Special Items - Speed Queen AWS75NW User Manual

Washing Special Items
NOTE: Always Follow Manufacturer's Care Label
Instructions
Bedding • Warm wash and warm rinse, if available,
• Use PERMANENT PRESS cycle,
• Pretreat heavily soiled areas before washing,
• When washing an electric blanket, protect the plug by stitching the edge of the
blanket over the plug, Only dry in dryer if manufacturer says it can be done,
Diapers Rinse out diapers immediately in Cold water and soak in a diaper pail with a
small amount of detergent or enzyme presoak; Soak before wa' s hing.
• Limit Wash load to two dozen Clot_hdiapersl
Usean all-purpose detergent;
Draperies, Curtains, Slip Covers • Shake to remove dust, Remove hooks and close zippers,
• Sun-damaged draperies and curtains will not withstand washing,
• Use warm water.
• Wash curtains frequently, They can be weakened from soil, fumes, dust, and
the sun,
• Fiberglass curtains need gentle care, Read care label to see if washable, Some
fiberglass curtains should be hand washed,
Pillows Do not wash pillows unless they Can be
dried in d_er.
They may mildew
if nat
(Feather and DOwn)
• Wash two pillows at a time or add towels for balancel
uSe warm wash and Cold rinse;
• Stop the washer (by pushing the timer knob in) after water has fi!!ed half way,
Submerge pillows to release trapped air. Start washer to Complete fill. For
best resu!ts; stop washer perio_lica!ly during Cycle tO release air from pil!ows;
Rugs • Shake before washing, Do not use hot water on rubber-backed rugs,
• Wash two or three rugs to balance the washer,
Slips and Nightgowns e Wash often using albpurpose detergent, warm or h0t water and cold rinse on
the RERMAN ENT pRESS CYcle;
0 To keep nylons and polyesters white, wash on ywith whites and use Chlorine
............................. bleach occasionally.
Use fabric Softener in the rinse to remove static eleCtriCity;
Shoes • Most shoes made of cloth and rubber can be washed,
• Use the REGULAR cycle and warm water,
• Wash with towels to balance the load,
Cotton Knits unless the label indicates it is preshrunk; Cotton knits Will probably shrink to
some degreel
Washwater Should be hot or warm,suitable
for
COiorand Soil.
Rinse Water should be Cold
Rayon Knits • Rayon stretches and shrinks easily, Treat as a delicate fabric and wash gently,
Synthetic Fiber Knits • These items Will generally keeptheir shape;
0 Make sure trimmings (including belts) are machine washable, seams are not
are We!lfastened;
Knits of Manufactured Fibers • Use PERMANENT PRESS cycle,
• Wash water should be warm, or suitable for color and soil,
• Rinse water should be cold,
• Do not wash with lint-shedding fabrics,
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