User's Manual

Item Description of Care
BEDSPREADS Choose HOT or WARM water temperature according to colo#astness and amount of soil Set
(Chenille, Fiberglass, Beta R, Quilted) water level at SUPER. Wash separately for 10minutes at REGULAR speed. Use COLD rinse.
Most fiberglass materials should not be laundered in your washer. Check label to be sure
spread is machine washable. If it is, wash separately at SUPER water level. Check label for
correct water temperature. If none available, use WARM WASH/COLD RINSE. Agitate for
4 minutes at GENTLE speed.
BLANKETS
Man-made fabrics: Acrylic, nylon, etc. Somenapped blankets made from man-made fibers tend to pill Check label tosee that blanket
has an anti-pilling finish, Be sure to follow any directions that come with the blankets. Avoid
excess agitation. This method may be used for electric blankets and sheets (if labeled machine
washable). Wash separately using WARM or COLD wash and rinse. If heavily soiled, soak,
otherwise wash 4 minutes using GENTLE wash with NORMAL spin speeds.
Woolen (Washable) Measure blanket and pretreat heavily soiled areas. Select KNITS-BLANKETS. Use SUPER
water level, WARM wash, GENTLE agitation and FAST spin. Add detergent. Start washer
and agitate for one minute to dissolve detergent. Stop washer. Add blanket and immerse
completely in water. Close lid and soak (without agitation) 10 to 15 minutes, depending on
amount of soil. Start washer and continue through the wash cycle. Allow washer to fill with
WARM rinse water. Stop washer and soak for 5 minutes without agitation. Start washer and
complete cycle.
Lay blanket onflat surface, and if necessary, block by gently stretching to original measurement.
Woolen blankets tendto shrink morethe first time theyare washed becauseof the characteristics
of wool fibers. Look for shrinkage controls on label.
CURTAINS/DRAPERIES Check label directions before washing. Be sure fabric is washable, shrink resistant and
colorfast. DO NOT wash lined draperies or fiberglass curtains. Wash curLainsfrequently as
heat, light and sun weaken fibers. Even though sunspots may not be visible, they could cause
holes to appear after laundering.
Remove hooks, pins and trimmings. Shake to remove lintand dust. If heavily soiled, soak or
prewash in warm water. Place looselywoven or delicate fabrics in a mesh laundry bag. Wash
in small loads using ample water because crowding will cause wrinkles. Wash no more than
2 or 3 pairs of curtains; 1 long pair or 2 short pairs of draperies.
Use HOTwash for colorfast cottons andWARM wash for rayon, non-colorfastcotton, polyester,
nylon or permanent press fabrics. Use COLD rinse. Soak 5 to 10 minutes followed by 2-6
minutes of GENTLE agitation. Use SLOW spin.
DIAPERS Rinse in COLD water immediately after use. Soak in covered pail of clean warm water with
detergent. Before washing, spin excess water from diapers. Launder in ROT water, detergent
and bleach. Agitate for 12-14 minutes. Wash upto 5 dozen diapers. Use REGULAR speed.
ELASTIC GARMENTS Elasticgarments pick upbody oils readily. Because these oils are damaging, elasticsshould be
washed frequently to prolong the life of the garment.
Pretreat any soiled spots. To avoid snagging, close zippers, fasten hooks and garters,
Depending on amount of soil, use either a HOT or WARM wash set for GENTLE speed and
wash 4-6 minutes.
FIBERGLASS Read manufacturer's instructions.
Only FiberglassBetaR fabricsmay be launderedas indicated,Neveruse bleach, Donotwash
fiberglassfabricsinyourwasherbecausethe fiberscanbreak endremaininthewasher. These
glass particles could become imbedded in the fabrics washed in the next load and cause skin
irritation. Wash a full load of items using WARM wash and COLD rinse. Agitate 2-3 minutes at
GENTLE speed.
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