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READTHE USEAND CARE
BOOK CAREFULLY
hcontains detailed information on
the operation and recommended
maintenance of your ~evvwasher.
Once you have read it, keep it
handy for answers to questions
you may have.
If you have any additional
questions concerning the
operation of your washer, write—
including your phone number—to:
CONSUMER AFFAIRS
GENERAL ELECTRICCOMPANY
APPLIANCE PARK
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 40225
ii=You RECEIVEDADAMAGED
WASHER immediately contact the
dealer (or builder) from whom you
purchased it. They have been
informed of the proper procedure
to take care of such matters and
can handle it for you.
BEFOREY(N Cxw. FOR
SEFWKX, check the Problem
Solver on page 21 of this book. H
lists many minor causes of oper-
ating problems that you can cor-
rect yourself which may save you
an unnecessary service call.
NEED SERVICE?
In many cities, there’s aGeneral
Electric Factory Service Center.
Call, and a radio-dispatched truck
will come to your home by ap-
pointment—morning or afternoon.
Charge the work, if you like. All the
centers accept both MasterCard
and Visa cards. (Phone numbers
are on page 20.)
Or look for General Electric
franchised Customer Care” .+=
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servicers. You’ll find them in th ‘%~-
Yellow Pages under “GENERAL
ELECTRICCUSTOMER CARE@
SERVICE,” or “GENERAL
ELECTRIC-HOTPOINTCUSTOMER
CARE@SERVICE.”

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Record the model and
serial nimbws.
The model and serial numbers are
on a label located on the/ower/eft
sidepanel nearthefront.
These numbers are also on the
Purchase Record Card which came
with your washer. Before sending
in this card, please record these
numbers below.
Model No.
Serial No.
Please use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your washer.
Keep Purchase Receipt with this
book 10establish the Warranty
period.
Hyou need service literature,
parts list, parts or accessories,
contact one of the Factory Service
Centers, afranchised Customer
Care” servicer or your General
Electric dealer.
Extended Service Contracts.The
terms of your warranty provide free
service for adefinite period of
time. (See Back Cover).After this
warranty expires you may purchase
an Extended Service Contract
which will enable you to budget
your service needs. This coverage
beyond warranty is available from
our Factory Service Centers and
from many franchised Custcmer
Care servicers. It is a good idea to
apply for this coverage before your
warranty expires.
if you are dissatisfied with the
service you receivedhere are
three steps you should follow:
FIRST,contact the people who
serviced your washer. Explain why
you are dissatisfied. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT,if you are still dissatisfied,
write all the details—including
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
General Electric Company
Appliance Park,WCE-312
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write to:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
This panel, known as MACA~ is a
group of independent consumer
experts under the sponsorship of
several industry associations. Its
purpose is to study practices and
advise the industry of ways to
improve customer service.
Because MACAP is free of
industry control and influence,
it is able to make impartial
recommendations, considering
each case individually.
optional Accessories foryour Space”saver’s
May be used with
AJtomatk Portable Automatic Portable
Model Washer Washer Dryer Dryer
Number Description WWPI160B WWPI17(N3 DDP1260E! DDP1270B
rWMK-20 Wall-MountInstallationKit. Useto mountdryer
to wall abovewasher. xx
1~~f3.4Q DryerStackRack.Supportsdryerin
stackedinstallation. x x x x
WPF9-50 ConversionKit.Toconvertwasherto
built-ininstallation. x
Accessoriesareavailablefrom yourdealeror serviceorganization.
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~~~~1~~–When using this
appliance, aiways exercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:
@L%ethis appliancecdy for its
intendedpurposeas described in
this Use and Care Book.
~This washermust be properly
hstakxi and located in
accordancewith the Installation
InstructionsMm it is used. If
you did not receive an installation
Instructions sheet with your
washer, you can obtain one by
contacting the service location
nearest you. See page 20 for
address and phone number.
-Properly ground to conform
with all governing codes
and ordinances.
-Install or store where it will not
be exposed to temperatures
below freezing or exposed to
the weather.
-Connect to aproperly rated,
protected and sized power-
supply circuit to avoid electrical
overload.
-Connect to adequate plumbing
and drain facilities as described
in the Installation Instructions.
~With permanently installed
model, turn off water faucets when
the washer is not in use to relieve
pressure on hoses and valves, and
to minimize leakage if ahose or
valve should break or rupture.
~With portable model, turn
faucets off and disconnect hose
coupler when washer is not in use.
@When disconnecting this
appliance pull by the plug rather
than the cord to avoid damage to
the cord or junction of cord and
plug. Make sure that the cord is
located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over or
otherwise subjected to damage
or stress.
@We strongly recommend that
any servicing be performed by a
qualified individual.
~The wiring diagram for this
machine is located inside the
lower front access panel.
To minimize the possibility
of injury:
@Do not mix chlorine bleach with
ammonia or acids such as vinegar
and/or rust remover. Mixing can
produce atoxic gas which may
cause death.
@Do not wash or dry articles that
have been previously cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted
with combustible or explosive
substances such as gasoline,
degreasers, drycleaning solvents,
etc. that may give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
Do not add these substances to
the wash water.
Do not use these substances
around your washer and/or dryer
during operation.
~HYDROGEN GAS is produced by
the chemical action within your
water heater and the gas can
accumulate in the water heater
and/or water pipes if hot water has
not been used for aperiod of two
weeks or longer. HYDROGENGAS
CAN BE EXPLOSIVEUNDER
THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.So to
prevent the possibility of damage
or injury, if you have not usedhot
water for two weeks or more, or
move into aresidence in which the
hot water system may not have
been used for some time, turn on
all hot water faucets and allow
them to run for several minutes
before using any electrical appii-
ance which is connected to the
hot water system. This will allow
any hydrogen gas to escape. Of
course, since the gas is flam-
mable, do not smoke or use an
open flame or appliance during
this process.
~Never reach into the washer
whik parts are moving.Always
stop the washer to load, unload,
add forgotten items or add
additional laundry aids.
For your safety, the washer lid is
locked closed during spin cycle. To
open lid during spin cycle, push
the timer knob IN and wait for lid
lock to release, about 30 seconds,
before opening.
At end of cycle lid lock will release
after about 30 seconds, The washer
will fill and agitate with the lid
open.
@Close supervision is necessary
if this appliance is used by or near
children. Do not allow children to
play inside, on or with with appli-
ance or any discarded appliance.
Dispose of discarded appliances
and shipping or packing materials
properly,
~Never operate portable model in
locations where it could conceiv-
ably create ahazard, such as top
of stairs or edge of unguarded
landing.
~Keep all laundry aids (such as
detergents, bleaches, fabric
softeners, etc.) out of the reach
of children, preferably in alocked
cabinet. Observe all warnings
on container labels to avoid
personal injury.
eKeep the area around and under-
neath your appliances free from
the accumulation of combustible
materials, such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc.
gTo minimize the possibility of
electric shock, unplug this appli-
ance from the power-supply before
attempting any maintenance or
cleaning (except the removal and
cleaning of the lint filter).
IhKYIETurning the Cycle Selector
to an OFF position does NOT
disconnect the appliance from the
power-supply.
@Do not operate this appliance if
it is damaged, malfunctioning,
partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including
adamaged cord or plug.
gDo not wash fiberglass articles
in your washer. Skin irritation
could result from the remaining
particles that may be picked up
by clothing during subsequent
washer use.
.Never climb on or stand on the
washer top.
For Washer Operation
gDo not leave washer lid up
during cycle. The washer will fill
and agitate with the lid open.
For your safety, the washer lid is
locked closed during spin cycle. To
open lid during spin cycle, push
the Cycle Selector IN and wait for
lid lock to release, about 30
seconds, before opening.
At end of cycle, lid lock will
release after about 30 seconds.
gDO NOT CHANGE CYCLE OR
MANUALLY ADVANCE CYCLE
SELECTOR WHEN DIAL IS OUT
Push in Cycle Selector and wait for
washer to stop. Then select new
Cycle and pull cycle Selector to
restart.
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Lint
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Lint
Collectors
LINT PRODIJCERS-such as terry
toweling and chenille—give up lint.
LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-
made fibers and napped fabrics
like velveteen and corduroy—
attract lint. These must be washed
separately.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON
LINT CONTROL,SEEPAGE16.
sort by fabric
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Press &
Blends
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In addition to sorting to reduce lint
collection, it is recommended that
fabrics of similar construction be
washed together whenever possible.
better washing
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Whites
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FOR INSTRUCTIONSCmJ
IXFFERENT FABRICSAND LOADS,
SEE PAGES14and !5.
Hpays tocheck
am! wpr’entreat
@Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,
zip zippers, snap snaps, hook
hooks and button buttons.
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@Do any necessary mending—
rips, hems, tears.
@Check all items for areas of
heavy soil or stain.
~Remove stains. FOR STAIN
REMOVAL CHART SEE PAGE12.
@Pre-treat heavy soil by rubbing in
asmall amount of liquid detergent
or apaste made of water and
powdered detergent or soap.
For best results wait %hour
before washing.
~Turn PolyKnits inside-out to
minimize fabric surface damage.
soaking—a gcmdway
toloosen deep soils
and stains
Athorough soaking with detergent
or special soaking agent is an
excellent way to remove heavy
soils, embedded dirt and even
some stains.
Soaking can be either acompletely
separate washing step or aprelimi-
nary step to acomplete wash cycle.
For detailed information on how to
soak in your washer, see pages 5
or 6.
FOR INFORMATION ON SOAKING
AGENTS, SEE PAGE!1.
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operatingInstructions
forYourPortablewasher— ModelWWPI170B
This washer may be used in two
ways —as aportable or as abuilt-
in washer. Chances are you will
first use it as portable and then
have it permanently installed at a
later date.
When using your washer as
portable, roll it to the most level
position near the water and power
source. Once the washer is in
position press “Lock Lever” with
your foot (See illustration A) to
secure washer in position. Make
sure washer is firm to the floor and
does not rock. Washer will not
move until [ever is released. When
you have finished washing, press
‘[Release Lever” (See Illustration B)
and roll washer to your storage area.
iLLLISTRATION A–LOCK ILEVER
Press “Lock Lever”- Ieveron right
to secure your washer in position.
How toLoad Ycw washer
*Load clothes loosely. Dry clothes
level should be below bottom of
wash tub rim. Do not put clothes
on top of the agitator or wind them
around it. For best results, mix
large items with small ones. When
washing asingle heavy item, such
as ashag rug or bedspread, add
one or two other pieces to balance
the load. Large items should be no
more than one-half of the total load.
~Clean lint filter. Be sure filter is
cleaned before washing every
load. See page 19.
~Add measured amount of
detergent according to load size,
amount of soil and water level. See
pages 7through 9for detailed
information on types and amounts
of detergent.
~See page 11for instructions on
how to use bleach, fabric softener
and other laundry products.
@Close lid. Washer will fill and
agitate but will not spin with lid
open. This washer has aSafety Lid
Lock. As asafety measure the lid
will be automatically locked during
the spin portion of each cycle. The
lid will automatically unlock about
30 seconds after the end of the
spin cycle. To open lid during spin
cycle, push Cycle Selector IN and
wait for lid lock to release, about
30 seconds, before opening.
For your personalsafety, never
reach into washer while parts are
moving.Always stop washer to
load, unload, add forgotten items
or additional laundry aids.
ILLUSTRATION B—
RELEASE’Ml/m
Press ‘;Release Lever’’—lever on
left before you attempt to move
washer.
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setthe Cxmtrds
See the Controls Setting Guide on
page 5.
❑Select Water Level
SMALL: Washer is less than 1Afull
of clothes.
VARIABLE: Set between SMALL
and LARGE to adjust load sizes
between %and 2Afull.
LARGE: Over 2/sfull.
If you wish to increase level after
you’ve made aselection, turn knob
to “RESET” and select new level.
❑Select Wash/Rinse Temperature
Set Wash/Rinse Temperature
switch at Warm/Warm (MANUAL)
and leaveit at this setting To
connect washer you must first
install afaucet adapter according
to the instructions included with
the faucet adapter package. Grasp
couple~ pull hoses out of cabinet
until red marker on hoses is
visible.
Attach the washer’s hose coupler
to the faucet, (See Illustration C).
ILLUSTRATION C
Grasp white ring on hose coupler
and pull it down. Slip hose coupler
over faucet adapter and release
white ring. This will connect hose
coupler to faucet adapter. To test
the water temperature, press the

red button on the side of the
adapter. At the end of the wash
cycle turn off faucets, press red
button again to relieve pressure
and eliminate splashing. Do not
disconnect hose coupler until
pressure is relieved.
Set washtemperature at faucet.
