Alliance Laundry Systems Home Laundry Automatic Washer User manual

Use and Care Guide
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Home Laundry
Automatic Washer
D310IE3B
D310IE3B
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Part No. 200712R1
March 2005
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For your safety and to reduce the risk of fire or an explosion, do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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WARNING

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Table of
Contents
Safety Information.............................................................................. 5
Explanation of Safety Messages........................................................... 5
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................... 5
Use and Care ....................................................................................... 7
Before Washing .................................................................................... 7
Prepare Wash Load.......................................................................... 7
Sort................................................................................................... 7
Pretreat ............................................................................................. 8
Load Articles.................................................................................... 8
Load Sizes........................................................................................ 8
Water..................................................................................................... 9
Water Level...................................................................................... 9
Water Hardness................................................................................ 9
Iron................................................................................................... 10
Wash Temperature........................................................................... 10
Laundry Tips......................................................................................... 11
Washing Temperature Guide................................................................ 12
Optional Features.................................................................................. 13
Bleach Dispenser ............................................................................. 13
Fabric Softener Dispenser................................................................ 13
Agitator Cap..................................................................................... 13
Special Care.......................................................................................... 14
Starching .......................................................................................... 14
Knits................................................................................................. 14
Permanent Press............................................................................... 14
Washing Special Items ......................................................................... 15
Washing Problems................................................................................ 16
Stain Removal....................................................................................... 17
Maintenance ........................................................................................ 21
User Maintenance ................................................................................. 21
Cold Weather Care........................................................................... 21
Care of Your Washer ....................................................................... 21
Replacing Hoses............................................................................... 21
Filter Screens ................................................................................... 21
Vacations and Extended Non-Use ................................................... 21
Reinstallation of Shipping Materials .................................................... 22
Motor Overload Protector..................................................................... 22
Before You Call For Service ................................................................ 23
If Service Is Required........................................................................... 24
Information for Handy Reference......................................................... 25

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Safety Information
Explanation of Safety Messages
Throughout this manual and on machine decals, you
will find precautionary statements (“DANGER,”
“WARNING,” and “CAUTION”) followed by specific
instructions. These precautions are intended for the
personal safety of the operator, user, servicer, and
those maintaining the machine.
Additional precautionary statements (“IMPORTANT”
and “NOTE”) are followed by specific instructions.
IMPORTANT: The word “IMPORTANT”is used
to inform the reader of specific procedures where
minor machine damage will occur if the procedure
is not followed.
NOTE: The word “NOTE”is used to communicate
installation, operation, maintenance or servicing
information that is important but not hazard
related.
Important Safety Instructions
Save These Instructions
1. Read all instructions before using the washer.
2. Refer to the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS in
the INSTALLATION manual for the proper
grounding of the washer.
3. Do not wash articles that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other
flammable or explosive substances as they give
off vapors that could ignite or explode.
4. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or
other flammable or explosive substances to the
wash water. These substances give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
5. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hot water system that has not been
used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS
IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not
been used for such a period, before using a
washing machine or combination washer-dryer,
turn on all hot water faucets and let the water
flow from each for several minutes. This will
release any accumulated hydrogen gas. THE
GAS IS FLAMMABLE. DO NOT SMOKE OR
USE AN OPEN FLAME DURING THIS TIME.
6. Do not allow children to play on or in the washer.
Close supervision of children is necessary when
the washer is used near children. This is a safety
rule for all appliances.
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, will cause
severe personal injury or death.
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could cause severe personal
injury or death.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may cause minor or moderate
personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
serious injury or death to persons when
using your washer, follow these basic
precautions:
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7. Before the washer is removed from service or
discarded, remove the lid to the washing
compartment.
8. Do not reach into the washer if the washtub or
agitator is moving.
9. Do not install or store the washer where it will be
exposed to water and/or weather.
10. Do not tamper with the controls.
11. Do not repair or replace any part of the washer,
or attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in the user-maintenance
instructions or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the
skills to carry out.
12. To reduce the risk of an electric shock or fire, DO
NOT use an extension cord or an adapter to
connect the washer to the electrical power source.
13. Use your washer only for its intended purpose,
washing clothes.
14. ALWAYS disconnect the washer from electrical
supply before attempting any service. Disconnect
the power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.
15. Install the washer according to the
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. All
connections for water, drain, electrical power and
grounding must comply with local codes and be
made by licensed personnel when required. Do
not do it yourself unless you know how!
16. To reduce the risk of fire, clothes which have
traces of any flammable substances such as
vegetable oil, cooking oil, machine oil,
flammable chemicals, thinner, etc. or anything
containing wax or chemicals such as in mops and
cleaning cloths, must not be put into the washer.
These flammable substances may cause the
fabric to catch on fire by itself.
17. Do not use fabric softeners or products to
eliminate static unless recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
18. Keep your washer in good condition. Bumping or
dropping the washer can damage safety features.
If this occurs, have your washer checked by a
qualified service person.
19. If supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
a special cord or assembly available from the
manufacturer or its service agent.
20. Be sure water connections have a shut-off valve
and that fill hose connections are tight. CLOSE
the shut-off valves at the end of each wash day.
21. Loading door MUST BE CLOSED any time the
washer is to agitate or spin. DO NOT by-pass the
loading door switch by permitting the washer to
agitate or spin with the loading door open. A
brake will stop the washtub within seconds if the
loading door is opened during spinning. If the
washtub does not stop when the loading door is
opened, remove the washer from use and call the
service person.
22. Always read and follow manufacturer’s
instructions on packages of laundry and cleaning
aids. Heed all warnings or precautions. To reduce
the risk of poisoning or chemical burns, keep
them out of the reach of children at all times
(preferably in a locked cabinet).
23. Always follow the fabric care instructions
supplied by the garment manufacturer.
24. Never operate the washer with any guards and/or
panels removed.
25. DO NOT operate the washer with missing or
broken parts.
26. DO NOT by-pass any safety devices.
27. Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this
machine according to the manufacturer's
instructions may result in conditions which can
produce bodily injury and/or property damage.
NOTE: The WARNING and IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS appearing in this
manual are not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. Common
sense, caution and care must be exercised when
installing, maintaining, or operating the washer.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent
or the manufacturer about any problems or conditions
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Use and Care
Before Washing
Prepare Wash Load
Empty Pockets and Cuffs
Make sure all pockets are empty and turn them inside
out. One bobby pin, metal or plastic toy, nail or sharp
object in a load can catch laundry and cause tears.
Facial tissue left in a pocket will produce extreme
“lint”. A crayon or lipstick in a wash load may cause
stains that cannot be removed. Roll down cuffs and
shake out grass, sand, and gravel.
Mend Rips and Tears
Little holes can become bigger in the washer. Mend
holes and tears before placing garments in the washer.
Close Zipper and Fasten Hooks
These can catch on garments in a wash load and tear
them. Tie belts and sashes so they won’t wind around
clothes.
Remove Nonwashable Trim
Check for colorfastness by squeezing a portion of
garment in warm or hot sudsy water. If the color
bleeds or runs, wash the item separately in cold water.
Sort
Proper sorting is easy if you follow a few guidelines:
1. Sort by color.
Figure 1
2. Sort by fabric and construction.
Figure 2
3. Sort by care label.
Figure 3
4. Sort by type and amount of soil.
Children’s play clothes, as well as work clothes,
will need extra treatment. Lightly soiled clothes
can become dingy if washed with heavily soiled
items.
5. Sort Lint “Shedders”from Lint “Receivers”.
Some fabrics attract lint and should not be
washed with lint-shedding loads. Lint shedders
are cottons, terry towels, chenille bedspreads,
rugs, and clothes which have been heavily
bleached.
Lint receivers are synthetics, permanent or
durable press, knits (including socks), corduroy,
and other smooth fabrics.
