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INSTRUCTION

BOOKLET

ZANUSSI

WASHING

MACHINE

FJ

1200

CONTENTS

Warnings

Page

Installation

.

Page

Unpacking

Page

Positioning

Page

Water

inlet

Page

Water

drainage

.

Page

Levelling

.

Page

Electrical

connection

Page

Getting

to

know

your

machine

Page

Control

panel

Page

Washing

hints

Page

Wash

care

symbols

;

Page

Use

of

detergent

and

additives

.

Page

Energetic

wash

cycles

.

Page

Gentle

wash

cycles

Page

Using

your

machine

.

Page

Washing

4

kg

of

white

cotton

at

90°C

Pages

Washing

2

kg

of

synthetic

fabrics

at

40°C

.

Pages

Washing

1

kg

of

wool

fabrics

at

40°C

Page

Maintenance

and

cleaning

.

Page

Descaling,

after

each

wash,

external

cleaning

.

»

4.

.

.

Page

Cleaning

the

dispenser

drawer,

cleaning

the

drawer

r

recess,

‘the

dangers

of

freezing

-

1

. .

.

Page

Cleaning

the

filter

é

Page

The

water

inlet

filters

Page

Servicing

Page

Peace

of

mind

for

twelve

months

(Zanussi

guarantee

conditions)

.

Page

N

Oonshp

pH

bh

WwW

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS

Height

85

cm

(33.5")

Width

60

cm

(23.6")

Depth

57

cm

(22.4")

POWER

SUPPLY

VOLTAGE

220-240

V/50

Hz

TOTAL

POWER

ABSORBED

2550

W

(13A)

WATER

PRESSURE

Minimum

(hot)

5

psi

Minimum

(cold)

7

psi

Maximum

110

psi

MAXIMUM

RECOMMENDED

Cotton,

linen

4.5

kg

(10

ib)

LOAD

Synthetics,

delicate

fabrics

2

kg

(4.5

Ib)

Wool

1

kg

(2.2

Ib)

SPIN

SPEED

Maximum

1200

rpm

This

appliance

complies

with

E.E.C.

directive

No.

87/308

of

2.6.87

relative

to

radio

interference

suppression.

2

IMPORTANT

INFORMATION

It

is

most

important

that

this

instruction

book

should

be

retained

with

the

appliance

for

future

reference.

Should

the

appliance

be

sold

or

transferred

to

another

owner,

or

should

you

move

house

and

leave

the

appliance,

always

ensure

that

the

book

is

supplied

with

the

appliance

in

order

that

the

new

owner

can

get

to

know

the

functioning

of

the

appliance

and

the

relevant

warnings.

These

warnings

have been

provided

in

the

interest

of

safety.

You

MUST

read

them

carefully

before

installing

or

using

the

appliance.

This

appliance

is

designed

to

be

operated

by

adults.

Children

should

not

be

allowed

to

tamper

with

the

controls

or

play

with

the

product.

It

is

dangerous

to

alter

the

specifications

or

attempt

to

modify

this

product

in

any

way.

Any

electrical

work

required

to

install

this

appliance

should

be

carried

out

by

a

qualified

electrician

or

competent

person.

Any

plumbing

work

required

to

install

this

appliance

should

be

carried

out

by

a

qualified

plumber

or

competent

person.

This

product

should

be

serviced

by

an

authorised

Zanussi

Service

Centre,

and

only

genuine

Zanussi

spare

parts

should

be

used.

Care

must

be

taken

to

ensure

that

the

appliance

does

not

stand

on

the

electrical

supply

cable.

Always

unplug

the

appliance

and

turn

off

the

water

after

use.

Do

not

overload

the

appliance.

See

relevant

section

in

instruction

book.

Always

look

through

the

glass

door

to

check

if

water

has

drained

before

opening

the

door.

If

water

is

present

do

not

open

door

before

draining

the

water.

If

in

doubt,

refer

to

your

instruction

book.

This

appliance

is

heavy.

Care

should

be

taken

when

moving

it.

All

packing

and

transit

bolts

must

be

removed

before

use.

Serious

damage

can

occur

to

the

product

and

to

property

if

this

is

not

adhered

to.

See

relevant

section

in

instructions.

The

glass

door

becomes

very

hot

during

the

washing

cycle.

