H O W TO U S E
SORTING WASH LOADS
Fabric Care Labels
Most articles of clothing feature fabric care labels
that include instructions for proper care.
Fabric Care Labels
Machine
wash
cycle
Normal Permanent press/
wrinkle resistant
Do not wash Do not wring
Hand wash
Water
temperature
Bleach
symbols
Any bleach
(when needed)
Grouping Similar Items
For best results, sort clothes into 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.
Sort Laundry...
by Colors
by Soil
Whites
Heavy
Lights
Normal
Darks
Light
Loading the Washer
empty. Items such as clips, matches, pens,
coins, and keys can damage both your washer
and your clothes.
prevent these items from snagging or tangling
on other clothes.
large items first.
18
Gentle/
delicate
Hot
Warm
Cold/cool
Do not bleach
Only non-chlorine bleach
(when needed)
by Fabric
by Lint
Delicates
Lint Producer
Easy Care
Lint Collector
Sturdy
total wash load.
should not be tightly packed with items. The
door of the washer should close easily.
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.
door seal for small items.
NOTE: The front loading washer rotates the wet
laundry to wash it with less water. If you do not
see the water during washing, it is not a problem
because the laundry is sufficiently wet.