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For more information on lint control, see
The Problem Solver section.
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In addition to sorting
to reduce lint collection,
it is recommended
that fabrics of similar
construction be
washed together
whenever possible.
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For instructions on
different fabrics and
loads, see the Controls
Setting Guide.
It pays to check and prepare
clothes for washing.
● Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,
zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks
and buttons.
● Do any necessary
mending—
rips, hems, tears.
● Check
all
items
for areas of
heavy soil or stain.
● Remove stains. See Stain
Removal Guide.
● Turn
poly
knits inside-out
to
minimize fabric surface damage.
Soaking and Pretreating—a
good way to loosen deep soils
and stains.
A thorough soaking with detergent
or special soaking agent is another
way to remove heavy soils,
embedded dirt and even some stains.
Soaking can be either a completely
separate washing step or a
preliminary step to
a
complete
wash cycle. For detailed
information on how to soak in
your washer, see How to Use the
Soak Cycle section.
FOR INFORMATION ON
SOAKING AGENTS, see Other
Laundry Products Guide.
● Pretreat heavy soil by rubbing
in a
small
amount of liquid
detergent or a paste made of
water and powdered detergent
or soap. For best results, wait
1/2 hour before washing.
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