Guide for different fabrics and loads
Cottons and Linens
White/Colorfast
Bright/Non-colorfast
Work Clothes
Heavy soil
Average soil
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cottons
Heavy or oily soil
Average or
soil
Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics
Sturdy
Blends
of
Silk
and Wool
Rayon and Acetate
Down-filled garments, if machine
washing is recommended
Baby Clothes—Sturdy, such as Diapers,
Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets,
Receiving Blankets, Coveralls
Baby Clothes—Delicate
Part-Wool, Cotton
Electric
Curtains-DO NOT MACHINE
WASH FIBERGLASS
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes*
Slipcovers, Draperies, Bath Mats
and Rugs*
Denims (especially Indigo Blue Jeans)
and other fabrics that bleed
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim
Pillows
Wash/Spin
Wash Water
Speed
Temperature
Cycle Setting
Normal/Fast
Hot or Warm
Normal Soil or Light Soil
Normal/Fast
Warm or
Normal Soil or Light Soil
Normal/Fast
Hot
Normal Soil for small loads,
Heavy Soil for all other loads
Normal/Fast
Hot or Warm
Normal
Normal/Fast
Hot
Permanent Press
Gentle/Slow
Warm
Permanent Press
Normal/Fast
Warm
Permanent Press
Gentle/Slow
Warm
or
Gentle/Slow
Warm
or
Gentle/Slow
Warm
or
Gentle/Slow
Warm
Permanent Press
Normal/Fast
Hot
Normal Soil or Light Soil,
depending on amount of soil
Gentle/Slow
Warm
or
5 min. soak then
Warm
Light Soil
Normal/Fast
5 min. soak then
Warm
Light Soil
Normal/Fast
Gentle/Slow
Hot or Warm
Permanent Press
Gentle/Slow
Hot or Warm
Permanent Press
Normal/Fast
Hot or Warm
Normal Soil
Normal/Fast
Cold or Warm
Normal Soil
Gentle/Slow
I
Warm
I
or
Gentle/Slow
Warm
Normal Soil or Light Soil,
depending on amount of soil
*Check size. Some slipcovers, draperies and bedspreads may be too large for automatic home-size washer.
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