10
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.