Maytag MAF9501 - Manual (Page 9)

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Wool and silk
These fabrics are sometimes labelled as
machine washable and sometimes as hand
wash. The machine’s Wool/Hand pro-
gramme is at least as gentle as washing by
hand.
Wool is especially sensitive to processes
such as washing. If you do not want to spin
it, you can squeeze out the water using
terry towels. In this case select No spin. To
find out how to select this setting, see the
“Washing” chapter. However, most items
can stand a short spin. Select short spin by
selecting spin speed 800 rpm.
Artificial fibres and synthetic
fibres
These materials require plenty of room if
they are not to become wrinkled. Only fill
the drum half way when washing artificial or
synthetic fibres. Select short spin by select-
ing a spin speed of 800 rpm.
Note!
Viscose and acetates are fragile when wet.
Economy and efficiency
You can save a lot of energy by not using
more intensive programmes than neces-
sary.
• Select Quick if you just need to freshen up
shirts or exercise clothes, for example. This
will save both water and energy.
• If you select a fast spin speed, this re-
duces energy consumption when drying in
a tumble dryer or airing cupboard.
Note!
When using agents for bleaching or stain
removal, there is a risk of rust (corrosion)
and discolouration of the machine.
Environmental concerns also lead us to
discourage the use of strong chemicals.