W A S H I N G
M A C H I N E
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SM1602
LAUNDRY PREPARATION
Before you start washing, sort out your laundry into washing loads according to type of fabric, degree of
soiling, colour fastness, drip dry, etc. All the articles in a load must be able to be washed at the same tem-
perature. You will then obtain the best washing results.
NOTE:
Clothing care labels on all clothes must be adhered to at all times.
1
Check the clothing care label on all articles; if in doubt refer to the sections on main wash programmes
& fabric guide.
2
Fasten zips – these can cause damage to other articles.
3
Tears and open seams should be mended before washing.
4
Secure loose buttons.
5
Empty pockets of all contents, coins, keys, etc. can cause internal damage to your appliance.
6
Put lace, belts and children’s clothes (bootees, etc.) into a pillowcase to prevent tangling around clothes.
7
Treat any stains before washing (see section on “Stain removal”).
8
If you are unsure about the colour fastness of fabrics, wash in low temperature at 40oC.
9
New denims should be washed separately in case of colour run. Afterwards they can be washed
according to instructions.
10
Bulky articles – sleeping bags, quilts etc, should be washed on the wool programme to get best results.
Wash one at a time.
LOADING THE APPLIANCE
How much is in a load?
Your appliance will wash the following dry weights.
Cottons and Linens
5kg
13.2lbs
(On selected models)
Absorbent materials, towels, nappies, flannelette
2.5kg
6.6lbs
Manufactured fibres
2kg
4.4lbs
Machine washable woollens
2kg
4.4lbs
A guide to the approximate dry weight of articles.
Double sheet
907gm
Single sheet
680gm
Table cloth
453gm
Bath towel
453gm
Hand towel
227gm
Tea towel
113gm
Skirt
340gm
(3/4 lb)
Pyjamas
340gm
(3/4 lb)
Underwear
113gm
(3/4 lb)
Aprons
113gm
(3/4 lb)
Blouses
113gm
(3/4 lb)
Nightdresses
113gm
(3/4 lb)
Two typical loads:
Programme 2 (Load 10lbs)
Programme 4 (Load 5 lbs)
2 tea towels, 1 tablecloth,
5 pairs pants, 3 blouses,
2 bath towels, 2 hand towels,
2 nightdresses, 3 shirts
1 single sheet, 2 double sheets.
2 pairs pyjamas, 1 apron.
IMPORTANT!
DONOTOVERLOAD
Overloading will affect the efficiency of the wash and in the long term, it can damage the appliance. This is
particularly important with machine washable wool, and with man made fibres, such as Acrilan, Bri-nylon,
Terylene, Crimplene, Dralon, Trevira and Courtelle. They need plenty of room, so keep within the weight limit.
Take them out of the appliance as soon as possible after the wash programme is completed.
DO NOT UNDERLOAD
To ensure smooth running, avoid spinning heavy items. Spinning underloaded may cause excessive vibra-
tion. So, if you do not have enough items in a particular group to make a reasonable load add a few towels.
