Alliance Laundry Systems 201959R1 Wash Temperature Guide, Water Temperature Use Comments

Wash Temperature

Hot Water

Hot water will give the best results of cleaning and sanitizing, but it is not suitable for all items. It is best for sturdy whites and colorfast items, heavily soiled items and diapers.

Warm Water

By using warm water, there is less chance of color loss in items. Warm water also reduces wrinkling in permanent press items. Use with light and moderate soils, non-colorfast or dark colors, permanent press, silks, woolens, nylon, and acrylic.

Cold Water

Cold water is less effective in cleaning than hot or warm water, but it does minimize wrinkling and color fading. Use it for washing extra-sensitive clothes and for the rinsing of all fabrics.

NOTE: In wash temperatures colder than 60oF (15oC), detergents do not dissolve well. This may cause ineffective cleaning, or lint and residue to form.

Energy

You can save energy when washing by following a few guidelines:

1.Heating water accounts for the greatest energy expense when washing. Save on heating water by using warm or cold washes as well as cold rinses.

2.Wash full loads, but do not overload.

3.Use soak cycles for heavily soiled items to reduce wash times.

4.Select a shorter wash time for lightly soiled items.

120°F	HOT
(49oC)
100oF	WARM
(37oC)
60oF	COLD
(15oC)

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Wash Temperature Guide

Water Temperature		Use		Comments
HOT	•	Sturdy whites and colorfast items	•	Best cleaning for heavily soiled
(approximately 120°F [49°C],	•	Work clothes		items
as determined by outside water	•	Soiled items	•	Best for sanitizing
supply)	•	Diapers
WARM	•	Light and moderately soiled items	•	Reduces wrinkling in permanent
(approximately 100ºF [37°C],	• Non-colorfast or dark colors			press fabrics
as determined by outside water	•	Permanent press	•	Less fading
supply)	•	Silks, woolens, nylon, acrylic	•	Reduces shrinking in knits
COLD	•	Rinsing of most items	•	Saves energy
(approximately 60ºF [15°C], as	•	Non-colorfast fabrics	•	Reduces color fading
determined by outside water	•	Extra sensitive clothing	•	Reduces wrinkling
supply)			•	Reduces shrinking

NOTE: Some models regulate the hot and warm temperatures to save energy costs. In these models, hot water is approximately 102ºF (39°C) and warm water is approximately 80°F (26°C).

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