GE Unitized Spacemaker WSM2420, Use And Care Manual

Stain

White and Bleachable Fabrics

Other Washable Fabrics

See Controls Setting Guide.

Adhesives

Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to

Same as white and bleachable fabrics.

(Chewing Gum, etc.)

carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge
with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder.

Antiperspirants,

Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach

Same as white and bleachable fabrics

Deodorants

according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder. If color has changed,

except use non-chlorine bleach.

you may be able to restore it by sponging with ammonia.** 
Rinse thoroughly.

Blood

Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If stain remains,

Sponge or soak in cool water, then 

bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder.

launder.

Chocolate, Cream,

Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid*;

Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe 

Ice Cream and Milk

Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry. Bleach according

cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid

to the Stain Removal Hint; launder.

detergent. Launder in warm water.

Coffee and Tea

Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint;

Sponge with warm water. If stain remains,

launder. With cream: Follow guide directions for cream.

apply warm glycerine, let stand 30 
minutes and rinse well, or sponge with a 
safe dry cleaning fluid.* Launder.

Cosmetics: Eye Shadow,

Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid

Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.*

Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid

detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to the Stain Removal

Then launder in warm detergent water.

or Pancake Makeup, Rouge,

Hint; launder.

Powder; Crayon; Grease,
Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil

Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,

Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to 

Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining

Wine, Vegetables or Food

the Stain Removal Hint; launder.

stain with non-chlorine bleach.

Coloring

Grass, Foliage, Flowers,

Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots

Sponge with warm water. Apply undiluted

Mildew, Scorch

while they are fresh, before mold has a chance to weaken fabric.)

liquid detergent. Bleach remaining stain 

If either type stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal 

with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.

Hint; launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.) 

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

Same as white and bleachable fabrics

sponge with dry cleaning fluid,* or use spray cleaner. Apply

except launder using non-chlorine bleach.

undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains: Bleach according to the 
Stain Removal Hint; launder.

Paint and Varnish

Soften with oil or petroleum jelly, then sponge with 

Same as white and bleachable fabrics.

banana oil. Launder in warm water.

Perspiration

Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water. If

Launder in warm water. Rinse well. Bleach

color has changed you may be able to restore it by treating with

with non-chlorine bleach.

ammonia or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat with safe dry
cleaning fluid* or bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint;
launder.

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.

STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE

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Stain Removal