Washer drains into sink. Be sure
sink drain is open to prevent
overflowing. Blend hot and cold
water in equal parts for WARM
WASH. After wash agitation has
started, change faucet settings for
your rinsewater temperature. Be
sure to plug washer into aproperly-
grounded three-prong receptacle.
See your Installation Instructions.
BPush cycle Selector in and turn
clockwise to your selected wash
cycle.
❑Pull Cycle Selector out to start
the cycle. If you wish to change
cycle setting after washer has
started, push Cycle Selector in
and wait for washer to stop. Then
reset to the new position. Setting
can be changed at any time during
the cycle.
Hwv tosoak h‘wxnrwasher
Set WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE
at WARM/WARM (MANUAL) and
adjust faucets for desired soak
temperature, Add detergent or
soak agent, Turn Cycle Selector to
desired cycle. Start the washer.
After washer fills and begins to
agitate, push in the Cycle Selector
to stop washer Allow to soak for
as long as desired. After desired
soak, turn to the last Spin. Pull
out the Cycle Selector to compiete
the cycle.
controls setting(hide
Some adjustment to these recommendations may be desirable depending on your particular washing conditions.
Cottons &Linens Permanent Press Polyester Knits
Synthetics &Blends
Work clothes, Work clothes,
Fabric dungarees, etc. dungarees, etc. White or Bright Heavyor Normal or Heavyor Normal or
with heavysoil with normal soil Colorfast Colors Oily Soil Light Soil oily Soil Light Soil
Wash/Rinse Hot/Cold Hot/Cold or
Temperature* Warm/Cold ~a;$:o: Cold/Cold Hot/Cold Warm/Cold Warm/Cold Warm/Cold
Cycie Regu!ar Regular Regular Regular Perm. Press Perm, Press Delicate Delicate
Cycle Selector ,5
Setting 15 15 10 12 8Start Start
*For portable, set at Warm/Warm (Manual) and leave it there.

operatingInstructions
forYourAutomaticWasher—ModelWWPI160B
M
Hcw toLoad YourWasher
oLoad clothes loosely. Dry clothes
level should be below bottom of
wash tub rim. Do not put clothes
on top of the agitator or wind them
around it. For best results, mix
large items with small ones. When
washing asingle heavy item, such
as ashag rug or bedspread, add
one or two other pieces to balance
the load. Large items should be no
more than one-half of the total load.
*Clean lint filte~ Be sure filter is
cieaned before washing every
load. See page 19.
@Add measured amount of
detergent according to load size,
amount of soil and water level. See
pages 7through 9for detailed
information on types and amounts
of detergent.
~See page 11for instructions on
how to use bleach, fabric softeners
and other laundry products.
~Close lid. Washer will fill and
agitate but will not spin with lid
open. This washer has aSafety Lid
Lock. As asafety measure the lid
will be automatically locked during
the spin portion of each cycle. The
lid will automatically unlock about
30 seconds after the end of the
spin cycle. To open lid during spin
cycle, push Cycle Selector IN and
wait for lid lock to release, about
30 seconds, before opening.
For your personalsafety, never
reach into washer while parts are
moving.Always stop washer to
load, unload, add forgotten items
or additional laundry aids.
setmefxmtrch
See the Controls Setting Guide
below.
❑Select Water Level
SMALL: Washer is less than %full
of clothes.
MEDIUM: Between %and 2Afull.
LARGE: Over 2Afull of clothes.
nSelect Wash/Rinse Temperature
Cold rinse will be automatically
provided with all cycles.
❑Push Cycle Selector in and turn
clockwise to your selected wash
cycle.
EZlPull Cycle Selector out to start
the cycle. If you wish to change
cycle setting after washer has
started, push Cycle Selector in
and wait for washer to stop. Then
reset to the new position. Setting
can be changed at any time during
the cycle.
Ccmtrds settingGuide
Some adjustments to these recommendations may be desirable depending on your particular washing conditions.
Cottons &Linens Permanent Press Polyester Knits
Synthetics &Blends
Work clothes, Work clothes,
Fabric dungarees, etc. dungarees, etc. White or Bright Heavyor Normal or Heavyor Normal or
with heavy soil with normal soil Colorfast Colors Oily Soil ‘Light Soil Oily Soil Light Soil
Wash/Rinse Hot/Cold or HotlCold or Cold/Cold
Temperature Hot/Cold Warm/Cold Warm/Cold Hot/Cold WarmlCold WarmlCold WarmlCold
Cycle Regular Regular Regular Regular Perrn. Press Perrn. Press Delicate Delicate
Cycle Selector ,5
Setting 15 15 10 12 8 Start Start
Hcw tosoak inYiw washer
Set WAS1-1/RINSETEMPERATURE agitate, push in the Cycle Selector
switch. Add detergent or soak to stop washe~ Allow to soak for
agent. Turn Cycle Selector to as long as desired. After desired
desired cycle. Start the washe~ soak, turn to the last Spin. Pull
After washer fills and begins to out the Cycle Selector to complete
the cycle.

special recommendations for
washing permanentpress
if you Ckinothave a dryer. ~Be careful not to overload QUse more water than you would
If you are machine-washing Perm- washe~ Permanent Press clothes for aregular load. Use aMedium
anent Press clothes that you plan must have ample room to move Fill for aSmall Load; aFull Fill for
to hang or drip-dry, use extra ~are freely. AMedium size load is the aMedium Load.
to minimize wrinkling in the wash largest you should use for
process: Permanent Press. ~Removeclothes as soon as washer
stops and hang immediately.
Factorstoconsider inselection
ofdetergents andsoap.
Products: Advantages: Disadvantages:
Phosphate– Perform well in hard or soft Are not available in some
PowderedDetergents water. areas.
Wash all types of fabrics well.
Can be used in hot, warm, or
cold water.
Non4%osphate-— Perform satisfactorily in soft Do not clean well in hard
Powdered Detergents or moderately hard water. water.
In some areas only non- May be difficult to dissolve,
phosphate products are especially in cold water.
available. Should not be used in cold
water.
Those containing sodium
carbonate as an ingredient
may cause harmful limestone
deposits on clothes and
washer when combined with
hard water. (See Page 8.)
Liquid
Detergents Perform well in soft water.
Offer better performance in
hard water than powdered non-
phosphate types.
Clean synthetics and fabric
blends well.
Are excellent as concentrates
for removing spots.
Completely dissolve even in
cold water.
