GE WSM2780WWW Use and Care Manual - Page 14

STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Other Washable Fabrics Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder. Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Antiperspirants, Deodorants Apply undiluted 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. Same as white and bleachable fabrics except use non-chlorine bleach. Blood Soak in cold water, then launder. If stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder. Sponge or soak in cool water, then launder. Chocolate, Cream, Ice Cream and Milk Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid*; Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry. Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder and dry. Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. Coffee and Tea Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page. Launder. With cream: Follow guide directions for cream. Sponge with warm water. If stain remains, apply warm glycerine, let stand 30 minutes and rinse well, or sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.* Launder. Cosmetics: Eye Shadow, Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid or Pancake Makeup, Rouge, Powder; Crayon; Grease, Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.* Launder. Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices, Wine, Vegetables or Food Coloring Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder. Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining stain with non-chlorine bleach. Grass, Foliage, Flowers, Mildew, Scorch 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.) Sponge with warm water. Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Bleach remaining stain with non-chlorine bleach, then launder. Old mildew stains can seldom be removed. Scorch can seldom be removed. Ink, Ballpoint 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. Same as white and bleachable fabrics except launder using non-chlorine bleach. Perspiration Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder. If color has changed you may be able to restore it by treating with ammonia or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat with safe dry cleaning fluid* or bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder and dry. Launder. Rinse well. Bleach with non-chlorine bleach. Rust Apply rust remover,** using manufacturer's directions. Rinse and Same as white and bleachable fabrics. launder. *CAUTION: Because cleaning fluids tend to be toxic, be sure you are in a well ventilated room when using them. No cleaning fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the limitations and required cautions (usually printed on label). Use extreme caution with flammable compounds. Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer. **Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death. Save and refer to garment manufacturer's care labels. 14