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Bleach Dispenser ...........................................8
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Cycle Descriptions .........................................5 Detergents and Additives ..................13, 14
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~LP US ~LP 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 Registrat
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WARNING-To reduce the risk ● Do not wash or dry articles that & ‘~ of fire, electric shock, or injury to have been cleaned in, washed in, A ft persons when using your appliance, soaked in, or spotted with fo~ow basic precautions, including the following: h combustible or explosive substances (such as wax, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry- ● Use this appliance only for its intended purpose cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may as described in this Use and Care Book. ignite or explode. Do n
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WORTANT SAFEH mSTRUCTIONS (continued) ● Keep all laundry aids (such as s Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has etc.) out of the reach of children, missing or broken parts, including a damaged preferably in a locked cabinet. cord or plug, Observe dl warnings on container ● Never climb on or stand on the washer top. labels to avoid personal injury. ● Do not wash f~berglass articles in your washer, . Ke
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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 A cold water cool down helps prevent set-in wrinkles and spin provide thorough washing and detergent in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar removal. 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. g PERM,RESS Regular ~%~”f~i[ Permanent Press KNITS & Kniw ● GENnE o SL:W b NORMAL No8MaL d :;;:EW FAST. .SLOW c o I . OFF ■ MiniOuick LIGHT SOIL ● . @ o- &/ ‘ NORMAL .* HEAW Load Size ~f~~ Temp Optional titra Rinse ky;o;l:;m Etira Cleaning Setting th
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Cycle Suggested For Clothes Loa~abrics such as: WasMSpin Speed Permanent Press & Knits ● Synthetics Normal/Slow ● Permanent press, treated cottons, blends with cottons c Down-filled garments, if machine Gentle/Slow washing is recommended* ● Pillows** Delicates ● Baby clothes (delicate) Gentle/Slow ● Lingerie Regular ● Cottons and linens Norrnal~ast ● Denims ● Blankets*** ● Baby clothes (sturdy) Extra Cleaning & Auto Soak ● Work clothes with heavy soil Normal~ast Special Instructions *Down-filled
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OPEMT~G ~STRUCTIONS (continued) Cycle Times — Total Cycle Times (Approximate Minutes) NOTES: ● Total time includes pauses between each phase of the cycle. ● Total time does not include water fill times. Fill times vary depending on household water pressure and your selected water level. I Perm Press & Knits I Mini-Quick I Extra Cleaning and Regular I Optional Extra Rinse I 29 18 39 15 I I I I * Total Cycle Minutes do not include the auto soak cycle you have chosen. Optional Extra Rinse cycles ar
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How to Use the Soak Cycle ● Soak: Turn the Cycle Selector knob to soak. Start ● NOTE: For an extended soak, allow the washer the washer. Add pre-measured detergent or soak to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the product; add clothes. soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop the washer (keep lid closed) and allow to soak for as long as desired. After desired soak period, pull out the Cycle Selector knob to complete the cycle. ● Do not use the Fabric Softener Dispe
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HOW TO USE THE MINI-BAS=T TUB ~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash Loads ● Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 2’/2 pounds) ● 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-Flo pan, 6. Add bleach. if desired. I I /. Measure c~efully and / 2. Place Mini-Basket pour recommende
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Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. Separate 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 For instructions on differen
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HOW TO LOAD YOUR WAS~R This illustration, with clothes just ● Load clothes dry. teaching 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 which encourages overlo
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HOW mCH DETERGENT SHOmD YOU USE? / w 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. Amount required varies If the recommended amount of How to use detergent; according to: detergent produces too many suds, granular, powdered or liquid: switch to a lower sudsing detergent 1. Water hardness For best results, add detergent to brand, and follow instructio
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OT~R LAU~RY PRODUCTS Laundry Product and ~pe How to Use It Special Instructions BLEACH Chlorine liquid Use your bleach dispenser. 1) Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. Do not pour 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
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Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to Same as white and bleachable fabrics. (Chewing Gum, etc.) carefilly scrape off as 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 the Stain
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and LINT OR RESIDUE 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 SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE GRAYED CLOTHES ● ~proper 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. ● 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 l
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● ● “m PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE * Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched 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 dso be noticed in older garments that have been washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for relaxation shrinkage above
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T~ PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SNAGS, HOLES, ● Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and TEARS, RWS 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 due t
