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Use and Care
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Special Care
Starching
Starching adds crispness and body to fabrics, enhances
soil resistance, and makes ironing easier. There are
several types of starches. Carefully follow label directions
for spray or hand starching or starching in the 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 colour and soil.
The rinse water should be cold.
Rayon Knits
Rayon stretches and shrinks easily. Treat as a delicate
fabric and wash gently.
Synthetic Fibre Knits
Knits made from synthetic fibres 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 Man-Made Fibres
In general, follow the rules for permanent press fabrics
as they tend to have the same characteristics. Set machine
to PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS cycle. Set the wash
water warm, or suitable for colour and soil. Rinse
water should be cold. Do not wash with lint-shedding
fabrics. Separate items for colour, washing whites
separately.
Sweaters of Man-Made Fibres
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. Dryer dry.
Woollens
The Delicates/Woollens cycle on your Kleenmaid is
specially designed for machine washable woollens.
Follow these guidelines for woollens.
•
Check the care label on all garments – follow its
instructions. Never wash woollens in your
machine if they don’t have a MACHINE
WASHABLE label.
•
Select the DELICATES/WOOLLENS cycle, set
water level to LARGE and WASH/RINSE
temperature to WARM/WARM. Don’t overload –
woollens (in particular) need freedom to tumble
in plenty of water.
•
Choose a mild detergent recommended for
washing wool.
•
Dry woollens by lying them flat on a towel. Ease
them back into original shape and size while still
wet. Avoid direct sunlight.
Delicates
The Kleenmaid Delicates/Woollens cycle pauses
frequently to avoid tangling fine and delicate
garments. Nonetheless, it is recommended that you
take the extra care of placing your most delicate items
(e.g. lace) inside a washing bag.
