Wool and silk
These fabrics are sometimes labelled as machine washable and sometimes as hand wash. The machine’s Wool/Hand pro- gramme is at least as gentle as washing by hand.
Wool is especially sensitive to processes such as washing. If you do not want to spin it, you can squeeze out the water using terry towels. In this case select No spin. To find out how to select this setting, see the “Washing” chapter. However, most items can stand a short spin. Select short spin by selecting spin speed 800 rpm.
Artificial fibres and synthetic fibres
These materials require plenty of room if they are not to become wrinkled. Only fill the drum half way when washing artificial or synthetic fibres. Select short spin by select- ing a spin speed of 800 rpm.
Note!
Viscose and acetates are fragile when wet.
Economy and efficiency
You can save a lot of energy by not using more intensive programmes than neces- sary.
•Select Quick if you just need to freshen up shirts or exercise clothes, for example. This will save both water and energy.
•If you select a fast spin speed, this re- duces energy consumption when drying in a tumble dryer or airing cupboard.
Note!
When using agents for bleaching or stain removal, there is a risk of rust (corrosion) and discolouration of the machine.
Environmental concerns also lead us to discourage the use of strong chemicals.
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