Stain removal guide, Stain, White and bleachable fabrics – GE WSM2780R User Manual
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Stain
Adhesives
(Chewing Gum, etc.)
Antiperspirants,
Deodorants
Blood
Chocolate. Cream,
Ice Cream and Milk
Coffee and Tea
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
Grass, Foliage, Flowers,
Mildew, Scorch
Ink. Ballpoint
Perspiration
Rust
White and Bleachable Fabrics
See Controls Setting Guide.
Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water.
Use
dull
scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible.
Sponge
with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder,
Apply
liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach
according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page. If color
has changed. you may be able to restore it by sponging with
ammonia.** Rinse thoroughly.
Soak in cold water. then launder. If stain remains. bleach
according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder.
Soak
in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid*;
Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry,
according
to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder and dry.
Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on
previous
Launder, With cream: Follow guide directions for
cream.
Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid
detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to the Stain Removal
Hint on previous
Soak stain in
water. If stain remains. bleach according to the
Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder.
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 previous page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)
Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and
sponge with dry cleaning fluid,* or use spray cleaner. Apply
undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains: Bleach according to the
Stain Removal Hint on previous page.
undiluted liquid detergent and launder. If
has
changed
you
may be able to restore it by treating with ammonia
or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat
safe dry cleaning
fluid* or bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous
launder and dry.
Apply rust remover,**
manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and
launder.
Other Washable Fabrics
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except use non-chlorine bleach.
Sponge or soak in cool water, then
launder.
Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe
cleaning fluid. * Apply undiluted liquid
detergent. Launder.
with warm water. If stain remains,
let stand
minutes and rinse well, or sponge with a
safe dry cleaning fluid. * Launder.
Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.”
Launder.
Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining
stain
non-chlorine bleach.
water.
detergent,
Bleach remaining stain
with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.
Old mildew stains can seldom be
removed. Scorch can
be removed.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except launder using non-chlorine bleach.
Launder. Rinse
with non-chlorine bleach.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
A
Because cleaning fluids tend
be toxic, be sure
**Do not
chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as
in a well ventilated room when
them.
cleaning
fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the limitations
rust remover.
can produce a toxic
which may cause
death.
and required cautions (usually printed
Use extreme caution
with flammable compounds.
Save and refer
garment manufacturer’s care labels.
Under
circumstances
should fabrics containing flammable materials
(waxes. cleanin
g
fluids, etc.) be
in washer.
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