May not perform as well as
powdered phosphate products
when diluted in wash water.
Soaps Perform well in soft water. Do not clean well in medium-
hard or hard water.
May combine with water
hardness minerals to form
sticky soap curd.
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ThedamagingeffectsofCarbonateDetergents
yourWasherm
Is your water hard? If it is, and if
you use acarbonate type non-
phosphate detergent, the
unavoidable result will be
limestone* deposits on your
clothes and washer surfaces.
The hardness of your water and water is VERY HARD (11or more
your washing frequency will grains) even if you wash just afew
determine how rapidly the loads aweek, you may see
limestone will build up. If your limestone build-ups in just afew
months. (see Page 10).
Damage toCw3w?s
Although limestone build-up
occurs more rapidly on cotton,
it will eventually affect various
fabrics in the following ways:
@Gives astiff, harsh, rough feel
to fabrics such as toweling.
@Causes colors to fade and
become dull and dingy.
~Causes graying of fabrics.
@Leaves awhite, powdery residue
on dark-colored items.
~Causes spot-fading of bright
colors as aresult of direct contact
with detergent.
@Reduces wrinkle-resistance of
permanent-press fabrics.
~Destroys effectiveness of flame-
retardant finishes on cottons such
as children’s sleepwear.
~Increases fabric wear because of
the scrubbing action between
limestone deposits on the fabrics
during washer agitation.
*LIMESTONE—technically called
CALCIUM CARBONATE-is caused by the
reaction of the calcium in the hard water
with the sodium carbonate in the detergerk
Damage towasher
@Unsightly build-up on all washer
surfaces exposed to the wash
solution.
~Mat-like crusty formations
caused by lint adhering to the
sticky limestone deposits.
~Increased service calls because
of limestone deposits in the pump,
recirculation water hoses, filters
and other washer parts.
eReduced useful life of washer.
HCNNtoreduce Ihneshne
Ibdlchps
IReconmendedlMethods
~use apowdered phosphate
detergent or aliquid detergent if
these are available in your area.
@Install ahome water softener.
This will significantly reduce
limestone build-up.
@Use apackaged non-precipitating
water softener, such as Calgon
brand with phosphate.
secondary Methods
The following methods have
limited benefit and will only delay
temporarily the formation of the
limestone deposits.
eUse of hotter wash water, for
example 125°F to 135°F(52°C to
57°C)for cottons. This also
improves oily-soil removal.
@Adding detergent and allowing
washer to fill and agitate for three
or four minutes to dissolve
detergent before adding clothes.
l-bw k) partially restore
domes
@Soak clothes in asolution of 2
cups of vinegar in one gallon of
hot tap-water for 15minutes. USE
APLASTIC CONTAINER.Then
wash clothes in the Washer using
detergent.
CAUTIONS:
@Vinegar soak solution may
reduce the wrinkle-resistance of
permanent-press fabrics.
@Vinegar soak may damage the
dyes in some fabrics.
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Howmuchdetergent
shouldyouuse?
The use of asufficient amount of
detergent is one of the most im-
portant things you can do to make
sure your wash comes out clean.
Amount required varies
according to:
1.Water hardness
2. Amount of soil
3. Size of load
4. Type of detergent
5.V&ashtemperature
Use more detergent if
you have...
1.Hard water
2. Large loads
3. Greasy or oily soils
4. Lower wash temperature
5. Low phosphate detergent.
If the recommended amount of
detergent produces too many
suds, switch to alow sudsing
detergent brand, and follow
instructions on package.
Using too little detergent is acom-
!moncause of laundry problems.
Always measure detergent in a
standard measuring cup.
WIW toILW detergent?
Granular or Powdered. For best
results, put the detergent in the
washer before the clothes have
been loaded.
If your detergent doesn’t dissolve
well, pre-dissolve the detergent in
hot water before clothes are added.
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Hard water—doyouhaveit?
Before you can decide what to do
about hard water, you need to
know if you have it and, if so, how
hard it is.
~If you live in amunicipal area,
contact your water company.
~If you live in arural area, or in
some suburban areas, contact
your county agent.
The answer will be “you have ‘so
many grains’ per gallon” and
means this:
Oto 3grains per gallon—SOFT,
4to 10grains—HARD, 11to 19
grains—VERY HARD, 20 grains
and over—EXTREMELYHARD.
If your water is SOFT you have no
problem. You can use soap or
detergent as you prefer and forget
ali about hard water. If you have
HARD water—less than 10
grains—and you use phosphate
detergent, you also have no
problem. -
But, if you have more than 10
grains,-you will need to soften your
water with either...
4.An installed water softener in
your home, or
2. The use of apackaged water
softener.
For infmmfkm on water
softeners,see chart Ix40w.
Add thismuch watersoftenerwith afdi waterkvd
Grainsof
hardness o-1o 10-15 15-20 20-25 25-30 over30
Whenusing o‘/4 cup ‘/2 73 1cup 1cupplus1tbs. for every5
with detergent (60ml) (120ml) (160ml) (240ml) grainsabove30(240ml plus
15ml for eachextra5grains)
11Acup plus 1tbs. for every5
Whenusing ‘/3 cup 2/3 cup %cup 1cup 1%2 cup
with soap (80ml) (160ml) (180ml) (240ml) (300ml) grainsabove30(300ml plus
15ml for eachextra5grains)
L
*For eachadditional 5grainsabove30,add 1tablespoon(15ml)of softener.
**Do not decreaseamountof deteruentor soapvouwould usuallyuse.
. .
Theyarerequiredfor soil remova[
EnergySavingTips
We are all conscious of the need
to save energy—to protect our
country’s energy reserves and to
help us save money. There are
several things you can do to
reduce the amount of energy
needed to wash your clothes:
1. Use Hot Wash—140° (60°C)—on
aregu/arbask on/ywhen washing
heavily soiled articles—such as
work and play clothes.
2. Under normal soil conditions,
wash in water above 80”F (27°C).
This generally means using the
Warm Wash temperature setting
on your washer—temperatures
approximately 95°F (35”C).If you
notice that soil has accumulated
after several consecutive
washings, use Hot Wash
occasionally, if safe for fabrics.
3. Always rinse in Cold Water. The
temperature of the rinse does not
affect cleaning.
4. Try to wash less often. Save
articles of the same type of fabric
until you have afull load.
5. if you must wash smaller loads,
adjust the amount of water. Small
loads should have lower water
levels.
