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Using laundry aids
Followpackage instructionswhen using
laundry aids. (See =Removing Stains"on
pages 22-24 for more information.)
Chlorine bleach
1. Let thewasher fill and begin agitatingthe
load.
2. Measure bleach. Never use more than
V2cup (125 mL) for a full load. Dilutemea-
sured bleach in 1 quart(1 L) ofwater.
3. Add bleach to thewash cycle soit can be
removed in the rinsecycle. Pourbleach
around agitator,not directlyon load.
• Followdirectionson care labels. Do not use
chlorine bleachon wool, silk,spandex, ace-
tates or some flame-retardant fabrics.
• When soaking with chlorinebleach, add
detergent tosoak water.
NOTE: Undilutedbleachwilldamage any fabric
ittouches. The damage appears as rips,holes,
tears, or colorloss and may not show up until
several washings later.
All-fabric bleach
• Powdered or liquidall-fabricbleach may be
used on all typesof fabrics.
Detergent
• Using too little detergent isa commoncause
of laundryproblems.Followmanufacturer's
directions.Measure accurately,especiallywhen
using ultradetergents. Package directionsare
usuallybased on:
-moderate water hardness (4-6 grains)
-lightly soiled items
-normal wash loads.
• Use more detergent for:
-hard water -full loads
--coolerwash water -heavily soiled items.
• Do notjudge the amount ofdetergent to use
bythe amount ofsuds in the machine. Low
sudsingdetergents do not create as many
suds as normal sudsingdetergents.
• Ifthe recommended amountof normal
sudsingdetergent creates too manysuds or
suds are presentin the rinsewater, trya low
sudsingdetergent.
Fabric softeners (washer)
• Add diluted fabric softener onlyin the final
rinse.
• Always dilutefabricsoftenerswith 112to 1 cup
(125 to 250 mL) warm water. Undilutedfabric
softenercan stain fabrics.
• Fabricsoftenersshouldnot be mixed with other
laundryproductsbecause greasy stains may
form. Ifstains form, remove bywettingthe stain
and rubbingwith liquiddetergent or a bar of
soap. Rewash the staineditem.
• Too muchfabric softenercan make some items
(diapersand towels) nonabsorbent.Ifthis
happens, use lessfabric softener or do not use
iteverytime.
Fabric softeners (dryer)
• Putfabric softenersheet on top of the load
before starting the dryer. Do notadd fabric
softenersheet after the cyclehas started.
Instantheat can cause thefabric softenerto
spot fabrics.
• Some fabric softenerscan clogthe lint
screen and slowdrying. Use fabric softeners
labeled as dryersafe.
Fire or Explosion Hazard
• Store flammablesolventsor liquidsaway
from your washer.
• Dry cleaningsolventsor fluids shouldnot
be put directlyintoyour washer.
• Items treatedwith solventsshouldbe
rinsed and air dried beforewashing in
yourwasher.
The fumes from these substancescan
create a fire hazard or explosion.
Personal Injury Hazard
• Never use chlorinebleachwith ammonia
or acids.Hazardous fumes can form.
• Keep stain removal products out of the
reach ofchildren ... preferably in a locked
cabinet.
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