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Important safety Instmctions–sAvE THNSEInstructions Read81]instructions before’using this appliance .&?&A w%+ @Neverreach into the washer m minimize W?possibility WARNING—When usingthis whileit is moving.Beforeloading, appliance,alwaysexercisebasic ofinjury: unloadingor addingclothes,push safetyprecautions, includingthe @Do not mixchlorinebleachwith in the CycleSelectorKnob to following: ammonia or acidssuchas vinegar “STOP” position,then wait until ~ Use this appliance only for its and/or rust
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JQ+-J-Q; %==,l. %+s@j@ &jfgfetiy Instmctiolls(comti~u~d) . @ Do 3301m.mperwith ccmtroh. ~Thehnchy-(?1003ss Carl HxhJce wash and spin action and prevent .-. the flameretardancy of fabrics. To completionof the cycle, @ DQ nt’jt Qpmte this tqqmmce if avoidsucha result, the Garment ~ Do not changeFABRICCARE ~~ ~~ &m&&d, Hlalfl!nctioning, Manufacturers’Care Labels SELECTIONwhilewasheris partially disassembled,or has shouldbc followedvmycarefully. — operating. If a changein speed.is missing03broken pa
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Pull CycleSelectorKnobout to H Push CycleSelectorKnob in and turn clockwiseto your selected s~artthe washer.If you wishto changesettingafter washerhas wash setting. started, push CycleSelectorKnob in to stop the washerand resetto _ START the newposition. Settingcan be changedat anytime. TipstoHelpYouselectsettings EXTRA CLEANING CYCLES— MINI-QUICK CYCLE— REGULAR cYcIJ3s— For modern fabricswith heavyor For small,lightlysoiledloads you For most cottons, linens, work and need in a hurry. Use with M
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for different fabrics andloads controlssetting Guide — cycle selection RMc clamProgram .- Cottons and Linens Regular,Normal or Light SoilSetting Cottons Colorfast White/Colorfast Regular,Normal or Light SoilSetting Cottons Non-Colorfast Bright/Noncolorfast Workclothes,dungarees, etc. Cottons Colorfast Extra Cleaning, Largeor SmallSetting Heavysoil dependingon load size Regular,Normal Setting Averagesoil Cottons Colorfast Permanent Press, TreatedCottons, MendswithCottons Extra CleaningCycles,Larg
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special Ihstrudkm l}ieacil Liquii!chlorinetype. If colorfastis unusuallysoiled,usehot water.Usemaximumdetergent.recommended on page15.UseExtraCleaning,Largeor SmallSettingdependingon loadsize.See oniy ]lon-chlorinebleachwhenneeded. page5. UseExtra Rinse,if desired. Whiteor colorfast,liquidchlorinetype. Usemaximumdetergentrecommendedin chart on page 15. Noncolorfast,onlynon-chlorinebleach whenneeded. Smallloadsreducewrinkling.Usemaximumdetergentrecommendedin chart on Whiteor colorfast,liquidchlor
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.- HowtoUse Howtouse Hwwtouse the thesoak setting theFabfic BleachDispenser SoftenerDispenser e } EXTRA WlfdSE Reg6Jtar :&[ Cycles 9/ SOAK ,$” LIGHT_ SOIL %7 NORMAL0 \@ \ Push any Fabric Care Selection @Position the Fabric Softener ~Usethis dispenserwith liquid button and turn CycleSelector Dispenseron the Filter-Flopan. bleachonly.If you prefer to use Knob to “SOAK:’ powderedbleach, pour it into the @Pour manufacturer’srecom- @ Besure “Extra Rinse9’control is Fiker-Flopan or wash basket mendeda
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Typesof kw.is which call be The Mini-Baskettub is designedto @Put 1% to 1Acup (60to 80ml) be used two ways: detergentin Filter-l?lopan. washedin the Mini”Baskettub. ❑The Mini-Baskettub can be @ To use Bleachand Fabric @Smallloads of regular fabrics . . . up to 2 */2 pounds. used to handle smallloads of Softener Dispenser,seepage 8. regular fabrics—up to 2Mpounds @ Closelid and set controlsas ~Delicateloads such as lingerie, —or for easyand economical follows: panty hose, girdles,blouses, washing
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Energy-saving Tips -- Weare all consciousof the need %.Use Hot Wash-–up to 150°F’— IMPORTANT NOTE: If your on a regular basisom’y when clothesand householditemsdon’t to saveenergy—toprotect our washingheavilysoiled look cleanand fresh after washing, country’senergyreservesand to articles—suchas work and play what are you apt to do? Youwill helpussavemoney. l%ereare clothes. probably then re-washthem ... severalthingsyou cando to reduce theamount ofenergy neededto and that meansyou’llwaste 2. Und
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Goodsortix~g Xneans betterwasting It paysto check and sortby soil preparedomesfor Washinge — Separate Separate @Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, — zip zippers, snap snaps, hook hooks and button buttons. !&kk&?rs[ ~ Do any necessarymending— rips, hems, tears. from from ~ Checkall items for areas of heavysoilor stain. @Removestains. FOR STAIN REMOVALCHART, SEE PAGES 18and 19. w ~ Turn I?olyKnitsinside-outto from minimizefabric surfacedamage. Mm molmcmls-”sllchas EXTRA cLEANING— kmy towelingand chen
