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Helpful tips for successful washing
Here are some practical hints to help you
get the best washing results.
Don't overload the machine. The clothes
will not move around freely and the
washing powder may not dissolve
properly.
Always use a low lather washing powder
specially made for front loading
machines. Excessive foaming gives an
unsatisfactory wash and may even harm
the machine. The quantity of washing
powder required depends on the amount
of laundry and how soiled it is. It may
therefore be necessary to vary the
quantities suggested on page 20. You will
be able to tell if you need to do this when
you are used to the machine.
Don't put washing powder into the
dispenser until just before starting a
programme. If the powder is left for any
length of time in the dispenser it may
form lumps which are difficult to
dissolve.
For best results do not wash more than
lkg (21b) of woollen articles at a time.
Wash only woollen articles marked
'machine washable'.
For best results do not wash more than
1.5-2kg (3-51b) of synthetic fabrics in one
load. Synthetic fabrics need plenty of
room to move around or they tend to
crease.
Clothes should be sorted according to the
fabric - colour fastness and degree of
soiling (see page 18).
Mend open seams and tears before
washing.
Close zips, secure buttons.
Collect laces, washable belts socks, etc
and put them in a bag for washing.
Empty pockets. (This is important as
should a coin become lodged between the
tub and drum it can cause extensive
damage). See final paragraph page 27.
Remove spots of rust, paint, ink and
grass stains before washing (see
instructions page 26).
Don't wash light coloured fabrics with
dark ones. One may leave specks of fluff
on the other.
Don't risk washing coloured articles
unless you are sure they are colourfast.
It's worth hand washing the article to
find out.
If you live in a hard water district, you
can add water softening powder to the
washing machine in compartment
'b'.
For the quantity of water softener to use,
see packet directions.
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