Whirlpool 3396314 Washing special-care items, Blankets electric or woolen, Care 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

Blankets

(electric or woolen)

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and time according to the type of blanket being washed. An extra rinse may be necessary (see page 9 for rinse and spin information). Check care label to see if manufacturer recommends machine washing.

Curtains, drapes, Wash small loads. Crowding may cause wrinkling. Replace

slipcoversslipcovers while still slightly damp. They will dry to fit tightly.

NOTE: Sun-damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether hand or machine washed.

DiapersWhen using chlorine bleach for soaking, add extra detergent to the load. Avoid overuse of fabrii softeners - absorbency will be reduced.

Elastic, spandex 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.

Flame-retardantItems will be clearly labeled as flame-retardant. Follow

clothingmanufacturer’s instructions to retain flame-retardant qualities.

Knits, washable 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 criginal shape more than a knit made of cotton

or ramie.

Pillows,	stuffed	Washing		feather	pillows is not recommended unless they will be
toys		dried	in a dryer.
Plastic,	rubber	Treat	as delicate		items. Wash in warm water. Wash small items
items		in a mesh		bag.

Quilts, bedspreads 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.

Scatter rugsShake 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.

Snowsuits, jackets 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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