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WHITES
LIGHTS
DARKS
NON-COLORFAST
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COTTONS AND
LINENS
SYNTHETICS, BLENDS
& POLY KNITS
PERMANENT
PRESS
DELICATES
COLD
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WARM

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Pretreat
Pretreat shirt collars and cuffs with a pre-wash product
or liquid detergent when placing them in the washer.
Before washing, treat special stains with bar soap,
liquid detergent or a paste of water and granular
detergent. Use a pretreat soil and stain remover.
Load Articles
Load items by the amount of space they take up, not by
their weight. Mix large and small items in a load to get
the best washing results.
Drop items loosely into the washtub. The bulk of the
clothes rather than the weight will determine load size.
Do not pack items in or wrap them around the agitator.
Overloading can cause poor cleaning, excessive
wrinkling, and tears.
Figure 4
Items should move freely through the wash water for
best cleaning results. Items should rollover, sink and
then reappear.
When washing very large items, do not fill washtub as
full as with other loads.
Load Sizes
Mini (if available)
1-2 perm. press dress shirts
OR
2 pillow cases
OR
1 lightweight dress
Small
3-4 perm. press dress shirts
OR
1 twin sheet, 1 pillow case
OR
1-2 lightweight dresses
Medium
6-7 perm. press shirts
OR
2 twin sheets, 2 pillow cases
OR
8 standard bath towels, 6 wash cloths
Large
10-11 perm. press shirts
OR
2 full size sheets, 2 pillow cases, 2 pair men’s pajamas
OR
12 standard bath towels, 4 hand towels, 4 wash cloths
Extra Large (OPTIONAL)
8-9 shirts and 5 pair polyester pants
OR
2 queen size sheets, 4 pillow cases,
2 nightgowns, 1 pair men’s pajamas
OR
1 queen size bedspread
Reset (OPTIONAL)
Use the RESET if agitation has started and more water
is needed for the load.
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Water
Water Level
Figure 5
NOTE: Illustrations shown with fabric softener
dispenser. Your washer may have an agitator cap.
The water level in your washer should fit the size of
your wash load. Small loads will use lower water
levels. There must be enough water in the washtub to
allow items to move and turn over freely.
Overloading the washtub can result in poor washing
and rinsing. Overloading may also cause wrinkling
and tearing of items.
IMPORTANT: If in doubt always use a higher
water level. Most average loads will require water
setting of Large. Failure to have the correct volume
of water relative to the load will increase the
incidence of excessive lint.
Water Hardness
Figure 6
Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon
(G.P.G.) or parts per million (P.P.M.). To learn your
water hardness, call your Water Department or State
Extension Service. Hard water will not remove soil as
well as soft water and can result in gray, dingy laundry.
To get clothes clean in hard water, use a phosphate
detergent or use more detergent if using a non-
phosphate detergent. Do not use soap.
Hard Water May Be Softened By:
1. A mechanical water softener installed in your
home.
2. The use of a packaged water conditioner.
Soft Water
Water should be soft enough to allow soaps and
detergents to remove soil effectively. Clothes will be
whiter and brighter when washed and rinsed in soft
water.
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RIGHT WRONG
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SOFT WATER
0 to 10 milligrams per liter
MODERATELY HARD WATER
300 milligrams per liter
HARD WATER
500 milligrams per liter
VERY HARD WATER
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Iron
If iron is present in the water, the clothes may become
an all-over yellow or they may be stained with brown
or orange spots or streaks. Iron is not always visible in
the water.
Solutions to Iron Problems
The installation of a water softener will remove small
amounts of iron from the water supply. The
installation of an iron filter may be necessary for more
severe cases. If the iron comes from the pipes, it may
be sufficient just to let the water run into the empty
washer for about one minute. This may help to clear
the pipes. Spin this water out of the washtub before
starting the wash.
If iron comes from the water heater, drain the heater
occasionally to remove the rust.
