Whirlpool 3366860 warranty Washing special-care items, Instructions

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

Flame-retardant clothing

Knits

Pillows, stuffed toys

Plastic, rubber items

Quilts, bedspreads

Scatter rugs

Snowsuits, jackets

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.

Items will be clearly labeled as flame-retardant. Follow manufacturer’s instructions to retain flame-retardant qualities.

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

or ramie.

Washing feather pillows is not recommended unless they will be dried in a dryer.

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

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.

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.

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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