Whirlpool 6LSC9255BQ0 warranty Washing special-care items

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Washing special-care items

Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow care label directions when they are available. General washing instructions for

some special washables are included in this section.

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Blankets,

Pretreat spots and stains.

Select

water

temperature,

cycle,

and

time

electric and

according

to the type of blanket

being washed. Two

rinses

may

be

woollen

necessary.

If manufacturer

recommends

machine washing:

 

 

1.Measure blanket before washing.

2.Add mild detergent to washer. Fill and agitate briefly to dissolve detergent.

3.Stop washer. Load blanket evenly around agitator. Soak 10 to 15 minutes.

4.Set Cycle Control Knob to Drain and Spin. Start washer. Spin 1 to 2 minutes.

5.Fill washer for final rinse. Stop washer. Allow to soak.

6.Set Cycle Control Knob to Drain and Spin. Start washer. Allow washer to finish cycle.

7.Lay blanket on flat surface and block by gently stretching to original measurement. Woollens tend to shrink more the first time they are washed. This is normal.

Curtains,

Wash small loads. Crowding will

cause wrinkling.

drapes,

1. Shake

or vacuum to remove

loose dirt.

slipcovers

2. Wash following manufacturer’s instructions.

 

 

NOTES:

 

 

 

l Sun-damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether hand or

 

machine

washed.

 

l Replace slipcovers while still slightly damp. They will dry to fit tightly.

Diapers

When using chlorine bleach for soaking, add detergent to load. Avoid

 

overuse of fabric softeners. Absorbency will be reduced.

1.Rinse immediately. Soak in a solution of lukewarm water and a small amount of detergent until you are ready to wash them. You may wish to use bleach or a special soaking product when soaking.

2.Spin excess water from diapers before washing.

3.Wash diapers as you would wash white cottons and linens.

Elastic,

Elastic

picks up oil from the

body. Oil

can damage elastic.

Wash often

spandex

to help

reduce the

damage.

Use warm water and sufficient

detergent

 

to remove

oils.

 

 

 

 

Flame-retardant

Items will

be clearly

labeled

as flame-retardant. Follow manufacturer’s

clothing

instructions

to retain flame-retardant

qualities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents UseAndCare Table of Contents Washer Safety Your safety is important to usUnderstanding your responsibilities Parts and Features Starting your washer Operating Your WasherPermanent Press Cycle Selecting a cycle and timeSuper Wash Cycle Regular CyclePRE-WASH Cycle Using Rinse and SpinUsing Drain and Spin Extended Soak CycleUnderstanding what happens in each cycle WashRinse On some models Other FeaturesMagic CLEAN* lint filter Using the Extra Rinse optionUsing the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser Using the fabric softener dispenserWinter storage or moving care CleaningCaring for Your Washer Your washerSorting LaundryTipsPreparing clothes for WashingCapacity Washers Saving energyLoading suggestions Large Capacity WashersWater considerations Selecting Water TemperatureWashing special-care items Page Stain Removing StainsStain removal rules Stain removal guideFruit stains Meat juice, egg Mildew Common laundry TroubleshootingProblems ProblemCommon washer problems If you need FSP* replace- ment parts Requesting Assistance or SetiiceWhirlpool will not PAY for Length of WarrantyLimited TEN-YEAR Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for
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