Laundry Care Guide & Frequently Asked Questions
Weight Estimation & Capacity Math
Achieving clean results depends on sorting laundry and loading the drum by weight and fabric type:
- Dry Weight Equivalents: Heavy linens like jeans (~0.7kg) and bath towels (~0.6kg) weigh significantly more than t-shirts (~0.2kg) and socks (~0.05kg).
- The 80% Rule: Keep dry laundry weight under 80% of the machine's rated capacity to leave room for water saturation and mechanical movement.
- Detergent Calibration: Under-dosing leaves soils and hard water minerals on fibers, whereas over-dosing leaves a soapy film that attracts dirt and causes skin irritation.
fabric care & cycle selection
Choosing optimal wash temperature and spin speeds extends the lifecycle of your clothes:
- Delicates & Wool: Wash in cold water (30°C) with a slow spin speed (600-800 RPM) to prevent felting, stretching, and fiber breakage.
- Daily Cottons & Synthetics: Wash in cool or warm water (30°C - 40°C) with standard spin speeds (1000 - 1200 RPM) for balanced cleaning and drying.
- Towels & Bedding: Wash in warm or hot water (40°C - 60°C) with a fast spin speed (1400 RPM) to strip oils and spin out maximum moisture.
Frequently Asked Questions
The optimal weight depends on your washing machine's rated capacity (typically printed on a sticker on the front or door frame). For best results, load the drum to about 70% to 80% of its maximum weight limit. A load between 35% and 70% is a Medium load, while anything under 35% is a Small load.
Overloading packs clothes too tightly, preventing water and detergent from circulating freely, which leaves stains and residues. Furthermore, it causes the machine to become off-balance during the spin cycle, putting heavy mechanical strain on the drum bearings and motor, potentially shortening the machine's lifespan.
Use Cold Water (20°C - 30°C) for darks, delicates, and normal daily clothes to prevent shrinking and color bleeding while saving energy. Use Warm Water (40°C) for moderately dirty everyday items like synthetics and sheets. Use Hot Water (60°C) only for heavily soiled items, towels, and sheets that need sanitization to kill bacteria and dust mites.
After loading your dirty laundry into the drum, place your hand vertically above the clothes. If you can fit your hand between the top of the laundry pile and the top wall of the drum comfortably, the load has enough room to tumble and wash correctly. If there is no space, remove a few items.