Keep

children

away

from

the

vicinity

of

the

appliance

whilst

it

is

in

operation.

Leave

the

porthole

door

slightly

ajar

between

washes

to

preserve

the

door

seal.

Only

wash

fabrics

which

are

designed

to

be

machine

washed.

If

in

doubt,

consult

the

manufacturer

of

that

item.

Before

washing,

ensure

that

all

pockets

are

empty

and

buttons

and

zips

are

fastened.

Avoid

washing

frayed

or

torn

articles

and

treat

stains

such

as

paint,

ink,

rust,

and

grass

before

washing.

Underwired

bras

must

NOT

be

machine

washed.

Any

objects

such

as

coins,

safety

pins,

nails,

screws,

stones

or

any

other

hard,

sharp

material

can

cause

extensive

damage

and

must

not

be

placed

into

the

machine.

Garments

which

have

been

in

contact

with

volatile

petroleum

preducts

should

not

be

machine

washed.

If

volatile

cleaning

fluids

are

used,

care

should

be

taken

to

ensure

that

the

fluid

is

removed

from

the

garment

before

placing

in

the

machine.

Wash

small

items

such

as

socks,

laces,

washable

belts

etc

in

a

washing

bag

or

pillow

case

as

it

is

possible

for

such

items

to

slip

down

between

the

tub

and

the

inner

drum.

Only

use

the

advised

quantities

of

fabric

softener.

Damage

to

the

fabric

can

ensue

if

you

over-fill.

Refer

to

the

manufacturer's

recommendations

of

quantities.

As

some

duvets

and

eiderdowns

should

be

washed

in

large

commercia!

machines

because

of

their

bulk.

Please

check

with

the

manufacturer

of

the

item

before

washing

in

a

domestic

machine.

The

users

should

always

check

that

they

have

not

left

their

gas

lighters

(disposable

or

otherwise)

in

their

clothing.

Pets

and

children

have

been

known

to

climb

into

washing

machines.

Please

check

your

drum

before

use.

If

the

machine

is

situated

on

a

carpeted

floor,

please

adjust

the

feet

in

order

to

allow

air

to

circulate

freely.

Under

no

circumstances

should

you

attempt

to

repair

the

machine

yourself.

Repairs

carried

out

by

inexperienced

persons

may

cause

injury

or

serious

malfunctioning.

Contact

your

local

Zanussi

Service

Centre.

Always

insist

on

genuine

Zanussi

spare

parts.

This

machine

incorporates

new

Electronic

Technology

and

therefore

may

work

differently

from

a

traditional

product

which

you

have

become

accustomed

to.

If

you

are

concerned

about

the

operation

of

the

machine

please

study

the

instruction

book

carefully,

as

it

contains

advice

about

the

way

in

which

the

new

technology

affects

the

operation

during

normal

use.

INSTALLATION

Unpacking

Before

starting

the

machine

up,

the

packing

must

be

removed

as

follows.

You

are

advised

to

keep

all

the

packaging

for

re-use

in

case

the

machine

is

to

be

transported

again.

Unscrew

and

remove

the

rear

right

bolt

(using

a

spanner).

Lay

the

ma-

chine

gently

on

its

back,

making

sure

that

the

hoses

are

not

squashed.

Remove

the

polystyrene

block

from

the

bottom

of

the

machine.

Carefully

slide

out

the

right

polythene

bag

(1),

removing

it

toward

the

centre

of

the

machine.

Repeat

the

operation

for

the

left

polythene

bag

(2),

removing

it

toward

the

centre

of

the

machine.

Remove

the

polystyrene

base,

set

the

machine

upright

and

unscrew

the

two

remaining

rear

bolts.

Slide

out

the

3

plastic

spacers

and

plug

the

3

holes

with

the

3

plastic

plugs

which

you

find

at

the

back

of

the

machine.

Positioning

Your

new

Zanussi

washing

machine

has

been

designed

to

be

permanently

plumbed

in

to

your

home’s

water

supply

and

drainage

system.

However,

if

this

is

not

possible,

it

may

be

connected

to

suitable

existing

taps,

with

the

drain

hose

discharging

into

a

sink.

The

appliance

has

two

inlet

hoses,

hot

and

cold,

with

female

%"

BSP

thread

connectors.

