Whirlpool 7LSR8244EQ0 manual Washing special-care items, Care Instructions

LAUNDRY TIPS

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. Two rinses
	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 to the
	load. Avoid overuse of fabric softeners – absorbency will be
	reduced.
Elastic, spandex	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.
Flame-retardant	Items will be clearly labeled as flame-retardant. Follow
clothing	manufacturer’s instructions to retain flame-retardant qualities.
Hand washables	Garments are labeled “Hand Wash” because:
	• The fiber or construction may be sensitive to agitation.
	• The fabric contains sensitive dyes that may bleed.
	Properly sort and then use your Hand Washables 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.
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