Kleenmaid LTKA6 - Manual (Page 17)

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Washer Use and Care
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Special Care
Starching
We do not recommend starching in this washer.
Knits
A variety of knits are used for many types of clothing
and household furnishings. Many knits are machine
washable, some are hand washable, and some must be
dry-cleaned. When buying, make sure the garment has
a care label with care instructions. These directions
must be followed. Some knits are stretched during
their manufacture and may shrink or relax when
exposed to water.
Cotton Knits
Unless the label indicates that it is preshrunk, cotton
knits will probably shrink to some degree. Overdrying
contributes to shrinkage of cotton knits. Wash water
should be hot or warm, suitable for colour and soil.
The rinse water should be cold.
Rayon Knits
Rayon stretches and shrinks easily. Treat as a delicate
fabric and wash gently.
Synthetic Fibre Knits
Knits made from synthetic fibres or blends containing
a high percentage of synthetics will generally keep
their shape. When buying, make sure the trimmings
(including belts) are machine washable, seams are not
puckered, and zippers and trimmings are well
fastened.
Knits of Manufactured Fibres
In general, follow the rules for permanent press fabrics
as they tend to have the same characteristics. Set
machine to PERMANENT PRESS cycle. Set the wash
water warm, or suitable for colour and soil. Rinse
water should be cold. Do not wash with lint-shedding
fabrics. Separate items for colour, washing whites
separately.
Sweaters of Manufactured Fibres
Follow directions for comparable knits. Button
sweaters and turn inside out. The ribbon behind the
buttons and button holes may shrink. Stretch to shape
after washing. Orlon sweaters may stretch. Avoid
pulling them when wet. Dry items in dryer.
Woollens
The Delicate cycle on your Kleenmaid is specially
designed for machine washable woollens. Follow
these guidelines for woollens.
● Check the care label on all garments – follow its
instructions. Never wash woollens in your
machine if they don’t have a MACHINE
WASHABLE label.
● Select the DELICATE cycle, set water level to
LARGE and WASH/RINSE temperature to
WARM/WARM. Don’t overload – woollens (in
particular) need freedom to tumble in plenty of
water.
● Choose a mild detergent recommended for
washing wool.
● Dry woollens by lying them flat on a towel. Ease
them back into original shape and size while still
wet. Avoid direct sunlight.
Delicates
The Kleenmaid Delicate cycle pauses frequently to
avoid tangling fine and delicate garments.
Nonetheless, it is recommended that you take the extra
care of placing your most delicate items (e.g. lace)
inside a washing bag.
Permanent Press
Permanent or durable press garments and household
items will usually not need pressing when washed and
dried properly. However, some will be more wrinkle
resistant than others.
The care needed for permanent press is a little
different than for cottons. Permanent press garments
will soften or become pliable when heated. This
softening in warm or hot wash water will allow wear
wrinkles to be removed. This will also cause the fabric
to wrinkle if it is crushed, squeezed or spun when hot.
Permanent press cycles of washers, when washer
controls are properly set, will cool the clothes before
the wash spin to avoid wrinkling. Because the clothes
soften when heated, it is important to remove them
from the washer as soon as tumbling stops.