Appendix
FABRIC CARE CHART
The following symbols provide garment care directions without words. The care label will include, in order, four symbols: washing, bleaching, drying and ironing, or dry cleaning when necessary. The use of symbols ensures consistency among garment manufacturers of domestic and imported items. Follow care label directions to maximize garment life and reduce laundering problems.
Wash Cycle | Special Instructions | Warning Symbols for Laundering | |
Normal | Line Dry/ Hang | Do Not Wash | |
to Dry | |||
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Permanent Press/ Wrinkle | Drip Dry | Do Not Wring | |
Resistant/ Wrinkle Control | |||
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Gentle/Delicates | Dry Flat | Do Not Bleach | |
Hand Wash | Heat Setting | Do Not Tumble Dry | |
Water Temperature** | High | No Steam (added to iron) | |
Hot | Medium | Do Not Iron | |
Warm | Low |
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Cold | Any Heat |
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Bleach | No Heat/Air |
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Any Bleach (when needed) | Line Dry/ Hang to Dry | ||
Only |
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High | Drip Dry | ||
Bleach (when needed) |
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Tumble Dry Cycle | Medium | Dry Flat | |
Normal | Low |
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Permanent Press/ Wrinkle |
| For | |
Dryclean | wool. Loads should be | ||
Resistant/ Wrinkle Control | |||
| under 8 pounds. | ||
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Gentle/ Delicates | Dry Clean |
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Do Not Dry Clean
**The dot symbols represent appropriate wash water temperatures for various items. The temperature range for Hot is 105° - 125° F/ 41° - 52°C, for Warm 85° - 105° F/29° - 41° C and for Cold 60° - 85° F/16° - 29° C. (Wash water temperature must be a minimum of 60° F/16°C for detergent activation and effective cleaning.)
The clothes Washer may not ensure these temperatures because the actual water temperatures entering your Washer are dependent on water heater settings and regional water supply temperatures. For example, cold water entering the home in the northern states during winter may be 40° F/4° C which is too cold for effective cleaning. The water temperature in this situation will need to be adjusted by selecting a warm setting, adding some hot water to the MAX FILL line or using your Washer’s heating option, if available.
