Whirlpool THIN TWIN LTE5243BW2 Use And Care Manual page 32

Using laundry aids
Follow package instructionswhen using
laundry aids. (See =Removing Stains" on
pages 22-24 for more information.)
Chlorine bleach
1. Let the washer fill and begin agitatingthe
load.
2. Measure bleach. Never use more than
V2cup (125 mL) for a full load. Dilute mea-
sured bleach in 1 quart (1 L) of water.
3. Add bleach to the wash cycle so it can be
removed in the rinse cycle. Pour bleach
around agitator, not directlyon load.
• Follow directions on care labels. Do not use
chlorine bleach on wool, silk, spandex, ace-
tates or some flame-retardant fabrics.
• When soaking with chlorine bleach, add
detergent to soak water.
NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric
it touches. The damage appears as rips, holes,
tears, or color loss and may not show up until
several washings later.
All-fabric bleach
• Powdered or liquidall-fabric bleach may be
used on all types of fabrics.
Detergent
• Using too little detergent is a common cause
of laundry problems. Follow manufacturer's
directions.Measure accurately, especially when
using ultra detergents. Package directionsare
usually based on:
-moderate water hardness (4-6 grains)
-lightly soiled items
-normal wash loads.
• Use more detergent for:
-hard water -full loads
--cooler wash water -heavily soiled items.
• Do not judge the amount of detergent to use
by the amount of suds in the machine. Low
sudsing detergents do not create as many
suds as normal sudsingdetergents.
• If the recommended amount of normal
sudsing detergent creates too many suds or
suds are present in the rinse water, try a low
sudsingdetergent.
Fabric softeners (washer)
• Add diluted fabric softener only in the final
rinse.
• Always dilute fabric softeners with 112 to 1 cup
(125 to 250 mL) warm water. Undilutedfabric
softener can stain fabrics.
• Fabric softeners should not be mixed with other
laundryproducts because greasy stains may
form. If stains form, remove by wetting the stain
and rubbingwith liquid detergent or a bar of
soap. Rewash the stained item.
• Too much fabric softener can make some items
(diapers and towels) nonabsorbent. If this
happens, use less fabric softener or do not use
it every time.
Fabric softeners (dryer)
• Put fabric softener sheet on top of the load
before starting the dryer. Do not add fabric
softener sheet after the cycle has started.
Instant heat can cause the fabric softenerto
spot fabrics.
• Some fabric softeners can clogthe lint
screen and slow drying. Use fabric softeners
labeled as dryer safe.
Fire or Explosion Hazard
• Store flammable solvents or liquids away
from your washer.
• Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should not
be put directly intoyour washer.
• Items treated with solvents should be
rinsed and air dried before washing in
your washer.
The fumes from these substances can
create a fire hazard or explosion.
Personal Injury Hazard
• Never use chlorine bleach with ammonia
or acids. Hazardous fumes can form.
• Keep stain removal products out of the
reach of children ... preferably in a locked
cabinet.
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