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k Refer to Gament Manufacturers’ Care Labels I Bleach Sp&id Instmctions Liquid chlorine type. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in Only non-chlorine bleach when needed, Detergent Guide. Use Extra Cleaning cycle. See How to Operate Your Clothes Washer section. I White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
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OPEMT~G ~STRUCTIONS (continued) How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan . The Filter-Flo pan is the lint . NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Ho pan as a wash filter. Position the Filter-Flo ..:. ,. :-:~.::.:...v.j..j basket. Do not put items to be washed in the .:;::::.” \c& ~<::.;<,,~ pan on the agitator after Filter-Ho pan. Do not place detergent packets ~~;g’- 11 l’t~~j;~ loading clothes into the in the Filter-Flo pan. :::.;.,.....:<. ,t!:i:; :,:i:i, .q::.,::,::.;=~ @ ....:.:...-::.,::>:>. washer. Lint is ea
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How to Use the Soak Cycle ● Soak Cycle temperature Start the washer. After washer fills and begins to is controlled by the agitate, push in the Cycle Selector knob and turn to WasMRinse Temp. SOAK CYCLE. Pull out the Cycle Selector knob to selection. complete the cycle. ● For a warm soak, set the ● For an extended soak, allow the washer to fill and WasMRinse Temp. control agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking to HOT~ARM. agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop the washer
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HOW TO USE THE M~I-BAS~T TUB ~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash Loads ● Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 21A pounds) c Stuffed toys. (1.125 kg). ● Tennis shoes. ● Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and other small, delicate hand-washables. How to Wash a Small Load of Regular Fabrics or Delicate Hand-washables 1. Remove the Filter-no pan. 6. Add blach. if desired. \ \ // . Measure c~efully and / 2. Place Mini-Basket pour recommended t
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Sort by Sufiace Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and Separate chenille—give up lint. 1 m m LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and Lint m Lint from % \ Producers Collectors napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint. These must be washed separately. .~ LA mm For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section. Sort by Fabric In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection, Separate cottons& Perm Press from % Synthetics& Deh~tes it is recommended fr
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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–1ike sheets. Do wrapped around the agitator. not wrap around the agitator. Clothes are loaded dry since wet items are likely to pack down which @ Small Items–like encourages overlo
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Products Advantages Disadvantages Phosphate- Perform well in hard or soft water. Are not available in some areas. Powdered Detergents Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Non-Phosphate- Perform satisfactorily in soft Generally do not clean well in or moderately hard water. hard water. Powdered Detergents In some areas only non-phosphate May be difficult to dissolve, products are available. especially in cold water. Should not be used in cold water. Those conta
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T~ RES~TS OF CONT~UED USE OF CA~ONATE DETERGENTS Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type non-phosphate detergent, you will most probably notice limestone* deposits on your clothes and washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing frequency will determine how rapidly the limestone will build up. If your water is VERY HARD (11 or more grains) and if you wash just a few loads a week, you may see limestone buildups in just a few months. Effecti on Clothes Althoug
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How to Partially Restore Clothes CAUTIONS: I Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, they ● W not use vinegar soak solution in washer. may be partially restored by soaking in a solution of two The acidic action of the vinegar may damage cups (480 ml) of vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) of hot the porcelain. tip water for 15 minutes. USE A PLAS~C CO~~R. ● Vinegar soak solution may reduce the Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent. wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics.
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~RD WATER—DO YOU ~~ IT? Before you can decide what to do about hard If your water is SO~, you have no problem. You can water, you need to know if you have it and, if so, use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget all how hard it is. about hard water. If you have HARD water—less than 10 grains—and you use phosphate detergent, you also ● If you live in a municipal area, contact your have no problem. water company. But, if you have more than 10 grains, you will need to ● If you live in a rural
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Laundry Product and ~pe How to Use It Special Instructions BLEACH Chlorine liquid Use your bleach dispenser. 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer or on dry clothes. such as Clorox brand See How to Use Your Bleach Dispenser section. 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather, or non-fast colors. Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. 3) Check
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1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. s 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 and the finish in the chart on the 3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing. next page, and use only recommended methods. 4. Wash with recommended amount of soap ● Ch
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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 section. It lists causes of minor new washer properly. 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 Registr
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! WORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS L Rmd M ktmctions before wing ttis appliance. ● Do not wash or dry articles that WARN~&To reduce the risk &’\ of fire, electric shock, or injury to have been cleaned in, washed in, A ~ / soaked in, or spotted with persons when using your appliance, fo~ow basic precautions, including the following: h combustible or explosive substances (such as wax, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry- ● Use this appliance only for ifi intended purpose cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.)
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WORTANT S~Em ~STRUCTIONS (continued) ● Keep dl laundry aids (such as ● Do not operate tis appliance if it is damaged, detergents, bleaches, fabric sofieners, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has m etc.) out of the reach of children, missing or broken parts, including a damaged preferably in a locked cabinet. cord or plug. Observe all warnings on container * ● Never climb on or stand on the washer top. labels to avoid personal injury. ● Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer. ●
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WAS~R M WARNINGTO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. I I I Control panel appearance may vary slightly Sorting and Loading Do not use the Filter-Flo pan ● Sort clothes carefully by fabric ● Add measured amount of detergent. See Detergents, Other as a wash basket. Do not put type, weight, color and amount Additives section for information any ite
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T~S TO HELP YOU SELECT SETTmGS Regular Cycles— For most cottons, linens, and work and play clothes. Longer wash times plus an extra deep rinse, spray rinse and spin provide thorough washing and detergent removal. NORMAL SOIL Permanent Press Cycle— For loads of synthetic and/or delicate fabrics. A cold water cooldown helps prevent set-in wrinkles in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar apparel with normal soil. I Knits Cycle— A combination of agitation and soak provides effective
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Extra Cleaning Cycles— For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil. Agitation with extra detergent loosens stubborn soils, and an automatic extra rinse and spin help remove any detergent left after the first rinse and spin. ““,0.”, ,r,m,,” Cytis I YORLALSOIL Soak Cycle— Clothes activate in a soaking agent for a short time, ,3 then the water spins out. Washer turns off at end of stic~b Soak Cycle—must be reset for desired wash cycle. +% Oi NORMAL OFF HEAVY STM1 P OFF \\ ● I of \o ● - OFF * ,,,,”,,
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CONTROLS SETT~G GU~E Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads WasWSpin Wash Water Load Temperature’ Speed Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Normal/Normal Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting BrizhtiNoncolorfast Normal/Normal Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Work Clothes, etc. Heavy soil Normal/Normal Hot Extra Cleaning Cycles Heavy Setting Average soil Normal/Normal Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normal Setting Permanent P
