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OTHER
LAUNDRY
PRODUCTS
Laundry
Product
and Type
How to Use It
Special
Instructions
BLEACH
Chlorine
liquid
such as Clorox T_brand
Non-chlorine such as
Clorox 2T'' brand
FABRIC
SOFTENERS
Rinse additive
such as
T_T
Downy
brand
Wash additive
such as
Rain Barrel _'_ brand
After wash action has started
and
detergent
is dissolved,
add bleach
to dispenser
and flush with one cup
of water (see Loading
the Washer
Properly
section).
Follow
package
directions.
Put bleach
into washer
with detergent.
l)
2)
3)
l)
2)
Mix recommended
amount
with one
1)
cup (240 ml) water and add at start of
2)
rinse cycle.
3)
Follow
package
directions.
Add (luring wash cycle.
4)
5)
Do not pour undiluted
liquid chlorine
bleach directly
into
washer or on dry clothes.
Some of today's
washable
fabrics
should not be chlorine
bleached
such as: I00% cotton
flame-retardant
children's
sleepwear,
silk, wool, mohair,
spandex,
leather, or non-fast
colors. Dilute
bleach
before using on any fabric.
Check Manufacturers'
Care Labels for special
instructions.
May be used on all kinds of fabrics.
Is most effective
in hot water.
Helps make clothes
fluffy and soft.
Reduces
static electricity.
Use carefl]lly.
Too much may cause staining
on
some clothes.
Do not pour directly
on clothes.
For those recommended
for adding to the wash cycle,
such as Rain Barrel T'_brand, follow
manufacturer's
instructions
exactly.
SANITIZER
Chlorine
bleach
Use in case of ini:cction
and
Guards
against
ini:cction
by killing
most bacteria
and
such as Clorox
brand
contagious
disease,
viruses.
See Bleach
above.
WATER
SOFTENER
Non-precipitatim_
Follow' package
directions.
Suspends
hardness
minerals
in solution,
keepin,_
such as Calgon
brand
Add at start of wash cycle,
water clear.
Precipitating
such as
Follow
package
directions.
Combines
with water hardness
minerals
to form precipitate
Borax T' brand
Use with detergent
in wash cycle,
which gives cloudy
or milky appearance
to water.
SOAK
AGENT
Such as B_z
brand
Follow
package
directions.
PRETREATING,
STAIN
AND SPOT
REMOVERS
W
1M
Such as Spray'n
ash
and
K2R _ brands
TINTS AND DYES
Powdered such as Rit_'*
and Tintex _'' brands
Follow
package
directions.
Treat only
heavily
soiled areas. Check
garments'
care labels for instructions.
Follow
package
directions.
NOTE:
Tinted
garments
may not be
colorfast.
Wash separately.
CAUTION:
Washer
control panels and finishes
may be
damaged
by some laundry
pretreatment
soil and stain
remover
products
if such products
are sprayed
on or have
direct contact
with the washen
Apply these pretreatment
products
away from washer.
The fabric may then be washed
normally.
Damage
to your washer caused
by pretreatment
products
is not covered
by your warranty.
Clean washer
to avoid discoloration
of next load. Go
through
complete
cycle (5-minute
wash) using hot water,
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
it.
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