Washing Guide; Sorting And Preparing The Washing; Wash Loads Depending On Type Of Materials - AEG Electrolux Lavamat 46210 User Manual

Washing guide

Sorting and preparing the washing

• Sort washing by type and care label (refer to International symbols section
below) : normal wash for tough fabrics which can withstand intense
washing and spinning cycles ; delicate wash for delicate fabrics which need
to be treated with care. For mixed loads, loads with items of different types
of material, choose a programme and a temperature suitable for the most
fragile material.
• Wash whites and colours separately : Otherwise, whites will be coloured or
will turn grey.
• New coloured clothes often contain excess dye. It is recommended to wash
such items separately the first time. Follow care instructions "wash separa-
tely" and "wash separately several times".
• Empty pockets and unfold items.
• Remove loose buttons, pins and fasteners. Close zip fasteners, tie ups laces
and straps.
•Turn multilayered fabrics (sleeping bags, anoraks, etc.), coloured headwear,
wool and material with printed designs inside out.
• Wash small fragile items (socks, tights, bras, etc) in a net bag.
• Take special care with curtains. Remove hooks and place net curtains in a
net or bag.

Wash loads depending on type of materials

The amount of washing placed in the drum must not exceed the maximum
capacity of the washing machine. This capacity can vary depending on the
type of materials. Reduce the quantity if washing is heavily soiled or made of
absorbant material.
Not all textiles have the same volume in the drum or the same water absorp-
tion levels. In general, the drum must therefore be filled :
• to full capacity but avoiding excessive pressure on cotton, linen and cotton/
linen mixtures,
• to half capacity for processed cottons and synthetic fibres,
• to a third of its capacity for very fragile items such as net curtains and
woollens.
For mixed loads, fill drum depending on most fragile materials.
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