If

this

connection

is

not

compatible

with

the

plumbing

of

the

existing

installation,

a

variety

of

connectors

are

available

from

good

hardware

stores

and

plumbers

merchants

to

suit

most

domestic

plumbing.

Any

alterations

to

your

existing

plumbing

must

be

carried

out

by

a

competent

person,

or

qualified

plumber.

Water

inlet

The

inlets

on

the

back

of

the

appliance

are

colour

coded,

blue

for

cold

and

red

for

hot.

Before

connecting

the

hoses

be

sure

to

fit

the

mesh

filters

supplied

as

per

diagram.

If

only

a

cold

water

supply

is

available,

connect

the

two

hoses

to

a

cold

water

outlet

by

means

of

a

‘Y’

connection

piece.

Installation

should

comply

with

local

water

authority

and

building

regulations’

requirements.

The

appliance

must

be

given

a

separate

cold

water

supply

and

not

be

connected

to

a

mixer

tap,

a

single

outlet

water

heater

or

a

booster

pump.

A

minimum

water

pressure

of

7psi

is

required

for

safe

operation

of

the

appliance.

If

you

cannot

make

the

cold

water

connection

direct

from

the

rising

mains,

you

may

be

able

to

operate

the

appliance

from

your

cold

water

storage

system.

There

should

be

a

minimum

distance

of

5.02m

(16

‘ft)

between

the

appliance’s

inlet

and

the

bottom

of

the

tank.

There

will

be

sufficient

pressure

for

the

hot

water

supply

from

the

hot

water

cylinder

if

the

height

between

the

appliance’s

inlet

and

the

bottom

of

the

cold

water

storage

cistern

(not

between

the

appliance

and

hot

water

cylinder)

is

at

least

2.74m

(9ft).

Set

the

hoses

correctly

by

loosening

the

ring

nuts.

After

positioning

the

inlet

hoses,

be

sure

to

tighten

the

ring

nuts

again

to

prevent

leaks.

INSTALLATION

Waiter

drainage

If

you

intend

the

drain

hose

from

the

machine

to

empty

into

a

sink,

make

sure

that

the

sink

is

empty

and

that

the

plug

hole

is

not

blocked.

If

the

machine

is

permanently

plumbed

in,

hook

the

end

of

the

hose

into

a

standpipe

installed

for

the

purpose.

The

standpipe

must

have

an

internal

diameter

of

at

least

40

mm

(1

1/2")

in

order

that

there

is

an

air

gap

between

the

drain

hose

and

the

standpipe.

Make

sure,

that

it

is

designed

in

such

a

way,

that

the

end

of

the

drain

hose

cannot

be

covered

with

water.

3pin

x,

=

VO)

=a

f=

fe

1600

mm

min

ee

mm

max

|

P0376

Important

Before

connecting

up

the

machine

to

new

pipework

or

to

pipework

that

has

not

been

used

for

some

time,

run

off

a

reasonable

amount

of

water

to

flush

out

any

debris

that

may

have

collected

in

the

pipes.

Whether

discharging

into

a

sink

or

a

standpipe

check

that

the

end

of

the

drain

hose

is

neither

too

high

not

too

low.

The

top

of

the

curve

in

the

hose’s

end

should

be

no

more

than

90cm

(35.4"),

and

no

less

than

60cm

(23.6")

above

floor

level.

Levelling

Level

the

washing

ma-

chine

by

loosening

or

tightening

the

feet.

Accu-

rate

levelling

prevents

vi-

bration,

noise

and

dis-

placement

of

the

machine

during

operation.

After

levelling

the

machine,

se-

cure

the

feet

by

tightening

the

ring

nuts.

Some

vibration

is

inevitable,

especially

if

mounted

on

a

wooden

floor.

Sprung

wooden

floors

are

particularly

susceptible

to

vibration.

For

advice,

consult

a

builder.

If

possible,

always

place

the

machine

on

a

solid

floor.

Special

conditions

If

the

floor

is

carpeted

with

a

deep-pile

carpet

or

covered

with

crumbly

or

soft

material,

insert

a

rigid

support

base

under

the

feet

to

prevent

noise,

vibration

or

displace-

ment.

The

base

should

protrude

a

few

centimetres

beyond

the

edges

of

the

machine.