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Howtoloadyour washer Special reconlmendations for washing permanent pressif you do?mtilnmw a dryer. e- If you are machine-washing Permanent Press clothesthat you plan to linedry or drip-dry,use extra care to minimizewrinklingin L._ the wash process: ~Be careful not to overload washer.Permanent Press clothes must have ample room to move freely.A Medium sizePermanent Press load is the largestthat should be washed. ~Use more water than you would for a regular load. Usea Medium Water Levelfor a Smal
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Fam.Nrsto considerin selection of detergents Wndl soap$) Disadvantages: I%Mkts: Are not availablein some E%m@ate- Perform wellin hard or soft water. areas. Pmwkm!d Detergents Wash ail typesof fabricswell. Can be usedin hot, warm, or cold water. Generallydo not cleanwellin iNoxkHmph2tte- Perform satisfactorilyin soft or moderatelyhard water. hard water. Pmwum?d De&?rgents May be difficultto dissolve, h some areas onlynon- especiallyin cold water. phosphate products are available. Shouldnot be use
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~~~ R~su~~sOf~o~~~~u~~ ~SQ of carbonate Detergents washersurfaces. The hardnessof Is your water hard? If it is, and if (11or more grains)and if you your water and your washing washjust a fewloads a week,you you use a carbonate type non- phosphate detergent, you willmost frequencywilldeterminehow may seelimestonebuild-upsin just rapidlythe limestonewillbuild up. probably noticelimestone* a fewmonths (seepage 16). If your water is VERYHARD depositscmyour clothesand Effects on CMhe$ ‘&Id washing pr
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—_ The use of a sufficientamount of If the recommendedamount of How touse detergent detergentproducestoo many suds, detergentis one of the most irnpor- Granular or I?owdered-Place in — tant thingsyou can do to make switchto a lowsudsingdetergent the filter pan for normal condi- sure your wash comesout clean. brand, and followinstructionson tions, but, for bestresults,put the package. detergentnext to the agitator after Amount required varies the clotheshavebeenloaded. according to: If your deter
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-. Hardwater—do you haveit? Beforeyou can decidewhat to do If yourwaterisSOFT,youhaveno about hard water,you needto problem.Youcanusesoapor know if you have it and, if so, how detergentas youpreferand forget e hard it is. allabout hard water.If youhave HARDwater—less than 10 * If you livein a municipalarea, grains-and youusephosphate contact your water company. detergent,you alsohaveno = If you livein a rural area, or in problem. somesuburban areas, contact your But,if youhavemorethan 10 county
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How to t!iseit Useyour BleachDispenseraccord- 1) Donot pour undiluted liquidchlorinebleach BLEACH ing to instructionson page8. directlyinto washeror on dry clothes. ChlorineLiquid 2) Someof today’swashablefabricsshould not be suchas Cloroxbrand chlorinebleachedsuch as: 100L%cotton flame- retardant children’ssleepwear,silk, wool, mohair, m spandex, leather,or non-fast colors. Dilutebleach Es@–., . _- beforeusingon any fabric. ~. ..--.— .- ——_— 3) Check Manufacturers’Care Labelsfor special E&w% =.
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How’toH“emove stains 1. Try 10 remove stains as soon as shin removalguide possible.The fresherthe stain, the easierit is to remove. stab .- 2. Beforeattempting to remove any stain, take thesesteps: Adhesives(Chewing ~urn,etc.) @Find the fabric and the finishin the chart at right, and use only recommendedmethods. Antiperspirants, Deodorants s Check the care labelinstructions [hat came with the garment. * Teststain removalproduct on an insideseamor sampleof the material. mood @Avoiduse of hot wate
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other washable Fabrics fleeC%mtrols SettingGuide, BkmchonPage 60 Sameas whiteand bleachablefabrics. Rub with iceor immersein cold water. Usedull tool to carefu!!y scrapeoff asmuch adhesiveorgum uspossible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaningfluid$then launder. Apply undiluted liquiddetergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach Sameas whiteand bleachablefabricsexceptuse non- chlorinebleach. accordingto Stain RemovalHint on opposite page. If color has changed, youmay be able to restore it by spongingwith
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To SW$’e Time md rmmy-——— before you cdl forSmwke, checkthe Problem solver If you have a problem, it maybe minor.Youmay be able to correct it yourself. Just usethis Problem So]verto locate your problem and then followthe suggested recommendations. The Probiem solver POSSIBLE CA&u!m AND WMEDY PROBLEM HINT’OR RESIDUE @ Incorrect sorting of clothes.Separatelint-producers(suchas terry ON CLOTHES towelsand chenile)from lint-receivers(suchas man-made fabrics, v++eteen,corduroy). @ Washingtoo long, esp
