Understanding Fabric Care Labels - Equator EZ3612CEE Owner's Manual

Perspiration
Wash or sponge stain thoroughly with warm water and detergent
paste. If perspiration has changed the color of the fabric, restore it
by treating with ammonia or vinegar. Apply ammonia to fresh stains;
rinse with water. Apply vinegar to old stains; rinse with water.
Rust and Iron
Apply commercial rust remover, according to manufacturer's
directions. Rinse. Or, if safe for fabric, boil stained article in solution
of 4 teaspoons of cream of tartar to 1 pint water.
Scorch
Rinse or soak in cold water. Work detergent into stain. Rinse.
Bleach, if necessary. Stain may be impossible to re move.
Urine
Soak in cool water. If stain is dry, work a detergent paste into the
spot then rinse. If necessary, bleach.

UNDERSTANDING FABRIC CARE LABELS

The symbols on labels of your garments will help you in choicing the suitable wash program, the right temperature,
wash cycles, and ironing methods. Don't forget to give a glance to these useful indications !
Machine Wash
Cycle
Normal/
Cotton Heavy Duty
Water Temp.
Hot
o
(50 C/120
Tumble
Dry
Dry
Cotton Heavy Duty
Special
Instructions
Line dry/
hang to dry
Bleach
Symbols
Any bleach
(when needed)
RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT
RIGHT RIGHT
Turn off the water
supply after use.
This will eliminate
the possibility of
leakage.
Always leave the
appliance door ajar to
avoid bad odours.
Clean the appliance's
exteriors gently.
To clean the
exteriors and the
rubber parts of the
appliance, always use
a soft cloth dipped in
warm and soapy
water.
Permanent Press/
wrinkle resistant
Warm
o o o
F) (40 C/105 F)
Normal/ Permt Press/
wrinkle resistant
Drip dry Dry flat
Only non-chlorine bleach
(when needed)
WRONG
Leave the washing machine plugged
in while cleaning.
Even during maintenance, the
appliance should always be un-
plugged.
Use solvents and aggressive
abrasives.
Never use solvents or abrasives to
clean the external and rubber parts
of the washing machine.
Neglect the detergent dispenser.
It is removable and can easily be
cleaned by leaving it under running
water.
Go on holiday without thinking about
her.
Before leaving, always make sure
that the washing machine is un-
plugged and that the water supply is
turned off.
Shoe
Polish Scrape off as much as possible. Pretreat with a detergent
paste; rinse. If stain persists, sponge with rubbing alcohol (1 part
to 2 parts water) or turpentine. Remove turpentine by sponging
again with warm detergent solution or with alcohol. Bleach if
necessary.
Soft Drinks
Sponge with cold water, some stains are invisible when they have
dried, but turn brown when heated and may be impossible to
remove.
Tar and Asphalt
Act quickly before stain is dry. Sponge with grease solvent or
turpentine. Launder.
Hand wash
Delicate/
Gentle
Cold/Cool
o o
(30 C/85 F)
Delicate/ Do not Do not dry
Gentle tumble dry
In the shade
Do not bleach
Do not wash Do not wring
Select the right
temperature...
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