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HELP US HELP YOU... Read this book carefully. Save time and money. Write down the model and serial numbers. It is intended to help you Before you request service . . . operate and maintain your check the Problem Solver You’ll find them on a label on new washer properly. section. It lists causes of minor the lower left side near the front. operating problems that you can Keep it handy for answers to These numbers are also on the correct yourself. your questions. Consumer Product Ownership If you
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Q Do not wash or dry articles that WARNING-TO reduce the risk ~ /’\l hav:e~y:~::;:~$’;:hedin’ of fire, electric shock, or injury to A persons when using your appliance, soa ● , h combustible or explosive substances fo~ow basic precautions, including the following: (such as wax, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry= ● Use this appliance only for ifi intended purpose cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may as described in this Use and Care Book. ignite or explode. Do not add these substances to t
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WORTANT SME~ mSTRUCTIONS (continued) Q Keep all laundry aids (such as 4 Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, detergents, bleaches, fabric sofieners, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has m ‘ etc.) out of the reach of childr~n, missing or broken parts, including a damaged preferably in a locked cabinet, cord or plug, Observe all warnings on container m o Never climb on or stand on the washer top. labels to avoid personal injury. s Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer
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Regular Cycles— Permanent Press Cycles— For most cottons, linens, work and play clothes. For loads of synthetics, blends andor delicate fabrics. Longer wash times plus deep rinse, spray rinse and A cold water cool down helps prevent set-in wrinkles spin provide thorough washing and detergent removal. in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar apparel with normal soil. Handwash System— Spotscrubber System— Saves time and energy when washing small loads The Spotscrubber cycle uses a s
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER Features and appearances may vary slightly WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Setting the Controls Use the Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings guide to ~ Select Was~inse Temperature. help you make the proper selections. @ Push Cycle Selector knob in and turn clockwise ~ Select Wash Spin Speed. to your selected wash setting. -
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How to Use the Bleach Dispenser ● Measure bleach carefully. See manufacturer’s Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only. instructions. / If you prefer to ● Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly use powdered into bleach dispenser. d- bleach, pour it ● Do not overfill or allow dispenser to overflow. into the wash Avoid splashing. Undiluted bleach can cause basket along with fabric damage. your detergent. Do %% not pour powdered bleach ● Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly into t
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SUGGESTED FAB~C Am CYCLE SETT~GS Cycle Suggested For Clothes Loatiabrics such as: WasWSpin Speed Permanent Press & Knits ● Synthetics Normal/Slow ● Permanent press, treated cottons, blends with cottons ● Down-filled garments, if machine Gentle/Slow washing is recommended* ● Pillows** Regular ● Cottons and linens Normal~ast ● Denims ● Blankets*** ● Baby clothes (sturdy) Normal~ast Extra Cleaning & Auto Soak ● Work clothes with heavy soil Special Instructions *Down-filled garments Wash frequently
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Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and Separate chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint. These must be washed separately. For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section. In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection, it is recommended that fabrics of similar construction be washed together whenever possible. Sort by Soil Sort by Color ‘eparate Bfro’mromefromBz?2s
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HOW TO LOAD YOUR WAS~R This illustration, with clothes just ● Load clothes dry. reaching the Clothes Retaining ● Take a properly sorted group of Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes clothes and drop them loosely in have ample room to move because the wash basket in this order: they are not packed down, nor ~ Large items–like sheets. Do wrapped around the agitator. not wrap around the agitator. Clothes are loaded dry since wet items are likely to pack down ~ Small items–like washcloths. which encou
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The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most important things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean. Always follow the detergent manufacturer’s recommended amount. If the recommended amount of How to use detergent— Amount required varies granular, powdered or liquid: according to: detergent produces too many suds, switch to a lower sudsing detergent For best results, add detergent to 1. Water hardness brand, and follow instructions the wash basket before loading 2.
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OT~R LAU~RY PRODUCTS Laundry Product and ~pe How to Use It Special Instructions BLEACH 1) Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. Do not pour Chlorine liquid Use your bleach dispenser. such as Clorox brand See How to Use Your Bleach undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer Dispenser section. or on dry clothes. 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine If you do not have a bleach dispenser, bleached such as: silk, wool, spandex, or non-fast colors. pour diluted ble
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1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. ● Test stain removal product on a hidden The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. inside seam or on a sample of the material. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take ● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. these steps: It can set some stains. ● Find the fabric in the chart on the next page, 3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing. and use only recommended methods. 4. Wash with recommended amount of soau ● Check the care la
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Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics See Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings 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 ofa,s much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid, *rinse well, then wash as usual. Antiperspirants, Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach Same as white and bleachable fabrics Deodorants according to
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE LINT OR RESIDUE ● Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and ON CLOTHES chenille) from lint receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). ● Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one minute per pound of dry clothes. ● Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals to form a precipitate which can be mistaken for lint. Use a phosphate or liquid detergent; use warmer wash wa
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T~ PROBLEM SOLWR (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE GRAYED CLOTHES * hproper soaking with insufficient detergent, Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient. (continued) However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent. Q Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps at bottom of opposite page. ● Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for smaller lo
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POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM c Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched SHRINKAGE, KNITS and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle. ● Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering. This may also be noticed in older garments that have been washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for relaxation shri
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—— THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SNAGS, HOLES, ● Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and TEARS, RIPS OR toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse all towels and other articles that EXCESSIVE WEAR came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash. Do not (continued) contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals. ● As permanent press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This is normal
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PROBLEM I POSSIBLE CAUSE WATER LEAKS ● Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets. ● Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility. WASHER IS NOISY ● Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot Dads in ~lace and front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions. ‘ ‘ ● A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor stops and the spin brake inside the transmission “locks in.” This sound is n
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