Weight of laundry
Types of fabric and care labels
The labels on garments help you to select the most suitable wash programme.
The laundry should be sorted out according to the type of fabric and the
instructions indicated on care labels.
Temperatures indicated on labels are always maximum temperatures.
Cotton
Linen and cottons marked with this symbol can be washed at high tempera-
tures.
Cotton
Linen and cottons marked with this symbol are colourfast and can be washed
at 60°C.
Cotton
Garments marked with these symbols have delicate colours, therefore the
washing temperature must not exceed these values.
Synthetics (Easy-cares)
Mixed and synthetic fabrics marked with these symbols require a gentle wash
programme and they must therefore be washed using the specific pro-
gramme.
60
40
30
40
60
95
20
Sort of laundry
Preparing the wash cycle
Approximate
dry weights
1200 gBathrobes
300-600 gWork shirts
700 gQuilt covers
500 gSheets
100 gBlouses
200 gHand towels
100 gTea towels
200 gShirts
200 gPillowcases
200-250 gNight-gowns/Pyjamas
200-300 gTablecloths
250 gUnderwear
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