Laundry aids Follow package instructions when using laundry
aids. (See “Removing Stains” on page 10, for
more information.)
All-fabric bleach
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Powdered or liquid all-fabric bleach may be
used on all types of fabrics.
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Do not use all-fabric bleach in the bleach
dispenser because it may clog.
Chlorine bleach
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Use bleach dispenser.
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Follow directions on care labels. Do not use
chlorine bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates
or some flame-retardant fabriis.
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Measure bleach. Do not guess. For this
washer, never use more than l/z cup (125 mL)
for a full load. Add bleach to wash cycle so it
can be removed in the rinse cycle.
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When soaking with chlorine bleach, add
detergent to soak water.
NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it
touches. The damage appears as rips, holes,
tears or color loss and may not show up until
several washings later.
Detergent
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Using too little detergent is a common cause of
laundry problems. Package directions are
usually based on:
-moderate water hardness (4-6 grains)
-lightly soiled items
-normal mix loads.
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Use more detergent for:
-hard water
-cooler wash water
-full loads
-heavily soiled items.
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Do not judge the amount of detergent to use by
the amount of suds in the machine. Low
sudsing detergents do not create as many suds
as normal sudsing detergents.
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If the recommended amount of normal sudsing
detergent creates too many suds, try a low
sudsing detergent. Do not reduce the amount
of normal sudsing detergent.
Fabric softeners
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Use fabric softener dispenser.
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Always dilute fabric softeners with
VZ to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL) warm water.
Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.
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Fabric softeners should not be mbted with other
laundry products because greasy stains may
form. If stains form, remove by wetting the stain
and rubbing with liquid detergent or a bar of
soap. Rewash the stained item.
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Too much fabric softener can make some items
non-absorbent (diapers and towels). If this
happens, use less fabric softener or do not use
it every time.
Fire or Explosion Hazard
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Store flammable solvents or liquids away
from your washer.
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Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should not
be put directly into your washer.
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Items treated with solvents should be
rinsed and air dried before washing in your
washer.
The fumes from these substances can
create a fire hazard or explosion.
Personal Injury Hazard
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Never use chlorine bleach with ammonia
or acids. Hazardous fumes can form.
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Keep stain removal products out of the
reach of children . . . preferably in a locked
cabinet.
Washing special-care items Follow care labels for laundering instructions.
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Select laundry aids safe for fabrics.
Laundering tips for some special washables are
included in this section. In general . . .
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Load machine loosely, loads should move
freely during agitation.
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Select water temperature, cycle and time
according to type of fabric and amount of soil.
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Pretreat spots and stains.
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Follow care label washing instructions.
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