Speed Queen AWM473W2 Washer/Dryer User Manual


 
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WARNING
Never put highly flammable substances like gasoline, kerosene, waxes, vegetable oils, cooking oils,
etc. into a washer or dryer. Never put articles that have been cleaned with such substances into a
washer or dryer. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in a fire, explosion, and/or
serious burns or death. All items with these substances on them should be thoroughly hand-washed
with a detergent so that no trace of the flammable substances remains. The articles can then be
machine washed and/or dried.
When using any kind of a dry-cleaning fluid, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. The fumes
should never be inhaled. Use in a well ventilated room away from sparks and flames. Air dry before
washing or drying. Dry-cleaning fluid may cause a “ring” to be formed on some permanent press
fabrics. This will not wash out. To remove, clean the garment in a coin-operated dry-cleaning unit, or
by a professional dry-cleaner.
Stain Treatment
Adhesive Tape Place face down on paper towels and sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent (see
WARNING above). Launder.
Airplane Glue Place face down on paper towels and sponge with fingernail polish remover
until stain dissolves. Launder.
Alcoholic Beverages Sponge stain immediately with cold water or soak stain 30 minutes in cold
water. Apply detergent to any trace of stain while still wet. If safe for the fabric,
launder in hot water using chlorine bleach.
Blood Treat stain immediately. Soak 30 minutes or more in cold water. Rub detergent
into stain. If stain persists, place a small amount of household ammonia on the
stain and rub again with detergent. If safe for fabric, launder in hot water and
chlorine bleach if traces of the stain persist.
Candlewax Rub with ice and scrape off excess wax. Place stain between paper towels and
press with warm iron. Then place stain face down on paper towels and sponge
with dry-cleaning solvent (see WARNING above). Let dry, launder. If traces of
color remain, launder with a commercial color remover, or if safe for the fabric,
hot water and chlorine bleach.
Catsup, Tomato-Based Scrape off excess. Soak in cold water 30 minutes. Rub detergent into the stain
Products and if safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.
Chewing Gum Rub with ice and scrape off excess gum. Place face down on paper towels and
sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent.
Cocoa or Chocolate Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse. If greasy stain remains,
sponge face down on paper towels with a dry-cleaning solvent. If traces of the
stain remains, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
Coffee, Tea Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse. If traces of the stain remain,
launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
Crayon Treat the same as candle wax (above) or wash in hot water (if safe for fabric)
using soap (not a detergent) and 1-2 cups baking soda. If stains remain,
professional dry-cleaning may be necessary.
Stain Removal . . .
Many soils will not become stains if treated promptly. Older stains may be difficult or impossible to remove. Hot
water will set some stains, particularly protein based stains. Use cold or warm water on these before washing in
hot water.
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