Warning

The

machine

should

NOT

be

placed

on

deep

pile

carpeting.

Note

Please

ensure

that

when

the

appliance

is

installed

it

is

easily

accessible

for

the

engineer

in

the

event

of

a

breakdown.

All

plumbing

and

electrical

work

required

to

install

this

appliance

must

be

carried

out

by

competent

persons

or

qualified

plumbers

or

electricians.

Electrical

connections

WARNING:

THIS

APPLIANCE

MUST

BE

EARTHED.

The

manufacturer

declines

any

liability

should

this

safety

measure

not

be

observed.

If

the

plug

that

is

fitted

to

your

appliance

is

not

suitable

for

your

socket

outlet,

it

must

be

cut

off

and

the

appropri-

ate

plug

fitted.

Remove

the

fuse

from

the

cut

off

plug.

The

cut

off

plug

should

then

be

disposed

of

to

prevent

the

hazard

of

shocks

in

case

it

should

be

plugged

into

a

13

Amp

socket

in

another

part

of

your

home.

IMPORTANT

The

wires

in

the

mains

lead

are

coloured

in

accordance

with

the

following

code:

Green

and

Yellow

-

Earth

Blue

-

Neutral

Brown

-

Live

If

you

fit

your

own

plug,

the

colours

of

the

wires

in

the

mains

lead

of

your

appliance

may

not

correspond

with

the

markings

identifying

the

terminals

in

your

plug,

pro-

ceed

as

follows:

GREEN

&

YELLOW

44

ap

FUSE

Connect

the

green

and

yellow

(earth)

wire

to

the

termi-

nal

in

the

plug

which

is

marked

with

the

letter

«E»

or

the

earth

symbol

+

or

coloured

green

and

yellow.

Connect

the

blue

(neutral)

wire

to

the

terminal

in

the

plug

which

is

marked

with

the

letter

«N»

or

coloured

black.

Connect

the

brown

(live)

wire

to

the

terminal

in

the

plug

which

is

marked

with

the

letter

«L»

or

coloured

red.

The

plug

moulded

on

to

the

lead

incorporates

a

fuse.

For

replacement,

use

a

13

Amp

BS1362

fuse.

Only

ASTA

or

BSI

approved

fuses

should

be

used.

The

plug

must

not

be

used

if

the

fuse

cover/carrier

is

lost.

The

cover/carrier

is

indicated

by

the

coloured

insert

at

the

base

of

the

plug.

A

replacement

cover/carrier

must

be

obtained

from your

local

Zanussi

Service

Force

Centre

whose

address

is

listed

in

the

Customer

Care

Booklet

which

accompanies

your

instruction

manual.

GETTING

TO

KNOW

YOUR

MACHINE

Control

panel

QwasH

Cao

1200

0

850

\

|[GRIse

Gi

1000

Bi

450

\WQ

Beso

Ono

sens

\

SPIN

DRAIN

START:PAUSE

1

Detergent

dispenser

drawer

2

Programme

selector

dial

3

Programme

option

lights

Detergent

dispenser

drawer

Symbols

UJ

Pre-wash

lJ

Wash

®

Fabric

softener

Programme

selector

dial

To

select

a

programme

depress

the

selector

dial

to

release

and

then

turn

to

the

required

programme.

During

a

selected

programme

the

programme

selector

dial

will

remain

in

the

same

position.

The

programme

stage

will

be

shown

by

the

programme

indicator

lights.

To

switch

the

machine

off

and

to

cancel

a

programme

already

in

progress

turn

the

programme

selector

dial

to

«OFF»,

Programme

indicator

lights

As

the

machine

progresses

through

a

selected

programme

each

phase

will

be

indicated

ie:

WASH,

RINSE,

SPIN,

and

END.

By

depressing

any

of

the

buttons

the

machine

will

emit

an

audible

bleep

indicating

that

the

option

selected

has

been

accepted.

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4

Programme

option

cover

5

Programme

indicator

lights

6

START/PAUSE

button

Programme

option

cover

To

display

the

programme

options

depress

the

button

on

the

programme

cover.

Programme

option

lights

The

programme

option

lights

will

illuminate

if

the

PRE-

WASH,

QUICK

WASH

or

SUPER

ECONOMY

options

are

selected.

