Instructions on How to Wash and Dry Laundry Prepared by Group 2 Jenna, Anna, Christina, Dylan TECM 2700.001 April 8, 2014 i
Table of Contents Table of Contents... iii Introduction... iv How to Wash and Dry Colored Laundry... 1 Steps for Washing Colored Clothes:... 1 Steps for Drying Colored Clothes:... 3 How to Wash and Dry White Laundry... 6 Steps for Washing White Clothes:... 6 Steps for Drying White Clothes:... 8 How to Wash and Dry Delicate Laundry... 10 Steps for Washing Delicate Clothes:... 10 Steps for Drying Delicate Clothes:... 12 How to Treat Stains... 14 Red Wine Stain... 14 Tomato Sauce Stain... 15 Blood Stain... 16 Dirt or Mud Stain... 18 Grass Stain... 19 Laundry FAQ... 21 iii
Introduction This instruction manual is on how to wash laundry in a front loading washing machine. This manual will cover how to wash colored clothing, white clothing, delicate clothing, and how to treat and remove various stains. iv
How to Wash and Dry Colored Laundry Colors Supplies Needed: Washer Dryer Fabric Softener Liquid Laundry Detergent Dryer sheets Hangers Laundry Basket WARNING: This tutorial covers how to do laundry for a front-loading washing machine and dryer. For top-loading washing machine and dryers, open the machine s lid from the top and then follow instructions. Steps for Washing Colored Clothes: 1. Open washing machine s front door. 2. Check the tag on the article of clothing for special washing conditions. See Figure A. Figure A 3. Empty the clothing s pockets if applicable. 4. Put article of clothing in the washer. 5. See stain section of instructions for stain removal starting on page 14. 1
6. Repeat steps 2-5 until there are no more articles of clothing, or the washer is ¾ of the way full. 7. Add laundry detergent. In front loaders the detergent goes into the biggest compartment in the dispenser tray. It may be labeled detergent. See Figure B. Figure B 8. Add fabric softener. In front loaders, pull out the dispenser tray and put the fabric softener into the compartment next to the detergent. It may be labeled softener. See Figure C. Figure C 9. Press the power button on the left side of the top of the washing machine, if applicable, to turn the washing machine on. 2
10. Turn the dial to select normal, warm wash. See Figure D. Figure D 11. Press the Start button. Be aware that once you press the Start button the door will lock and you will not be able to get inside the washing machine. See Figure E. Figure E 12. Wait 45 minutes for either a beep or the timer goes to zero, whichever comes first. Steps for Drying Colored Clothes: 1. Open the dryer and find the lint trap. It is either on the inside bottom of the dryer in a curved compartment, or it is on the top of the dryer with a handle that you can pull out. See Figure F. Figure F 3
2. Remove lint from the lint trap. 3. Open the dryer door. 4. Open the washer with your colored clothing inside. 5. Take any sweaters or clothing with thin fabric out and hang it to dry. 6. Transfer the remaining colored clothes from the washer to the dryer. Be sure to double check that you have every article of clothing. 7. Put 1 dryer sheet in the dryer with your clothes. 8. Press the power button. It will be located in the same area as the washing machine s power button. 9. Turn dial to medium heat or press the medium heat button to dry your clothing. See Figure G. Figure G 10. Close the dryer door. 11. Press the start button. It, too, will be located in the same area as the washing machine s start button. See Figure H. 4 Figure H
12. Wait for an hour to an hour and a half. 13. Take out your dry clothes and the dryer sheet from the dryer. 14. Put your clothes in the laundry basket. 15. Hang jeans and clothes that are prone to wrinkles. 16. Fold the remaining clothes 17. Put all of the clean, colored clothes away. 5