6. Wash in off-peak utility hours.
Your local utility can tell you which
are the off-peak hours.
HWIPORTANTNOTE: If your clothes
and household items don’t look
clean and fresh after washing,
what are you apt to do? You will
probably then re-wash them... and
that means you’ll waste energy.
Remember to sort your clothes
carefully, and load them properly,
select correct cycles, use enough
detergent and choose awater
temperaturewarmenoughto
re/easeandget rid of soil.
10
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Otherlaundry
Laundry
Product&Type
products—
Hmv touse it special lristnnctioris
BLEACli Dilutebleachwith at leastone 1) Donot pourundilutedliquidchlorinebleach
ChlorineLiquid quart(0.96liter)waterandadd directlyinto washeroron dryclothes.
suchasCloroxbrand afterwashactionhasstartedand 2)Someof today’swashablefabricsshould
detergentisdissolved. notbechlorinebleachedsuchas:100°/o
cottonflame-retardantchildren’ssleep-
wear,silk,wool,mohair,spandex,leather,
ornon-fastcolors.Dilutebleachbefore
usingonanyfabric.
3)Checkmanufacturer’shangtagsfor
specialinstructions.
OxygenPowdered Followpackagedirections. 1)Maybe usedon all kindsof fabrics.
suchasClorox2Putbleachinto washerwith 2)Ismosteffectivein hotwater.
brand detergent.
FABRICSOFTENERS Mix recommendedamountwith 1)Helpsmakeclothesfluffy andsoft,
Rinseadditivesuch onecup(240ml)waterandaddat 2)Reducesstatic electricity.
as Downybrand start of rinsecycle. 3)Usecarefully.Toomuchmaycause
stainingonsomeclothes.
4)Donotusewith otherlaundryadditives.
5)Donot pourdirectlyon theclothes.
WashAdditivesuch FollowPackagedirections. Usecarefully.Toomuchmaycause
as RainBarrelbrand Addduringwashcycle. stainingon someclothes,
SANITIZER Usein caseof infectionand Guardsagainstinfectionbykilling
ChlorineBleach, contagiousdisease. mostbacteriaandviruses.*
suchasCloroxbrand SeeunderBleachabove.
WATERSOFTENER Followpackagedirections Suspendshardnessmineralsin solution,
Non-Precipitating Addat start of washcycle. keepingwaterclear.
suchasCalgonbrand
Precipitatingsuchas Followpackagedirections. Combineswith waterhardnessmineralsto
Boraxbrand Usewith detergentorsoapin formprecipitatewhichgivescloudyormilky
washcycle. appearanceto water.
SOAKAGENT Followpackagedirectionsfor grass, Donot usewith chlorinebleachaschlorinestops
Suchas Bizbrand perspiration,egg,babyformula, the stain removalactionof enzymesoakagents.
blood,mudandotherstains.
PRE-TREATING Followpackagedirections.Treat CAUTION:Washercontrolpanelsandfinishes
STAINANDSPOT only heavilysoiledareas.Check maybedamagedbysomelaundrypre-treat-
REMOVERS garment’shangtag for instructions. mentsoil andstain removerproductsif such
Suchas productsaresprayedonor havedirectcontact
Spray‘nWash with thewasher.Applythesepre-treatment
and K2Rbrands productsawayfromwasher.Thefabricmay
thenbewashednormally.Damageto yourwasher
causedbypre-treatmentproductsis not
coveredbyyourwarranty.
TINTSANDDYES Followpackagedirections. Cleanwasherto avoiddiscolorationof nextload.
Powderedsuchas NOTE:Tintedgarmentsmaynot be Gothroughcompletecycle(5-rein.wash)using
RitandTintexbrands color-fast.Washseparately. hotwater,%cup(120ml)detergent,1cup(240
ml)bleach.Wipeexteriorparts.Caution:Tinting
maydiscolorplastic in washer.Subsequent
washingswill reducediscolorationbut maynever
eliminateit.
“For more information on sanitizers, send for
Government Bulletin, #57E3.“Sanitation in Home
Laundering.” See page 11 for address.

Howto ~~~OV~
stains
1.Try to remove stains as soon as
possible. The fresher the stain, the
easier it is to remove.
2. Before attempting to remove any
stain, take these steps:
@Find the fabric and the finish in
the chart at right, and use only
recommended methods.
@Check the hang tag instructions
that came with the garment.
~Test stain removal product on
an inside seam or sample of the
n~aterial.
@Avoid use of hot water on un-
known stain. It can set some
stains.
@Try the stain removal procedure
on a hidden part before applying to
the entire garment.
3. Follow stain removal with a
thorough rinsing.
4.Wash with recommended
amount of soap or detergent.
Stain RemovalHht-
Lking ChluxineBleachfor
White and BkaMabk Fabrics.
Mix %cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach
with one gallon (3.8 liter) of cool
water—approximately 80”F (27°C)—
in asink or pan. Soak stained area
for 5minutes and launder in washer.
The Case of the “hwisibk” Stain=
Food or cooking oils on your syn-
thetic garments may cause stains
which are virtually invisible and
which you may not notice as you
put your clothes into the washer.
If these stains are not completely
removed in the wash, the oily spots
may pick up dirt from the wash
water. Then they will become very
visible and you may think they were
caused by the wash cycle itself.
Once these spotsbecomevisible,
how can you removethem?
oRub in undiluted liquid detergent
and let stand 30 minutes.
~Re-wash using hottest water the
fabric can stand.
l-low c~n you preventthese
“After=YowJNash’Ystains?
oIncrease the amount of detergen:
normally used.
~increase water temperature
where fabric will permit.
@Wash synthetic garments more
often.
importantCWtkms
eNEVER PUTHIGHLYVOLATILE
SUBSTANCESLIKE GASOLINE,
KEROSENE,OR NAPTHA INTO
AWASHER OR ADRYER.
NEVER PUTWASHABLE ARTl-
CLES THAT HAVE GASOLINE,
KEROSENE,NAPTHA OR OTHER
HIGHLYVOLATILE SUBSTANCES
ON THEM IN AWASHEROR
DRYER.FAILURETO COMPLY
WITH THESE WARNINGS COULD
RESULTIN AFIRE,EXPLOSION
OR SERiOUS BODILYINJURY.All
items with volatile substances on
them should be HAND washed
thoroughly with adetergent so that
no trace of volatile substance re-
mains. The articles can then be
machine washed. Only after thor-
ough hand washing and machine
washing should the article be
placed in the dryer.
