GE GCXR2080 Owner's Manual page 14

Helpful Information
Removing Specific Stains
The Invisible Stain
Stain
Adhesives
(Chewing Gum, etc.)
Antiperspirants,
Deodorants
Blood
Chocolate, Cream,
Ice Cream and Milk
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Foods on synthetic clothes may
cause stains which are virtually
invisible when you put the clothes
in the washer. If these stains are not
completely removed in the wash,
they may pick up dirt from other
clothes in the washer and appear
after the clothes are dried.
White and Bleachable Fabrics
Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water.
Use dull tool to carefully scrape off as much
adhesive or gum as possible. Rub the stain with
undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse well,
then wash as usual.
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse.
If stain remains, use the Bleach Solution;
launder.
Soak in cold water, then launder in warm
water. If stain remains, use the Bleach
Solution; launder.
Soak in cold water. Use the Bleach
Solution; launder.
When They Become Visible:
• Rub the stain with undiluted
liquid detergent.
• Let stand 30 minutes.
• Rewash using the hottest water
that is safe for the fabric.
Preventing These Stains:
• Increase the amount of
detergent used.
• Increase water temperature.
• Wash synthetics often.
Other Washable Fabrics
Same as white and bleachable
fabrics.
Same as white and bleachable
fabrics except use non-chlorine
bleach.
Sponge or soak in cool water,
then launder.
Same as white and bleachable
fabrics except use non-chlorine
bleach.