Whirlpool 3401087 Use And Care Manual page 22

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Removing stains
Stained, heavily soiled, or greasy items may
need to be prewashed or soaked for best
results. Soaking helps remove protein-type
stains like blood, milk, or grass. Prewashing
helps loosen soil before washing.
Prewashing or soaking
Use warm water for soaking or prewashing
stained laundry. Hot water can set stains.
Stain removal rules
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Most stains are easier to remove when
they are fresh. Old or set stains may not
come out. Follow package directions for
pretreatment products.
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Before treating any stain, find out
1. What kind of stain it is.
2. What kind of fabric it is and if it is
colorfast. (Check label.)
3. How old the stain is. (Washing and
drying can set some stains.)
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Start with cold or warm water. Hot water
can set some stains.
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When bleach is recommended, use a
bleach that is safe for the fabric. Dilute
chlorine bleach.
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Test stain removers on an inside seam or
hidden corner of the item to see if the color
is removed.
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Put the stained area face down on a paper
towel or white cloth. Apply the stain
remover to the back of the stain. This can
force the stain off the fabric instead of
through it.
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Meat tenderizer or enzyme presoaks help
break down some protein stains so they
are easier to remove.
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