GE WA9895S - Manual (Page 18)

HOW TO STAINS
SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle Shortcut
Many stains that have not set into the fabric can
be automatically removed in your washer’s
SPOTSCRUBBER
Cycle.
Getting stains out of items that are too big to be
laundered in the Mini-Basket tub is more difficult.
The Stain Removal Guide on the next page suggests
ways of treating stains by hand.
Whether you use the SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle
shortcut or apply stain removal products by hand:
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Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The
fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove.
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Before attempting to remove any stain, check the
care instructions that came with the garment.
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Some detergents are more effective in removing
certain stains than others. If the stain remains after
you have tried the SPOTSCRUBBER
shortcut,
try another brand.
To Apply Stain Removal Products by Hand
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Find the fabric and the finish in the guide on the stain removal with a thorough rinsing.
next page, and use only recommended methods.
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Wash with recommended amount of soap or
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Test stain removal product on a hidden inside seam detergent.
or on a sample of the material.
Stain Removal Hint—Using Chlorine Bleach for White and Fabrics
Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8 liters) of cool
water—approximately
a sink or pan. Soak stained area
for 5 minutes and launder in washer.
The Case of the “Invisible” Stain
Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments may If these stains are not completely removed in the
cause stains which are virtually invisible and which wash, the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash
you may not notice as you put your clothes into the water. Then they will become very visible and you
washer. may think they were caused by the wash cycle itself.
Once These Spots Become Visible, How Can You Remove Them?
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Wash spotted fabrics in the Mini-Basket tub using
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Another way to remove these spots is to rub in
the SPOTSCRUBBER and hottest water the undiluted liquid detergent and let stand 30 minutes,
fabric can stand. then rewash using hottest water the fabric can stand.
How Can You Prevent These “After-You-Wash” Stains?
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Increase the amount of detergent normally used.
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Increase water temperature where fabric will permit.
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Wash synthetic garments more often.
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