GE MINI BASKET MA5800G - Manual (Page 9)

Good sorting means better washing
Sort by surface texture Sort by soil
Separate
LINT PRODUCERS— Such as
terry toweling and chenille—give
up lint.
LINT COLLECTORS- such as
man-made fibers and napped
fabrics like velveteen and corduroy
—attract lint. These must be
washed separately.
For more information on ilnt
control, see page 18.
Sort by fabric
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Sort by color
FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON
DIFFERENT
E4BRICS AND
LOADS, SEE PAGEsTand 7.
It pays to check and prepare
clothes for washing.
® Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,
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and buttons.
® Do any necessary mending—ops,
hems, tears.
Check ail items for areas of heavy
soil or stain.
• Remove stains. For STAIN
REMOVAL CHART, SEE PAGE 17.
Turn Poly Knits inside-out to
minimize fabric surface damage.
Soaking and Pre-treating—
a good way to loosen deep soils
and stains.
A thorough soaking with detergent
or special soaking agent is another
way to remove heavy soils,
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separate washing step or a prelim­
inary step to a complete wash cycle.
For detailed information on how
to soak in your washer, see page 8.
FOR INFORMATION ON
SOAKING AGENTS, SEE
PAGE 15.
• Pre-treat heavy soil by rubbing in
a small amount of liquid detergent
or a paste made of water and powdered
detergent or soap. For best results,
wait 1/2 hour before washing.