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The familiar wash code symbols which are
because poeple are tending to use fewer
found on the care labels in most clothes will
| programmes and mix fabrics in one load. The
gradually disappear and a new set of codes
change will bring the codes into line with the
will be introduced. This change is due to
labelling used in the rest of Europe.
changes
in fabrics
and
detergents
and
Old Symbol
New Symbol
Wash Action
Fabric
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/Acrilyc 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.
Much Reduced
(Minimum)
Wool, wool mixes. Silks.
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No longer used. Silk now included inf ;
printed acetate included in
.
No longer used.
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The new symbols have been used on the Programme Guide of this machine, and are listed
in the Programme Charts on page 14 and 15.
The new wash symbols will also appear on the side of Washing Powder packets.
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