Whirlpool 3360461 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 label directions when they are available. General washing instructions for some special washables

are included in this section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Blankets,

electric and

Pretreat

spots

and stains. Select water temperature,

cycle,

and

time

woollen

 

according

to the type of blanket being

washed. Two

rinses

may

be

 

 

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, drapes,

Wash small loads.

Crowding will

cause

wrinkling.

slipcovers

1.

Shake

or vacuum to remove

loose

dirt.

 

2.

Wash

following

manufacturer’s

instructions.

NOTE:

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

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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, spandex

Flame-retardant clothing

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Elastic picks up oil from the body. Oil can damage elastic. Wash often to help reduce the damage. Use warm water and sufficient

detergent

to

remove

oils.

 

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Items will

be

clearly

labeled

as

flame-retardant.

Follow

manufacturer’s

instructions

to

retain flame retardant qualities.

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Contents UseAndCare Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Important Safety Instructions Understanding your responsibilitiesKnowing Your Washer’s Features Before starting your washer Starting or stopping your washerSelecting a load size This SectionSelecting wash-rinse temperatures Water temperature tipsSelecting a cycle and time Load size tipsRegular cycle Permanent Press cycleKnits Gentle cycle Woollens cycleAuto Soak cycle Manual Soak cyclePre-Wash cycle Super Wash cycleUsing rinse and spin Using drain and spinCycle LJ& SpinWhat happens in each Other Features Using the fabric softener dispenserUsing the chlorine bleach dispenser Using the extra rinse optionMagic CLEAN* lint filter Manual clean lint filterLaundry Tips Before you washRemoving stains Loading SuggestionsPrewashing or soaking Stain removal rulesStain Stain To RemoveStain Water Temperature Water usage guideWater hardness USE for HOT ColdUsing laundry aids Chlorine bleachAll-fabric bleach DetergentWashing special-care items Fiberglass materials Cause Solving laundering problemsProblem Winterizing your washer Caring for your washerSaving energy If You Need Assistance Or Service Problem Possible CauseSolution Before calling for assistanceIf you need FSP* replace- ment parts Page Page Automatic Washer Warranty
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