Blankets and washable woolens For electric blankets, woolen blankets and
washable woolen garments:
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Measure blanket or trace outline of garment
before washing.
Add mild detergent to washer. Fill and agitate
briefly to dissolve detergent.
Stop washer. Load items evenly around
agitator. Soak 10 to 15 minutes.
Set control to Drain and Spin. Start washer.
Spin 1 minute. See page 6 for more informa-
tion.
Fill washer for final rinse. Stop washer. Allow
to soak.
Set control to Drain and Spin. Start washer.
Allow washer to finish the cycle. Two rinses
may be necessary.
Lay item(s) on flat surface and block by gently
stretching to original measurement. Woolens
tend to shrink more the first time they are
washed. This is normal.
Curtains, draperies, and slipcovers 1. Shake or vacuum to remove loose dirt.
2. Wash small loads. Crowding will cause
wrinkling.
3. Replace slipcovers while still slightly damp.
They will dry to fit tightly.
NOTE: Sun-damaged curtains and draperies will
tear whether hand or machine washed.
Diapers 1. Rinse immediately. Soak in a solution of
lukewarm water and a small amount of
detergent until you are ready to wash them.
You may wish to use bleach or a special
soaking product when soaking.
2. Spin excess water from diapers before
washing.
3. Wash diapers as you would wash white
cottons and linens.
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When using chlorine bleach for soaking, add
detergent to load.
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Overuse of fabric softener reduces the absor-
bency of diapers.
Elastic, spandex 1. Elastic picks up oil from the body. Oil can
damage elastic. Wash often to help reduce the
damage.
2. Use warm water and sufficient detergent to
remove oils.
Flame-retardant clothing Items will be clearly labeled as flame-retardant.
To help keep flame retardant qualities through
continuous use and washing, follow manu-
facturer’s instructions.
Glass fiber materials Do not wash glass fiber material in your washer.
Glass particles could stick to the next load and
cause skin irritation.
Knits Knits are comfortable to wear because they
stretch. However, this means that knits are more
likely to be stretched and damaged 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.
1. Close zippers, fasten hooks and eyes to
prevent snagging.
2. Wash small loads to reduce pilling and linting.
Drying rubber, plastic and other heat-
Fire Hazard
sensitive materials with heat can damage
them or be a fire hazard.
Pillows and stuffed toys 1. Partially fill washer with water; add detergent;
agitate until detergent is dissolved.
2. Place two pillows on opposite sides of the
agitator to balance the load.
3. Allow washer to fill completely and continue
through the cycle.
4. Stop the washer occasionally to press air from
item(s) being washed.
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Washing feather pillows is not recommended
unless they are dryer dried.
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Dry foam items without heat.
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