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Using your machine
Sorting the wash
Sort the clothes and household linen
according to fabric, colour fastness and
degree of soiling, following the charts on
pages 16-19. Check with the wash care
label sewn to the garment or article; this
should have a number in a wash tub
symbol which corresponds with the
number shown on the charts. For
example, if your sheets have a label with
number 95 in the wash tub you can
choose either programme A or B
depending on whether the articles are
lightly or heavily soiled. If the garment
has no label, choose the appropriate
programme for the fabric. If you are
uncertain what fabric this is, always
choose one of the gentle wash cycles such
as J or K. Be cautious with coloured
items unless they are labelled colourfast,
wash them separately by hand, or use the
programme for non-fast coloureds.
For the best results wash a full load.
4.5kg (101b) of cottons
1.5-2kg (3-41b) synthetics
lkg (21b) machine washable woollens.
Until you are familiar with the size of a
full load, weigh the articles on the kitchen
or bathroom scales. Try to mix large and
small items in each load.
If you cannot make up a full load of
similar items (eg cotton sheets and
towels) make up a load of any polycotton
and cotton items, and use one of the
lower temperature washes N (50C).
Remember, however, that white cotton
and linen should be washed at a higher
temperature (95C) every third wash to
keep them a good colour.
The economy or half load programme is
also useful, if you cannot make up a full
load of cottons and linens.
Loading the clothes
Open the drum loading door by pulling
the catch forward (figure 6). Put the
sorted articles into the drum one by one,
shaking them out first. Alternate large
and small items.
Be sure all pockets are empty, buttons
and zips fastened. Avoid washing frayed
or torn articles, and treat stains such as
paint, ink, rust and grass before washing
(see page 30).
Once the machine is loaded close the door
firmly. Then put the washing powder and
conditioner (if required) into the
dispenser.
Don't put laundry on the door!
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