Do not use these substances
around your washer and/or dryer
during operation.
*Because cleaning fluids tend to
be toxic, be sure you are in awell
ventilated room when using them.
No cleaning fluid should be used
unless user is familiar with the
limitations and required cautions
(usually printed on label). Use
extreme caution with flammable
compounds. Under no circum-
stances should fabrics containing
flammable materials (waxes,
cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed
in washe~
**Do not mix chlorine bleach with
ammonia or acids such as vinegar
and/or rust remover.Mixing can
produce atoxic gas which may
cause death.
—
stainremovalguide
Adhesives(ChewingGum,etc.)
..
Antiperspirants,Deodorants
Blood
Chocolate,Cream,IceCreamandMilk
CoffeeandTea
Cosmetics:EyeShadow,Lipstick,Mascara,
Liquidor PancakeMake-up,Rouge,Powder;
Crayon;GreasejOil,Tar,CodLiverOil.
FreshFruit,FruitJuices,Wine,Vegetables,
or FoodColoring
Grass,Foliage,Flowers,Mildew,Scorch
Ink,Ballpoint
PaintandVarnish
Perspiration
Rust
More complete information on
stain removal is given in govern-
ment bulletin, “Removing Stains
From Fabrics,” 0!54D.To obtain a
copy write to:
Consumer Information Center,
Pueblo, Colorado 81009.
Available at low cost.
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Save and refertoGarment Manufacturers’Care Ilristn.wtkms.
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a..am%~.. !fiw. * ~a- .@” @~
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Rubwith iceor immersein verycoldwater.Usedu// too/ to Sameaswhiteandbleachablefabrics.
carefu/ly scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible.
Spongewith asafedrycleaningfluid*, thenlaunder.
Applyundilutedliquiddetergent.Rinse.If stain remains,bleach Sameaswhiteandbleachabiefabricse~(;eptuse
accordingto StainRemovalHintonoppositepage.If colorhas oxygenbleach.
changed,youmaybeableto restoreit byspongingwith
ammonia.** Rinsethoroughly.
Soakincoolwater,thenlaunderin warmwater.If stain Spongeorsoakin coolwater,thenlaunder.
remains,bleachaccordingto StainRemovalHintonopposite
page,launder.
Soakin coolwater.Treatstainwith asafedrycleaningfluid*; Soakin coolwater.Spongewith asafedrycleaning
Applyundilutedliquiddetergent,launder,dry.Bleachaccording fluid*. Applyundilutedliquiddetergent.Launderin
to StainRemovalHinton oppositepage,launderanddry. warmwater.
Withoutcream:Bleachaccordingto StainRemovalHinton Spongewith warmwater.If stain remains,apply
oppositepage.Launder.Withcream;Followchartdirections warmglycerine,letstand30minutesandrinsewell,
for cream. orspongewith asafedrycleaningfluid*. Launder.
Treatstainwith safedrycleaningfluid*. Applyundilutedliquid Spongewith safedrycleaningfluid*. Thenlaunder
detergent;launderanddry.Bleachaccordingto StainRemoval inwarmdetergentwater.
Hintonoppositepage.
Soakstain incoolwater.If stainremains,bleachaccordingto Spongewith warmwater.Bleachremainingstain
Stain RemovalHintonoppositepage,launder. with oxygenbleach.
Applyundilutedliquiddetergent.Launder.(Treatmildewspots Spongewith warmwater.Applyundihted /iquid
whiletheyarefresh,beforemoldhasachanceto weaken detergent. Bleachremainingstainwith oxygen
fabric.)If eithertypestain remains,bleachaccordingto Stain bleach,then launder.Oldmildewstainscanseldom
RemovalHintonoppositepage,launder.(Severescorchcannot beremoved.Scorchcanseldomberemoved.
beremoved.)
Freshstains:Placestainfacedownon anabsorbenttoweland Sameaswhiteandbleachablefabricsexcept
spongewith drycleaningfluid*, orusespraycleaner.Apply launderusingoxygenbleach.
undilutedliquiddetergent.Oldstains;bleachaccordingto Stain
RemovalHint orIoppositepage.
Softenwith oil, lardor petroleumjelly,thenspongewith Sameaswhiteandbleachablefabrics.
turpentine.Launderinwarmwater.*
Applyundilutedliquiddetergentandlaunderin warmwater.If Launderin warmwater.Rinsewell. Bleachwith
co!orhaschangedyoumaybeableto restoreit bytreatingwith oxygenbleach.
ammoniaorvinegar.**if anystain remains,treatwith safedry
cleaningfluid* orbleachaccordingto Stain RemovalHinton
oppositepage,launderanddry.
Applyrustremover**, usingmanufacturer’sdirections.Rinse SameaswhiteandMeachablefabrics.
andlaunder.Donotuserust removeraroundwasheror dryer,it
candamagefinish.
13

Washingguidefordifferentfabricsandloads
Save and referfbGarment Manufacturer’sCare lnstructiOns
Cottonsand Linens Regular HotorWarm
.
Knits— Delicate Warm
PolyesterjNyion,Acrylic
WovenFabrics— Delicate Warm
Polyester,Nylon,Acrylic
Permanent Permanent Warm
Press,Blends Press
Rayonand Delicate Warm
Acetate
BabyClothes— Regular Hot
Sturdy,suchas Diapers,Nightgowns,
Shirts,Pads,Sheets,
ReceivingBlankets,Coveralls
BabvClothes— Delicate Warm
Deli;ate e
B?ankets— Delicate Warm
Wool,Part-Wool,Cotton
Blankets— Delicate Warm
Synthetic,Electric
Curtains,DONOT Delicate HotorWarm
MACHINE WASHFIBERGLASS.**
ChenilleBedspreads,Robes**Delicate HotorWarm
——
F3athmatsand Rugs Regular HotorWarm
Denims(especiallyIndigoBlueJeans) Regular ColdorWarm
andotherfabricsthat bleed.
Plastics:aprons,bibs,tablecloths, Delicate Warm
chaircovers,bowlcovers,curtains
“IJ-dessotherwise recommended under“SpecialInstructions,”useColdRinseto saveenergy.
“‘Checksize.Someslipcovers,draperiesandbedspreadsmaybetoo largeforautomatichome-sizewasher.
14

“— .u.~— ——. ——
—.r.~y~* .
_- .-a--
——.
