Wash Temperature
Hot Water
Hot water will give the best results of cleaning and sanitizing, but it is not suitable for all items. It is best for sturdy whites and colorfast items, heavily soiled items and diapers.
Warm Water
By using warm water, there is less chance of color loss in items. Warm water also reduces wrinkling in permanent press items. Use with light and moderate soils,
Cold Water
Cold water is less effective in cleaning than hot or warm water, but it does minimize wrinkling and color fading. Use it for washing
NOTE: In wash temperatures colder than 60oF (15oC), detergents do not dissolve well. This may cause ineffective cleaning, or lint and residue to form.
Energy
You can save energy when washing by following a few guidelines:
1.Heating water accounts for the greatest energy expense when washing. Save on heating water by using warm or cold washes as well as cold rinses.
2.Wash full loads, but do not overload.
3.Use soak cycles for heavily soiled items to reduce wash times.
4.Select a shorter wash time for lightly soiled items.
120°F | HOT |
(49oC) |
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100oF | WARM |
(37oC) |
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60oF | COLD |
(15oC) |
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Wash Temperature Guide
Water Temperature |
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HOT | • | Sturdy whites and colorfast items | • | Best cleaning for heavily soiled |
(approximately 120°F [49°C], as | • | Work clothes |
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determined by outside water | • | Soiled items | • | Best for sanitizing |
supply) | • | Diapers |
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WARM | • | Light and moderately soiled items | • | Reduces wrinkling in permanent |
(approximately 100ºF [37°C], | • |
| press fabrics | |
as determined by outside water | • | Permanent press | • | Less fading |
supply) | • | Silks, woolens, nylon, acrylic | • | Reduces shrinking in knits |
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COLD | • | Rinsing of most items | • | Saves energy |
(approximately 60ºF [15°C], as | • | • | Reduces color fading | |
determined by outside water | • | Extra sensitive clothing | • | Reduces wrinkling |
supply) |
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| • | Reduces shrinking |
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NOTE: Some models regulate the hot and warm temperatures to save energy costs. In these models, hot water is approximately 102ºF (39°C) and warm water is approximately 80°F (26°C).
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