• 1. Different types of clothing material may need to be put into your appliance in different volumes. For example, a typical 10kg machine may perform at its best if the following guideline weights are used:
    • Cotton fabrics — 10kg
    • Jeans — 4kg
    • Synthetic fabrics — 5kg
    • Mixed fabrics — 5kg
    • Woollens — 2 kg
  • 2. To help you judge approximate weights of your washing, typical items are:
    • 1 sheet — about 500g of cotton
    • 1 woolen sweater — about 400g of wool
    • 1 pair of socks — about 50g of cotton
    • 1 pair of jeans — about 800g of cotton
    • 1 bath towel — about 300g of cotton

    You can also refer to this diagram for approximate loads and garment mixes.