Kenmore 4885 Use and Care Guide - Page 15

SORTING WASH LOADS Fabric Care Labels Most articles of clothing feature fabric care labels that include instructions for proper care. f Fabric Care Labels Machine wash cycle _ _ Normal Permanent press/ wrinkle res{stant _ Gentle/ delicate Do not wash Do not wring Water temperature Bleach symbols @O O Hot (50°C/120°F) @O @ W=rm cou_/coou (40°C/105°F) (30°C/85°F) Any bleach (when needed) Only non=chlorine blelch (when needed) Do not bleach Grouping Similar Items For best results, sort clothesinto loads that can be washed with the same wash cycle. Different fabrics have different care requirements. Always wash dark colors separately from light colors and whites to prevent discoloration. If possible, do not wash heavily soiled items with lightly soiled ones. The chart below shows recommended groupings. Loading the Washer • Check all pockets to make sure that they are empty. Items such as clips, matches, pens, coins, and keys can damage both your washer and your clothes. • Close zippers, hooks, and drawstrings to prevent these items from snagging or tangling on other clothes. • Pretreat heavily stained areas for best results. • Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. • Large items should not be more than half of the total wash load. • The washer can be fully loaded, but the drum should not be tightly packed with items. The door of the washer should close easily. • To prevent an out-of-balance load, do not wash single items. Add one or two similar items to the load. Large, bulky items, such as a blanket, comforter, or bedspread, should be washed individually. • Do not wash or spin waterproof items, such as rain coats, sleeping bags, etc. • When unloading the washer, check under the door seal for small items. NOTE: Make sure the door seal area is clear when closing the door. Overloading the washer can cause items to get caught between the door and the seal. This can damage both the items and the seal. f Sort Laundry.,, by Colors Whites Lights Darks by Soil Heavy Normal Light by Fabric by Lint Delicates Lint Producer Easy Care Lint Collector Sturdy J 15