Whirlpool LLC7244AN0 Washer/Dryer User Manual


 
Stain removal guide
STAIN
Alcoholic
beverage
TO REMOVE
These stains turn brown with age, so treat immediately. Sponge or soak fresh
stains with cold water. Wash. If stain remains, soak 15 minutes in a solution of
lukewarm water, liquid detergent and a few drops of white vinegar. Rinse and
rewash.
Blood Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme presoak for 30 minutes
or longer. Rinse. Rub detergent into any remaining stains. Rinse. If stain
remains, put a few drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide on stain for 3-5 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly. Wash.
Catsup or Sponge immediately with a non-flammable dry cleaning solvent or apply a
tomato
products
prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, apply a liquid
detergent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak. Rewash.
Chewing
Use ice to make gum hard. Scrape off what you can. Sponge with a non-
gum
flammable dry cleaning solvent. Let dry. Wash.
Chocolate or
coffee
Sponge immediately with a non-flammable dry cleaning solvent or apply a
prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, apply a liquid
detergent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak. Rewash.
Crayon and
Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Place fabric between two blotters or facial
candle wax
tissue. Press with warm iron. Remove color stain with non-flammable dry
cleaning solvent. Hand wash until stain is gone, then machine launder in the
hottest water safe for fabric. If full load is crayon stained, take to cleaners or
coin-op dry cleaning machine.
Cream, milk Sponge with a non-flammable dry cleaning solvent, or a prewash soil and
or ice cream
stain remover. Rinse. Wash. Repeat if necessary. If stain remains, apply a
few drops of liquid detergent and a few drops of ammonia. Blot dry and rinse.
If stain remains, soak in an enzyme presoak. Wash.
Deodorants
Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent.
and anti-
Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.
perspirants
Heavy stain: Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammonia
and all-fabric bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes. Wash in hottest water safe for
fabric.
Fat, grease
See Warning on page 3, then remove stains using one of the methods below.
or oil
Always hand wash before machine laundering.
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Use pretreatment stain remover. Follow label directions. Wash in hottest
water safe for fabric.
Fruit stains
Grass or
green
vegetables
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Use talcum powder to absorb as much grease as possible. Sponge with a
non-flammable dry cleaning solvent. Rinse. Wash.
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Treat with liquid detergent or rub a detergent paste on the stain. Wash using
hottest water safe for fabric.
Fresh stains: Soak immediately in cool water. Wash. If stain remains, cover
area with a paste made of all-fabric bleach, a few drops of hot water and a
few drops of ammonia. Wait 15 to 30 minutes. Wash.
Old stains: Sponge with white vinegar. Rinse. Repeat procedure for fresh
stains.
Soak in warm or cold water with an enzyme presoak for at least 30 minutes,
or sponge with denatured alcohol. Wash in water temperature and bleach
safe for the fabric. For colored fabrics, check colorfastness before applying
alcohol. For acetate, sponge with a non-flammable dry cleaning solvent. If
stain remains, bleach with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Rinse. Rewash.
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