Forwhiteorcoiorfast,useliquid If unusuallysoiled,useHotWater.
chlorinetype;for non-colorfast,use
gentleoxygentype.
Forwhiteorcolorfast,useliquid
chlorinetype;for non-colorfast,use
gentleoxygentype.
Forwhiteor colorfast,useliquid [f unusuallysoiled,useHotWater.
chlorinetype;for non-colorfast,use
gentleoxygentype.
Forwhiteorcolorfast,useliquid If unusuallysoiled,useHotWater.Smallloadsreducewrinkling.
chlorinetype;for non-colorfast,use
gentleoxygentype.
Seldomneeded.
if needed,useoxygentype.
Forwhiteor colorfast,useliquid Youmaypreferto useamild typedetergent.Dobabyclothesseparately.
chlorinetype. Pre-treatspots.Rinsediapers,nightgowns,pads,sheetsafteruse.Keep
diapersin acoveredpailof coldwaterandconditioningagentlike
Borateembrand.
Gentleoxygentype Youmaypreferto useamildtype detergent.Dohand-knitgarments
mbyhand.
-— None Adddetergent,fill washer,allowto dissolvebeforeaddingblanket.Doone
blanketat atime.Pre-treatheavilysoiledspotswith liquiddetergent.
None Onelectricblanketsewastrongpieceof cloth overplug.Dooneblanket
at atime. Pre-treatheavilysoiledspotswith liquiddetergent.
Forwhiteorcolorfast, Vacuumout loosedirt beforewashing.
useliquidchlorinetype.
Forwhiteorcolorfast,useliquid
chlorinetype.
Forwhiteorcolorfast,useliquid Washonly 1or2rugsor matsat onetime.Shakebeforewashingto
chlorinetypeunlesscaretag states removeexcessdirt.
otherwise.
None Fornew“indigo blue”jeanswashat least3times in verysmall loadswith
full waterfill. Jeansneedampleroomto moveto avoidwhitelinesat
creases.Maydiscolorplasticwasherparts.Subsequentwashingswill
reducediscoloration,but will probablynevereliminateit. Will not discolor
subsequentloads.
None DONOTMACHINEDRYW!THHEAT.UseAIRFLUFFonly.
15

Commonlaunderingproblems
““63: i43 @lo. t3f3 @j. .
LJNTOR RESIDUEON CLOTHES
~q -l-clPREVENT
1.Incorrectsortingof clothes. 1.Donotwashlint-producers(suchasterrytowelsand
chenille)with lint-receivers(suchasman-madefabrics,
velveteen,corduroy).
2.Washingtoo longfor loadsize. -2.Shortenwashtimefor smallerloads.Fornormalsoil,
use1min.perpoundof dryclothes.
3.Useof non-phosphatedetergents.Someof these 3.(a)If possible,usephosphatedetergentor liquid
detergentsreactwith hardnessmineralsin waterto detergent.
form=precipitatewhichcanbemistakenfor lint.The
precipitatecanbuildup inthefabricsmakingthem
moreabrasiveandincreasinglint. (b)Installawatersoftenerto reducehardness.
(c)Useawarmerwashwater.
(d)Useapackagedwatersoftener.
4.Undissolvedgranulardetergentmayleavepowdery 4.(a)Seepage9for recommendationsonhowto add
residueonfabricswhichcanbemistakenfor lint. detergentto speedupcompletedissolving.
(b)Usealiquidorspecialcoldwaterdetergent.
(c)Predissolvegranulardetergentin hotwater,or make
suredetergentis dissolvedcompletelyinwashwater
beforeaddingclothes.
(d~dh~ecertainclotheshaveampleroomto movein
.
(e)Useawarmerwashwater.
5.Overloadingof washerwill causeabrasionwhich 5.Washfeweritemsin eachload.Makesurewater
createsexcessivelint. leveliscorrectfor sizeof load.
6.Toomuchbleach.Over-bleacheditems,suchas 6.Usecorrectamountof bleachaccordingto package
towels,will shedexces~e lint. directions.
7. Notenoughdetergent.Enoughdetergentmustbe 7.Increaseamountof detergentused.Amountis
usedto holdlint in suspensionduringwashcycle. determinedbywaterhardness,sizeof load,degreeof
soilandamountof water.SeePage9.
8.Incorrectuseof fabricsoftener.If usedin washcycle, &Usefabricsoftenersonlyin rinsecycle,unless
manvsoftenersmayreactwith detergentto createapackagespecifiesaddingto washcycle.
whitedeposit. -
9.Pilling.Most likelyto occurwith polyester-cotton 9.Cannotbepreventedor corrected.Causedbynormal
blends.Thestrongerman-madefibers,insteadof wearof the fabric.(Turningclothesinside-outmay
breakingoff will collectandholdsmallbundlesof providesomehelp).
fibersresultingin “pills.” This“pilling” is normalfor
thesefabricsandcanbemistakenfor lint.
10.Over-dryingindryermaycausebuild-upof static 10.Useof fabricsoftenerat the start of therinsecycle.
electricityin man-madefabrics,causinglint attraction.
TO CORRECR
All of theabovecausesof residue(exceptItem9),can
usuallyberemovedfrom garmentsthroughuseof
correctlaundryprocedures.
SNAGS,HOLES,TEARS,RIPScm ‘ToPREVENT
EXCESSIVEWEAR 1.Removeail pins,checkpocketsof all garments
beforeputtinginwasher.Alsocheckwasherto seeif
1.Pinson garmentsor sharpobjectsleft in pockets. anyobjectsremainedinwashtub.
2.Snaps,hooks,sharpbuttons,beit buckles,zippers. 2.Makesureall hooks,snapsandbuttonsarefastened.
Removesharpbuttonsandbelt buckles,Thisis very
importantwhenwashingknits,whichsnageasily.Turn
knitsinsideout,
~ !~;properuseof chiorinebleach.Holesmayhave 3.(a)Useonlycorrect,measuredamountof bleach.
random,squareshape;yellowdiscoloration,fabricwill (b)Neveraddundilutedbleachto washertub norallow
beweakat edgesof hole. clothesto comeincontactwith undilutedbleach.Do
notwipeupbleachspillswith clothes.

4.Damagefromchemicalssuchashairpreparations 4.Immediatelyrinsethoroughlytowelsandother
(bleach,dye,homepermanentsolution)batteryacid, articleswhichhavecomein contactwith these
sometoilet bowlcleaners. chemicalsbeforeputtingthem inwasher.Avoid
contaminatingitemsof clothingwith suchchemicals.
