Water usage guide
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HOT |
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130°F | (54°C) |
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COMMENTS
. Gives best cleaning for heavy soils.
l Removes oils, perspiration, greasy soils and stains.
l Prevents graying and yellowing.
l Safe for most fabric finishes.
l Less fading and dye bleeding. l Reduces wrinkling.
l Saves hot water.
. Less effective cleaning than hot or warm water.
l Use longest wash time in cycle selected.
l Use liquid detergent, or dissolve powdered detergent in warm water before adding to cold wash water.
9 Pretreat spots, stains and heavy or greasy soils.
To check your hot water temperature with a candy or cooking thermometer:
1.Fill a pan with the hottest water available from the faucet that will fill your washer.
2.Place a candy or cooking thermometer in water to check the temperature.
If you do not have a faucet at your wash site, collect water from the faucet closest to your washer.
NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 70°F (21 “C):
l Detergents do not dissolve well.
. Soils are difficult to remove.
l Some fabrics will retain wear wrinkles and may have increased pilling.
Water hardness
Many poor washing results can be traced to wash water hardness. To check your water hardness:
l City
Ask for the mineral content in
l Consider installing a water softener. l Use more detergent.
9 Use a packaged water conditioner. * Do not use soap.
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