Removing Stains | Whirlpool RAB3121EW0 manual

REMOVING STAINS

STAIN	TO REMOVE
Deodorants	Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent.
and anti-	Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.
perspirants	Heavy stain: Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammo-

	nia and color safe bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes. Wash in hottest water
	safe for fabric.

		wWARNING
		Fire Hazard
		Do not wash or dry items soiled with vegetable or cooking oils
		because they may contain some oil after laundering.
		Doing so can result in death or fire.


Fat, grease,	Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried.
or oil	For other types of greasy stains, use one of the methods below:
	• Use pretreatment stain remover. Follow label directions. Wash in hottest
	water safe for fabric.
	• Use talcum powder to absorb as much grease as possible. Sponge with
	a nonflammable fabric cleaner. Rinse. Wash.
	• Treat with liquid detergent or rub a detergent paste on the stain. Wash
	using hottest water safe for fabric.

Fruit stains	Fresh stains: Soak immediately in cool water. Wash. If stain remains,
	cover area with a paste made of color safe bleach, a few drops of hot
	water, and a few drops of ammonia. Wait 15-30 minutes. Wash.
	Old stains: Sponge with white vinegar. Rinse. Repeat procedure for
	fresh stains.

Grass or	Soak in warm or cold water with an enzyme presoak for at least 30 min-
green	utes, or sponge with denatured alcohol. Wash in water temperature and
vegetables	bleach safe for the fabric. For colored fabrics, check colorfastness before
	applying alcohol. For acetate, sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner.
	If stain remains, bleach with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Rinse. Rewash.

Ink or	Spray stain with an aerosol hair spray or rubbing alcohol. Sponge stain
ballpoint	continuously until all bleeding stops. Let dry. Repeat if necessary. Wash.
pen ink	If stain remains, bleach if safe for fabric. (India and other indelible inks are
	almost impossible to remove completely.)

Iron or rust	Colored or noncolorfast items: Apply lemon juice and salt. Place in the
	sun to dry. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary.
	White or colorfast items: Try a rust remover. Test first on inside seam or
	hem. Some rust removers are not washer safe. Follow package directions.

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Whirlpool RAB3121EW0 warranty Removing Stains

Contents

Models with Temperature Selector Operating Your Washer Models with separate Water LevelStopping/restarting your Requesting Assistance or Thank you for buying this appliance Washer Safety Your safety is important to us Parts and Features Models with separate Water Level and Temperature Selectors Operating Your WasherStarting Your Washer Close the washer lid Operating Your Washer Selecting a cycle and time Normal cyclePermanent Press Soak cycle Self-cleaning lint filter Using rinse and spinUsing drain and spin Models with Water Temperature Selector in Cycle Control Knob Selecting a cycle, time, and temperature Cycle options Models with Water Temperature Selector in Cycle Control Knob Stopping/restarting your washer Understanding what happens in each cycle Understanding normal washer soundsDuring drain During washing Using the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser Adding liquid chlorine bleachAdding liquid fabric softener On models with no bleach dispenser Cleaning your washer Caring for Your WasherWinter storage or moving care Non-use or vacation care Laundry Tips Preparing clothes for washingSorting Loading Saving energy Laundry TipsLoading suggestions Extra Large Capacity Washers Selecting water temperatures Checking hot water temperatureWater guidelines Water hardness Washing special-care items Care Instructions Removing Stains Stain removal rulesStain removal guide Stain To Remove Removing Stains Ketchup Or tomatoProducts Lipstick Problem Cause TroubleshootingCommon laundry problems Common washer problems Troubleshooting Requesting Assistance or Service in the U.S.A If you need service† …If you need replacement parts … If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved … Inglis Limited** Appliance Service Consumer Services Requesting Assistance or Service in CanadaIf you need service … Length of Warranty Covered by Warranty Full ONE-YEAR WarrantyWarranty From Date of Purchase Limited TEN-YEAR Not Covered by WarrantyPage Page Pièces et caractéristiques Fonctionnement de Modèles avec sélecteur deTempérature combiné avec Le bouton de sélection de Félicitations Règles de sécurité Suite à la page suivante Règles DE Sécurité Pièces et caractéristiques Remarque Risque de choc électrique Fonctionnement de la laveuseMise en marche de la laveuse Fonctionnement DE LA Laveuse Fermer le couvercle de la laveuse Sélection d’un programme et de la durée de lavage Programme Normal NormalProgramme pressage perma- nent Permanent Press Programme de trempage Soak Programme Fabricare Fabricare Utilisation de la fonction rinçage et essorageUtilisation de la fonction vidange et essorage Filtre à charpie autonettoyant Options des programmes Sélection du programme, temps, et températureProgramme normal Utilisation de la fonction rinçage et essorage Arrêt et remise en marche de la laveuse Compréhension de la fonction de chaque programme Remplissage Lavage durée choisie Vidange† Sans agitation Compréhension des bruits normaux de la laveuse Addition de liquide de blanchiment chloréDurant la vidange Pendant le lavage Addition d’assouplissant liquide de tissu Entretien de la laveuse Nettoyage de la laveuseExtérieur Intérieur Période d’inutilisation ou période de vacances Entretien DE LA Laveuse Conseils pour le lavage Préparation du lingeTri Chargement Conseils Pour LE Lavage Suggestions de chargementLaveuses DE Grande Capacité Articles délicats Guide de sélection des températures Économie d’énergieSélection de la température de l’eau Lavage d’articles de soins spéciaux Vérification de la température de l’eau chaudeDureté de l’eau Article Soins Spéciaux Couches ÉlastiqueSpandex Articles ignifugés Élimination des taches Règles de détachageGuide de détachage Tache Méthode D’ÉLIMINATION Élimination DES Taches Taches de FruitsHerbe ou Légumes verts Moisissure MoutardeGomme à Mâcher Problème Cause Guide de diagnosticProblèmes communs de lavage Guide DE Diagnostic Quelques problèmes communs aux laveuses Demande d’assistance ou de service Si vous avez besoin de services de dépannage … ’UN AN Garantie Limitée DECinq ANS DIX ANS