GE WA5857R Use And Care Manual page 19

Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics
See Controls Setting Guide.
Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to
(Chewing Gum, etc.)
with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder.
Antiperspirants, Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach
according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page. If color has
changed, you may be able to restore it by sponging with
ammonia.** Rinse thoroughly.
Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If stain remains,
Blood
bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.
Chocolate, Cream, Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid*;
Ice Cream and Milk Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry. Bleach according
to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder and dry.
Coffee and Tea Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on
opposite page. Launder. With cream: Follow guide directions for
cream.
Cosmetics: Eye Shadow, Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to the Stain Removal
or Pancake Makeup, Rouge, Hint on opposite page.
Powder; Crayon; Grease,
Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices, Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to
Wine, Vegetables or Food the Stain Removal Hint on oppsite page, launder.
Coloring
Grass, Foliage, Flowers, Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots
Mildew. Scorch while they are fresh, befo~ mold has a chance to weaken fabric.)
If either type stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint
on opposite page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)
Ink, Ballpoint Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and
sponge with dry cleaning fluid,* or use spray cleaner. Apply
undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains: Bleach according to the
Stain Removal Hint on opposite page.
Paint and Varnish Soften with oil, lard or petroleum jelly, then sponge with
turpentine or banana oil. Launder in warm water.
Perspiration Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water. If
cleaning fluid* or bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on
Rust Apply rust remover,** using manufacturer's directions. Rinse and
launder.
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*Caution: Because cleaning tluids tend 10 be [oxic, be sure you
are in a well ventilated room when using them. No cleaning
fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the limitations
and required cautions (usually printed on label). Use extreme caution
with flammable compounds.
Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials
(waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) k washed in washer.
launder and
Other Washable Fabrics
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except use non-chlorine bleach.
Sponge or soak in cool water, then
launder.
Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe
cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid
detergent. Launder in warm water.
Sponge with warm water. If stain remains,
apply warm glycerine, let stand 30
minutes and rinse well, or sponge with a
safe dry cleaning fluid. * Launder.
Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.*
Then launder in warm detergent water.
Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining
stain with non-chlorine bleach.
Sponge with warm water. Apply urrdiiuted
with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.
removed. Scorch can seldom
be removed.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except launder using non-chlorine bleach.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Launder in warm water. Rinse well. Bleach
with non-chlorine bleach.
Same as white and bleachabie fabrics.
with ammonia
and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause
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