Fabric care and advice 9 01
Wash tips
Do not:
•wash frayed or torn fabrics.
•wash items unsuitable for washing machines e.g. trainers, shoes or rucksacks. Always:
Care label
•check the wash care label on laundry to select the most appropriate programme. If you are unsure of the care label, use a gentle programme such as Wool.
Mixed fabric load
•wash a mixed load according to the most delicate item in it.
•sort laundry according to care label. Sort laundry according to colours
•wash dark colours separately.
•wash new items separately for their first few washes as excess dye may run. Underwired bras
•We recommend washing underwired bras on the delicate programme,
to safeguard your garments and your machine.
•Take care not to overload the machine when you have underwired bras in the wash.
Prepare your laundry
•empty all pockets before loading the laundry into the machine, fasten zips, draw strings, tie belts and press studs before washing. Turn sleeping bags, duvet covers, jeans, knitted fabrics and coloured items inside out before washing, checking the wash care label.
Duvets & Pillow
•check your duvet is machine washable.
•wash duvets on the Duvet cycle.
•refer to care label for wash temperature and drying recommendations.
•Dyson washing machine will wash most machine washable king size duvets up to
13.5 tog.
Note: Different manufacturers’ duvet sizes
can vary under the same tog rating.
•If the duvet is over 10.5 tog, we do not recommend spinning it. If it is 10.5 tog or below, we recommend a maximum spin speed of 500 rpm.
•To load the duvet into the machine, feed the corner into the rear of the drum and continue to feed the duvet along its outer seam.
Care symbol | Care symbol | |
Cotton | Hot iron | |
A wash tub with no bar underneath | Iron 200˚C | |
indicates the item is suitable for a |
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high agitation wash. The maximum |
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temperature is normally specified in | Medium iron | |
the wash tub. | ||
| Iron 150˚C | |
Synthetics | Cool iron | |
A wash tub with one bar underneath | Iron 110˚C | |
indicates the item is suitable for a |
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medium agitation wash. The maximum |
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temperature is normally specified in | Do not iron | |
the wash tub. | ||
| Steaming and steam treatments | |
| should not be used. | |
Wool/Delicate | May be tumble dried | |
A wash tub with two bars underneath | Normal heat setting. | |
indicates the item is suitable for a gentle |
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agitation wash. The maximum temperature |
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is normally specified in the wash tub. | May be tumble dried | |
Note: Machine washable wool and wool mixes | ||
should only be washed on the Wool cycle. | Delicate heat setting. | |
Handwash | Do not tumble dry | |
Tumble drying unsuitable laundry | ||
Wash gently by hand or in a washing | ||
can result in shrinking and melting. | ||
machine with a gentle handwash | ||
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programme. |
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Note: Not all handwash items are suitable for a | May be dry cleaned | |
machine handwash programme. Check care | Letters in the circle indicate the type | |
label or contact garment manufacturer. | ||
of solvent suitable. | ||
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Do not wash | Do not dry clean | |
Laundry with this symbol should not be |
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put in a washing machine. |
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Dry flat | ||
may be used. |
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Do not use bleach |
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Use a colour care detergent for |
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best results. |
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Note: If in doubt of correct washing guidelines, please contact the garment manufacturer or retailer.