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LAUNDRY TIPS
Using laundry aids
Follow package instructions when using
laundry aids. (See “Removing Stains” on
pages 21-23 for more information.)
Liquid chlorine bleach
• Use the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser.
(See page 18.)
• Follow directions on care labels. Do not use
chlorine bleach on wool, silk, spandex,
acetates or some flame-retardant fabrics.
• When soaking with chlorine bleach, add
detergent to soak water.
NOTE: Undiluted chlorine 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
• Powdered or liquid all-fabric bleach may be
used on all types of fabrics.
• Do not use all-fabric bleach in the bleach
dispenser because it may clog.
Detergent
• Use detergent dispenser. (See page 17.)
• 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 wash loads.
• Use more detergent for:
–hard water
–cooler wash water
–full loads
–heavily soiled items.
• 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.
• 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.
Fabric softeners
• Use fabric softener dispenser. (See page 18.)
• Always dilute fabric softeners with
1
/2 to 1 cup
(125 to 250 mL) warm water. Undiluted fabric
softener can stain fabrics.
• Fabric softeners should not be mixed with
other laundry products because greasy stains
may form. If stains form, remove by wetting
the stain and rubbing with liquid detergent or
a bar of soap. Rewash the stained item.
• Too much fabric softener can make some
items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent. If
this happens, use less fabric softener or do
not use it every time.
!!!INSERT WARNING HERE!!!
Fire or Explosion Hazard
• Store flammable solvents or liquids away
from your washer.
• Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should not
be put directly into your washer.
• 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.
Personal Injury Hazard
• Never use chlorine bleach with ammonia
or acids. Hazardous fumes can form.
• Keep stain removal products out of the
reach of children … preferably in a locked
cabinet.