GE GWSE5190, GCXRP090, GKSR2120, GNSR2140, GUSR2150, GJXRP080, GJSRP080 Removing Specific Stains

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Removing Specific Stains

Bleach Solution: To remove stains on white or bleachable fabrics, try soaking the stained area in a container for five minutes in the following solution and then launder in the washer:

■1 US gallon (3.8 liters) cool water

■1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach

Safety Instructions

The invisible stain	Foods on synthetic clothes may
	cause stains which are virtually
	invisible when you put the
	clothes in the washer. If these
	stains are not completely
	removed in the wash, they may
	pick up dirt from other clothes
	in the washer and appear after
	the clothes are dried.

When They Become Visible:

•Rub the stain with undiluted liquid detergent.

•Let stand 30 minutes.

•Rewash using the hottest water that is safe for the fabric.

Preventing These Stains:

•Increase the amount of detergent used.

•Increase water temperature.

•Wash synthetics often.

Operating Instructions

STAIN	White and Bleachable Fabrics	Other Washable Fabrics
Adhesives	Rub with ice or immerse in	• Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
(chewing gum, etc.)	very cold water. Use dull tool
	to carefully scrape off as much
	adhesive or gum as possible.
	Rub the stain with undiluted
	liquid detergent. Rinse well,
	then wash as usual.
Antiperspirants,	Apply undiluted liquid detergent.	• Same as white and bleachable fabrics except use
deodorants	Rinse. If stain remains, use the	non-chlorine bleach.
	Bleach Solution; launder.
Blood	Soak in cold water, then launder	• Sponge or soak in cool water, then launder.
	in warm water. If stain remains,
	use the Bleach Solution; launder.
Chocolate, cream,	Soak in cold water. Use the	• Same as white and bleachable fabrics except use
ice cream and milk	Bleach Solution; launder.	non-chlorine bleach.
Coffee and tea	Without cream: Use the Bleach	• Sponge with warm water. If stain remains, apply warm
	Solution; launder.	glycerine (available at drug stores), let stand 30 minutes
	With cream: Soak in cold water,	and rinse well. Wash as usual.
	then use the Bleach Solution;
	launder.
Cosmetics, crayon	Use the Bleach Solution;	• Rub the stain with undiluted liquid detergent.
	launder.	Rinse well, then wash as usual.

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