Whirlpool RAC4244A warranty Removing stains

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l Separate dark from light colors, colorfast from non-colorfast.

l Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy cottons, knits, delicate items).

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Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones even it they would normally be washed together.

Separate lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics, permanent press). When possible, turn lint givers inside out.

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For these suggested full-sized loads, use the LARGE water level setting.
Heavy	Work	Clothes	Knits		Mixed	Loed	Permanent
1 pair	pants		1 pair slacks		1 double sheet		Press
2 shirts			2 shirts		2 pillowcases		1 tablecloth
2 pair	jeans		3 tops		6 T-shirts		1 skirt
1 coverall			1 vest		6 pair	shorts	2 blouses
Delicate8			2 sweaters		2 shirts		2 shirts
			Towels		2 blouses		1 pair slacks
2 camisoles
					6 handkerchiefs
			7 bath	towels
4 slips
4 panties			4 hand	towels
2 bras			7 wash	cloths
2 nighties

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l Load washer properly. Overloading or packing can:

-cause poor cleaning. -increase wrinkling. -create excessive lint.

-wear out items faster (because of pilling).

lLoad by the amount of space items take up, not by their weight.

lDrop items into washer loosely. Fill to the top of the basket, but do not pack around the agitator.

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Items should move easily through wash water for best cleaning and wrinkle-free results. Watch for rollover. Items should sink and reappear later.

Mix large and small items in each load. Load evenly to maintain washer balance. An off- balance load can make the machine vibrate during spin.

To reduce wrinkling, permanent press and synthetic knits should have more room to move in the water than heavy items (towels, jeans).

Removing stains

Stained, heavily soiled or greasy items may need to be pre-washed or soaked for best results. Soaking helps remove protein-type stains like blood, milk or grass. Pre-washing helps loosen soil before washing.

Pre-washing or soaking

Use warm water for soaking or pre-washing stained laundry. Hot water can set stains.

Stain removal rules

l Most stains are easier to remove when they are fresh. Old or set stains may not come out. Follow package directions for pretreatment products.

lBefore treating any stain, find out ...

1.What kind of stain it is.

2.What kind of fabric it is and if it is colorfast (check label).

3.How old the stain is (washing and drying can set some stains).

l Start with cold or warm water. Hot water can set some stains.

l When bleach is recommended, use a bleach that is safe for the fabric. Dilute chlorine bleach.

l Test stain removers on an inside seam or hidden corner of the item to see If the color is removed.

lPut the stained area face down on a paper towel or white cloth. Apply the stain remover to the back of the stain. This can force the stain off the fabric instead of through it.

l Meat tenderizer or enzyme presoaks help break down some protein stains so they are easier to remove.

l Use non-flammable dry cleaning solvents in a well-ventilated room.

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