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 = 1 kg Sheet Pillow case Tablecloth Serviette Tea towel Linen hand towel Towelling hand towel Towelling bath towel Bath robe Man�s shirt Apron 700-1000g 100-200g 400-500g 50-100g 70-120g 100-150g 150-250g 700-1000g 1000-1500g 200-300g 150-200g ¥ Some stains such as fruit, wine, grass, rust, etc. are difficult to remove and should be treated before washing with specific products, which can be found in most hardware shops. In some cases it may help to soak the stain before washing with a special pre soak product or biological detergent. ¥ Only wool marked �Pure New Wool - washable, preshrunk� can be washed in the machine using the wool programme; other types of wool should be washed by hand or dry cleaned. ¥ Once you have finished using the machine, you are advised to unplug it and turn off the water tap. ¥ To avoid an excessive and damaging amount of lather when washing net curtains, it is advisable to wash large curtains singularly and take extra care when measuring the detergent. Should an excess of lather accidentally occur, switch off the machine, select the spin programme which is preceded by a drain cycle, to remove the lather and then start the wash again.
¥ Sort the laundry according to the type of fabric, colourfastness and how dirty it is. ¥ Close poppers and zips, and fasten loose buttons. ¥ Load the laundry loosely alternating large items with small ones. ¥ Avoid washing unhemmed or torn items as they may fray. ¥ Before washing, empty all pockets of small objects which may have been left inside (coins, keys, screws, etc.), as these could damage the drain pump. ¥ When washing curtains, remove the hooks. ¥ It is essential to wash new coloured items separately when washing for the first time. ¥ When washing fabrics requiring different wash temperatures together, always select the lowest temperature. ¥ White items should not be washed with coloured items. ¥ Very small items (handkerchiefs, ribbons, socks, etc.) should be washed in a washing bag or pillow case. ¥ Use a good quality detergent suitable for automatic washing machines. ¥ Use the correct quantities of detergent. ¥ For wool, use a gentle detergent only in small quantities. ¥ Bleach is very corrosive; it should be used with care and kept out of reach of children.
