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Using
laundry
aids
Follow package instructions when using laundry
aids. (See "Removing Stains" on page 12, for
more information.)
Chlorine
bleach
9 Use bleach dispenser if your machine has one.
. Follow directions on care labels. Do not use
chlorine bleach on wool, silk, spandex,
acetates or some flame-retardant fabrics.
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Measure bleach. Do not guess. Never use
more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Add
bleach to wash cycle so it can be removed in
the rinse cycle.
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When soaking with chlorine bleach, add
detergent to soak water.
NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric
it touches. The damage appears as rips, holes,
tears or color loss and may not show up until
several washings later.
All-fabric
bleach
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Powdered or liquid all-fabric bleach may be
used on all types of fabrics.
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Do not use all-fabric bleach in the bleach
dispenser because it may clog.
Detergent
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Using too little detergent is a common cause
of laundry problems. Follow manufacturer's
directions. Measure accurately, especially
when using ultra detergents. 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 or
suds are present in the rinse water, try a low
sudsing detergent.
Fabric
softeners
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If your washer does not have a fabric softener
dispenser, add diluted fabric softener only in
the final rinse.
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Always dilute fabric softeners with l/z to 1 cup
(125 to 250 mL) warm water. Undiluted fabric
softener can stain fabrics.
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Fabric softeners should not be mixed with
other laundry products because greasy stains
may form. If 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 (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent. If
this happens, use less fabric softener or do
not use it every time.
Fire or Explosion
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.
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.
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