How to Wash and Dry White Laundry Whites Supplies Needed: Washing Machine Dryer Liquid Laundry Detergent Fabric Softener Bleach Dryer Sheet WARNING: Only use bleach on clothes that are all white otherwise it will stain the colored section and ruin your clothes. Steps for Washing White Clothes: 1. Open washing machine s front door. 2. Check the tag on the article of clothing for special washing conditions. See Figure A. Figure A 3. Empty the clothing s pockets if applicable. 4. Put article of clothing in the washer. 5. See stain section of instructions for stain removal starting on page 14. 6. Repeat steps 2-5 until there are no more articles of clothing, or the washer is ¾ of the way full. 6
7. Add laundry detergent. In front loaders the detergent goes into the biggest compartment in the dispenser tray. It may be labeled detergent. See Figure B. Figure B 8. Add fabric softener. In front loaders the softener goes into the top compartment in the dispenser tray. It may be labeled softener. See Figure C. Figure C 9. Add bleach. In front loaders the bleach goes into the bottom compartment in the dispenser tray. It may be labeled bleach. See Figure D. Figure D 7
10. Press the power button on the left side of the top of the washing machine, if applicable, to turn the washing machine on. 11. Turn the dial to select cold wash. See Figure E. Figure E 12. Press the Start button. Be aware that once you press the Start button the door will lock and you will not be able to get inside the washing machine. See Figure F. Figure F 13. Wait 45 minutes for either a beep or the timer goes to zero, whichever comes first. Steps for Drying White Clothes: 1. Open the dryer and find the lint trap. It is either on the inside bottom of the dryer in a curved compartment, or it is on the top of the dryer with a handle that you can pull out. See Figure G. 8 Figure G
2. Remove lint from the lint trap. 3. Open the dryer door. 4. Open the washer with your colored clothing inside. 5. Take any sweaters or clothing with thin fabric out and hang it to dry. 6. Transfer the remaining white clothes from the washer to the dryer. Be sure to double check that you have every article of clothing. 7. Put 1 dryer sheet in the dryer with your clothes. 8. Press the power button. It will be located in the same area as the washing machine s power button. 9. Turn dial to medium heat or press the medium heat button to dry your clothing. See Figure H. Figure H 10. Close the dryer door. 11. Press the start button. It, too, will be located in the same area as the washing machine s start button. See Figure I. Figure I 9
12. Wait for an hour to an hour and a half. 13. Take out your dry clothes and the dryer sheet from the dryer. 14. Put your clothes in the laundry basket. 15. Hang the clothes that are prone to wrinkles. 16. Fold the remaining clothes 17. Put all of the clean, white clothes away. How to Wash and Dry Delicate Laundry Delicates Supplies Needed: Washing Machine Area to hang clothes to dry Laundry detergent Fabric Softener Laundry basket Clothes hangers WARNING: This tutorial covers how to do laundry for a front-loading washing machine and dryer. For top-loading washing machine and dryers, open the machine s lid from the top and then follow instructions. This tutorial also covers washing laundry that is considered a delicate. If delicates are washed with other clothing then damage to the delicates may be caused. Steps for Washing Delicate Clothes: 1. Open washing machine s front door. 2. Check the tag on the article of clothing for special washing conditions. See Figure A. 10 Figure A
3. Empty the clothing s pockets if applicable. 4. Put article of clothing in the washer. 5. See stain section of instructions for stain removal starting on page 14. 6. Repeat steps 2-5 until there are no more articles of clothing, or the washer is full. 7. Add laundry detergent In front loaders the detergent goes into the biggest compartment in the dispenser tray. It may be labeled detergent. See Figure B. Figure B 8. Add fabric softener. In front loaders the softener goes into the top compartment in the dispenser tray. It may be labeled softener. See Figure C. Figure C 11
