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LA UNDR Y TIP S
Selecting a water temperature
Water temperature guide
WASH WATER
TEMPERATURE
HOT
130°F (54°C)
or above
WARM
90° – 110°F
(32° – 44°C)
COLD
70° – 90°F
(21° – 32°C)
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The washer features cold rinses for all wash temperatures.
Checking hot water
temperature
Your hot water should be 130°F (54°C) or
above. If you do not know your hot water
temperature, you can check it easily. You
may need to raise the temperature of your
water heater.
To check your hot water temperature:
1.
Fill a pan with the hottest water available
from the faucet that fills your washer.
NOTE:
If you do not have a faucet at your
washer site, collect the water from the
faucet closest to your washer.
2.
Place a candy thermometer or cooking
thermometer in the water to check the
temperature.
NOTE:
In wash-water temperatures colder
than 70°F (21°C), detergents do not dissolve
well. Also, soils may be difficult to remove,
and some fabrics may retain wear wrinkles
and may have increased pilling.
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SUGGESTED FABRICS
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Work clothes
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Sturdy whites/colorfast
pastels
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Diapers
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Dark/noncolorfast colors
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Permanent press items
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Nylon, polyester, acrylics,
silks, woollens
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Knits/delicate fabrics
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Extra-sensitive colors
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Noncolorfast items
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Hand washables
COMMENTS
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Best cleaning for heavily-soiled items
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Removes oils, perspiration, greasy
soils and stains
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Prevents graying or yellowing
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Best for moderately-soiled to lightly-
soiled items
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Safe for most fabric finishes
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Less fading and dye bleeding
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Reduces wrinkling
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Best for very lightly-soiled items
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Saves hot water
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Best rinse water temperature
Water hardness
Many poor washing results can be traced to
the hardness of the wash water. To check
your water hardness:
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City water – ask the city water company.
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Well water – ask the local water authority.
Ask for the mineral content in grains/gallon
or parts/million. If your water is more than
8 grains/gallon or more than 153 parts/
million, you should consider:
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Installing a water softener.
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Using more detergent.
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Using a packaged water conditioner.
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Not using soap.
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