Washing special-care items, Instructions

Washing special-care items

Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow care label directions when they are available. Below are general washing instruc- tions for some special washables.

ITEM

CARE

INSTRUCTIONS

Blankets

Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature,

cycle,

and

(electric

or woolen)

time according

to the type of blanket

being washed.

Use of the

Extra Rinse feature may be necessary. Check care label to see if

manufacturer

recommends

machine

washing.

Curtains,

drapes,

Wash

small

loads. Crowding

may

cause

wrinkling.

Replace

slipcovers

slipcovers while

still

slightly

damp.

They

will dry to fit tightly.

NOTE: Sun-damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether

hand

or machine washed.

Diapers

When

using

chlorine

bleach

for soaking,

add extra

detergent

the load. Avoid overuse of fabric softeners - absorbency will

be reduced.

Elastic, spandex

Flame-retardant clothing

Hand Washables

Elastic picks up oil from the body. Oil can damage elastic. Wash often to reduce the damage. Use warm water and sufficient detergent to remove oils. Do not use chlorine bleach.

Items will be clearly labeled as flame-retardant. Follow manufacturer’s instructions to retain flame-retardant qualities.

Garments are labeled “HandWash” because:

lThe fiber or construction may be sensitive to agitation. l The fabric contains sensitive dyes that may bleed.

Properly sort and then use your Ultimate Care Hand/Delicate cycle for gentle washing. Follow care label directions for drying. Items that may shrink should be dried flat. Block these items by gently stretching to original measurements. Woolens tend to shrink more the first time they are washed.