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Use And Care
GUIDE
Table of Contents .......... 2
A Note to You................. 2
Washer Safety ................ 3
Parts and Features ........ 4
Operating
Your Washer .................. 5
Laundry Tips ................ 16
Removing Stains ......... 21
Caring for
Your Washer ................ 24
Troubleshooting .......... 25
Requesting
Assistance or
Service .......................... 27
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Table of Contents A Note to You ............................................ 2 Laundry Tips........................................... 16 Washer Safety ........................................... 3 Sorting clothes .................................... 16 Parts and Features.................................... 4 Choosing load sizes............................ 16 Operating Your Washer ............................ 5 Washing tips ....................................... 16 Starting your washer ........
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Washer Safety Your safety is important to us. This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, This guide contains safety statements under electrical shock, warning symbols. Please pay special or other injuries. attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following: • R
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Parts and Features The parts and features of your washer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer. NOTES: • The drawings in this book may vary from your washer model. They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features. • Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features. Load size Water temperature Cycle
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Operating Your Washer To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly. This section gives you this important information. Page references are included for more information. wWARNING wWARNING Explosion Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Never place items in the washer that Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. are dampened with gasoline or other Do not remove ground prong. flammable fluids. Do not use an adapter. Do not wash or dry items soiled with Failure to follow these in
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER 4. Close the washer lid. 5. Turn the Load Size Selector to the Medium Large setting that corresponds with the size of your wash load and the type of Extra Small Large fabric being washed. • The Load Size Selector is a rotary knob. Depending on your model, your washer has two; three; or four load size settings: Load Size Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large OR OR Medium Small Large Small, Medium, Large OR Small, Large • To change the load size setting after the washer has start
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER 6. Select a wash-rinse temperature with Warm Cold Cold Hot the Water Temperature Selector. Match Cold Cold the water temperatures with the type of fabric and soils being washed. • See page 18 for water temperature guidelines. Wash • Depending on your model, your washer Rinse has one of the two Water Temperature Temperature Selectors shown: Rotary Knob – Rotary knob with three temperature OR selections; – CLEAN TOUCH* Selector with Hot Warm Cold Warm four temperature selecti
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER 8. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, on Off On models with the End of Cycle signal option, set the it to On if you want the washer to alert you when the wash cycle is complete. • If your model has an End of Cycle signal, it is either a Rotary Knob or CLEAN TOUCH* selector. Cycle Signal • The signal is helpful when you are Rotary Knob washing items that should be removed OR from the washer as soon as the cycle ends. On Off Cycle Signal Options CLEAN TOUCH Selector 9. Push in the C
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER Selecting a cycle and time This section illustrates and describes the • Some washer models have an Extra Rinse wash cycles you can select with the Cycle option in most wash cycles. Control Knob. Use this information to help • Cycle descriptions are included below and you make the best cycle selections for your on the following pages for 4-cycle, 5-cycle, wash loads. Each cycle is designed for and 8-cycle models. different types of fabrics and soil levels. • Refer to page 11
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER Permanent Press cycle Off Regular The Permanent Press cycle features the 10 Light Permanent 6 9 Press 6 Gentle Wash system, a cool-down rinse, Pause Permanent Cool Pause Press Down and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling. Cool Down Rinse Use this cycle for cleaning permanent press Rinse Spin and some synthetic fabrics. On the 8-cycle Off Spin Extra Rinse models, select 9 (Regular) or 6 (Light) Spin Off Off minutes of wash time and on the 5-cycle models select 10 (Regular) o