5.Small,unnoticedtwles,tearsorrippedseamsmay 5.Checkgarmentscarefullybeforeloadingwasher.
enlargeduringwashing.Manufacturingdefects Mendall ripsandtears.
unnoticedat purchasemayappearafterwashing.
&Frayingof collarsandcuffsandotherwearon 6.Youcanslowthis deteriorationbywashingsmall
PermanentPressitems.Thisisdueto theweakeningof PermanentPressloadswith aLargeWaterLevel.Do
thefibersbythePermanentPressprocess.It is not not washheavyitemssuchastowelswith Permanent
causedbythewasher. Press,Whenpossible,removecollarstays.
7.Rcmghnessorburrsonagitatordueto damage 7.Examineag’itatorfor roughnessor burrsandsmooth
incurredbyheavybeltbuckles,etc. byfiling if necessary.
8.Maybeusingwrongcyclefordelicatefabrics. 8.UseDelicateCycle.Referto GarmentManufacturer’s
CareInstructions.
9.Garmentsweakenedbyaging,or bysunor 9.Thisis an inevitableprocessandis not causedby
atmosphere. thewasher.Youmayslowdownprocessbyuseof
DelicateCycle.
10. Toolittle waterinwasherortoo largeaload. 10.Loadwasheronlywith the numberof itemsthat will
movefreelyduringagitationandselectcorrectwater
levelfor load.
Thereis nosolutiononcethis typeof damagehas
occurred.
WRINKLINGIN PERMANENTPRESS
AND “NO=IRON” ITEMS -i-oIPREVENF
1.Removeclothesimmediatelyandplaceon hangers
1.Leavingclothesin dryeraftertumblingstops. whendryerstopstumbling.
‘2.Toomanyitemsin dryer. 2.Dryonlyonewasherloadat atime. Donot combine
loads.
3.Toofew itemsindryer. 3.If dryingonlyonearticle,addtwo or moresimilar
articles,evenif dry,to insurepropertumbling.
4.Impropersortingof load. 4.AvoidlaunderingheavyPermanentPressitems,such
asworkciothes,with lighterPermanentPressitems,
suchasshirts or blouses.Alsodo notwashPermanent
Pressitemswith ordinaryitemssuchastowels,bed
linens,etc.
5.Toomanyitemsinwasher. 5.Itemsmusthaveroomto movefreely.Permanent
Pressloadsshouldalwaysbesmallerthan regular
Ioads,..nomorethan mediumloads.
6.Useof incorrectwashanddryingcycles. 6.UsePermanentPressWashCycle.Thiscycle
providesacooldownrinseto minimizewrinkling.
Also usePermanentPressDryCycle(onmodels
soequipped).
7.Incorrectwaterlevel. 7.UseLargeWaterLevelfor MediumLoad,Medium
Levelfor SmallLoads.
8.Washingrepeatedlyinwaterthat istoo hotfor fabric. &Washthesefabricsin coolorwarmwaterwith plenty
of detergent.
9.Accumulationof limescaledueto useof carbonate 9.If anon-phosphatedetergentmust beusedavoidthe
detergents. use of acarbonate built detergent.
10.Failureto usefabricsoftener. 10.Properuseof fabricsoftenerwill minimizewrinkling.
To CORRECR
Stepsto removestubbornwrinkles:
1. Retumbleon “PermanentPress”setting(onmodels
soequipped)with small load.
2,Rerinseanddry cm“PermanentPress”setting.

Commonlaunderingproblems(co~ti~u~~k
Besuretosave and refertoGmTM3nt Manufacturer’scare instructions
p~~o~e:wrirlklesmayremain,thesewrinklescannotbe
*
.
*NOTE If yud follow good laundry procedures and Permanent Press clothes still come out wrinkled, the finish may not be good
quality. Also, in permanent press synthetic/cotton blends, the cotton portion of the fabric can eventually wear away
Iea’f!ng only the synthetic. Since the cotton has resin finish that imparts the memory, aloss or decrease of permanent
press performance will result.
GRAYEDCLOTHES ‘TOPREVENT
1.insufficientdetergent. 1.Youmayneedto increasetheamountof detergent
used,if the loadis largerthannormal,if soil is heavier
thanaverage(especiallyoilysoil)if waterlevelis high,
if waterhardnessisaboveaverage.
mPREVENT
2.Wateris nothotenoughfor typeof load. 2.Makesurewaterheateris setto deliverhotwaterat
thewasher140”-150”F(60°-660C).Donot dowashing
whenotherhotwaterneeds—suchasdishwashingor
familybaths—areheavy.
3.Useof inferioror poordetergent. 3.(a)Followthesesteps:
~Usewaterconditioner,(suchasCalgonbrand)
~Pre-treatstains.
@Usehottestwaterpossible.
~Usebleachwherepossible.
aUsepre-soakaids.
~InstalIwatersoftener.
(b)Changedetergent.Usephosphatedetergent,if
possible.
4.Overloadedwasher.Clothescannotmovefreelyto 4.Followcorrectloadingproceduresfor sizeof load.
loosenandremovesoil.causingmayar.mearance.
---- .
5.Impropersoaking,with insufficientdetergent. 5.Usuallya 30min.soakis sufficient.However,when
usingextendedsoaksfor heavilysoiledgarments,
youmayneedto usetwicethe recommendedamount
of detergent.
6.Useof soapin hardwater. 6.Switchto aphosphatedetergentorsee(3)(a)above.
i’.Washingtoo longmayresultin increasedsoil 7.Useshorterwashtime for smallerloads.
redeposition.
8.Detergentdissolvestoo slowly. 8.It is importantthat detergentbepresentinthewash
solutionat the start of washagitation.SeePage7.
-—
To C(XWWXYE
Mostgrayedclothescanbeat leastpartiallyrestored
byoneof the followingprocedures:
a)Addanon-precipitatingtypeof watersoftenersuch
asCalgonbrandwith phosphate—Use2% timesas
muchasyouneedfor normalwatersoftening.
b)Donotaddsoapordetergent.
c)Putclothesinwasher.
cl)Fill with HOTwater.Checkmanufacturers’hangtags
to determineif hotwateris suitablefor garment.
e)Allow clothesto gothroughcompletecycle.
f) Repeat,if necessary.
g)If youpreferto soakclothes,usethe watersoftener
in placeof soakagentor pre-washdetergentandallow
clothesto soakfor about20minutes.