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Operating Instructions, Tips
Operating the Washer...........................6-l 3
Preparation
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Before using your Save time and money. Write down the model Spacemaker’” Laundry, and serial numbers. Before you request service . . . read this book carefully. check the Problem Solver You’ll find them on a label on the section. It lists causes of minor inside of the door or the rating It is intended to help you operating problems that you can plate on top of the dryer. operate and maintain your correct yourself. new appliance properly. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership K
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Warning-To reduce the risk of fire, ● When disconnecting this apptiance electric shock, or injury to persons when ~ pdl by the plug rather than the cord A using your appliance, follow to avoid damage to the cord or junction m basic precautions, including the following: of cord and plug. Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or . Use this appliance only for its intended otherwise subjected to damage or stress. purpose as described in this Use and Care
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WORTANT SAmH ~STRUC~ONS (continued) ● Clean the dryer lint filter before each load to WAMG—HYDROGEN GAS prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or is produced by the chemical action in the room. DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER within your water heater and the A WITHOUT THE L~ F~TER IN PLACE. gas can accumtiate in the water hater andor ~ater pipes if hot water has not been used for a ● Keep the area around and underneath period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN your appliances free from the accumulati
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● Close supervision is necessary if this apptiance ● Do not tamper with the controls. is used by or near children. Do not allow ● Do not operate this apphance if it is damaged, children to play inside, on, or with this ma~unctioning, partia~y disassembled, or has appliance or any discarded apphance. Dispose missing or broken parts, including a damaged of discarded appliances and shipping or cord or plug. packing materials properly. Before discarding an appliance, or removing from service, ● Neve
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HOW TO OPEMTE YOUR WASHER Features and appearances may vary slightly 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. ..:”AT* ,,,8,,.6, ~emake,b””dw .: :&: ramp Stafi Load Stze e o @@ See How to Operate Your Dyer sect;on for the above Dryer controls Setting the Controls Use the Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings guide ~ Select Was~inse Temperature. to help you make the prope
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Total Cycle Times (Approximate Minutes) Cycle Times — 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. Permanent Press Delicates Regular 16 12 16 Sorting and Loading ● Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color ● Load clothes into wash basket, being careful not and amount of soil, according to instructions in How to overload. See How t
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SUGGESTED FMWC Am CYCLE SETT~GS FOR YOUR WASHER Cycle Suggested For Clothes Loa~abrics such as: Permanent Press & hits ● Synthetics ● Permanent press, treated cottons, blends with cottons ● Down-filled garments, if machine washing is recommended* Delicates ● Baby clothes (delicate) ● Lingerie Regul~ ● Cottons and linens ● Denims ● Baby clothes (sturdy) Special Instructions *Down-filled ~~ents Wash frequently to fluff up the down and retain the garment’s warmth. WASH SEPARATELY. Wet down gives of
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Sort by Sutiace Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract ‘eparate sfrome lint. These must be washed separately. For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section. Sort by Fabric In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection, it is recommended that fabrics of similar ‘eparate ‘mfro;efrommfro:m construction be washed together whenever possible. Sort b
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HOW ~CH DETERGENT SHOmD YOU USE? U 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. 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 instructions 2. Ambunt of soil the wash basket before loading on package. 3
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Laundry Product and ~pe How to Use It Special Instructions BLEACH Chlorine liquid Pour diluted bleach next to the agitator. 1) Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. Do not pour such as Clorox brand undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer or on dry clothes. 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as: silk, wool, spandex, or non-fast colors. 3) Check manufacturers’ care labels for special instructions. Non-chlorine such as Follow package direction
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HOW TO WMOW STA~S 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 soa~ .
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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 fool 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,* then launder. Antiperspirants, Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach Same as white and bleachable fabrics Deodorants according to the Stain Removal Hint; laund
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HOW TO OPEWTE YOUR DRYER 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. :$: Temp Load Size = “-- e Q I r I See How to Operate Your Washer section for the above Washer controls. , Check the Lint Filter Clean the lint filter each time the dryer is used. 3. ROLL lint off the screen with Always be sure the lint filter is in place. your fingers. Do not rinse or wash the screen.
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Polyester Knits & Permanent Press Drying Tips ● DO NOT OVERLOAD— “ REMOVE CLOTHES ● PLACE ON HANGERS— Garments being dried or PROMPTLY—To help prevent Permanent press and polyester dewrinkled should tumble freely. wrinkling, remove clothes from knit garments look best if placed the dryer promptly at the end of on hangers after drying. the drying cycles. The Difference Between Automatic and Timed Drying Automatic Drying Timed Drying. When using the Timed Cycles, you select the number of minutes y
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SUGGESTED FABWC AND DRY~G SELECTIONS Cycle Suggested For Clothes Loa~abrics such as: Automatic Regular ● Cottons and linens ● Down-filled garments, if machine washing and drying is recommended ● Permanent press fabrics with cotton Automatic Permanent Press & Knits ● Synthetics Delicates ● Silks and wools ● Rayon and acetate Timed ● Pillows* The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on fabric care labels. For best results, follow your specific fabric care label. Special Instruct
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Sort by Sutiace Texture . LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and . Separate chenille—give up lint. m Lint m m Lint m % LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and from ~ collectors ~ Producers napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract R 0 mm lint. These must be dried separately. Sort by Fabric In addition to sorting to reduce Separate lint collection, we recommend that you wash fabrics of similar construction together whenever possible. Sort by Color I . . . . Separate ~ m a Q m Non-
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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS “ Wipe the cabinet with a damp cloth. Occasionally ● Keep the area around and underneath your appliance wash it with mild soap and water and then apply free of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemical, etc. a light coat of appliance polish to help preserve the finish. ● Keep the floor around your appliance clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping. For long vacations Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets. Drain all Always shut off th
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Dryer If your dryer is exhausted to the outside, inspect and Electrical Shock and Personal Injury clean the dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year. Hazard A A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. When the c Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the dryer is not exhausted to the outside, this lint is more electrical power. apt to accumulate in and near the dryer, which could create a fire hazard. ● Do not put hands inside the cabinet. How to reduce the possibility of a fire hazard, if
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QUESTIONS? USE T~S PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WASHER OR DRYER ● Make sure controls are properly set and washer cycle selector is pulled out or dryer WON’T START ST~T button is pushed. ● Appliance unplugged. Make sure cord is firmly plugged into electrical outlet. ● No power to appliance. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure appliance is getting current. ● Dryer door is open. Dryer will not run with. door open. Make sure washer lid is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin
