Stain Removal; Safe Stain Removal Procedures; Successful Stain Removal - Electrolux 6000 series Service Manual

Note: From time to time you may see water in the
bleach and fabric softener compartments. This
is a result of the siphoning action and is part
of the normal operation of the washer.

Stain Removal

Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach
with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners,
rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia.
These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which
can cause serious injury or death.

Safe Stain Removal Procedures

To reduce the risk of fire or serious
injury to persons or property, comply with the basic
warnings listed below:
• Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal
products.
• Keep stain removal products in their original labeled
containers and out of children's reach.
• Thoroughly wash any utensil used.
• Do not combine stain removal products, especially
ammonia and chlorine bleach. Dangerous fumes may
result.
As an ENERGY STAR
Partner, ® Electrolux
Home Products has
determined that this
product meets the
ENERGY STAR ®
guidelines for energy
efficiency.
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• Never wash items which have been previously cleaned
in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry
cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive
substances because they give off vapors that could
ignite or explode.
• Never use highly flammable solvents, such as
gasoline, inside the home. Vapors can explode on
contact with flames or sparks.
For successful stain removal:
• Remove stains promptly.
• Determine the kind of stain, then follow the
recommended treatment in the stain removal chart
below.
• To pretreat stains, use a prewash product, liquid
detergent, or a paste made from granular detergent
and water.
• Use cold water on unknown stains because hot
water can set stains.
• Check care label instructions for treatments to
avoid on specific fabrics.
• Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover on
an inside seam.
• Rinse and wash items after stain removal.