It

will

also

indicate

the

selected

SPIN

PEED.

START/PAUSE

button

Once

a

programme

has

been

selected

press

the

START/PAUSE

button

until

the

audible

bleep

stops,

then

release.

The

programme

will

then

commence.

NOTE:

There

may

be

a

delay

of

up

to

30

secs

from

releasing

the

button

until

the

programme

commences

during

which

time

the

door

lock

light

may

flash.

If

the

machine

emits

3

successive

bleeps

it

means

that

the

chosen

option

is

not

compatible

with

the

selected

programme.

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1200

D0

650

O

RINSE

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1000

L)

450

‘SPIN

(850

C1

NOSPIN

DRAIN

_START/PAUSE

PREWASH

button

For

heavily

soiled

laundry.

Depress

this

button

to

carry

out

a

prewash

at

a

40°C

temperature.

This

option

cannot

be

used

in

conjunction

with

ECONOMY

or

QUICK

WASH

as

these

are

not

com-

patible.

The

prewash

option

cannot

be

selected

for

wool.

The

prewash

light

will

illuminate

together

with

an

audible

bleep

to

show

the

option

has

been

accepted.

QUICK

WASH

button

Depress

this

button

to

reduce

the

wash

time

on

cotton

programmes

by

20

mins

and

synthetic

pro-

grammes

by

15

mins.

It

is

ideal

for

fabrics

which

are

lightly

soiled.

This

option

cannot

be

used

in

conjunction

with

ECONOMY

or

PREWASH

as

these

are

not

compat-

ible.

The

QUICK

WASH

light

will

illuminate

together

with

an

audible

bieep

to

show

the

option

has

been

ac-

cepted.

SUPER

ECONOMY

button

This

programme

gives

you

the

option

of

reducing

the

wash

temperature

by

increasing

its

duration.

It

is

particularly

useful

when

the

items

require

an

intensive

wash

and

the

fabric

does

not

allow

a

higher

temperature.

The

wash

programme

will

be

increased

by

approx.

20

mins

for

cotton

and

15

mins

for

syn-

thetic

programmes.

The

temperature

reduction

will

be:

COTTON

95°C

will

be

reduced

to

60°C

COTTON

60°C

will

be

reduced

to

40°C

SYNTHETICS

50°C

will

be

reduced

to

40°C

This

option

cannot

be

used

with

PREWASH

or

QUICK

WASH.

The

super

economy

light

will

illuminate

together

with

an

audible

bleep

to

show

the

option

has

been

se-

lected.

By

depressing

any

of

the

buttons

the

machine

will

emit

an

audible

bleep

indicating

that

the

option

selected

has

been

accepted.

8

SPIN

SPEED

button

The

machine

selects

automatically

the

spin

speed

compatible

to

the

selected

programme.

lf

you

wish

to

select

another

speed

or

exclude

all

spinning,

depress

this

button

until

the

required

spin

speed

is

displayed

and

the

relevant

light

will

illumi-

nate.

In

the

gentle

wash

programmes

the

spinning

cycle

will

not

automatically

follow

the

wash

pro-

gramme

(see

programme

chart).

To

drain

the

water

depress

the

START/PAUSE

but-

ton:

the

clothes

will

be

spun

at

850

rpm,

unless

you

have

selected

another

spin

speed.

RINSES

This

machine

incorporates

a

sensor

rinse

system

to

ensure

optimum

rinsing

results.

The

number

and

type

of

rinses

is

dependent

upon

the

type

of

laundry

and

quantity

of

detergent

in

the

rinse

water.

It

is

therefore

not

uncommon

for

the

appliance

to

carry

out

up

to

5

rinses

which

may

incorporate

short

spin

between

the

rinse

phases.

IMPORTANT:

If

you

select

850 rpm

or

less

on

pro-

grammes

for

cotton

and

linen,

the

machine

will

carry

out

automatically

an

extra

rinse.

lf

you

select

650

rpm

or

less

on

a

synthetic

wash

programme,

the

machine

will

automatically

increase

the

water

level

on

each

rinse.

To

switch

the

machine

off

or

cancel

a

programme

turn

the

programme

selector

dial

to

the

OFF

position.