If the Iron Condition Cannot Be Corrected
Prepare the wash water first by adding detergent (not
soap), then add the clothes to the washtub. Use a
phosphate detergent. The phosphate content of a
detergent is listed on the package side panel.
Add a nonprecipitating water conditioner to the
washtub just before the rinse water enters. Do not use
fabric softener in the rinse water if a packaged water
conditioner is used.
Iron With Chlorine Bleach
The use of chlorine bleach with water that contains
iron will make the rust discoloration worse. Use an
“all fabric”bleach.
Wash Temperature
Hot Water
Hot water will give the best results of cleaning and
sanitizing, but it is not suitable for all items. It is best
for sturdy whites and colorfast items, heavily soiled
items and diapers.
Warm Water
By using warm water, there is less chance of color loss
in items. Warm water also reduces wrinkling in
permanent press items. Use with light and moderate
soils, non-colorfast or dark colors, permanent press,
silks, woolens, nylon, and acrylic.
Cold Water
Cold water is less effective in cleaning than hot or
warm water, but it does minimize wrinkling and color
fading. Use it for washing extra-sensitive clothes and
for the rinsing of all fabrics.
Energy
You can save energy when washing by following a few
guidelines:
1. Heating water accounts for the greatest energy
expense when washing. Save on heating water by
using cold rinses.
2. Wash full loads, but do not overload.
3. Use soak cycles for heavily soiled items to
reduce wash times.
4. Select a shorter wash time for lightly soiled
items.
Figure 7
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HOT
WARM
COLD
49°C/120°F
37°C/100°F
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Laundry Tips
Laundry Aids Use Comments
Soak/Pretreat
Products •Use a soaking agent and follow steps under
“Soaking”in your Operating Instructions insert or
soak overnight to remove stains and soils.
•Always follow manufacturer’s instructions with any
pretreatment product.
•Do not use a soaking agent with
chlorine bleach.
•Do not use pretreaters around the
washer or dryer control panel. They
may harm the finish or panel
markings.
Detergents/Soaps •You may use detergent or soap in your washer. The
determining factor is the hardness of the water.
Always use detergent if the water is over three grains
hard.
•Soap and nonphosphate powdered
detergents will not give good washing
results in hard water. Soap in hard
water will form sticky deposits.
•The use of powdered soap is not
recommended when washing in cold
water.
Bleaches •Use to remove certain stains, disinfect, and keep
clothes white.
•Use bleach in the wash water only. Do not use bleach
in the rinse.
•Follow directions on care label of garment.
•Bleach should not be used as a substitute for
detergent. Use the recommended amount of bleach.
•When using liquid chlorine bleach,
always use the bleach dispenser.
•Always measure the bleach. Never
exceed one cup of bleach per full load.
•Never use chlorine bleach and
ammonia in the same wash cycle.
Fabric Softeners •Use to soften clothes and remove static electricity
from permanent press knits and other fabrics of
manufactured fibers.
•Add during the rinse cycle or, if available, use the
fabric softener dispenser, using no other product in
the rinse. Follow bottle directions carefully.
•Undiluted fabric softener poured
directly on clothes can stain them.
•Do not mix with detergent or bleach.
Water
Conditioners
Non-Precipitating
Type •These products soften water by tying up the hardness
minerals. Recommended if using soap with water
over three grains hard, or when using nonphosphate
detergents.
Precipitating Type •These products settle out hardness minerals by
converting them into particles that will not dissolve in
the water. If used with nonphosphate detergent or
soap in hard water, a deposit may form on the clothes
and washer parts.
•Do not use with nonphosphate
detergents or soaps.

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Washing Temperature Guide
Water
Temperature Use Comments
HOT
(approx. 49°C/
120°F)
•Sturdy whites and colorfast items.
•Work clothes.
•Soiled items.
•Diapers.
•Best cleaning for heavily soiled items.
•Best for sanitizing.
WAR M
(approx. (37°C/
100ºF)
•Rinsing of some items (OPTIONAL).
•Light and moderately soiled items.
•Non-colorfast or dark colors.
•Permanent press.
