Using laundry aids
Follow package instructions when using laundry aids. (See “Removing stains” on page 15, for more information.)
Chlorine bleach
l Use bleach dispenser if your machine has one.
l If your washer does not have a bleach dispenser:
1.Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load.
2.Dilute measured bleach in 1 quart (1L) of water.
3.Pour bleach around agitator, not directly
on load.
l Follow directions on care labels. Do not use chlorine bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates or some
l Measure bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Add bleach to wash cycle so it can be removed in the rinse cycle.
l When soaking with chlorine bleach, add detergent to soak water.
NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. The damage appears as rips, holes, tears or color loss and may not show up until several washings later.
All-fabric bleach
l Powdered or liquid
l Do not use
Detergent
l Using too little detergent is a common cause of laundry problems. Follow manufacturer’s directions. Measure accurately, especially when using ultra detergents. Package directions are usually based on:
l Use more detergent for:
l Do not judge the amount of detergent to use by the amount of suds in the machine. Low sudsing detergents do not create as many suds as normal sudsing detergents.
l If the recommended amount of normal sudsing detergent creates too many suds or suds are present in the rinse water, try a low sudsing detergent.
Fabric softeners
l Use fabric softener dispenser if your machine has one.
l If your washer does not have a fabric softener dispenser, add diluted fabric softener only in the final rinse.
l Always dilute fabric softeners with l/2 to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL) warm water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.
l Fabric softeners should not be mixed with other laundry products because greasy stains may form. If stains form, remove by wetting the stain and rubbing with liquid detergent or a bar of soap. Rewash the stained item.
l Too much fabric softener can make some items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent. If this happens, use less fabric softener or do not use it every time.
Fire or Explosion Hazard
l Store flammable solvents or liquids away from your washer.
l Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should not be put directly into your washer.
l Items treated with solvents should be rinsed and air dried before washing in your washer.
The fumes from these substances can create a fire hazard or explosion.
Personal Injury Hazard
l Never use chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids. Hazardous fumes can form.
l Keep stain removal products out of the reach of children . preferably in a locked cabinet.
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