GE wwa5600r User Manual

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