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER Using rinse and spin NOTE: On some models, an Extra Rinse option is available in most cycles. See page 7. When using extra detergent for heavily Regular X-Rinse Light Permanent Normal Off Spin 9 Off Press 6 soiled clothes, or washing special-care Spin Pause Rinse Cool Down items, you may find an extra rinse and Softwash Rinse 6 Regular spin is needed. 9 Heavy 12 Spin Off 1. For an additional rinse, push in the Cycle 18 Super Wash Extra Off Rinse Spin Control Knob and turn c
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER Understanding what happens in each cycle When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a NOTES: number and pulled out, the washer fills (to • The washer pauses briefly throughout the selected load size) before agitation and each cycle. These pauses are normal for timing start. The washer begins agitating washer operation. immediately after filling; agitation occurs • A Gentle Wash system helps protect your with the washer lid up or down. fabrics by reducing wash agitation speed Aft
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER Lint filters Your washer has a self-cleaning lint filter (requires no cleaning by you) or a manual clean lint filter. Check the shape of your agitator to see if you need to clean your lint filter. FILTER AGITATOR ABOUT YOUR FILTER MAGIC CLEAN* lint filter (5 and 8-cycle models) This lint filter requires no cleaning. (The lint filter at the bottom of the washer basket cleans itself.) During agitation, wash and rinse water pass over the filter, separating the lint from the wa
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER Adding liquid chlorine bleach Models with liquid chlorine bleach dispenser installed (5 and 8-cycle models) Use your washer’s liquid chlorine bleach dispenser to add bleach to the wash load. Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 250 mL (1 cup) for a full load. Use less with lower water level settings. Follow manufacturer’s directions for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling. 1. Load the washer. 2. Pour measured chlori
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER Adding liquid fabric softener Models with fabric softener dispenser installed (5 and 8-cycle models) 1. Add detergent and load clothes into the basket. 2. Pour liquid fabric softener into the dis- penser using the amount recommended on the package. Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric softener on the load. 3. Dilute fabric softener with warm water. Fill dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the cross bar in the opening. 4. Start the washer. Diluted fabric softener
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Laundry Tips This section reviews proper laundering techniques and gives you additional washing information. Sorting clothes • Separate heavily soiled items from lightly • Separate dark colors from light colors, soiled ones, even if they would colorfast items from noncolorfast items. normally be washed together. • Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy Separate lint givers (towels, cottons, knits, delicate items). chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics, perma- nent press). When possib
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LAUNDRY TIPS Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, set the Load Size Selector to the highest load size setting. SUPER CAPACITY WASHERS Heavy Work Permanent Press Mixed Load Towels Clothes 2 double or 3 double sheets 10 bath towels 3 pair pants 1 king size sheet(s) 4 pillowcases 10 hand towels 3 shirts 1 tablecloth 8 T-shirts 14 wash cloths 4 pair jeans 1 dress 6 pair shorts 1 bath mat 1 coverall 1 blouse 2 shirts Delicates 1 overall 2 slacks 2 blouses 3 camisoles 3 shirts 8 h
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LAUNDRY TIPS Water guidelines Selecting water temperatures WASH WATER TEMPERATURE* SUGGESTED FABRICS COMMENTS • Work clothes HOT • Best cleaning for heavily soiled items 54°C (130°F) • Sturdy whites/colorfast • Removes oils, perspiration, greasy or above pastels soils, and stains • Diapers • Prevents graying or yellowing WARM • Dark/noncolorfast colors • Best for moderately soiled to lightly 32-44°C soiled items • Permanent press items (90-110°F) • Safe for most fabric finishes • Nylon, polyeste
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LAUNDRY TIPS Washing special-care items Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow care label directions when they are available. Below are general washing instruc- tions for some special washables. ITEM CARE INSTRUCTIONS Blankets Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and (electric or woolen) time according to the type of blanket being washed. Two rinses may be necessary. Check care label to see if manufacturer recommen
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LAUNDRY TIPS ITEM CARE INSTRUCTIONS Knits Knits are comfortable to wear because they stretch. However, this means that knits are more likely to be stretched and damaged when washed (especially bulky knits). Knits made of synthetic fabrics such as polyester, nylon, and acrylic tend to keep their original shape more than knits made of cotton or ramie. Pillows, stuffed Washing feather pillows is not recommended unless they will be toys dried in a dryer. Plastic, rubber Treat as delicate items. Wash
