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The familiar wash code symbols which are
found on the care labels in most clothes will
gradually disappear and a new set of codes will
be introduced. This change is due to changes
in fabrics
and
detergents
and
because
Old Symbol
New Symbol
Wash Action
E
E g
Much Reduced
(Minimum)
E E
E EE
ERRE
printed acetate included in
poeple are tending to use fewer programmes
and mix fabrics in one load. The change will
bring the codes into line with the labelling used
in the rest of Europe.
Fabric
Normal (Maximum)
White Cotton or Linen without
Special Finishes
Normal (Maximum)
Cotton, Linen or Viscose without
Special Finishes
Colourfast at 60° C.
No longer used. White Nylon, Polyester/Cotton mixtures now included i
Reduced (Medium)
Nylon, Polyester/Cotton, Viscose with
Special Finishes:
Cotton/Acrylic Mix.
Normal (Maximum)
Cotton, Linen or Viscose
Colourfast at 40°C but not 60°C.
Reduced (Medium)
Acrylics, Acetate, Triacetate, Wool
mixes, Polyester/wool blends.
Wool, wool mixes. Silks.
No longer used. Silk now included in
A
A
A
A
No longer used.
The new symbols have been used on the Programme Guide of this machine, and are listed in
the Programme Charts on page 14 and 15.
The new wash symbols will also appear on the side of Washing Powder packets.
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