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In the following hints for better washing, an all-purpose
detergent should be used unless stated otherwise. See Con-
trol Setting Chart (page 10) for dryer timer settings.
Always consult garment labels and hang tags for manufac-
turer's washing and drying instructions before machine
washing and drying.
[_kWARNING] Do not use heat to dry foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials, or pillows and clothing with
feathers/down. Man-made fibers (synthetics) such as polyester, nylon, and acrylics must be dried on LOW heat.
Pretreat heavily soiled areas; brush on a little liquid detergent, or wetarea
and rub in detergent. Use Warm soak for oil, juice stains; Coldfor egg,
.Bedding- _; _ milk, cereal stains.
Delicates_dl_ssesQ- Wash separately•
finecottonknit_ _
Rinse at once, soak in diaper pail with solution of cold waterand borax
-- (112tsp. to gal.). Soak before washing with a pre-soak product and
Warmwater.
Hot
Warm
Hot
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cotton Sturdy Timed
_ (High Heat)
Knits/Delicate Knits/Delicate
Low Heat)
Cotton Sturdy Timed
(High Heat)
Plasticitems
Electric/Woolen ;
Curtains,Draperies
Dresses, blouses;
skirts; slacks _
White"shirts and "
blouses, sheets and
pillowcases." -
Work clothes
FoundationGarments
(SeeWarningab.ove)
Plastics .: .......
QuiltedMattressPads
Rugs
Sheets,Pillowcases
Slipcovers
Sweaters,Synthetics [
Woolens, - "_"
Cashmeres • ,_
TableLinens
Towels_;,_ •]:;_.
Plastic lined pants, bibs, crib sheets should bedried separately.
Shake out dust. Removestains. Pretreat heavily soiled areas with
detergent. Wash one large or two small blankets at a time.
Follow manufacturer's recommendations.
F-ollowmanufacturer's directions.
If badly sun-weakened, even handwashing will causetearing. Besure
colors are fast and fabric is washable. Removehooks and non-washable
trim. UseWarm soak if heavily soiled.
Requires regular washing. If required, use Warmsoak.
Turn slacks and dark items inside out to prevent whitening and frosting of
seamsand creases.
Pretreat collars and cuffs with liquid laundry detergent.
Pretreat heavily soiled areasby rubbing in liquid laundry detergent. Let
stand 30 to 60 minutes. If clothes are heavily soiled useWarm SOAKfor
greaseand oil, ColdSOAKfor dust or blood-stained garments. Use 1/4 to
___ detergent in SOA_K,1/2 to 1 cup in WASH.
Frequent washing lengthens life, helps retain shape. Removenon-
washabletrim. Close zippers, fasten hooks, ,,
Some plastics will tear if machine-washed. Placesmall items in mesh bag
for washing. If shower curtains are soap-stained, add water softener to
wash water; don't use detergent.
Follow label directions.
',Shakeout dirt. Air dry rubber-like or rubber-backed rugs Wash one large
or two small ru_s at a time. Follow label instructions•
UseWarm Soak for pillowcases stained with hair oil.
Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable. Mend tears; remove
detachable trim and fasteners• Wash only one large or two small chair
rovers at a time. Cotton covers may be Zightly starched.
Pretreat around neckline. Follow manufacturer's recommendations.
Needspecial care to avoid shrinkage.
Removestains. Soak if necessary. Use Hot wash for white and
color-fast, Warm for others.
UseWarm Soak with 1/2 cup bleachfor stained tea towels.
N1anyare machinewashable. However, becauseof its physical properties,
wool may shrink during washing. As a g,=neral_rule, if it canbe hand
washed, it can be "washed" by soaking in the water. A liquid detergent
is preferred becauseit dissolves faster ira soak than granulated. Pre-treat
_voolens with liquid detergent. Neveruse chlorine bleach.
Shake out dirt, turn pockets inside out Soak clothes (seepage 6), then
wash thoroughly.
Wash with regular baby wash.
Warm
Warm
Warm
Warm
Hot
Hot
Warm
Warm
Hot
Warm
Warm
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Knits/Delicate
See page11.
Knits/Delicate
PermPress
PermPress
PermPress
Knits/Delicate
Knits/Delicate
PermPress
PermPress
Cold Knits!Delicate
See"Woolens." :,age1_. ---
Hot or Warm Cold
Hot or Warm Cold
See "Washing Woolens,
page 11.
Warm t Cold
Hot Cold
Cotton Sturdy
Cotton Sturdy
Knits/Delicate
Keep agitatbn
to a minimum
Cotton Sturdy
Page 12
Air Fluff
See page 11.
Auto. Fabric
Care
__Med. Heat
Auto. Fabric
Care
_Med. Heat)
Auto. Fabric
Care
(Med. Heat)
Knits/Delicate
Low Heat)
Air Fluff
Auto. Fabric
Care
_Med. Heat)
Auto. Fabric
Care
(_Med. Heat)
Knits/Delicate
_Low Heat)
"See page 11.
Timed
_Hiflh Heatl
Timed
_High Heat)
See page 11.
Timed
_High Heat)