electrolux 11
DAILY USE
SORT OUT THE LAUNDRY
Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, deli- cates, woollens.
the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole. Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only).
Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with
BEFORE LOADING THE LAUNDRY
Important! Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins, pins). Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes. Remove any hooks (e.g curtains).
•Never wash whites and coloureds to- gether. Whites may lose their «whiteness» in the wash.
•New coloured items may run in the first wash; they should therefore be washed separately the first time.
•Rub particularly soiled areas with a spe- cial detergent or detergent paste.
•Treat curtains with special care.
•Wash the socks and the gloves inside the
bag or a net.
Remove stubborn stains before wash- ing:
Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried stains, soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water.
Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain; treat several times. Dried grease stains: moisten with turpen- tine, lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cot- ton cloth.
Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since
acetone2), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Treat any residual marks with bleach. Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any residual marks with bleach.
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone2), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.
OPEN THE DOOR BY CAREFULLY PULLING THE DOOR HANDLE OUTWARDS
LOAD THE LAUNDRY
Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possi- ble.
2) do not use acetone on artificial silk.