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Helpful tips for successful washing
Here are some practical hints to help
you get the best washing results.
Don't overload the machine. The clothes
will not move round freely if there are
too many of them and the washing
powder may not dissolve properly.
Always use a low suds washing powder
specially made for washing machines.
Excessive foaming gives an
unsatisfactory wash and may even harm
the machine. The quantity of washing
powder required depends on the amount
of laundry and how soiled it is. It may
therefore be necessary to vary the
quantities suggested on page 19. You will
be able to tell if you need to do this
when you are used to the machine.
Don't put washing powder into the
dispenser until just before starting a
programme. If the powder is left for any
length of time in the dispenser it may
form lumps which are difficult to
dissolve.
For best results do not wash more than
1kg (21b) of woollen articles at a time.
Wash only woollen articles marked
«machine washable».
For best results do not wash more than
1.5-3kg (3-51b) of synthetic fabrics in one
load. Synthetic fabrics need plenty of
room to move around or they tend to
crease.
Clothes should be sorted according to the
fabric — colour fastness and degree of
soiling (see page 12).
Mend open seams and tears before
washing.
Cloze zips, secure buttons.
Collect laces, washable belts etc and put
them in a bag for washing.
Empty pockets. (This is important as
should a coin become lodged between
the tub and drum it can cause extensive
damage). See final paragraph page 26.
Remove spots of rust, paint, ink and
grass stains before washing (see
instructions page 25).
Don't wash light coloured fabrics with
dark ones. One may leave specks of fluff
on the other.
Don't risk washing coloured articles
unless you are sure they are colourfast.
It's worth hand washing the article to
find out.
If you live in a hard water district, you
can add Calgon water softening powder
to the washing machine in compartment
«b». For the quantity of Calgon to use,
see packet directions.
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