12
Washing Hints
Do
NOT
overload the machine. Weigh the laundry
the first few times you use the appliance.
The average weights of the most common items
are listed below as a guide:
1000g=1kg
Sheet
700-1000 g
Pillow case
100-200 g
Tablecloth
400-500 g
Serviette
50-100 g
Tea towel
70-120 g
Linen hand towel
100-150 g
Towelling hand towel
150-250 g
Towelling bath towel
700-1000g
Bath robe
1000-1500 g
Man's shirt
200-300 g
Apron
150-200 g
For Best Washing Results:
•
Load the laundry loosely alternating large items
with small ones.
•
Sort the laundry according to the type of fabric,
colour fastness and degree of soilage.
•
White items should not be washed with
coloured items.
•
Wash new coloured items separately when
washing for the first time.
•
Treat stains such as paint, ink, rust and grass
before washing.
•
Avoid washing frayed or torn articles.
•
When washing fabrics requiring different wash
temperatures, always select the lowest
temperature.
Always:
•
Empty pockets.
•
Ensure buttons and zips are fastened.
•
Consult the care label on the garment.
Only wash fabrics are designed to be machine
washed.
•
Place small items such as socks, laces,
handkerchiefs etc in a washing bag or pillow
case, as it is possible for such items to slip
down between the tub and the inner drum.
Items that should not be put in the
machine:
•
Underwired bras.
•
Garments which have been in contact with
volatile or petroleum based products.
•
Some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed
in large commercial machines. Check with the
manufacturer of the item.
Help the Environment:
To save water, energy and help protect the
environment.
•
Do not use a pre-wash for normally soiled
washing.
•
Wash full loads.
•
Pre-treat stains and then wash at a lower
temperature.
•
Only use the advised quantities of detergent
and fabric softener.