•Silks, woolens, nylon, acrylic.
•Reduces wrinkling in permanent press
fabrics.
•Less fading.
•Reduces shrinking in knits.
COLD
(approx. 15°C/
60ºF)
•Rinsing of most items.
•Non-colorfast fabrics.
•Extra sensitive clothing.
•Saves energy.
•Reduces color fading.
•Reduces wrinkling.
•Reduces shrinking.

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Optional Features
Bleach Dispenser
The bleach dispenser is located in the left front corner,
under the loading door.
Use liquid bleach in the dispenser. Powdered bleach
must not be used in the dispenser. Add powdered
bleach to the wash water.
Use no more than one cup chlorine bleach for large
loads, three-quarters cup for medium and one-half cup
for small loads.
Carefully pour recommended amount of bleach into
the dispenser during the first fill of the washer.
Be careful not to spill undiluted bleach. It is a strong
chemical and can damage some fabrics if it is not
properly diluted.
Fabric Softener Dispenser
To Use Dispenser
After the clothes are loaded into the washtub and
before the start of the WASH cycle, pour the proper
amount of liquid fabric softener into the bottle
measuring cap (refer to bottle directions). Pour into
dispenser.
The large fabric softener dispenser allows for the
fabric softener to be diluted with water. We
recommend adding water up to the fill level. Do not
exceed tip of arrow which indicates correct fill level.
Over-filling can allow fabric softener to spill onto the
clothes.
Setting the water level to medium or higher will result
in better performance from the fabric softener.
The fabric softener will remain in the dispenser during
the wash fill, agitation and spin. At the end of the wash
spin, the liquid fabric softener will be dispensed into
the washtub through the slots in the agitator and will
be mixed with the incoming rinse water.
To Clean the Dispenser
Remove the dispenser housing from agitator by
squeezing the lower part of the dispenser, pulling
directly upward and at the same time tilting slightly.
This will expose the dispenser cup, which is also
removable for cleaning (refer to illustration). Both
housing and cup can be soaked in hot soapy water and
rinsed clean. The funnel shape in top of agitator also
needs to be cleaned. The hole and the slots in the two
rings will require using a small brush for proper
cleaning.
After cleaning, install dispenser cup, then push
dispenser housing directly downward onto top of
agitator until firmly snapped together.
Figure 8
Use Tips
•Fabric softener spilled onto garments may cause
staining. To remove, soak in a soapy solution
made from Sard Wonder Soap or rub the stain
with a bar of Sard, then wash.
•Liquid fabric softeners will be dispensed during
the final rinse and should not be combined with
bleach, bluing, starch, detergents, soaps or
packaged water conditioners.
•Fabric softener is not to be used in dispenser
when using Prewash cycle, if available.
•When adding detergent to wash water, do not
allow any to enter into softener dispenser cup, as
softener will become gummy.
To prevent softener buildup, the dispenser can be filled
with clean water for automatic cleaning. This can be
done in washing cycles other than when softener is used.
Agitator Cap
IMPORTANT: If your washer comes with an
agitator cap, the cap must be on at all times.
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2Dispenser Cup
3Agitator
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Special Care
Starching
Starching adds crispness and body to fabrics, enhances
soil resistance, and makes ironing easier. There are
several types of starches. Carefully follow label
directions for spray or hand starching or starching in
the washer.
Knits
A variety of knits are used for many types of clothing
and household furnishings. Many knits are machine
washable, some are hand washable, and some must be
dry-cleaned. When buying, make sure the garment has
a care label with care instructions. These directions
must be followed. Some knits are stretched during
their manufacture and may shrink or relax when
exposed to water.
Cotton Knits
Unless the label indicates that it is preshrunk, cotton
knits will probably shrink to some degree. Overdrying
contributes to shrinkage of cotton knits. Wash water
should be hot or warm suitable for color and soil. The
rinse water should be cold.
Rayon Knits
Rayon stretches and shrinks easily. Treat as a delicate
fabric and wash gently.
