Sorting
To get the best wash results it pays to sort your clothes before washing.
Care labels
The care label will tell you about the fabric of the garment and how it should be washed.
Soil
Sort clothes according to the type and amount of soil. Some soils suit warmer washes, eg oily soils, while others are best washed in cold water, eg mud, blood.
Colour
Sort white fabrics from coloured fabrics.
Lint
Wash lint givers and lint collectors separately. Where possible, turn lint collectors inside out.
Before you wash 19
Machine Washable
Warm 40°C maximum
Warm Rinse Well
Normal Spin
Do not bleach
Tumble drying possible,
maximum 60°C
Warm iron
Do not dry clean
Examples of different care label symbols.
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Check pockets
Loose items can damage both your washer and your clothes.
Close zippers, hooks and eyes
This is to make sure that these items do not snag on other clothes.
Lint givers | Lint collectors |
Towels | Synthetics |
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Nappies | Corduroy |
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Mend any torn garments or loose buttons
Tears or holes may become larger during washing. Remove any loose bra wires as they can damage your washing machine.
Pretreat any stains
Make sure you use an appropriate surface to apply treatments. Do not use the lid or top of the machine, as damage may occur to these surfaces.
Make sure the water level suits the load size
Select the correct water level by using the mark on the agitator nearest to the top of the load. Ensure that the load does not extend above the fabric softener dispenser, as splashing may occur.
For a balanced load
■■Place unfolded clothes firmly and evenly around the agitator.
■■Do not wrap large items, such as sheets, around the agitator.
■■A mixture of small and large items will wash the best.
Important!
Please do not, under any circumstances, attempt to wash an electric blanket in your washer. Nor is it recommended that you wash curtains in your washer, sunlight makes curtains brittle and they may disintegrate during washing.