Using laundry additives, Bleach, Detergent – Maytag LAT8824 User Manual
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USING LAUNDRY ADDITIVES
Bleach
Add
liquid
chlorine
bleach
to
the
dispenser
before adding the clothes.
When using this bleach, carefully measure the recom
mended amount of bleach. General recommendations
are 1/8 cup for each 2 gallons of wash water. Amount of
wash water in: EX. SMALL - 10 gallons (8 Imperial
gallons; 38 liters); SMALL - 12 gallons (10 Imperial
gallons; 45 liters); MEDIUM - 14 gallons (12 Imperial
gallons; 53 liters); LARGE - 17 gallons (14 Imperial
gallons; 64 liters); EXTRA LARGE ^ 19 gallons (16
Imperial gallons; 72 liters).
Be
careful
whenever
you
use
liquid
chlorine
hleach. It is a powerful chemical and can cause
fabric damage, such as tears or color loss, if not
used properly. Do not pour directly on fabrics.
Always dilute with water. Wipe up spills with a
paper towel.
Non-Chlorine bleach may be added with the deter
gent. Follow the instructions on the package. If used
improperly, fabric damage may occur, such as color
loss. Do not put granular bleach or detergent in bleach
dispenser.
Detergent
Use either liquid or granular laundry^ detergent. Add
measured
amount
of
detergent
to
washtub
before loading.
Read the manufacturers instructions and use the cor
rect amount. Most in.structions are for washing an
“average” load. If the size of the load is extra large, the
degree of soil is heavier than average and the water is
harder than 6 grains per gallon, more detergent should
be used.
Wipe up any spills of liquid laundry detergent on the
washer.
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