Synthetic Fiber Knits
Knits made from synthetic fibers or blends containing
a high percentage of synthetics will generally keep
their shape. When buying, make sure the trimmings
(including belts) are machine washable, seams are not
puckered, and zippers and trimmings are well
fastened.
Knits of Manufactured Fibers
In general, follow the rules for permanent press fabrics
as they tend to have the same characteristics. Set
machine to PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS cycle. Set
the wash water to warm, or suitable for color and soil.
Rinse water should be cold. Do not wash with lint-
shedding fabrics. Separate items for color, washing
whites separately.
Sweaters of Manufactured Fibers
Follow directions for comparable knits. Button
sweaters and turn inside out. The ribbon behind the
buttons and button holes may shrink. Stretch to shape
after washing. Orlon sweaters may stretch. Avoid
pulling them when wet. Dryer dry.
Wool Sweaters
Loosely knit or delicately constructed sweaters will
need delicate care. Hand wash. Measure garment
before and after washing. Squeeze gently through the
water with little motion. Rinse thoroughly. Block to
shape and dry flat.
For sweaters labeled “machine washable”, follow
manufacturer’s directions. Dry flat. Excess agitation
and excess tumbling are the main causes of wool
shrinkage.
Wool Knits
Dry-clean wool knits unless labeled machine
washable. Follow manufacturer’s directions.
Permanent Press
Permanent or durable press garments and household
items will usually not need pressing when washed and
dried properly. However, some will be more wrinkle
resistant than others.
The care needed for permanent press is a little
different than for cottons. Permanent press garments
will soften or become pliable when heated. This
softening when it is in warm or hot wash water will
allow wear wrinkles to be removed. It will also cause
the fabric to wrinkle if it is crushed, squeezed or spun
when hot.
How to Wash Permanent Press
1. Wash often. Permanent press clothes tend to look
clean even when they should be washed.
2. Sort loads correctly, refer to Page 7.
3. Do not wash with lint-shedding loads. Permanent
press attracts lint in the wash water.
4. Pre-treat grease stains and oily areas. This is
especially important for shirt collars and cuffs.
Rub liquid detergent or a paste of detergent into
the area.
5. Use the PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS cycle,
hot or warm water, cold rinse, and sufficient
detergent.
6. Use fabric softener in the rinse water. This will
reduce the static electricity which attracts lint and
makes garments cling.
To Dry Permanent Press
For best results, permanent press should be dryer
dried. Refer to garment care labels. Ironing may be
necessary. Use low heat setting on iron or steam
setting on a steam iron.

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Washing Special Items
IMPORTANT: Always follow manufacturer’s care
label instructions.
Bedding •Warm wash and warm rinse, if available.
•PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS cycle.
•Pretreat heavily soiled areas before washing.
•When washing an electric blanket, protect the plug by stitching the edge of the blanket over
the plug. Only dryer dry if manufacturer says it can be done.
Diapers •Rinse out diapers immediately in cold water and soak in a diaper pail with a small amount
of detergent or enzyme presoak. Soak before washing.
•Limit wash load to two dozen diapers.
•Recommend an all-purpose detergent.
Draperies, Curtains, Slip
Covers •Shake to remove dust. Remove hooks and close zippers.
•Sun-damaged draperies and curtains will not withstand washing.
•Use warm water.
•Wash curtains frequently. They can be weakened from soil, fumes, dust, and the sun.
•Fiberglass curtains need gentle care. Read care label to see if washable. Some fiberglass
curtains should be hand washed.
Pillows
(Feather and Down) •Do not wash pillows unless they can be dryer dried. They may mildew if not dried
completely.
•Wash two pillows at a time or add towels for balance.
•Use warm wash and cold rinse.
Rugs •Shake before washing. Do not use hot water on rubber-backed rugs.
•Wash two or three rugs to balance the washer.
Slips and Nightgowns •Wash often using all-purpose detergent, warm or hot water and cold rinse on the
PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS cycle.
