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Drying programmes and drying time
Automatic drying programmes
In compliance with EC directive EN 50229 the cotton reference programme for the
data entered in the Energy Label must be tested dividing the maximum washing load by
two equal parts and drying with TIMED DRYING each of them.
Degree of drying
Type of fabric
Max load
Spin Speed
Suggested
drying time
in mins
Suitable for items
to put away with-
out ironing
Suitable
for ironing
Cotton and linen
(bathrobes, bath towels,
etc)
3.5 kg
1600 85 - 95
1.5 kg
1600
35 - 45
Synthetics and mixed
fabrics
2 kg 1200 65 - 75
1 kg
1200 30 - 40
Cotton and linen
(sheets, tablecloths, shirts,
etc.)
Extra dry
Ideal for towelling materials
Cotton and linen
(bathrobes, bath towels, etc)
3.5 kg
Cotton and linen
(bathrobes, bath towels, etc)
3.5 kg
Synthetics and mixed fabrics (jumpers,
blouses, underwear, household linen)
2 kg
Degree of drying
Type of fabric Max Load
Store dry
Suitable for items to put away
without ironing
Iron dry
Suitable for ironing
Cotton and linen (sheets, tablecloths,
shirts, etc.)
3.5 kg
Drying times
5 kg
1600 165 - 185
3.5 kg
1.5 kg
1600 65 - 75
5kg
1600 135 - 155
30 - 401600
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