Using laundry aids Follow package instructions when using laundry
Fabric softeners
aids. (See “Removing Stains” on page 12, for
more information.) l Use fabric softener dispenser.
l Always dilute fabric softeners with l/z to 1 cup
Chlorine bleach
(125 to 250 mL) warm water. Undiluted fabric
l Use bleach dispenser. softener can stain fabrics.
l Follow directions on care labels. Do not use l Fabric softeners should not be mixed with
chlorine bleach on wool, silk, spandex, other laundry products because greasy
acetates, or some flame-retardant fabrics. stains may form. If stains form, remove by
l Measure bleach. Do not guess. For this wetting the stain and rubbing with liquid
machine, never use more than ‘/2 cup (125mL) detergent or a bar of soap. Rewash the
stained item.
for a full load. Add bleach to wash cycle so
it can be removed in the rinse cycle. l Too much fabric softener can make some
l When soaking with chlorine bleach, add items (diapers and towels) non-absorbent. If
detergent to soak water. this happens, use less fabric softener or do
not use it everv time.
Fire or Explosion Hazard
l Store flammable solvents or liquids away
from your washer.
l Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should not
be put directly into your washer.
l 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.
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.
All-fabric bleach
l Powdered or liquid all-fabric bleach may be
used on all types of fabrics.
l Do not use all-fabric bleach in the bleach
dispenser because it may clog.
Detergent
l Using too little detergent is a common cause
of laundry problems. Follow manufacturer’s
directions. Measure accurately, especially
when using ultra detergents. Package
directions are usually based on:
-moderate water hardness (4-6 grains)
-lightly soiled items
-normal mix loads.
l Use more detergent for:
-hard water
Personal injury Hazard
l Never use chlorine bleach with ammonia
or acids. Hazardous fumes can form.
l Keep stain removal products out of the
reach of children . . . preferably in a locked
cabinet.
-cooler wash water
-full loads
-heavily soiled items.
l 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.
l If the recommended amount of normal
sudsing detergent creates too many suds or
suds are present in the rinse water, try a low
sudsing detergent.
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