Use and care, Before washing – Alliance Laundry Systems SWD441C User Manual

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Use and Care

Before Washing

Prepare Wash Load

Empty Pockets and Cuffs

Make sure all pockets are empty and turn them inside
out. One bobby pin, metal or plastic toy, nail or sharp
object in a load can catch laundry and cause tears.
Facial tissue left in a pocket will produce extreme
“lint.” A crayon or lipstick in a wash load may cause
stains that cannot be removed. Roll down cuffs and
shake out grass, sand, and gravel.

Mend Rips and Tears

Little holes can become bigger in the washer. Mend
holes and tears before placing garments in the washer.

Close Zipper and Fasten Hooks

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.

Sort

Proper sorting is easy if you follow a few guidelines:

1. Sort by color.

Figure 1

2. Sort by fabric and construction.

Figure 2

3. Sort by care label.

Figure 3

4. Sort by type and amount of soil.

Children’s play clothes, as well as work clothes,
will need extra treatment. Lightly soiled clothes
can become dingy if washed with heavily soiled
items.

W308I

WHITES

LIGHTS

DARKS

NON-COLORFAST

W309I

W310I

COTTONS AND

LINENS

SYNTHETICS, BLENDS

& POLY KNITS

PERMANENT

PRESS

DELICATES

COLD

HOT

WARM