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If your washing machine is not properly

maintained, the outcome of your wash can be

affected. By following a few basic steps you

can help your machine to function properly

and deliver outstanding results.

Maintenance washes:

Two to three times a year, simply run the

machine without any clothes in the drum, on

the hottest wash, with the required amount of

detergent for a normal load. This ‘maintenance wash’ will keep the machine and the outlet pipes clean

and free from a build-up of dirt, grease and hard water salts.

High Efficiency Machines:

The normal detergent dosage should still be used since the level of soiling and the amount of items

being washed are the same.

Loading:

Overloading can cause reduced wash results, damage to clothing and ultimately damage to the

machine itself. For most fabrics, the machine should be loosely filled. The load should be much less

for a rapid wash / economy cycles. Check your machine manual.

Fabric Conditioners:

Only add fabrics conditioner to the final rinse either by hand or using the machine’s dispenser. If fabric

conditioner and detergents mix, they form a residue which will not dissolve and can build up as white /

grey deposits in the machine, particularly inside the agitator of top loaders. Performing regular

maintenance washes can help eliminate residues and careful addition of fabric conditioners will help

prevent it occurring.

Taking Care of your Machine