Sears KENMORE 91601 - Manual (Page 12)

Special Care
In the following hints for better washing, an all-purpose detergent
should be used unless stated otherwise See Control Setting Chart
(page 10) for dryer timer settings Always consult garment labels and hang tags for manufacturer’s washing and drying instructions
before machine washing and drying,
IA warning I D o not use heat to dry foam rubber or similarly textured nibber-iike 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
WASHER DRYER
HELPFUL HINTS WASH RINSE CYCLE CYCLE
Csiton Baby Gtothes;
Gowns. Stiirls
Beddjnn
Pretreat heavily soiled areas; brush on a liltle liquid detergent, or wet area
and rub in detergent Use Warm soak tor oil Juice stains; Cold for egg
milk, cereal stains Hoi Coid Cotton Sturdy Timed
(High Heat)
Délicates—dresses,
fine cotton knits
Wash separately Warm Coid Knits/Deiicate Knits/Deiicate
(Low Heat)
Diapers Rinse at once, soak in diaper pail with solution of coid water and borax
(V? 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 seoaratelv. Wash with regular baby wash. Air Fluff
Bisnkets
Synthetics
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/Deiicate
Electfic/Wsolen Follow manufacturer's directions.
Curtains, Draperies 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
Blass Fiber ' : Do not wash or dry.
Sheer—Synthetics . Requires regular washing. It required, use Warm soak. Warm Cold Knits/Deiicate See oaae 1 1 .
Permanent Press
Dresses, blouses, '
■ skirts, slacks .
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)
White shifts and -
WoüSÈS, sheets and •
pillowcases ■ .
Pretreat collars and cuffs with liquid laundry detergent Hot Coid Perm Press Auto, Fabric
Care
(Med. Heat)
Work clothes 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 blaod-stalnsd garments. Use 1/4 to
1/2 GUO liduid laundry detergent in SOAK, 1/2 to 1 cup in WASH. Hot Cold Perm Press Auto. Fabric
Care
(Med Heat)
Foundation Bsrmems
(See Warninq aboye)
Frequent washing lengthens lile, helps" retain shape Remove non­
washable trim, Close zippers, fasten hooks.
Warm Cold Knits/Deiicate Knits/Deiicate
(Low Heat)
Piastids Some plastics wilf tear if machine-washed. Place small items in mesh bag
for washing If shower curtains are soap-stained add water softener to
wash water; don’t use deterceni.
Warm Cold Knits/Deiicate Air Fluff
Quitted Mattress Pads Follow label directions
Bugs Shake out dirt Air dry rubber-like or rubber-backed rugs Wash one large
or two smaii ruas at a time Follow label instructions.
Sheets. Pillowcases Use Warm Soak for pillowcases stained with hair oil Hot Cold Perm Press Auto. Fabric
Caro
(Med. Heat)
Slipcovers Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable M.end tears; remove
detachable trim and fasteners. Wash only one large or two small chair
cavers at a time. Cotton covers may be li-qhtlv starched. warm Cold Perm Press Auto. Fabric
Care
(Med. Heat)
Sweaters, Syitihetics Pretreat around neckline Follow manufacturer's recommendations Warm Cold Knits/Deiicate Knits/Deiicate
(Low Heat)
Woolens, •
Cashmeres. '
Need special care to avoid shrinkage See “ Woolens," pat e 11 See page 11
Table Ltnans
Remove stains. Soak it necessary Use Hof wash for while and
color-fast, Warm for others. Hot or Warm Coid Cotton Sturdy Timed
(Hiqh Heat)
Towels Use Warm Soak with 1/2 cup bleach lor stained tea towels Hot or Warm Cold Cotton Sturdy Timed
(Hiqh Heat)
Wootens—
Sweaters, socks,
scarves, blankets,
skirts, etc.
Many are machine washaiiie. 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 in a suak than granulated Pre-treat
woolens with liauid deteroem Never use chlortre bleach
See "Washin
page
Warm
g Woolens,”
11
Cold
Knits/Deiicate
Keep agitation
to a minimum See page 11
Work Clolbes Shake out dirt, turn pockets inside eut Soak clothes (see page 6), then
wash thoroughly. ■ Hot Coid Cotton Sturdy Tinned
(High Heat)
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