•To keep nylons and polyesters white, wash only with whites and use chlorine bleach
occasionally.
•Use fabric softener in the rinse to remove static electricity.

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Washing Problems
To keep clothes looking white or bright, use good
washing practices at all times to prevent a gradual
build-up of soil or water hardness minerals on them. If
you notice that your clothes are not as bright as they
should be, take corrective measures immediately.
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Problem Cause Solution
Gray or Dingy
Clothes Insufficient Detergent Add more detergent to washtub before loading clothes. Mild detergents are not suitable for average soil.
Improper Sorting Wash whites separately. Separate light from heavily soiled
items. Clothes can pick up soil from dirty wash water.
Nonphosphate Detergent and Hard Water Follow package directions. Soften water if possible.
Water Not Hot Enough White clothes will stay whiter with hot wash water.
Increase temperature.
Overcrowding Washer Clothes must circulate freely through the water for best
results.
Yellowed Clothes Unremoved Soil Skin soil is hard to remove. Check hem edge of sheets and
pillowcases, bottom end of t-shirts, etc. If this portion is
white and center is yellow, the fabric contains unremoved
soil. Use sufficient detergent and a hot wash. Chlorine
bleach may be needed.
Clothes Stained From Iron in the Water To test if an iron stain, use a rust remover on a portion of
the garment. Follow bottle directions for larger items.
Older Clothes Some white fabrics turn yellow with age and cannot be
whitened.
Clothes Tearing or
Damage Improper Use of Chlorine Bleach No correction for bleach damaged clothes. Always measure and dilute bleach.
Overcrowding or Overloading Make sure all items can move freely during agitation.
Insufficient Precare Fasten all hooks and zippers. Mend tears. Remove objects
from pockets.
Excessive Lint Improper Sorting Fabrics which shed lint cannot be washed with fabrics that
receive lint.
Insufficient Detergent /
Non-phosphate Detergent
Use enough detergent so lint remains suspended in water
and flushed out.
Mixing Fabric Types Knits and Permanent Press attract lint. Wash these only
with similar items. Use fabric softener in rinse water.

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Stain Removal
Many soils will not become stains if treated promptly.
Older stains may be difficult or impossible to remove.
Hot water will set some stains, particularly protein
based stains. Use cold or warm water on these before
washing in hot water.
Never put highly flammable substances like
gasoline, kerosene, waxes, cooking oils,
dry-cleaning solvents, etc. into a washer or
dryer. Never put articles that have been
cleaned with such substances into a
washer or dryer. Failure to comply with
these warnings could result in a fire,
explosion, and/or serious burns or death.
All items with these substances on them
should be thoroughly hand-washed with a
detergent so that no trace of the flammable
substances remains. The articles can then
be machine washed and/or dried.
When using any kind of a dry-cleaning
fluid, follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations. The fumes should never
be inhaled. Use in a well ventilated room
away from sparks and flames. Air dry
before washing or drying. Dry-cleaning
fluid may cause a “ring”to be formed on
some permanent press fabrics. This will not
wash out. To remove, clean the garment in
a coin-operated dry-cleaning unit, or by a
professional dry-cleaner.
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WARNING
Stain Treatment
Adhesive Tape Place face down on paper towels and sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent (refer to WARNING
above). Launder.
Airplane Glue Place face down on paper towels and sponge with fingernail polish remover until stain dissolves.
Launder.
Alcoholic Beverages Sponge stain immediately with cold water or soak stain 30 minutes in cold water. Apply
detergent to any trace of stain while still wet. If safe for the fabric, launder in hot water using
chlorine bleach.
Blood Treat stain immediately. Soak 30 minutes or more in cold water. Rub detergent into stain. If stain
persists, place a small amount of household ammonia on the stain and rub again with detergent.
If safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach if traces of the stain persist.
Candlewax Rub with ice and scrape off excess wax. Place stain between paper towels and press with warm
iron. Then place stain face down on paper towels and sponge with dry-cleaning solvent (refer to
WARNING above). Let dry, launder. If traces of color remain, launder with a commercial color
remover, or if safe for the fabric, hot water and chlorine bleach.
