Useful hints
Try to load to the maximum capacity of the
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machine as small loads are uneconomical.
For information, here is a list of the average
weights of some common laundry items.
Sheet
700 - 1000 g
Tablecloth
400 - 500 g
Kitchen towel
70 - 120 g
Table napkin
50 - 100 g
Towelling hand towel
150 - 250 g
Bathrobe
1000 - 1500 g
Man’s shirt
200 - 300 g
Pillowcase
100 - 200 g
Man’s pyjamas
400 - 500 g
Ladies’ nightdress
200 - 250 g
Never tumble dry the following:
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Particularly delicate items such as net curtains,
woollen, silk, fabrics with metal trim, nylon tights,
bulky materials such as anoraks, blankets, eider-
downs, sleeping bags, feather quilts and any items
containing rubber foam or materials similar to rub-
ber foam.
Always follow the instructions on garment labels.
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tumble dry normal (high temperature)
tumble dry delicate (low temperature)
do not tumble dry
Close pillowcases and covers with fasteners to
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prevent small laundry items getting tangled inside
them. Close press studs, zips and hooks and tie
belts and apron strings.
Sort laundry according to type and degree of dry-
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ing required.
Do not over-dry laundry, this avoids creasing and
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saves energy.
Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured fluffy
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items such as towels as they could attract the fluff.
Remove the laundry when the dryer has finished
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drying.
To avoid a static charge when drying is completed,
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use either a fabric softener when you are washing
the laundry or a fabric conditioner specifically for
tumble dryers.
Laundry Shrinkage
Certain fabrics such as woollens and silks are gener-
ally not suitable for tumble drying. Due to the structure
of some woollen garments which are recommended
for tumble drying, shrinking could still occur, but once
the garment is worn again, it should regain its shape.
Starched Laundry
Starched laundry can also be dried in the tumble
dryer. Make sure that the time selected is for iron dry.
After completion of the programme wipe out the drum
with a damp cloth and dry to remove any traces of
starch.
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