Zanussi W802 Instruction Booklet

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9ENGLISHWashing hintsSorting the laundryFollow the wash code symbols on each garmentlabel and the manufacturer’s washinginstructions.Sort the laundry as follows:whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens.Temperatures95° for normally soiled white cottons andlinen (e.g. tea cloths, towels,tablecloths, sheets...)60° for normally soiled, colour fastgarments (e.g. shirts, night dresses,pyjamas....) in linen, cotton orsynthetic fibres and for lightly soiledwhite cotton (e.g. underwear).(cold)30°-40°for delicate items (e.g. net curtains),mixed laundry including syntheticfibres and woollens bearing the label«pure new wool, machine washable,non-shrink»Before loading the laundryNever wash whites and coloureds together.Whites may lose their “whiteness” in the wash.New coloured items may run in the first wash;they should therefore be washed separately thefirst time.Make sure that no metal objects are left in thelaundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins, pins).Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooksand poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes.Remove persistent stains before washing. Rubparticularly soiled areas with a special detergentor detergent paste.Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooksor tie them up in a bag or net.Maximum loadsRecommended loads are indicated in theprogramme charts.General rules:cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packedsynthetics: drum no more than half fulldelicate fabrics and woollens: drum no morethan one third fullWashing a maximum load makes the mostefficient use of water and energy.For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.Laundry weightsThe following weights are indicative:bathrobe 1200 gnapkin 100 gquilt cover 700 gsheet 500 gpillow case 200 gtablecloth 250 gtowelling towel 200 gtea cloth 100 gnight dress 200 gladies’ briefs 100 gman’s work shirt 600 gman’s shirt 200 gman’s pyjamas 500 gblouse 100 gmen’s underpants 100 gRemoving stainsStubborn stains may not be removed by justwater and detergent. It is therefore advisable totreat them prior to washing.Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. Fordried stains, soak overnight in water with aspecial detergent then rub in the soap and water.Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stainremover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dabthe stain; treat several times.Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine,lay the garment on a soft surface and dab thestain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth.Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rustremoving product used cold. Be careful with ruststains which are not recent since the cellulosestructure will already have been damaged andthe fabric tends to hole.Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well(whites and fast coloureds only).Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whitesand fast coloureds only).Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone(*), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab thestain.