GE GKSE4200 Manuel D'utilisation page 11

Removing Specific Stains
Bleach Solution: To remove stains on white or
bleachable fabrics, try soaking the stained area in a
container for five minutes in the following solution
and then launder in the washer:
1 US gallon (3.8 liters) cool water
1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach
The invisible stain
STAIN
Adhesives
(chewing gum, etc.)
Antiperspirants,
deodorants
Blood
Chocolate, cream,
ice cream and milk
Coffee and tea
Cosmetics, crayon
Foods on synthetic clothes may
cause stains which are virtually
invisible when you put the
clothes in the washer. If these
stains are not completely
removed in the wash, they may
pick up dirt from other clothes
in the washer and appear after
the clothes are dried.
White and Bleachable Fabrics
Rub with ice or immerse in
very cold water. Use dull tool
to carefully scrape off as much
adhesive or gum as possible.
Rub the stain with undiluted
liquid detergent. Rinse well,
then wash as usual.
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. • Same as white and bleachable fabrics except use
Rinse. If stain remains, use the
Bleach Solution; launder.
Soak in cold water, then launder
in warm water. If stain remains,
use the Bleach Solution; launder.
Soak in cold water. Use the
Bleach Solution; launder.
Without cream: Use the Bleach
Solution; launder.
With cream: Soak in cold water,
then use the Bleach Solution;
launder.
Use the Bleach Solution;
launder.
When They Become Visible:
• Rub the stain with undiluted liquid detergent.
• Let stand 30 minutes.
• Rewash using the hottest water that is safe for the fabric.
Preventing These Stains:
• Increase the amount of detergent used.
• Increase water temperature.
• Wash synthetics often.
Other Washable Fabrics
• Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
non-chlorine bleach.
• Sponge or soak in cool water, then launder.
• Same as white and bleachable fabrics except use
non-chlorine bleach.
• Sponge with warm water. If stain remains, apply warm
glycerine (available at drug stores), let stand 30 minutes
and rinse well. Wash as usual.
• Rub the stain with undiluted liquid detergent.
Rinse well, then wash as usual.
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