Sears 95701 - Manual (Page 12)

Special Care for Special Things
In the following hints for better washing, an all-purpose
detergent should be used unless stated otherwise. See Con­
trol Setting Chart (page 10) for dryer timer settings. Always consult garment labels and liang fags for manufac­
turer’s washing and drying instructions before machine
washing and drying.
AWARNINGi Do not use heat to dry foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials, or plllo^vs and clothing vrith
feathers/down. Man-made fibers (synthetics) such as polyester, nylon, and acrylics must be dried on I.OW heat.
TYPE OF
GARMENT
W A S H E R D R Y E R
HELPFUL HINTS WASH RINSE CYCLE CYCLE
Cotton Baby Clothes;
Gowns, Shirts
Beddina
Pretreal heavily "soiled areas; brush on a little liquid detergent, or wet area
and rub in detergent. Use Warm soak for oil, juice stains; Cold for egg,
milk, cereal stains.
Hot Cold Cotton Sturdy Timed
(High Heat)
Dolicates—dresses,
fine cotton knits -
Wash separately. Warm Cold Knits/Delicate Knits/Delicate
(l.ow Heat)
Diapers Rinse at once, soak in diaper pail with solution of cold water and borax
(V
2 tsp. to gal.). Soak before washing with a pre-soak product and
warm water.
Hot Cold Colton Sturdy Timed
(High Heat)
Plastic items Plastic lined oants. bibs, crib sheets should be dried seoaratelv. Wash with regular baby wash. Air Fluff
Blankets
Synthetics
Shake out dust. Remove stains. Pretreat heavily soiled areas with
detergent. Wash one large or two small blankets at a time.
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Warm Cold Knits/Delicate
Electric/Wooien Follow manufacturer’s directions.
Curtains, Draperies If badly sun-weakened, even hand washing will cause tearing. Be sure
colors are fast and fabric is washable. Remove hooks and non-washable
trim. Use Warm soak if heavily soiled.
Warm Cold See page 11.
Giass Fiber Do not wash or drv.
Sheer—Synthetics Reouires reqular washino. If reouired, use Warm soak. Warm Cold Knits/Delicate See pace 11.
Permanent Press
Dresses, biouses,
skirts, slacks
Turn slacks and dark items inside out to prevent whitening and frosting of
seams and creases.
Warm Cold Perm Press Auto. Fabric
Care
(Med. Heat)
White shirts and
biouses, sheets and
piiiowcases
Pretreat collars and cuffs with liquid laundry detergent. Hot Cold Perm Press Auto. Fabric
Care
(Med. Heat)
Work ciothes Pretreat heavily soiled areas by rubbing in liquid laundry detergent. Let
stand 30 to 60 minutes. If clothes are heavily soiled use Warm SOAK for
grease and oil, Cold SOAK for dust or blood-stained garments. Use 1/4 to
cup liouid laundry detergent in SOAK, 1/2 to 1 cup in WASH.
Hot Cold Perm Press Auto. Fabric
Care
(Med. Heat)
Foundation Garments
(See Warnina above)
Frequent washing lengthens life, helps retain shape. Remove non­
washable trim. Close zippers, fasten hooks. ■ Warm Cold Knits/Delicate Knits/Delicate
(Low Heat)
Plastics Some plastics will tear if machine-washed. Place small items In mesh bag
for washing. If shower curtains are soap-stained, add water softener to
wash water; don’t use deteraent. Warm Cold Knits/Delicate Air Fluff
Quilted Mattress Pads Follow label directions.
Rugs Shake out dirt. Air dry rubber-like or rubber-backed rugs. Wash one large
or two small ruas at a time. Follow label instructions.
Sheets, Pillowcases Use Warm Soak for pillowcases stained with hair oil. Hot Cold Perm Press Auto. Fabric
Care
(Med. Heat)
Slipcovers Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable. Mend tears; remove
detachable trim and fasteners. Wash only one large or two small chair
covers at a time. Cotton covers mav be liohtlv starched. Warm Cold Perm Press Auto. Fabric
Care
(Med. Heat)
Sweaters, Synthetics Pretreat around neckline. Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Warm Cold Knits/Delicate Knits/Delicate
!^(L ow Heat)
Woolens,
Cashmeres "
Need special care to avoid shrinkage. See ’ Woolens,” pat e 11. See page 11.
Table Linens Remove stains. Soak if necessary. Use Hot wash for white and
color-fast. Warm for others. Hot or Warm Cold Cotton Sturdy Timed
(Hidh Heat)
Towels Use Warm Soak with 1/2 cup bleach for stained tea towels. Hot or Warm Cold Cotton Sturdy Timed
(High Heat)
Woolens—
Sweaters, socks,
scarves, blankets,
skirts, etc.:
Many are machine washable. However, because of its physical properties,
wool may shrink during washing. As a general rule, if it can be hand
washed, it can be "washed" by soaking in the water. A liquid detergent
is preferred because it dissolves faster in a soak than granulated. Pre-treat
woolens with liouid detergent. Never use chlorine bleach.
See "Washir
page
Warm
g Woolens,"
11.
Cold
Knits/Delicate
Keep agitation
to a minimum See page 11.
Work Clothes Shake out dirt, turn pockets inside out. Soak clothes (see page 6), then
wash thoroughly.
Hot Cold Cotton Sturdy Timed
(High Heat)
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