Ketchup, Tomato-Based
Products Scrape off excess. Soak in cold water 30 minutes. Rub detergent into the stain and if safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.
Chewing Gum Rub with ice and scrape off excess gum. Place face down on paper towels and sponge with a dry-
cleaning solvent.
Cocoa or Chocolate Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain. If greasy stain remains, sponge face down on paper
towels with a dry-cleaning solvent. If traces of the stain remain, launder in hot water and chlorine
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Coffee, Tea Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse. If traces of the stain remain, launder in hot
water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
Crayon Treat the same as candle wax (refer to Page 17) or wash in hot water (if safe for fabric) using
soap (not a detergent) and one to two cups baking soda. If stains remain, professional dry-
cleaning may be necessary.
Deodorants and
Anti-Perspirants Some of these products contain substances that can change the color of some dyes. The color can sometimes be restored if the area is sponged with ammonia then rinsed. To remove stains, apply
white vinegar. Rub. Rinse. If stains remain, rub detergent into stain and laundry with hot water
and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
Dye Treat with a commercial dye remover (Rit, Putnam) or if safe for fabric, bleach with chlorine
bleach.
Egg If dried, scrape off excess. Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into damp stain and if safe for
fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.
Fabric Softener Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Launder as usual.
Fruit Juices Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
Grease, Oil Place face down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid (refer to WARNING on
Page 17). Dampen stain with water and rub with bar soap or detergent. Launder in hot water (if
safe for fabric).
Ink Saturate the stain with hair spray or place the fabric face down on paper towel and sponge with
cleaning fluid or rubbing alcohol (refer to WARNING on Page 17). Rinse. If traces of the stain
remain, rub detergent into the dampened stain and launder. Some inks may be impossible to
remove.
Iodine Rinse from the back side of the stain with cold water. Then soak in a commercial color remover
(Rit, Putnam, etc.) or rub in a paste of water and starch. Let stand for 15-30 minutes and launder.
Lipstick Place on paper towel and sponge with cleaning fluid (refer to WARNING on Page 17). Rinse.
Rub dampened stain with bar soap and launder.
Mildew Treat promptly. Mildew damages fabric and sometimes cannot be removed. Launder with
chlorine bleach. For items that cannot be washed with chlorine bleach, soak in an all-fabric
bleach, then launder.
Milk and Milk Products Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). Sponge with a
cleaning fluid (refer to WARNING on Page 17), if a stain is noticeable. Rewash.
Miscellaneous
Eye and Face
Make-up, Tar, Gravy,
Felt-Tip Marker, Pitch,
Typewriter Ribbon
Place stain side down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid (refer to WARNING on
Page 17). Apply dry spotter (one part mineral water and eight parts dry-cleaning solvent). Tap on
the stain with a spoon to loosen it. Keep stain moist with dry spotter and blot occasionally with
toweling. Continue until stain is removed. Allow to dry completely, rinse in warm water, and
launder as usual.
Mud Scrape off excess. Soak in solution of one quart warm water, half teaspoon liquid hand
dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon vinegar for 15 minutes. Rinse. Launder in hot or
warm water with enzyme product.
Mustard Rub dampened stain with bar soap. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
Nail Polish Place face down on paper towel. Sponge with nail polish remover (non-oily) until stain
disappears. Launder. Do not use nail polish remover on Acetate or Arnel fabrics.
Paint Water-based —Treat by rinsing fabric in cool water while stains are still wet. Then launder.
Dried paint cannot be removed. Oil-based —Pretreat with a solvent recommended on the paint
container. If not available, use mineral spirits. Rinse. Pretreat with a stain remover or detergent,
rinse and launder.
Perspiration Rub dampened stain with detergent. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
If the fabric is dissolved, you can try to restore it by treating fresh stains with ammonia or old
stains with vinegar.
Stain Treatment