Using Laundry Aids; Chlorine Bleach; Detergent; Fabric Softeners (Washer) - Whirlpool Thin Twin User And Care Manual

Using laundry aids
Follow package instructions when using
laundry aids. (See 'Removing Stains" on
pages 22-24 for more information.)
Chlorine bleach
1. k+ tEdwasher fill and begin agitating
Fabric softeners (washer)
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Add diluted fabric softener only in the final
rinse.
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Always dilute fabric softeners with l/z to 1 cup
(125 to 250 ml)
warm
water. Undiluted fabric
softener can stain fabrics.
2. Measure bleach. Never use more than
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Fabric softeners should not be mixed with
'% cup (125 mL) for a full load. Dilute
other laundry products because greasy
measured bleach in 1 quart (1 L) of water.
stains may form. If stains form, remove by
3. Add bleach to the wash cycle so it can be
wetting the stain and rubbing with liquid
removed in the rinse cycle. Pour bleach
detergent or a bar of soap. Rewash the
stained item.
around agitator, not directly on load.
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Follow directions on care labels. Do not
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Too much fabric softener can make some
use chlorine bleach on wool, silk, spandex,
items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent. lf
acetates, or some flame-retardant fabrics.
this happens, use less fabric softener or do
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When soaking with chlorine bleach, add
not use it every time.
detergent to soak water.
Fabric softeners (dryer)
NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric
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Put fabric softener sheet on top of the load
it touches. The damage appears as rips, holes,
before starting the
dryer.
Do not add fabric
tears, or color
loss
and may not show up until
softener sheet after the cycle has started.
several washinas later.
Instant heat can cause the fabrii softener to
All-fabric bleach
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Powdered or liquid all-fabric bleach may be
used on all types of fabrics.
Detergent
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Using too little detergent is a wmmon cause
of laundry problems. Follow manufacturer's
directions. Measure accurately, especialiy
when using ultra detergents. Package
directions are usually based on:
-moderate water hardness (4-5 grains)
-lightly soiled items
-normal wash loads.
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Use more detergent for:
-hard water -full loads
-cooler wash water -heavily soiled items.
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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 sudsing detergents.
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If the recommended amount of normal
sudsing detergent creates too many suds or
suds are present in the rinse water, try a bw
sudsing detergent.
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spot fabrics.
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Some fabric softeners can dog the lint
screen and slow drying. Use fabric softeners
labeled as dryer safe.
Fire or Exploslon Hazard
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Store flammable solvents or liquids
away from your washer.
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Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should
not be put directly into your washer.
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Items treated with solvents shoukf 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
aNever use chlorine bleach with ammo-
nia or acids. Hazardous fumes can
form.
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Keep stain removal products out of the
reach of children . . . preferably in a
locked cabinet.