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)

Curtains, drapes, slipcovers

Diapers

Elastic, spandex

iFlame-retardant

iclothing

i Knits, washable

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Pillows, stuffed

;toys

Plastic, rubber items

Quilts, bedspreads

Scatter rugs

Snowsuits, jackets

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and time

 

according to the type of blanket bk?ingwashed. An extra rinse may

 

be necessary (see page 11 for rinse and spin

information). Check

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care label to see if manufacturer recommends

machine washing.

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Wash small loads. Crowding may cause wrinkling. Replace

 

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

 

NOTE: Sun-damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether

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hand or machine washed.

 

 

 

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When using chlorine bleach for soaking, add extra detergent to

 

the load. Avoid overuse of fabric softeners - absorbency will be

 

reduced.

 

 

Elastic picks up oil from the body. Oil can damage elastic. Wash -1 often to reduce the damage. Use warm water and sufficient

detergent to remove oils. Do not use chlorine bleach.

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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.

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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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Whirlpool 3396315 manual Washing special-care items, Care Instructions

3396315 specifications

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