The

door

can

be

opened

after

2

mins

allowing

for

the

door

lock

mechanism

to

be

released,

providing

the

water

level

is

not

above

the

base

of

the

door.

Note:

If

in

doubt

select

the

drain

programme

prior

to

opening

the

door.

If

the

machine

emits

3

successive

bleeps

it

means

that

the

chosen

option

is

not

compatible

with

the

selected

programme.

Washing

hints

Do

NOT

overload

the

machine.

Weigh

the

laundry

the

first

few

times

you

use

the

appliance.

The

average

weights

of

the

most

common

items

are

listed

below

as

a

guide:

1000g

=

1

kg

Sheet

700-1000

g

Pillow

case

100-200

g

Tablecloth

400-500

g

Serviette

50-100

g

Tea

towel

70-120

g

Linen

hand

towel

100-150

g

Towelling

hand

towel

150-250

g

Towelling

bath

towel

700-1000

g

Bath

robe

1000-1500

g

Man’s

shirt

200-300

g

Apron

150-200

g

=

Load

the

laundry

loosely

alternating

large

items

with

small

ones.

=

Sort

the

laundry

according

to

the

type

of

fabric,

colour-fastness

and

how

dirty

it

is.

®

Avoid

washing

unhemmed

or

torn

items

as

they

may

unravel.

=

Before

washing,

empty

all

pockets

of

small

objects

which

may

have

been

left

inside

(coins,

keys,

screws

etc),

as

these

could

damage

the

drain

pump.

=

When

washing

curtains,

remove

the

hooks.

=

Close

poppers

and

zips

and

fasten

loose

buttons.

=

It

is

essential

to

wash

new

coloured

items

separately

when

washing

for

the

first

time.

=

When

washing

fabrics

requiring

different

wash

temperatures

together,

always

select

the

lowest

tem-

perature.

a

White

items

should

not

be

washed

with

coloured

items.

=

Very

small

items

(handkerchiefs,

ribbons,

socks

etc)

should

be

washed

in

a

washing

bag

or

a

pillow

case.

=

Use

a

good

quality

detergent

suitable

for

automatic

washing

machines.

=

Use

the

correct

quantities

of

detergent.

=

For

wool,

use

gentle

detergent

only

in

small

quantities.

=

Bleach

is

very

corrosive;

it

should

be

used

with

care

and

kept

out

of

reach

of

children.

=

Some

stains

such

as

fruit,

wine,

grass,

rust

etc.

are

difficult

to

remove

and

should

be

treated

before

washing

with

specific

products,

which

can

be

found

in

most

household

shops.

In

some

cases

it

may

help

to

soak

the

stain

before

washing

with

a

special

pre-

soak

product

or

biological

detergent.

=

Only

wool

marked

"Pure

New

Wool

-

washable,

preshrunk"

can

be

washed

in

the

machine

using

the

wool

programme;

other

types

of

wool

should

be

washed

by

hand

or

dry

cleaned.

=

Once

you

have

finished

using

the

machine,

you

are

advised

to

unplug

it

and

turn

off

the

water

tap.

Wash

care

symbols

The

familiar

wash

code

symbols

which

are

found

on

the

care

labels

in

most

clothes

are

disappearing

ad

a

new

set

is

introduced.

The

change

is

due

to

changes

in

Old

Symbol

New

Symbol

Wash

Action

fabrics

and

detergents

and

because

people

are

tending

to

use

fewer

programmes

and

mix

fabrics

in

one

load.

The

change

brings

the

codes

into

line

with

the

labelling

used

in

the

rest

of

Europe.

Fabric

1

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

E+

Ee

(§

2

Reduced

(Medium)

Nylon,

Polyester/Cotton,

Viscose

with

=

Special

Finishes:

Cotton/Acrylic

Mix.

5

Normal

(Maximum)

Cotton,

Linen

or

Viscose

Colourfast

at

40°C

but

not

60°C.

6

;

‘

‘

Reduced

(Medium)

Acrylics,

Acetate,

Triacetate,

Wool

mixes,

Polyester/wool

blends.

Much

Reduced

Wool,

wool

mixes.

Silks.

(Minimum)

>|

printed

acetate

included

in

No

longer

used.

Silk

now

included

in

No

longer

used.

Ee

The

new

wash

symbols

appear

on

the

side

of

Washing

Powder

packets.

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