Stain removal guide, Stain, White and bleachable fabrics – GE WSM2780R User Manual

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Stain

Adhesives
(Chewing Gum, etc.)

Antiperspirants,
Deodorants

Blood

Chocolate. Cream,
Ice Cream and Milk

Coffee and Tea

Cosmetics: Eye Shadow.
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid
or Pancake Makeup. Rouge,
Powder; Crayon: Grease,
Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil

Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,
Wine, Vegetables or Food
Coloring

Grass, Foliage, Flowers,
Mildew, Scorch

Ink. Ballpoint

Perspiration

Rust

White and Bleachable Fabrics

See Controls Setting Guide.

Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water.

Use

dull

scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible.

Sponge

with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder,

Apply

liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach

according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page. If color
has changed. you may be able to restore it by sponging with
ammonia.** Rinse thoroughly.

Soak in cold water. then launder. If stain remains. bleach
according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder.

Soak

in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid*;

Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry,

according

to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder and dry.

Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on
previous

Launder, With cream: Follow guide directions for

cream.

Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid
detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to the Stain Removal
Hint on previous

Soak stain in

water. If stain remains. bleach according to the

Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder.

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 the Stain Removal
Hint on previous page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)

Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and
sponge with dry cleaning fluid,* or use spray cleaner. Apply
undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains: Bleach according to the
Stain Removal Hint on previous page.

undiluted liquid detergent and launder. If

has

changed

you

may be able to restore it by treating with ammonia

or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat

safe dry cleaning

fluid* or bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous

launder and dry.

Apply rust remover,**

manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and

launder.

Other Washable Fabrics

Same as white and bleachable fabrics.

Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except use non-chlorine bleach.

Sponge or soak in cool water, then
launder.

Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe
cleaning fluid. * Apply undiluted liquid

detergent. Launder.

with warm water. If stain remains,

let stand

minutes and rinse well, or sponge with a
safe dry cleaning fluid. * Launder.

Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.”
Launder.

Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining
stain

non-chlorine bleach.

water.

detergent,

Bleach remaining stain

with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.
Old mildew stains can seldom be
removed. Scorch can
be removed.

Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except launder using non-chlorine bleach.

Launder. Rinse

with non-chlorine bleach.

Same as white and bleachable fabrics.

A

Because cleaning fluids tend

be toxic, be sure

**Do not

chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as

in a well ventilated room when

them.

cleaning

fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the limitations

rust remover.

can produce a toxic

which may cause

death.

and required cautions (usually printed

Use extreme caution

with flammable compounds.

Save and refer

garment manufacturer’s care labels.

Under

circumstances

should fabrics containing flammable materials

(waxes. cleanin

g

fluids, etc.) be

in washer.

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