Laundry, Sorting your laundry, Typical weights

Laundry

Sorting your laundry

�Check symbols on clothing labels to make sure that the articles can be tumble dried.

�Sort laundry by fabric type.

�Empty pockets and check buttons.

�Close zippers and hooks and tie loose belts and strings.

�Wring out each item in order to eliminate as much excess water as possible.

!Do not load dripping wet clothes into the dryer.

Maximum load size

Do not load more than maximum capacity. These numbers refer to dry weight: Natural fibres: 6 kg max (13 lb) Synthetic fibres: 3 kg max (6.6 lb)

!DO NOT overload the dryer as this could result in reduced drying performance.

Typical weights

Clothes

Blouse	Cotton	150 g	5 oz
	Other	100 g	3 oz
Dress	Cotton	500 g	1 lb 2 oz
	Other	350 g	12 oz
Jeans		700 g	1 lb 6 oz

10 Diapers		1000 g	2 lb 3 oz
Shirt	Cotton	300 g	10 oz
	Other	200 g	7 oz
T-Shirt		125 g	4 oz


Household Items
Duvet cover	Cotton	1500 g	3 lb 5 oz
(Double)	Other	1000 g	2 lb 3 oz
Large Tablecloth		700 g	1 lb 6 oz
Small Tablecloth		250 g	9 oz
Tea Towel		100 g	3 oz
Bath Towel		700 g	1 lb 6 oz
Hand Towel		350 g	12 oz
Double Sheet		500 g	1 lb 2 oz
Single Sheet		350 g	12 oz

At the end of a drying cycle, cottons could still be damp if you grouped cottons and permanent press items together. If this happens simply give them an additional short period of drying.

Wash Care Labels	EN

Look at the labels on your garments, especially when tumble drying for the first time. The following symbols are the most common:

May be tumble dried

Do not tumble dry

Tumble dry at high heat setting

Tumble dry at low heat setting

What not to tumble dry in your dryer:

�Articles that contain rubber or rubber-like materials or plastic film (pillows, cushions, or PVC rainwear), any other flammable objects or objects that contain flammable substances (towels soiled with hair spray).

�Glass fibres (certain types of draperies).

�Items which have been dry cleaned.

�Items with the ITCL Code (see Special clothing

items) . These can be cleaned with special at-home dry cleaning products. Follow instructions carefully.

�Large bulky items (quilts, sleeping bags, pillows, cushions, large bedspreads etc). These expand when drying and would prevent airflow through the dryer.