Other laundry
product and type
How to use it
Special instructions
BLEACH
Chlorine Liquid
Use your Bleach Dispenser according to
1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into
such as
brand
instructions on page 8.
washer or on dry clothes.
2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine
bleached such as: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s
silk, wool, mohair,
leather, or non-fast
colors. Dilute bleach before using on any fabric.
3) Check Manufacturers’ Care Labels for special
instructions.
Non-chlorine such as
Follow package directions.
1) Maybe used on all kinds of fabrics.
2 brand
Put bleach into washer with detergent.
2) Is most effective in hot water.
SOFTENERS
Rinse additive such as
Use your Fabric Softener Dispenser
1)
Helps make clothes fluffy and soft.
Downy Brand
according to instructions on page 8.
2) Reduces static electricity.
Follow package directions.
3) Use carefully. Too much may cause staining on
Wash Additive such as
Add during wash cycle.
some clothes.
Rain Barrel brand
4) Do not pour directly on clothes.
5) For those recommended for adding to the wash cycle,
such as Rain Barrel brand, follow manufacturer’s
instructions exactly.
SANITIZER
Chlorine Bleach,
Use in case of infection and
Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and
such as
brand
contagious disease.
viruses.
See under Bleach above.
WATER
Non-precipitating
Follow package directions.
Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping
such as
brand
Add at start of wash cycle.
water clear.
Precipitating such as
Follow package directions.
Combines with water hardness minerals to form
Borax brand
Use with detergent or soap in wash cycle.
which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water.
SOAK AGENT
Such as
brand
Follow package directions.
PRETREATING, STAIN
AND
Such as Spray ‘n Wash
Follow package directions. Treat only
CAUTION: Washer control panels and finishes may be
and
brands
heavily soiled areas. Check garments’
damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain
care labels for instructions.
remover products if such products are sprayed on or have
direct contact with the washer. Apply these pretreatment
products away from washer. The fabric may then be washed
Damage to your washer caused by pretreatment
products is not covered by your warranty.
AND DYES
Powdered such as
Follow package directions.
Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go
and
brands
Tinted garments may not be
through complete cycle (5-minute wash) using hot water,
colorfast. Wash separately.
1/2 cup (120
detergent, 1 cup (240
bleach. Wipe
exterior parts. Caution: Tinting may discolor plastic in
washer. Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration
but may never eliminate it.
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