GE WA9895S operating instructions Stains That Need Pretreatment, Stain ~eatment

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Many Stains That Have Not Set Into the Fabric Can Be Automatically Removed in Your Washer’s SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle

Stain

~eatment

●Fresh BloodLaunder with the SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle, using the hottest water the fabric can stand and the recommended

● Perspiration	amount of detergent.
● Cosmetics,
Grease, Oil	If the stain remains—and if the stained article is white or bleachable—wash it again with the SPOTSCRUBBER

●Chocolate,Cycle, using warm water and bleach (see Bleach column in C(mtrols Setting Guide) plus the recommended

Cream, Ice	amount of detergent.
Cream, Milk

●Most Common Food Stains

●Grass, Foliage, If the stained article is white or bleachable, use warm water and chlorine bleach (see Bleach column in Controls

FlowersSetting Guide) plus the recommended amount of detergent. For other washable fabrics, use oxygen bleach.

●Aged Blood

●Antiperspirants,

Deodorants

●Coffee and Tea

●Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices, Wine, Food Coloring, Vegetables

Stains That Need Pretreatment

Stain	White and Bleachable Fabrics	Other Washable Fabrics

Rust	Wash with hot water and 1/2 cup (120 ml) of citric or oxalic acidt;	Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
	or apply commercial rust remover ** using manufacturer’s
	directions, rinse and launder.

Adhesives	Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull too/to	Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
(chewing gum, etc.)	carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge
	with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * rinse well, then wash as usual.

Ink, Ballpoint	Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and	Same as white and bleachable fabrics
	use spray cleaner or sponge with dry cleaning fluid, * rinse well,	except launder using oxygen bleach.
	then wash as usual. Old stains: Bleach per the Stain Removal Hint
	on previous page.

Tar	Treat stain with commercial spot remover such as texize K2R brand,	Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
	following manufacturers directions. Repeat if necessary.
	Launder and dry.

*Caution: Because cleaning fluids tend to be toxic, be sure A you are in a well-ventilated room when using them. No

cleaning fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the [imitations and required cautions (usually printed on label). Use extreme caution with flammable compounds.

Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer.

**Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as

vinegar andor rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.

tOxalic acid is toxic. Take care not to ingest it accidentally.

Save and refer to garment manufacturer’s care labels.

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Contents Washer If you received a Damaged washer If You Need ServiceRead this book carefully Save time and moneyTo minimize the possibility of injury For wmher operation Wortant Safew ~STRUCTIONSHandwash System Extra Cleaning CycleRegular Cycles Permanent Press CyclesCold/cold HOW to Operate Your Clothes WasherSetting the Controls @ Select Water LevelCycle Times Total Cycle Times Approximate Minutes Sorting and LoadingSpecial Instructions Down filled garments Suggested Fabwc Am Cycle SETT~GSHow to Use the Fabric Softener Dispenser How to Use the Bleach DispenserHow to Use the Filter-Flo Pan ENERGY-SAVING TWS How to Use the Soak CycleHow to Use the Auto Soak Cycle How to Use the Mini-Quick, Delicates CycleSpecial Instructions for Use of the Mini-Basket ~b ~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash LoadsTennis shoes ~pical Spotscrubber Cycle Wash Load Spotscrubber Stain Removal ShortcutChances are will remove the following stains Odds are good that will remove these stainsAdd bleach, if desired What Happens During the Spotscrubber CycleClose the washer lid and set the controls Sort by Surface Texture HOW to Sort CLOT~SSort by Soil Sort by Color To Add Items After the Washer Has Started HOW to Load Your WasherAmount required varies according to How to use detergent granular, powdered or liquidHOW Much Detergent SHO~D YOU USE? Hard WATER-DO YOU ~VE IT?Laundry Product and ~pe How to Use ItSpecial Instructions How Can You Prevent These After-You-Wash Stains? To Apply Stain Removal Products by HandCase of the Invisible Stain Once These Spots Become Visible, How Can You Remove Them?Stain ~eatment Stains That Need PretreatmentStain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics QUESTIONS? Blue or Gray To remove wrinkles Problem Solver+$? To remove the agitator How to remove the agitatorTo replace the agitator Page Page We’ll Be There Warranty