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Fiberglass Do not wash fiberglass materials in your washer. Glass particles could
materiels stick to the next load and cause skin irritation.
Knits
Pillows, stuffed
toys
Plastic, rubber
items
Quilts,
bedspreads
Scatter rugs
Snowsuits,
jackets, etc.
Knits are comfortable to wear because they stretch. However, this means
that knits are more likely to be stretched and damaged when washed
(especially bulky knits). Knits made of synthetic fabrics such as polyester,
nylon, and acrylic tend to keep their original shape more than a knit made
of cotton or ramie.
1. Close zippers, fasten hooks and eyes to prevent snagging.
2. Wash small loads to reduce pilling and lint.
Washing feather pillowsisnot recommendedunlessthey are dryerdried.
1. Adddetergent then partiallyfill washer with water;agitate untildetergent
isdissolved.
2. Place two pillowson oppositesides ofthe agitatorto balance the load.
3. Allow washer to fillcompletelyand continuethroughthe cycle.
4. Stopthe washer occasionallyto pressair from item(s)being washed.
Treat as delicate items.Wash in warm water. Wash small items in a mesh
bag.
Do not wash cotton-filled comforters unless they are quilted or stitched;
tucked cotton batting tends to slip and become lumpy.
1. Shake orvacuum to remove loosedirt.
2. Wash more than one small rugat a time. If you wash onlyone rug, add
bath towels to balancethe load. A largerrugshould be distributed
aroundthe agitatorto balance the load.
1. Wash onlyone ortwo itemsat a time. Load evenly around the agitator.
2. Stop the washer occasionallyto press air from item(s) beingwashed.
3. Two rinsesmay be necessary.
Saving energy
• Use hot water onlywhen washing heavy,
greasy soilsor whites.
• Use cold rinses.
• Wash full loads.
• Use lowerwater levelswhen washingsmall
loads.
• Avoid rewashing. Use enoughdetergent;
pretreatstains or heavy soils;do notover-
load;use the cyclesand washtimes recom-
mended forthe fabric and soil;sort properly.
• Use yourwasher/dryer duringoff-peak
hours-usually early morningand late
evening. (Ask yourpower company.)
• Useyour automaticcycleto dry most loads.
• Dry onlyfull loads without overdrying.
• Avoidoverloadingdryer, adding wet items
to a partlydriedload, or openingthe door
unnecessarily.
• Plan your laundryto dry one loadafter
another.A warm dryer shortensdryingtime.
• Shorten dryingtimes by exhaustingdryer
properlyand cleaningexhaust ductas
needed.
-Keep the lintscreen clean.
- Use yourdryer in a roomwhere roomair
temperature isabove 45°F (7°C).
- Sort loadsby fabricweightand type.
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