9. Press the power button on the left side of the top of the washing machine, if applicable, to turn the washing machine on. 10. Turn the dial to cold or delicate option. See Figure D. Figure D 11. Press the Start button. Be aware that once you press the Start button the door will lock and you will not be able to get inside the washing machine. See Figure E. Figure E 12. Wait 30 minutes for either a beep or the timer goes to zero, whichever comes first. Steps for Drying Delicate Clothes: 1. Remove clothes from washer and place into laundry basket. 2. Carry laundry basket to the area for hanging your clothes to dry. 3. Take article of clothing out of the laundry basket. 4. Hang the clothing item on the hanger. 5. Hang the item up to dry. 12
6. Repeat steps 3-5 until there are no more articles of clothing. 7. Wait for clothes to dry. The time depends on the temperature and placement of clothing line. 13
How to Treat Stains This section will walk you through how to treat red wine stains, tomato sauce stains, blood stains, dirt stains, and grass stains. WARNING: Always be careful when using any kind of chemicals or soap. Do not place your hands near your eyes or mouth until you have properly washed your hands after using these chemicals and soaps. If this happens, wash your eyes out thoroughly. If further precautions are necessary, call Poison Control. Red Wine Stain Supplies Needed to Treat a Red Wine Stain Washer Dryer Fabric Softener Liquid Laundry Detergent Dryer sheets Hangers Laundry Basket Bleach Flat Surface (that is able to get messy) Paper Towels Club Soda Shaving Cream If the red wine stain is WET follow these steps: 1. Lay the fabric with the stain facing up on a flat surface that you don t mind getting messy. 2. Pour the club soda onto the wet red wine stain until the stain starts to fizz. 3. Wait for the fizzing on the stain to stop. 4. Continue Steps 2 and 3 until the red color is gone from the stain. 5. Mop up the club soda from the surface and the fabric. 6. Wash and dry the fabric or clothing item as normal.* 14
If the red wine stain is DRY follow these steps: 1. Lay the fabric with the stain facing up on a flat surface that you don t mind getting messy. 2. Shake the shaving cream bottle up well. 3. Squeeze out the shaving cream directly onto the dry red wine stain. 4. Rub the shaving cream into the stain very well. 5. Put the fabric or clothing item into the washing machine with hot or warm water and wash. Tomato Sauce Stain Supplies Needed to Treat a Tomato Sauce Stain Washer Dryer Fabric Softener Liquid Laundry Detergent Dryer sheets Hangers Laundry Basket Bleach Flat Surface (that is able to get messy) Paper Towels Sink with tap Liquid Detergent Follow these steps to treat a tomato sauce stain: 1. Lay the fabric with the stain facing up on a flat surface that you don t mind getting messy. 15
2. Blot the stain with a paper towel. Be careful not to rub the stain, it will spread instead of coming out. 3. Turn the fabric inside out. 4. Run warm water from the sink onto the back of the stain. 5. Pour a quarter sized amount of liquid detergent onto the stain. 6. Rub the liquid detergent into the stain using your hands until the color of the stain is gone. 7. Wash and dry the fabric or clothing item as normal.* Blood Stain Supplies Needed to Treat a Blood Stain Washer Dryer Fabric Softener Liquid Laundry Detergent Dryer sheets Hangers Laundry Basket Bleach Flat Surface (that is able to get messy) Sink with Tap Salt Bowl for Mixing Spoon Toothpaste Liquid Detergent 16
If the blood stain is WET follow these steps: 1. Run cold water from the sink onto the stain. 2. Hold the fabric on either side of the stain and occasionally rub it together in a scrubbing fashion as the cold water runs on it. 3. Lay the wet fabric with the stain facing up on a flat surface that you don t mind getting messy. 4. Mix together 1 part cold water with 4 parts salt in the mixing bowl. 5. Stir this mixture well with the spoon until it creates a paste. 6. Spread this paste onto the stain using your hands. 7. Let the paste sit on the stain for 2 minutes. 8. Rinse the paste from the fabric by bringing it over to the sink and running cold water over it, occasionally scrubbing it. 9. Wash and dry the fabric or clothing item as normal.* If the blood stain is DRY follow these steps: 1. Lay the fabric with the stain facing up on a flat surface that you don t mind getting messy. 2. Squeeze the toothpaste onto your fingers. 3. Rub the toothpaste directly onto the stain. 4. Wait for the toothpaste to dry. This should take about 10 minutes. 5. Rinse the toothpaste off of the stain with cold water. 6. Pour a quarter sized amount of liquid detergent onto the stain. 17
