Stain Removal Guide - Kenmore W10026670A Use & Care Manual

To use washer again
1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
Turn on both water faucets.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
2. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
Antiperspirants, Deodorants
Apply a prewash soil and stain remover. Let
stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Wash in hottest water
safe for fabric.
Blood
Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with
detergent for 30 minutes. Rinse. Rub detergent
into any remaining stains. Rinse thoroughly.
Wash.
Cream, Milk, Ice Cream
Sponge immediately or apply a prewash soil
and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. Repeat if
necessary. If stain remains, apply a few drops of
liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, soak.
Wash.
Grape, Wine
Soak immediately in cool water. Wash. If stain
remains, cover area with a paste made of color-
safe bleach and a few drops of hot water. Wait
15 to 20 minutes. Wash.
Grass
Use an enzyme presoak or rub enzyme
detergent on the stain. Launder with detergent
and bleach appropriate for the fabric.
Ketchup, Tomato Products
Sponge immediately 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 detergent. Rewash.
Do not tumble dry soiled or stained items. Heat may permanently set stains.
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STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE

3. Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 cup (250 mL)
of detergent to clean out antifreeze.
Storage, non-use, or vacation care
Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on
vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time,
you should:
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid
flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away.
Mud
Brush off the dry mud. Rinse under cold water.
Pretreat with a paste of detergent and water.
Launder using detergent and bleach safe for the
fabric.
Ring around the Collar
Pretreat with heavy liquid laundry detergent or
soak garment in warm water with a granular
laundry detergent.
Chocolate/Coffee
Rinse immediately in cold water. Soak or
prewash in warm water using a detergent
containing enzymes. Wash. Difficult stains may
require using a bleach safe for the fabric.
Cosmetics
Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Rinse.
Pretreat with laundry detergent (liquid or a paste
of granular detergent and water). Wash.
Dirty Motor Oil
Pretreat with a liquid laundry detergent or a
paste of granular detergent and water. Wash.