GE WWP1180F - Manual (Page 13)

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BLEACH
Chlorine Liquid
such as Clorox brand
Dilute bleach with at least one
quart (0.96 liter) water and add
after wash action has started and
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1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach
directly into washer or on dry clothes.
2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should
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cotton flame-retardant children’s sleep­
wear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather,
or non-fast colors. Dilute bleach before
using on any fabric.
3) Check manufacturer’s hang tags for
special instructions.
Oxygen Powdered
such as Clorox 2
brand Follow' package directions.
Put bleach into washer with
detergent.
1) May be used on ail kinds of fabrics.
2) Is most effective in hot water.
FABRIC SOFTENERS
Rinse additive such
as Downy brand
Mix recommended amount with
one cup (240 ml) water and add at
start of rinse cycle.
1) Helps make clothes fluffy and soft
2) Reduces static electricity.
3) Use carefully. Too much may cause
staining on some clothes.
4) Do not use w'ith other laundry additives.
5) Do not pour directly on the clothes.
Wash Additive such
as Rain Barrel brand
Follow Package directions.
Add during wash cycle.
Use carefully. Too much may cause
staining on some clothes.
SANITIZER
Chlorine Bleach,
such as Clorox brand
Use in case of infection and
contagious disease.
See under Bleach above.
Guards against infection by killing
most bacteria and viruses.*
WATER SO.FTENER
Non-Precipitating
such as Calgon brand
Follow package directions
Add at start of wash cycle.
Suspends hardness minerals in solution,
keeping water clear.
Precipitating such as
Borax brand Follow package directions.
Use with detergent or soap in
wash cycle.
Combines with water hardness minerals to
form precipitate which gives cloudy or milky
appearance to water.
SOAK AGENT
Such as Biz brand Follow package directions for grass,
perspiration, egg, baby formula,
blood, mud and other stains.
Do not use with chlorine bleach as chlorine stops
the stain removal action of enzyme soak agents.
PRE-TREATING
STAIN AND SPOT
REMOVERS
Such as
Spray
’n Wash
and K2R brands
Foiiow package directions. Treat
only heavily soiled areas. Check
garment’s hang tag for instructions.
CAUTiON; washer control panels and finishes
may be damaged by some laundry pre-treat­
ment soil and stain remover products if such
products are sprayed on or have direct contact
with the washer. Apply these pre-treatment
oroducts
awav from washer. The fabrin mav
then be washed normally. Damage to your washer
caused by pre-treatment products is not
covered by your warranty.
TINTS AND DYES
Powdered such as
Rit and Tintex brands
Follow package directions.
NOTE: Tinted garments may not be
color-fast. Wash separately.
Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load.
Go through complete cycle (5-min. wash) using
hot water, 72, cup (120 mi) detergent, 1 cup (240
ml) bleach. Wipe exterior parts. Caution: Tinting
may discolor plastic in washer. Subsequent
washings will reduce discoloration but may never
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'For more information on sanitizers, send for
Government Bulietin, #57B. “Sanitation in Home
Laundering.” See page 14 for address.