Water usage guide
Water temperature
WASHRINSE
HOTCOLD 130°F (54°C)
or above
WARMCOLD
COLDCOLD
USE FOR
l Heavy soils
l Work clothes
l Sturdy whites and colorfast pastels
lDiapers
l Light and moderate soils l Dark or
colors
l Moderately soiled perma- nent press
l Nylons, polyesters, acrylics, silks, woolens
l Knits and delicate fabrics l Prewash, soak
l Very lightly soiled items
l Moderately soiled items if extra detergent is added
l Extra sensitive colors (noncolorfast)
l Rinsing, for all fabrics
COMMENTS
l Gives best cleaning for heavy soils.
l Removes oils, perspiration, greasy soils and stains.
l Prevents graying and yellowing.
l Safe for most fabric finishes.
l Less fading and dye bleeding. l Reduces wrinkling.
l Saves hot water.
l Less effective cleaning than hot or warm water.
9 Use longest wash time in cycle selected.
l Use liquid detergent, or dissolve powdered detergent in warm water before adding to cold wash water.
l Pretreat spots, stains and heavy or greasy soils.
To check your hot water temperature with a candy or cooking thermometer:
1.Fill a pan with the hottest water available from the faucet that will fill your washer.
2.Place a candy or cooking thermometer in water to check the temperature.
If you do not have a faucet at your wash site,
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collect water trom the raucet closest to your washer.
NOTE: In
l Detergents do not dissolve well. l Soils are difficult to remove.
l Some fabrics will retain wear wrinkles and may have increased pilling.
Water hardness
Many poor washing results can be traced to
l City
l Well
Ask for the mineral content in
l Consider installing a water softener. l Use more detergent.
l Use a packaged water conditioner.
lDo not use soap.
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