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Detergent
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Using too little detergent is a common cause of
laundry problems. Package directions are
usually based on:
-moderate water hardness (4-6 grains)
-lightly soiled items
-normal mix loads.
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Use more detergent for:
-hard water
-cooler wash water
-full loads
-heavily soiled items.
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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.
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If the recommended amount of normal sudsing
detergent creates too many suds, try a low
sudsing detergent. Do not reduce the amount of
normal sudsing detergent.
Fabric softeners
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Always dilute fabric softeners with
Vz to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL) warm water.
Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.
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Use fabric softener dispenser.
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Fabric softeners should not be mixed with other
laundry products because greasy stains may
form. lf stains form, remove by wetting the stain
and rubbing with liquid detergent or a bar of
soap. Rewash the stained item.
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Too much fabric softener can make some items
non-absorbent (diapers and towels). If this
happens, use less fabric softener or do not use
it every time.
Fire or Exploslon Hazard
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Store flammable solvents or liquids away
from your washer.
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Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should not
be put directly into your washer.
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Items treated with solvents should be
rinsed and air dried before washing in your
washer.
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The fumes from these substances can create
a fire hazard or explosion.
Personal InJury Hazard
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Never use chlorine bleach with ammonia or
acids. Hazardous fumes can form.
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Keep stain removal products out of the
reach of children . . . preferably in a locked
cabinet.
Washing special-care items
Follow care labels for laundering instructions.
Laundering tips for some special washables are
included in this section. In general . . .
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Select water temperature, cycle and time
according to type of fabric and amount of soil.
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Pretreat spots and stains.
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Select laundry aids safe for fabrics.
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Avoid overloading machine, Loads should move
freely during agitation.
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Follow care label washing instructions.
Blankets and washable woolens
For electric blankets, woolen blankets and
washable woolen garments:
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Measure blanket or trace outline of garment
before washing.
2. Add mild detergent to washer. Fill and agitate
briefly to dissolve detergent.
3. Stop washer. Load items evenly around
agitator. Soak 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Set control to Drain and Spin. Start washer.
Spin 1 minute. See page 10 for more informa-
tion.
5. Fill washer for final rinse. Stop washer. Allow
to soak
6. Set control to Drain and Spin. Start washer.
Allow washer to finish the cycle. Two rinses
may be necessary.
7. Lay item(s) on flat surface and block by gently
stretching to original measurement. Woolens
tend to shrink more the first time they are
washed. This is normal.
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