GE Spacemaker WSM2400L - Manual (Page 17)

removal guide
Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics
See Washing Guide, Bleach on page Other Washable Fabrics
Adhesives
(Chewing Gum, etc.) Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool
scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge
with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Same as and bleachable fabrics
except use non-chlorine bleach. Deodorants
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach
according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page. If color has
changed, you may be able to restore it by sponging with
ammonia.** Rinse thoroughly.
Blood Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If stain remains,
according to Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.
Sponge or soak in cool water, then launder.
Chocolate, Cream,
Ice Cream and Milk Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid*;
Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry. Bleach according
to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder and dry. Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe dry
cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid
detergent. Launder in warm water.
Coffee and Tea Without cream: Bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on
opposite page. Launder. With cream; Follow guide directions for
cream. Sponge with warm water. If stain remains,
apply warm glycerine, let stand 30 minutes
and rinse well, or sponge with a safe dry
cleaning fluid.* Launder.
Cosmetics: Eye Shadow,
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid
or Pancake Makeup, Rouge,
Powder; Crayon; Grease,
Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil. Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid* Apply undiluted liquid
detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to Stain Removal
Hint on opposite page. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid*
Then launder in warm detergent water.
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,
Wine, Vegetables, or Food
Coloring Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to Stain
Removal Hint on opposite page, launder. Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining
stain with non-chlorine bleach.
Grass, Foliage, Flowers,
Mildew. Scorch Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots
while they are fresh, before mold has a chance to weaken fabric. ) If
either type stain remains, bleach according to Stain Removal Hint
on opposite page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed. )
Sponge with warm water. Apply undiluted
liquid detergent. Bleach remaining stain
with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.
Old mildew stains can seldom be removed.
Scorch can seldom be removed.
Ink, Ballpoint Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and
sponge with dry cleaning
or use spray cleaner. Apply
undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains; bleach according to Stain
Removal Hint on opposite page.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except launder using non-chlorine bleach.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Paint and Varnish Soften with oil, lard or Vaseline, then sponge with turpentine or
banana oil. Launder in warm water.
Perspiration Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water, If
color has changed you may be able to restore it by treating with
ammonia or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat with safe dry
cleaning fluid* or
according to Stain Removal Hint on
opposite page, launder and dry.
Launder in warm water. Rinse well. Bleach
with non-chlorine bleach.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Rust Apply rust using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and
launder.
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