The Wash Symbols - Electrolux TJ1053 Instruction Booklet

THE WASH SYMBOLS
The familiar wash code symbols which are found on the care labels in most clothes are disappearing and a new set is
being introduced. These changes are due to changes in fabrics and detergents and because people are tending to use
fewer programmes and mix fabrics in one load. The change brings the codes into line with the labelling used in the rest
of Europe. The new wash symbols will also appear on the side of Washing Detergent packets.
Old Symbol New Symbol Wash Action
Fabric
^95*/
Vwvy
V95
1
Normal (Maximum)
White Cotton or Linen
without Special Finishes
xk
Normal (Maximum)
Cotton, Linen or Viscose
without Special Finishes.
Colourfast at 60°C
4
No
longer used. White Nylon, Polyester/Cotton mixtures now included in
XM
Reduced (Medium)
Nylon, Polyester/Cotton,
Viscose with Special
Finishes : Cotton/Acrylic
Mix.
xhf
X^J
Normal (Maximum)
Cotton, Linen or
Viscose.
Colourfast at 40°C but
not at 60°C
xk
x^i
Reduced (Medium)
Acrylics, Acetate,
Triacetate, Wool mixes,
Polyester/Wool blends.
Yto°}
W
Much Reduced
(Minimum)
Wool, Wool mixes, Silks.
No
longer used. Silk now included in
Printed Acetate included in
W
;
No
longer used.
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