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A small glossary of textile information, Care symbols – Electrolux LAVATHERM 56600 User Manual

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A small glossary of textile information

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A small glossary of textile information

Care symbols

Ensure articles to be dried are suitable for tumble drying. If they are
one of the following symbols should be present on the care label:

R

Normal drying

S

Drying with special care (press the SPECIAL CARE button!)

Q

This fabric can be tumble dried. The fabric manufacturer does not stip-
ulate if the piece of laundry should be dried on a normal or gentle pro-
gram.

T

Do not tumble dry

If you do not find any of these care symbols:
Dry whites and coloureds as well as mixed fabrics at normal tempera-
ture. Press the SPECIAL CARE button if you are drying delicate fabrics.

• Wool

Do not dry any woollen items in the dryer.

• Fabrics sensitive to temperatures

Dry fabrics sensitive to temperatures (such as acrylic or viscose) and
textiles with the care label

S with the SPECIAL CARE button selected.

• Cotton jersey and hosiery have a tendency to shrink! Do not dry these

fabrics excessively.

• New coloured textiles

To avoid the possibility of dye transference do not dry new coloured
textiles together with light-coloured laundry.