GE Spacemaker WSM2480 Use And Care Manual page 11

OTHER LAUNDRY PRODUCTS
Laundry
Product and Type How to Use It Special Instructions
BLEACH
Chlorine liquid
such as Clorox brand
Non-chlorine such as
Clorox 2 brand
FABRIC SOFTENERS
Rinse additive such as
Downy Brand
Pour diluted bleach next to the agitator.
Follow package directions.
Put bleach into washer with detergent.
Follow package directions
for diluting softeners.
1) Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. Do not pour
undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer
or on &y clothes.
2) Some of today's washable fabrics should not be chlorine
bleached such as: silk, wool, spandex, or non-fast colors.
3) Check manufi_eturers' care labels for special instructions.
1)
May be used on most fabrics. Test fabric first.
1) Helps make clothes fluffy and soft.
2) Reduces static electricity.
3) Use the following manufacturer's direction. Too
much may cause a hard, rough feeling on some clothes.
Do not pour directly on clothes.
4)
SANITIZER
Chlorine bleach Use in case of infection Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and viruses.
such as Clorox brand and contagious disease.
See under Bleach above.
WATER SOFTENER
Non-precipitating Follow package directions. Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping
such as Calgon brand Add at start of wash cycle, water clear.
Precipitating such as Follow package directions. Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate
Borax brand Add at start of wash cycle, which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water.
SOAK AGENT
Such as Biz brand Follow package directions. For best results, soak garments a minimum of 30 minutes.
Follow package directions. Treat only
heavily soiled areas. Check garments'
care labels for instructions.
PRE-TREATING, STAIN
AND SPOT REMOVERS
Such as Spray'n Wash
and K2R brands
TINTS AND DYES
Powdered such as Rit
and Tintex brands
Follow package directions.
NOTE: Tinted garments may
not be coloriZast. Wash separately.
CAUTION: Washer control panels and finishes may
be damaged by some laun&y pre-treatment soil and stain
remover products if such products are sprayed on or have
direct contact with the washer. Apply these pre-treatment
products away fi'om washer. The fabric may then be washed
normally. Damage to your washer caused by pre-treatment
products is not covered by your warranty.
Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go
through complete cycle (5-minute wash) using hot water,
i/2 cup (120 nil) detergent, 1 cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe
exterior parts. Caution: Tinting may discolor plastic in
washer. Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration
but may never eliminate it.
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