7. Scrub the liquid detergent into the stain under the cold water at the sink. 8. Wash and dry the fabric or clothing item as normal.* Dirt or Mud Stain Supplies Needed to Treat a Dirt or Mud Stain Washer Dryer Fabric Softener Liquid Laundry Detergent Dryer sheets Hangers Laundry Basket Bleach Flat Surface (that is able to get messy) Spatula Sink with Tap Liquid Detergent Follow these steps to treat a dirt or mud stain: 1. Allow the dirt or mud to dry onto the fabric. 2. Lay the fabric with the dried stain facing up on a flat surface that you don t mind getting messy. 3. Take the spatula and scrape the dirt or mud off of the fabric. 4. Run the fabric under cold water from the sink. 5. Pour a quarter sized amount of liquid detergent onto the stain. 6. Scrub the liquid detergent into the stain under the cold water at the sink. 7. Wash and dry the fabric or clothing item as normal.* 18
Grass Stain Supplies Needed to Treat a Grass Stain Washer Dryer Fabric Softener Liquid Laundry Detergent Dryer sheets Hangers Laundry Basket Bleach Flat Surface (that is able to get messy) Rubbing Alcohol Bowl Sponge Sink with Tap Liquid Detergent Follow these steps to treat a grass stain: 1. Lay the fabric with the dried stain facing up on a flat surface that you don t mind getting messy. 2. Mix together 1 part cold water with 2 parts rubbing alcohol in the bowl (Fabrics that are delicate require more water in this mixture, so put 3 parts cold water with 2 parts rubbing alcohol instead). 3. Dip the sponge in the mixture. 4. Dab the wet sponge onto the stain until the stain is saturated. 5. Run cold water from the sink over the stain. 6. Pour a quarter sized amount of liquid detergent onto the stain. 19
7. Scrub the liquid detergent into the stain under the cold water at the sink. 8. Wash and dry the fabric or clothing item as normal.* *See Table of Contents for page number of specific instructions for washing and drying based on the color and type of fabric. 20
Laundry FAQ How much bleach should I use? You should use half a cup (1/2 cup) for most laundry loads. If your laundry load is smaller than a normal load, you can use less than the recommended amount. The opposite applies for largerthan-normal loads. How much detergent should I use? Most bottles of detergent have instructions that recommend how much detergent to use per load. Most detergents also have a measuring cap. Do not fill the cap completely when you measure out detergent. How often should I do laundry? You should wash laundry once a week. For the average person, a week s worth of clothes will equal one load of laundry. You should be aware of clothes that will be damaged if they are overwashed. What clothes are considered delicates? Delicate clothes are made of light materials such as lace, silk, ribbons, or sequins. Lingerie, including bras and underwear, should be placed into the delicate wash. What does a dryer sheet do? A dryer sheet removes the static that builds up in your dryer while it is drying clothes. It also softens your clothing. How much laundry is too much for one wash? The amount of laundry depends on the size of the washing machine. Do not put more clothing than can comfortably fit in the washing machine. I consistently lose socks in my laundry. How can I avoid this? You can keep the socks together by attaching them together with a safety-pin. Remember to take the safety pin out of the socks when they are done drying. You can keep the safety pins together in a jar near the washer so that they are always handy. Can I wash shoes in the washing machine? Can I dry them in the dryer? You can wash your shoes in the washing machine; however, remove the shoelaces before doing so. Adding a bath towel to the load will help the shoes from banging around as violently in the washer. You can dry shoes in the dryer, but we suggest that you let them air-dry. 21