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Using
laundry
aids
Follow package instructions when using
laundry aids. (See "Removing Stains" on
pages 22-25 for more information.)
Chlorine
bleach
1.
Let the washer fill and begin agitating
the load.
2. Measure bleach. Never use more than
115 cup (125 mL) for a full load. Dilute
measured 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 directly on load.
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Follow directions on care labels. Do not
use chlorine bleach on wool, silk, spandex,
acetates, or some flame-retardant
fabrics.
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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
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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 common cause
of laundry problems. Follow manufacturer's
directions. Measure accurately, especially
when using ultra detergents. Package
directions are usually based on:
-moderate
water hardness (4-6 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 low
sudsing detergent.
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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.
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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 some
items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent.
If
this happens, use less fabric softener or do
not use it every time.
Fabric
softeners
(dryer)
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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 softener to
spot fabrics.
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Some fabric softeners can clog the 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.
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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 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 ammo-
nia 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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