Important
Detergent
Information
Detergents and soaps clean by loosening soil, and by holding it in the water so it drains away. If not enough detergent is used, soil and lint can settle back on the items in the load.
SOAP works best in soft water
DETERGENT works in hard or soft water. Package directions are
usually based on soft water and washers with
1 for hard water
2.for heavy greasy or oily soils,
3.if the detergent is low phosphate.
4.for
high, normal and low sudsing pow-
dered detergents. If the recom-
mended amount of detergent makes too much suds, switch to a lower sudsing brand DO NOT REDUCE THE AMOUNT of detergent.
Use the following chart as beginning suggestions for powdered
and liquid detergent amounts. See
your Laundry Guide for more infor- mation (pages 14-22).
WATER HARDNESS IN GRAINS
Powdered Detergents Low Suds
Normal Suds
High Suds
No phosphate Liquid Detergents
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^These recommendations do not apply...
l In areas where phosphates are banned.
l In areas with laws limiting (by weight or percentage] the amount of detergent used in a wash load.
liquid Bleach Dispenser
The bleach dispenser ISunder the lid of the washer in the front corner. It has the words, LIQUID BLEACH, on it. The dispenser will hold enough liquid bleach for one wash load.
l Before starting the washer, but after loading it. add the bleach
l Use a measuring cup with a pouring spout to help avoid spilling or spattering the bleach.
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l Follow the directions on the bottle for the amount to use. Never use more than 1 cup (250 ml) for a tull load. Use less wlth lower water level settings.
Use a standard measuring cup with a pouring spout to fill
dispensers. l
l Do not let any bleach run down into the washer basket. Concen- trated bleach can damage any fabric.
