Sears 93701 - Manual (Page 12)

Special Care for Special Things
In the following hints for better washing, an all-purpose
detergent should be used unless stated otherwise. See Con­
trol Setting Chart (page 10) for dryer timer settings. Always consult garment labels and hang tags for manufac­
turer’s washing and drying instructions before machine
washing and drying.
IAWARNINGI Do not use heat to dry foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials, or pillows and clothing with
feathers/down. Man-made fibers (synthetics) such as polyester, nylon, and acrylics must be dried on LOW heat.
TYPE OF
GARMENT HELPFUL HINTS
WASHEFI DRYER
WASH RINSE CYCLE CYCLE
Cotton Baby Clothes:
Gowns, Shirts
Beddina
Pretreat heavily soiled areas; brush on a little liquid detergent, or wet area
and rub in detergent. Use Warm soak for oil, juice stains; Cold for egg,
milk, cereal stains.
Hot Cold Cotton Sturdy Timed
(High Heat)
Délicates—dresses, -
tine cotton knits ^ .
Wash separately. Warm Cold Knits/Delicate Knits/Delicate
(Low Heat)
Diapers Rinse at once, soak in diaper pail with solution of cold water and borax
1
'k tsp. to gal.). Soak before washing with a pre-soak product and
warm water.
Hot Cold Cotton Sturdy Timed
(High Heat)
Plastic items Plastic lined pants, bibs, crib sheets should be dried separately. Wash with regular baby wash. Air Fluff
Blankets
Synthetics
Eiectric/Wooien
Shake out dust. Remove stains. Pretreat heavily soiled areas with
detergent. Wash one large or two small blankets at a time.
Follow manufacturer's recommendations.
Warm Cold Knits/Delicate
Follow manufacturer's directions.
Curtains, Draperies
Glass Fiber
Sheer—Synthetics
If badly sun-weakened, even hand washing will cause tearing. Be sure
colors are fast and fabric is washable. Remove hooks and non-washable
trim. Use Warm soak if heavily soiled.
Warm Cold See page 11.
Do not wash or drv.
Reauires regular washing. If required, use Warm soak.
Warm Cold Knits/Delicate See page 11.
Permanent Press
Dresses, blouses,
skirts, slacks
White shirts and
blouses, sheets and
pillowcases ^
Work clothes
Turn slacks and dark Items inside out to prevent whitening and frosting of
seams and creases. Warm Cold Perm Press Auto. Fabric
Care
(Med. Heat)
Pretreat collars and cuffs with liquid laundry detergent. Hot Cold Perm Press Auto. Fabric
Care
(Med. Heat)
Pretreat heavily soiled areas by rubbing in liquid laundry detergent. Let
stand 30 to 60 minutes. If clothes are heavily soiled use Warm SOAK tor
grease and oil. Cold SOAK for dust or blood-stained garments. Use 1/4 to
-i/2 cup liquid laundry detergent in SOAK. 1/2 to 1 cup in WASH.
Hot Cold Perm Press Auto. Fabric
Care
(Med. Heat)
Foundation Garments
(See Warnina above)
Frequent washing lengthens life, helps retain shape. Remove non­
washable trim. Close zippers, fasten hooks.. Warm Cold Knits/Delicate Knits/Delicate
(Low Heat)
Plastics .............................. Some plastics will tear if machine-washed. Place small items in mesh bag
lor washing. If shower curtains are soap-stained, add water softener to
wash water; don't use detergent. Warm Cold Knits/Delicate Air Fluff
Quitted Mattress Pads Follow label directions.
Rugs Shake out dirt. Air dry rubber-like or rubber-backed rugs. Wash one large
or two small ruqs at a time. Follow label instructions.
Sheets, Pillowcases Use Warm Soak lor pillowcases stained with hair oil. Hot Cold Perm Press Auto. Fabric
Care
(Med. Heat)
Slipcovers Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable. Mend tears; remove
detachable trim and fasteners. Wash only one large or two small chair
covers at a time. Cotton covers mav be lightly starched. Warm Cold Perm Press Auto. Fabric
Care
(Med. Heat)
Sweaters, Synthetics
Woolens, : ■ “
Cashmeres _
Pretreat around neckline. Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Warm Cold Knits/Delicate Knits/Delicate
(Low Heat)
Need special care to avoid shrinkage. See ' Woolens,” oac e l l . = "^ee page 11.
Table Linens Remove stains. Soak it necessary. Use Hot wash for white and
color-fast, Warm for others. Hot or Warm Cold Cotton Sturdy Timed
(High Heat)
Towels ; Use Warm Soak with 1/2 cup bleach for stained tea towels. Hot or Warm Cold Cotton Sturdy Timed
(High Heat)
Woolens— .
Sweaters, socks,
scarves, blankets,
skirts, etc....
Many are machine washable. However, because of its physical properties,
wool may shrink during washing. As a general rule, if it can be hand
washed, it can be “washed” by soaking in the water. A liquid detergent
is preferred because it dissolves faster ir a soak than granulated. Pre-treat
woolens with liquid detergent. Never use chlorine bleach
See “Washin
page
Warm
g Woolens,”
11.
Cold
Knits/Delicate
Keep agitation
to a minimum See page 11.
Work Clothes Shake out dirt, turn pockets Inside out Soak clothes (see page 6), then
wash thoroughly.
Hot Cold Cotton Sturdy Timed
(High Heat)
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