Before You Wash - KitchenAid KAWE565B Use And Care Manual

. _jaundry Tips
This section reviews proper laundering techniques, gives you additional washing
information, and discusses solutions to common laundering problems.
IN THIS SECTION
Before you wash ............................. 13
Removing stains ............................. 15
Water usage guide .......................... 18
Using laundry aids .......................... 19
Washing special-care items ........... 20
Solving laundering problems ........ 22
Saving energy ................................. 23
Caring for your washer ................... 23
Care during periods of non-use .... 24
Before you wash
Preparing clothes for washing
• Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid
__,_ nagging other items. Remove
pins, buckles, and other hard
objects to avoid scratching
the washer interior. Remove
unwashable trim and
omamants.
• Empty pockets and turn them inside out.
• Turn down cuffs and brush away lint and dirt.
• Turn synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling.
• Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle.
• Mend tears, loose hems and seams.
• Treat spots and stains. (See pages 15-17 for
pretreatment and stain removal information.)
• Stained or wet garments should be washed
promptly for best results.
Sorting
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly
1% _1 soiled ones even if they would
J _,_ _J normally be washed together.
L_ 411_ _ J Separate lint givers (towels,
__ _ Jchenille) from lint takers
(corduroy, synthetics, perma-
nent press). When possible, turn lint givers
inside out.
• Separate dark from light colors, colorfast
from noncolorfast.
• Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy
cottons, knits, delicate items).
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