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The wash symbols
The familiar wash code symbols which are
and because. people are tending to use
found on the care labels in most clothes
fewer wash programmes and mix fabrics
will gradually disappear and a new set of
in one load. The change will bring the
codes will be introduced. This change is
codes into line with the labelling used in
due to changes in fabrics and detergents
the rest of Europe.
Old Symbol
New Symbol
Wash Action
Fabric
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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 in
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.
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Wool, wool mixes, Silks.
No longer used. Silk now included in
;
printed acetate included in
No longer used.
The new symbols have been used on the Programme Guide of this machine, and are
listed on pages 16 and 18.
The new wash symbols will also appear on the side of Washing Powder packets.
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