Manual

Washing
,,pare Wash Load
Pockets and Cuffs
ake sure all pockets are empty and turn them
ide out. One bobby pin, metal or plastic toy, nai
Carp object in a load can catch laundry and
_etears. Facial tissue left in a pocket will
Jce extreme "lint'. A crayon or lipstick in
cause stains that cannot be
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These can catch on garments in a wash load and
tear them. Tie belts and sashes so they won't
wind around clothes.
Check For Colorfastness
Squeeze a portion of garment in warm or hot
sudsy water. If the color bleeds or runs, wash the
item separately in cold water.
Sorting Items
Different items use different wash cycles and
temperatures. Always follow the manufacturer's
care label. Proper sorting is easy if you follow a
few guidelines:
Sort by Color:
Separate items into loads of
whites, darks, lights and non-
colorfast.
Sort by Fabric and Construction:
Separate items into loads of
cottons/linens, permanent press,
synthetics/blends/poly knits, and
delicates.
Whites
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Sort by Temperature:
Separate items into loads
that can be washed in cold,
warm or hot water,
Cold
Sort by Type and Amount of Soil:
Heavily soiled clothes will need extra
treatment. Lightly soiled clothes can become
dingy if washed with heavily soiled items.
Sort Lint "Shedders" From Lint "Receiwrs":
Some fabrics attract lint and should not be
washed with lint-shedding loads. Lint
shedders are cottons, terry towels, chenille
bedspreads, rugs and clothes that have been
heavily bleached.
Lint receivers are synthetics, permanent or
durable press, knits (including socks),
corduroy, and other smooth fabrics.
Pretreat
Pretreat shirt collars and cuffs with a pretreat
product or liquid detergent when placing them in
the washer, Before washing, treat special stains
individually. Refer to Stain i<emoval section for
procedures on treating specific stains.