Alliance Laundry Systems H372I, Use And Care Manual

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Special Care . . .
Starching
We do not recommend starching in this washer.
Knits
A variety of knits are used for many types of clothing and
household furnishings. Many knits are machine
washable, some are hand washable, and some must be
dry-cleaned. When buying, make sure the garment has a
care label with care instructions. These directions must
be followed. Some knits are stretched during their
manufacture and may shrink or relax when exposed to
water.
Cotton Knits
Unless the label indicates that it is preshrunk, cotton knits
will probably shrink to some degree. Overdrying
contributes to shrinkage of cotton knits. Wash water
should be hot or warm, suitable for color and soil. The
rinse water should be cold.
Rayon Knits
Rayon stretches and shrinks easily. Treat as a delicate
fabric and wash gently.
Synthetic Fiber Knits
Knits made from synthetic fibers or blends containing a
high percentage of synthetics will generally keep their
shape. When buying, make sure the trimmings (including
belts) are machine washable, seams are not puckered, and
zippers and trimmings are well fastened.
Knits of Manufactured Fibers
In general, follow the rules for permanent press fabrics as
they tend to have the same characteristics. Set machine to
PERMANENT PRESS cycle. Set the wash water warm,
or suitable for color and soil. Rinse water should be cold.
Do not wash with lint-shedding fabrics. Separate items
for color, washing whites separately.
Sweaters of Manufactured Fibers
Follow directions for comparable knits. Button sweaters
and turn inside out. The ribbon behind the buttons and
button holes may shrink. Stretch to shape after washing.
Orlon sweaters may stretch. Avoid pulling them when
wet. Dry items in dryer.
Wool Sweaters
Loosely knit or delicately constructed sweaters will need
delicate care. Hand wash. Measure garment before and
after washing. Squeeze gently through the water with
little motion. Rinse thoroughly. Block to shape and dry
flat.
For sweaters labeled “machine washable,” follow
manufacturer’s directions. Dry flat. Excess tumbling is
the main cause of wool shrinkage.
Wool Knits
Dry-clean wool knits unless labeled machine washable.
Follow manufacturer’s directions.
Permanent Press
Permanent or durable press garments and household
items will usually not need pressing when washed and
dried properly. However, some will be more wrinkle
resistant than others.
The care needed for permanent press is a little different
than for cottons. Permanent press garments will soften or
become pliable when heated. This softening in warm or
hot wash water will allow wear wrinkles to be removed.
This will also cause the fabric to wrinkle if it is crushed,
squeezed or spun when hot.
Permanent press cycles of washers, when washer controls
are properly set, will cool the clothes before the wash spin
to avoid wrinkling. Because the clothes soften when
heated, it is important to remove them from the washer as
soon as tumbling stops.
How To Wash Permanent Press
1. Sort loads correctly. Refer to Before Washing
section.
2. Do not wash with lint-shedding loads. Permanent
press attracts lint in the wash water.
3. Pre-treat grease stains and oily areas. This is
especially important for shirt collars and cuffs. Rub
liquid detergent or a paste of detergent into the area.
4. Use the PERMANENT PRESS cycle, hot or warm
water, cold rinse, and sufficient detergent.
5. Use fabric softener in the dispenser. This will reduce
the static electricity which attracts lint and makes
garments cling.
To Dry Permanent Press
For best results, permanent press should be dried in the
dryer. See garment care labels. Ironing may be necessary.
Use low heat setting on iron or steam setting on a steam
iron.