Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care
Bleach
Liquid chlorine type.
Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach
when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Noncolorfast, only
bleach
when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach
when needed.
No bleach.
Seldom needed. If needed, use
non-chlorine bleach.
No bleach.
White or colorfast,
chlorine type.
Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
No bleach.
No bleach.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
White or colorfast,
chlorine type.
No bleach.
No bleach.
No bleach.
Special Instructions
If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in
Guide. Use Extra Rinse if desired.
Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide,
Small
loads reduce
wrinkling. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide.
Use Extra Rinse if desired.
unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide.
For heavy or oily soil on sturdy garments, use
Cycle. See How to Use the
Cycle
for Removing Stains section.
Wash only if recommended by the garment manufacturer.
instructions carefully.
Wash in your washer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer.
Wash frequently to
up the
and retain the garment’s warmth. Wash separately. Wet
down gives off an odor which may be 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 balance.
GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED.
You
may prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do baby clothes separately. Pretreat spots.
Rinse diapers, nightgowns, pads and sheets after use. Keep diapers in a covered
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 Tub section.
Fill washer, add detergent and allow to dissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanket at a time.
Pretreat heavily
spots with liquid detergent.
On an 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
Vacuum out loose dirt before washing.
If
soiled. use Permanent Press
Normal
Wash only 2 or rugs or mats at one time. Shake before washing to remove excess dirt.
For new “indigo
jeans, wash at least 3 times in very small loads with full water
Jeans need ample room to move to avoid white lines at creases. May discolor plastic washer
parts. Subsequent washings will reduce discolorations, but will probably never eliminate it.
The stained
will not discolor subsequent washing loads.
Tumble
(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
Use extra large water
For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS.”
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