BEFORE YOU WASH12
To get the best wash results sort your clothes before
washing.
• COLOR Sort white fabrics from colored fabrics.
• CARE LABELS The care label will tell you about
the fabric of the garment and how it should be
washed.
• SOIL Sort clothes according to the type and
amount of soil. Some soils suit warmer washes eg
oily soils, while others are best washed in cold
water eg mud, blood.
• LINT Wash lint givers and lint collectors separately.
Where possible, turn lint collectors inside out.
Lint Givers Lint Collectors
Terry cloth Synthetics
Chenille Corduroy
Towels Permanent Press
Socks
• CHECK POCKETS Loose items can damage
both your autowasher and your clothes.
• CLOSE ZIPPERS, HOOKS AND EYES This is
to make sure that these items do not snag on
other clothes.
• MEND ANY TORN GARMENTS OR
LOOSE BUTTONS Tears or holes may become
larger during washing. Remove any loose bra wires
as they can damage your washing machine and/or
dryer.
• PRETREAT ANY STAINS
• MAKE SURE THE WATER LEVEL SUITS
THE LOAD SIZE Ensure that the load does not
extend above the fabric softener dispenser as
splashing may occur.
• FOR A BALANCED LOAD:
– A mixture of small and large items will wash
the best.
– Place unfolded clothes firmly and evenly around
the agitator.
– Do not wrap large items, such as sheets, around
the agitator.
SORTING
LOADING
Hand Wash
Do not bleach
Do not tumble
dry
Medium iron
Dryclean
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