Washing Special-Care Items - KitchenAid KAWE565B Use And Care Manual

fJaundry Tips
Fabric softeners
• Use fabric softener dispenser if your
washer has one. (See page 12.)
• If your washer does not have a fabric
softener dispenser, add diluted fabric
softener only in the final rinse.
• Always dilute fabric softeners with
½ to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL) warm water.
Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.
• Fabric softeners should not be mixed with
other laundry products because greasy
stains may form. If stains form, remove by
wetting the stain and rubbing with liquid
detergent or a bar of soap. Rewash the
stained item.
• Too much fabric softener can make soma
items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent.
If this happens, use less fabric softener or
do not use it every time.
Washing special-care items
Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always
follow label directions when they are available. General washing instructions for some special
washables are included in this section.
Blankets,
electric and
woolen
Curtains,
drapes,
slipcovers
Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and time
according to the type of blanket being washed. Two rinses may be
necessary. If manufacturer recommends machine washing:
1. Measure blanket before washing.
2. Add mild detergent to washer. Fill and agitate briefly to dissolve
detergent.
3. Stop washer. Load blanket evenly around agitator. Soak 10 to
15 minutes.
4. Set Cycle Control Knob to Drain and Spin. Start washer. Spin 1 to
2 minutes.
5. Fill washer for final rinse. Stop washer. Allow to soak.
6. Set Cycle Control Knob to Drain and Spin. Start washer. Allow
washer to finish cycle.
7. Lay blanket on flat surface and block by gently stretching to original
measurement. Woolens tend to shrink more the first time they are
washed. This is normal.
Wash small loads. Crowding will cause wrinkling.
1. Shake or vacuum to remove loose dirt.
2. Wash following manufacturer's instructions.
NOTE:
• Sun-damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether hand or
machine washed.
• Replace slipcovers while still slightly damp. They will dry to fit tightly.
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