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Helpful hints
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Sort washing by material type.
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Adhere to garment label washing instructions.
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Fasten zips to prevent them snagging other articles.
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Mend loose seams and tears before washing.
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Secure all loose buttons.
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Empty all pockets of coins and loose objects.
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Secure or remove brassiere wires.
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Wash small articles such as socks, handkerchiefs, synthetic knits and delicate underwear in a wash
bag or pillow slip. This will prevent tangling and avoid piling.
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Treat any stains before washing.
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Test fabrics for colourfastness before washing.
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Wash new denim separately as colours may run.
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Wash new bulky articles such as quilts and sleeping bags individually. For best results use the
WOOL programme.
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Do not wash articles which have been soaked in paint, petrol, thinners, or other flammable liquids.
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Do not wash rubberised articles such as rain coats and training shoes.
Operating the machine
SORTING THE LAUNDRY
Sort the laundry in one of the following groups:
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White cotton and linen as well as robust colourfast fabrics.
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Synthetics and synthetic blends as well as non colourfast fabrics.
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Delicate fabrics such as silks and rayon.
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Wool.
GETTING READY
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Open the cold water tap.
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Switch the power on at the wall socket.
LOADING THE MACHINE
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Open the door and load the laundry into the drum. It is important not to overload the machine as
this will prevent it from washing properly. You should be able to fit a hand between the top of the
drum and the wash load in the drum.
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Close the door.
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Add detergent as required for Pre-wash, and or Main wash.
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Add Softener to just below the MAX level.
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