Whirlpool 3950306 warranty Washing special-care items, Care Instructions

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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.

Knits, washables	Knits are comfortable to wear because they stretch. However, this
	means that knits are more likely to be stretched and damaged
	when washed (especially bulky knits). Knits made of synthetic
	fabrics such as polyester, nylon, and acrylic tend to keep their
	original shape more than knits made of cotton or ramie.

Pillows, stuffed	Washing feather pillows is not recommended unless they will be
toys	dried in a dryer.

Plastic, rubber	Treat as delicate items. Wash in warm water. Wash small items in
items	a mesh bag.

Quilts, bedspreads	Do not wash cotton-filled comforters unless they are quilted or
	stitched. Tucked cotton batting tends to slip and become lumpy.
	An extra rinse may be necessary.

Scatter rugs	Shake or vacuum rugs to remove loose dirt. Wash more than one
	rug at a time. If washing only one rug, add bath towels to balance
	the load.

Snowsuits, jackets	Wash only one or two items at a time. You may need to stop the
	washer occasionally to press air from the items being washed. An
	extra rinse may be necessary.

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Contents UseAndCare Our Consumer Assistance Center Number is toll-free Your safety is important to us Washer SafetySelector Parts and FeaturesOn next Operating Your WasherStarting your washer Close the washer lidOperating Your Washer Stopping/restarting your washerPermanent Press cycle Selecting a cycle and timeNormal cycle Delicates cycleUnderstanding normal washer sounds Rinse Self-cleaning lint filterUnderstanding what happens in each cycle WashAdding liquid fabric softener Adding liquid chlorine bleachNon-use or vacation care Cleaning your washerCaring for Your Washer Winter storage or moving careLoading Laundry TipsPreparing clothes for washing SortingSaving energy Loading suggestionsExtra Large Capacity Washers Water hardness Selecting water temperaturesChecking hot water temperature Water guidelinesCare Instructions Washing special-care itemsStain To Remove Removing StainsStain removal rules Stain removal guideOr oil DeodorantsAnti PerspirantsLipstick Ketchup orTomato ProductsTroubleshooting Common laundry problemsProblem Cause Common washer problems If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved … Requesting Assistance or ServiceIf you need service* … If you need FSP replacement parts …Page Page Limited TEN-YEAR Length of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEARWarranty Limited FIVE-YEAR