Philco PTL6105, Instruction And Installation Manual

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Washing hints
Hints on the most economical, most environmentally friendly way to use your washing machine.
HINTS ON USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE
Wait until you have a full load before using the machine: this will avoid the use of more water and power
than necessary.
We recommend using the full load capacity: this could save you up to 50% in power consumption. Wash a
single full load rather than two light loads.
WHEN IS PRE-WASHING NECESSARY?
Only when washing heavily soiled clothes.
With clothes that are not especially dirty, you can save between 5 and 15% by not using this option.
WHAT WASH TEMPERATURE SHOULD I USE?
Applying a stain remover before placing clothes in the machine will eliminate the need for wash
temperatures of more than 60 ºC.
When loading a wash into the drum, we recommend that you:
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For specially delicate garments we recommend the use of a protective net.
• Empty all pockets and ensure that they do not contain metal objects (paperclips, safety pins, pins,
coins,etc.).
• Fasten pillow slips, close all zips and fastenings, and tie any loose ribbons or belts from dresses.
• Remove all runners (metal and plastic) from curtains and net curtains. We recommend that the ribbon be
gathered into a ball and tied with its own cord.
• Unfold all items to be washed.
• Be careful not to exceed the recommended load for each programme.
• When washing rugs, bedspreads and other highly absorbent items, cancel the spin option.
• In order to be able to wash woollens in the washing machine they must carry the “Pure New Wool”
symbol as well as the information “does not become matted” or “machine washable”.
• If possible, do not wash only towels. Mix them with your regular washing.
• Ensure that no item becomes trapped between the drum doors.
LABEL SYMBOLS
Labels are usually sown into the collar or side seams. The symbols which appear on them indicate the
following:
• Maximum WASH temperature.
• Appropriate and inappropriate washing methods.
• Appropriate and inappropriate washing products.
The symbols are as follows:
WASH
Washing instructions always appear as a basin with different indications:
• Do not wash.
• Can be washed both by hand or in the washing machine. The figures in the basin indicate the
maximum wash temperature.
• Hand wash only.
When the hand is half submerged in the water, this means that the item should be tumbled only
gently during washing. If it is fully submerged in the water, this means that the garment should
only be washed by hand.
• The line under the basin means that the item should be washed on a gentle cycle.
• Do not spin.
BLEACH
Bleach is widely used to whiten fabrics, although in some cases it can cause irreparable damage. There
are various symbols which refer to its use.
• Bleach can be used.
• Do not use bleach.
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