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WARNING
Fire Hazard
Never place items in the washer that are dampened with
gasoline or other flammable fluids.
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it
(including cooking oils).
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
About Detergent Concentration
Concentration
Number of ounces ÷ number of loads
2X
1.5–2.49 (44.4 mL–73.6 mL)
3X
0.9–1.49 (26.6 mL–44.1 mL)
4X
0.7–0.89 (20.7 mL–26.3 mL)
5X
0.5–0.69 (14.8 mL–20.4 mL)
6X
0.3–0.49 (8.9 mL–14.5 mL)
8X
<0.29 (8.6 mL)
Sort and Prepare Your Laundry
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Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and
colorfastness.
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Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled. Separate
delicate items from sturdy fabrics.
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Treat stains promptly and check for colorfastness by testing
stain remover products on an inside seam.
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Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can
plug pumps and may require a service call.
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Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove
non-washable trim and ornaments.
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Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items during
washing.
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For best performance, use HE detergent when washing bulky
items.
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When washing waterproof or water-resistant items, load evenly.
See “Cycle Guide” for tips and more information about washing
waterproof or water-resistant items.
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Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing
delicate or small items.
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Turn knits inside out to avoid pilling. Separate lint-takers from
lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint
from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics.
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Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid
odor, reduce wrinkling, and prevent rusting of metal hooks,
zippers, and snaps.
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Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing because heat
can set stains into fabrics.
NOTE:
Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to
avoid damage to your items.
