GE spacemaker wsm2480 User Manual

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Stain
White and Bleachable Fabrics
Other Washable Fabrics
See Controls Setting Guide.
Adhesives
Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
(Chewing Gum, etc.)
carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge
with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder.
Antiperspirants,
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
Deodorants
according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder. If color has changed,
except use non-chlorine bleach.
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,
Sponge or soak in cool water, then 
bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder.
launder.
Chocolate, Cream,
Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid*;
Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe 
Ice Cream and Milk
Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry. Bleach according
cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid
to the Stain Removal Hint; launder.
detergent. Launder in warm water.
Coffee and Tea
Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint;
Sponge with warm water. If stain remains,
launder. With cream: Follow guide directions for cream.
apply warm glycerine, let stand 30 
minutes and rinse well, or sponge with a 
safe dry cleaning fluid.* Launder.
Cosmetics: Eye Shadow,
Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid
Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.*
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid
detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to the Stain Removal
Then launder in warm detergent water.
or Pancake Makeup, Rouge,
Hint; launder.
Powder; Crayon; Grease,
Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,
Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to 
Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining
Wine, Vegetables or Food
the Stain Removal Hint; launder.
stain with non-chlorine bleach.
Coloring
Grass, Foliage, Flowers,
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots
Sponge with warm water. Apply undiluted
Mildew, Scorch
while they are fresh, before mold has a chance to weaken fabric.)
liquid detergent. Bleach remaining stain 
If either type stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal 
with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.
Hint; launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.) 
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
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
sponge with dry cleaning fluid,* or use spray cleaner. Apply
except launder using non-chlorine bleach.
undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains: Bleach according to the 
Stain Removal Hint; launder.
Paint and Varnish
Soften with oil or petroleum jelly, then sponge with 
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
banana oil. Launder in warm water.
Perspiration
Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water. If
Launder in warm water. Rinse well. Bleach
color has changed you may be able to restore it by treating with
with non-chlorine bleach.
ammonia or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat with safe dry
cleaning fluid* or bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint;
launder.
Rust
Apply rust remover,** using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
launder.
*Caution: Because cleaning fluids tend to be toxic, be sure you
are in a well ventilated room when using them. No cleaning
fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the limitations
and required cautions (usually printed on label). Use extreme caution
with flammable compounds.
Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials
(waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer.
**Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as 
vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas 
which may cause death. 
Save and refer to garment manufacturer’s care labels.
STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE
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Stain Removal