Using Laundry Detergents

Most of the new washers have detergent dispensers. Follow the washer manufacturer's instructions to properly use the detergent dispenser. If there is no dispenser, follow the washer use and care guide. Follow the instructions on the detergent package for the amount of detergent to use. If there is no recommended amount for high-efficiency washers, contact the detergent manufacturer, or follow the washer use and care guide instructions. Don't mix powder and liquid detergents in the same dispenser compartment, as the mixture may “cake” in the dispenser.

Using Laundry Additives

Rinse-Added Fabric Softeners	Add fabric softener to the fabric softener dispenser so it gets dispensed at the right time. Follow the washer manufacturer's instructions for proper use of the dispenser. Ball-type fabric softener dispensers should not be used in a tumbler washer as the tumbling action causes the softener to be released before the rinse cycle.
Pretreat and Presoak Products	Pretreats and presoaks are usually low sudsing; use them as you would with a traditional agitator washer.
Water Softener Additives	Follow the water softener manufacturer's recommendations for the proper amount to use. Note: The amount of water softener may be able to be reduced since there is less water to soften. Add powder or liquid softener to the empty tub before adding the clothes.

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