Other laundry
product and type
How to use it
Special instructions
BLEACH
Chlorine Liquid
Use your Bleach Dispenser according to
1)
Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into
such as
brand
instructions on page 8.
washer or on dry clothes.
2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine
bleached such as: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s
silk, wool, mohair,
leather, or non-fast
colors, Dilute
before using on any fabric.
3) Check Manufacturers’ Care Labels for special
instructions.
Non-chlorine such as
Follow package directions.
1)
Maybe used on
kinds of fabrics.
2 brand
Put bleach into washer with detergent.
2) Is most effective in hot water.
FABRIC SOFTENERS
Rinse additive such as
Use your Fabric Softener Dispenser
1)
make clothes fluffy and soft.
Downy Brand
according to instructions on page 8.
2) Reduces static electricity.
Follow package directions.
3) Use carefully. Too much may cause staining on
Wash Additive such as
Add during wash cycle.
some clothes.
Rain
brand
4) Do not pour directly on clothes.
5) For those recommended for adding to the wash cycle,
such as Rain Barrel brand, follow manufacturer’s
instructions
SANITIZER
Chlorine Bleach,
Use in case of infection and
Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and
such as
brand
contagious disease.
See under Bleach above.
WATER
Non-precipitating
package directions.
Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping
such as
brand
Add at start of wash cycle.
water clear.
Precipitating such as
Follow package directions.
Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate
Borax brand
Use with detergent or soap in wash
which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water.
SOAK AGENT
Such as
brand
Follow package directions.
PRETREATING, STAIN
AND SPOT
Such as Spray ‘n Wash
Follow package directions. Treat
CAUTION: Washer control
and finishes may be
and
brands
heavily soiled areas. Check garments’
damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain
care
for instructions.
remover products if such products are sprayed on or have
direct contact with the washer. Apply these pretreatment
products away from washer. The fabric may then be washed
normally. Damage to your washer causal by pretreatment
products is not covered by your warranty.
AND
Powdered such as
Follow package directions.
Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go
and
brands
NOTE: Tinted garments may not be
through complete cycle (5-minute wash) using hot water,
colorfast. Wash separately.
1/2 cup (120 ml) detergent, 1 cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe
exterior parts. Caution: Tinting may discolor plastic in
washer. Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration
but may never eliminate
*For more information on sanitizers, send for Government Bulletin,
“Sanitation in Home
available from the
Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, Colorado 81009.
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