Electrolux 137356900 A manual Stain Removal Suggestions, Stain Treatment

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34Stain Removal Guide

Stain Removal Suggestions

STAIN	TREATMENT

Adhesive tape, chewing	Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with prewash
gum, rubber cement	stain remover or nonﬂammable dry cleaning ﬂuid.

Baby formula, dairy prod-	Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more.
ucts, egg	Wash.

Beverages (coffee, tea,	Pretreat stain. Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric.
soda, juice, alcoholic
beverages)

Blood	Rinse with cold water. Rub with bar soap. Or, pretreat or soak with product containing en-
	zymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Candle wax, crayon	Scrape off surface wax. Place stain face down between paper towels. Press with warm iron
	until wax is absorbed. Replace paper towels frequently. Treat remaining stain with prewash
	stain remover or nonﬂammable dry cleaning ﬂuid. Hand wash to remove solvent. Wash us-
	ing bleach safe for fabric.
Chocolate	Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe
	for fabric.

Collar or cuff soil, cosmet-	Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap.
ics

Dye transfer on white	Use packaged color remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
fabric

Grass	Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe
	for fabric.

Grease, oil, tar (butter,	Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric. For heavy
fats, salad dressing, cook-	stains and tar, apply nonﬂammable dry cleaning ﬂuid to back of stain. Replace towels under
ing oils, car grease, motor	stain frequently. Rinse thoroughly. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric.
oils)

Ink	Some inks may be impossible to remove. Washing may set some inks. Use prewash stain
	remover, denatured alcohol or nonﬂammable dry cleaning ﬂuid.

Mildew, scorch	Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Or, soak in oxygen bleach and hot water before
	washing. Badly mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged.
Mud	Brush off dry mud. Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes.

Mustard, tomato	Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Nail polish	May be impossible to remove. Place stain face down on paper towels. Apply nail polish
	remover to back of stain. Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on acetate
	fabrics.

Paint, varnish	WATER BASED: Rinse fabric in cool water while stain is wet. Wash. Once paint is dry, it can-
	not be removed. OIL BASED AND VARNISH: Use solvent recommended on can label. Rinse
	thoroughly before washing.

Perspiration	Use prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap. Rinse. Wash using nonchlorine bleach in
	hottest water safe for fabric.

Rust, brown or yellow	Use rust remover safe for fabric. Do not use chlorine bleach because it may intensify discol-
discoloration	oration.

Shoe polish	LIQUID: Pretreat with a paste of powder detergent and water. PASTE: Scrape residue from
	fabric. Pretreat with prewash stain remover or nonﬂammable dry cleaning ﬂuid. Rinse. Rub
	detergent into dampened area. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Tomato	Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Urine, vomit, mucus, feces	Pretreat or soak in product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Wine	Pretreat or soak in cold water. Wash in hottest water and bleach safe for fabric

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Contents Use & Care Guide Please read and save this guide Table of contentsFinding Information Keep a record for quick referenceImportant Safety Instructions SafetyRecognize safety symbols, words Labels Prevent Fire Protect ChildrenPrevent Injury Prevent Injury and Damage to the WasherFeatures Normal Operating Sounds Operating InstructionsGetting Started To run your washer, follow these basic stepsOperating Your Washer Before Using Your WasherOperating Your Washer Sort laundry into loads that can be washed togetherOperating Your WASHER, 3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil Add laundry load to washerFor best results Operating Your Washer Other Wash ProductsTemperature Operating Your Washer Start the washer Entrapment and TIP-OVER HazardWhites Cycle SelectionNormal Heavy DutyActive Wear Deep Clean SanitizeCasual Fast WashJeans Specialty CyclesFast Sanitize Specialty Cycles MY Favorites MY Favorites ModeWashing/Rinsing Temperature Temperature Spin Speed Soil LevelOptions ADD SteamExtended Fresh ECO FriendlyAllergen Shrink GuardDelay Start Warm RinseWasher Settings Chart Operating User Interface Features User Interface FeaturesSaving Favorites Setting Preferences Custom ModeInstall Cycle ResetBrightness VolumeContrast LanguageDrum Light Other FeaturesStatus Display Reversible DoorStain Removal Guide Stain Removal ProceduresSafe Stain Removal Procedures For Successful Stain RemovalStain Removal Suggestions Stain TreatmentInside Routine Cleaning Preventative Care & CleaningTo Refresh or Clean Inside of Washer Cleaning Dispenser Drawer Area Other Inside Routine Cleaning PreventativeDaily Preventative Maintenance Inside Cleaning Aggressive Cleaning Procedure Washer DrumOutside Routine Cleaning Winterizing InstructionsSolutions to Common Problems Common Washing ProblemsDo not use chlorine bleach to re Service Prevention Checklist Occurrence Possible Cause SolutionAvoid Service Checklist WaterWarranty Information Exclusions