Watch the weight, Holidays unplug the appliance

Useful tips

MARGHERITA

Never use your washing machine to wash...torn,fraying or non-hemmed linen. If it is absolutelyneccessary,placeitin abagforprotection.Donotwash coloured linen with whites.

Watch the weight!

For best results, do not exceed the weight limits stated below (figures show weight of dry garments):

How much does it weigh? 1 sheet 400-500 gr.

1 pillow case 150-200 gr.

1 tablecloth 400-500 gr.

1 bathrobe 900-1,200 gr.

1 towel 150-250 gr.

Coloured T-shirts, printed ones and shirts last longer if turnedinsideoutbeforewashing. Printed T-shirts and sweatshirts should always be ironed inside out.

Holidays: unplug the appliance.

It is recommended that you shouldunplugthemachinefrom thesocketandturnoffthewater supply. Leave the door ajar to allow air circulation to the draw and the door gasket area. This willpreventunpleasantodours.

-Resistantfabrics:

5.5kgmaximum

-Synthetic fabrics:

2.5kgmaximum

-Delicatefabrics: 2kgmaximum

-Pure new wool: 1kgmaximum

Dungaree alert.

Very popular “salopette” type overalls have straps with hooks thatcandamagethedrumofyour washing machine or other garments during the wash. To minimisetherisk,placehooksin thepocketandfastenwithsafety pins.

WOOL CYCLE

For best results, we recommend you use a specific detergent, taking care not to wash more than 1 kg of laundry.

How to wash almost anything

Curtains.

Curtains tend to crease a great deal. A useful tip to reduce creasing: fold the curtains and place them in a pillow case or mesh bag. Do not load anything elseinsidetheappliance,thiswill ensure that the overall weight does not exceed the half load. Remember to use the specific programme 10 which automa- tically excludes the spin cycle.

Quilted coats and anorak. You can wash quilted coats and wind-cheaters, too, if they are padded with goose or duck down. Do not load more than 2-3 kg and never load 5.5 kg. Repeatrinseonceortwiceusing the gentle spin.

Trainers.

Onceyouhaveremovedmudand dirt from trainers, you can even wash them with jeans or any other tough garments. Do not wash trainers with whites.

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