Refer to
Manufacturers’ Care Labels
I Bleach
I
Liquid chlorine type.
Only non-chlorine
when needed,
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
only non-chlorine bleach
when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
only non-chlorine bleach
when needed.
White or colorfast,
chlorine type.
only non-chlorine bleach
when needed.
I
No bleach.
I
needed. If needed, use only
non-chlorine bleach.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
I
No bleach.
No bleach.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
No bleach.
No bleach.
No bleach.
If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in
Detergent Guide. Use Extra Cleaning cycle. See How to Operate Your Clothes Washer section.
Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide.
loads reduce wrinkling. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide.
Use Extra Cleaning cycle. See Tips to Help You Select Settings section.
If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide.
For heavy or oily soil on sturdy garments, use Extra Cleaning cycle. See How to Operate Your
Clothes Washer section. Small loads reduce wrinkling.
Wash only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.
Wash in your washer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer.
Wash frequently to fluff up the down and retain the garment’s warmth. Wash separately. Wet
down gives off an odor which maybe absorbed by other garments. Odor disappears when
garment is dry. Treat heavily soiled areas with liquid detergent or paste made of water and
granular detergent. Close zippers. Wash 2 or 3 at a time or add towels to
GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED.
You may prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do baby clothes
Rinse diapers, nightgowns, pads and sheets after use. Keep diapers in a covered pail of cold
water and conditioning agent like
brand.
You may prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do hand-knit garments by hand or in Mini-
Basket tub. See How to Use Mini-Basket
section.
Fill washer, add detergent and
to dissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanket at a time.
Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.
On electric blanket, sew a strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from
damage. Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.
Vacuum out loose dirt before washing.
If
soiled. use
Wash only 2 or 3 rugs or mats at one time. Shake before washing to remove excess dirt.
For new “indigo blue” jeans, wash at least 3 times in very small
with full water
Jeans need
room to move to avoid white lines at creases. May discolor plastic washer
parts. Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration, but will probably never eliminate it.
The stained parts will not discolor subsequent washing loads.
on FLUFF (No Heat).
Pillows are made of different
fiber, foam, polyester, natural feathers and
down. Many pillows can be machine washed, but manufacturers’ care labels must be followed
If washing is recommended, check pillows for weak seams or holes and mend to
prevent escape of feathers or filling. Fill washer, add detergent and agitate for several minutes
to dissolve detergent. Add two pillows at a time to balance load. Use extra large water
For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS.”
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