Laundry Tips - Whirlpool THIN TWIN Use And Care Manual

Laundry Tips
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Boforo you wash or dry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Removing sfains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Water usage guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Washing special-cars items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Drying spacialcare
itedms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SoMng laundering problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using laundry aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
This section reviews proper laundering techniques, gives you additional laundering information,
and discusses causes or solutions to common laundering problems.
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Items properly sorted for washing are usually
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properly sorted for drying.
-.*r . . Separate heavily soiled items
from lightly soiled ones even if
they would normally be washed
together. Separate lint givers
(towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy,
synthetics, permanent press). When pos-
sible, turn lint takers inside out.
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Separate heavy fabrics (denim, towels) from
light fabrics (synthetics, permanent press).
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Separate dark from light colors; colorfast
from noncolorfast.
Before you wash or dry
Before using your washer/dryer, see
pages 3-5 for Important Safety Information.
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Close zippers, snaps and hooks to avoid
snagging other items. Remove
pins, buckles and other hard
objects to avoid scratching the
washer interior or the dryer
drum. Remove unwashable trim
merits, or heat-sensitive trim that
can be damaged by drying.
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Stained or wet garments should be washed
promptly for best results.
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Check garments to make sure all spots and
stains were removed during the wash. See
pages 25-27 for pretreatment and stain
removal information. If stains were not
removed, do not tumble dry. Heat may
permanently set stain. Soiled items can also
leave stains on the dryer drum. These stains
can be picked up by other items in the load.
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Turn down cuffs and brush away lint and dirt.
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Turn synthetics inside out to avoid pilling.
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Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.
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tal objects can damage your
washer. Check pockets for
pins, clips, money, bolts, nuts,
etc. and turn pockets inside
out. Do not lay these objects
on your washer after
emptying pockets.
Load sizes
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Drop items into washer loosely. Fill to the top
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of the basket. Do not pack or
wrap items around agitator.
Items should move easily
through wash water for best
cleaning and wrinkle-free
results. Watch for rollover.
Items should sink and reappear later.
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To reduce wrinkling, permanent press and
synthetic knits should have more room to
move in the water than heavy items (towels,
jeans).
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Do not overload the dryer. Overcrowding
causes poor cleaning, uneven drying and
wrinkling, and can cause items to wear out
faster (because of pilling).
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Turn lint takers and dark items inside out to
help prevent lint pickup.
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Tie strings and sashes so they will not
tangle.
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Place small items such as baby socks or
hankies in a mesh bag for easier removal.
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Articles to be ironed should be removed from
the dryer while still damp.
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