Stain Removal Guide - GE Spacemaker WSM2700H Use And Care Manual

Stain
Adhesives
(Chewing Gum, etc.)
Antiperspirants,
Deodorants
Blood
Chocolate, Cream,
Ice Cream and Milk
Coffee and Tea
Cosmetics: Eye Shadow,
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid
or Pancake Makeup, Rouge,
Powder; Crayon; Grease,
Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,
Wine, Vegetables or Food
Coloring
Grass, Foliage, Flowers,
Mildew, Scorch
Ink, Ballpoint
Perspiration
Rust
*CAUTION: Because cleaning fluids tend to be toxic, be sure
you are in a well ventilated room when using them. No
cleaning fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the
limitations and required cautions (usually printed on label). Use extreme
caution with flammable compounds.
Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials
(waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer.
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STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE

White and Bleachable Fabrics
See Controls Setting Guide.
Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to
carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge
with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder.
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach
according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page. If color
has changed, you may be able to restore it by sponging with
ammonia.** Rinse thoroughly.
Soak in cold water, then launder. If stain remains, bleach
according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder.
Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid*;
Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry. Bleach according
to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder and dry.
Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on
previous page. Launder. With cream: Follow guide directions for
cream.
Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid
detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to the Stain Removal
Hint on previous page.
Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to the
Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder.
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots
while they are fresh, before mold has a chance to weaken fabric.)
If either type stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal
Hint on previous page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)
Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and
sponge with dry cleaning fluid,* or use spray cleaner. Apply
undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains: Bleach according to the
Stain Removal Hint on previous page.
Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder. If color has
changed you may be able to restore it by treating with ammonia
or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat with safe dry cleaning
fluid* or bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous
page, launder and dry.
Apply rust remover,** using manufacturer's directions. Rinse and
launder.
Other Washable Fabrics
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except use non-chlorine bleach.
Sponge or soak in cool water, then
launder.
Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe
cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid
detergent. Launder.
Sponge with warm water. If stain remains,
apply warm glycerine, let stand 30
minutes and rinse well, or sponge with a
safe dry cleaning fluid.* Launder.
Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.*
Launder.
Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining
stain with non-chlorine bleach.
Sponge with warm water. Apply undiluted
liquid detergent. Bleach remaining stain
with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.
Old mildew stains can seldom be
removed. Scorch can seldom
be removed.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except launder using non-chlorine bleach.
Launder. Rinse well. Bleach
with non-chlorine bleach.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
**Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar
and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause
death.
Save and refer to garment manufacturer's care labels.