GE wa8620s User Manual

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1. Try to remove stains as soon   possible.
● 
Test stain removal product on a hidden
The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove.
inside seam or on a sample 
 the material.
2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take
● 
Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains.
these steps:
It can set some stains.
● 
Find the fabric in the chart on the next page,
3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing.
and use only recommended methods.
4. Wash with recommended amount of soap
 Check the care label instructions that came with
or detergent.
the garment.
Stain Removal Hint—Using Chlorine Bleach for White and 
 Fabrics
Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon 
 liters) 
 cool
water—approximately 
 
 
 a sink or pan. Soak stained area
 5 minutes 
 launder in washer.
The Case of the “Invisible” Stain
Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments
 these stains are not completely removed in the wash,
 cause stains which are virtually invisible 
the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water.
which you 
 not notice as you put your clothes
Then they will become very visible 
 you 
 think
into the washer.
they were caused by the wash cycle itself.
Once These Spots Become Visible, How Can You Remove Them?
 Rub in undiluted 1 
 detergent and let stand 
 minutes.
● 
Rewash using hottest water the fabric can stand.
How Can You Prevent These “After-You-Wash” Stains?
● 
Increase the amount of detergent normally used.
● 
Increase water temperature where fabric will permit.
● 
Wash synthetic garments more often.
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