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Problem Solver .......,...........,...2 l-25
Safe~Instructions ....................3,4
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Operating Instructions, Tips
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Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9 Preparation
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HELP US HELP YOU... Save time and money. Write down the model Read this book carefully. and serial numbers. Before you request service . . . It is intended to help you check the Problem Solver operate and maintain your You’ II find thcm on a label on new washer properly. section. It lists causes of minor 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 Regist
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WARN~G-To reduce the risk . Do not wash or dry articles that 4’4 of fire, electric shock, or injury to have been cleaned in, washed in, I A persons when using your appliance, 4 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 solvenfi, kerosene, etc.) which may as described in this Use and Care Book. ignite or explode. Do no
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WORTANT S~EH ~STRUCTIONS (continued) ● Keep dl laundry aids (such as ● Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, detergents, bleaches, fabric sofieners, 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 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. ● Kee
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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. w,le, Le”e/ Wash/Rinse TemD y:;: MEDIUM COLD HO1 COLD . . COLO . LARGf SMALL . @ @ E,t,ac/eanlng ,“,,””,, ,0,,”,, ,“,”,O s,,, Heavv D.ti Extra Laroe Ca~acdv — (~ s.v..c”c/~7~oSPe.dWa$he, – c’(l!l/t-()/ /)(lll1,/ [1/1/)(,[lf-(111(( ll![l\ l[l};\ .\/l,q/tl/) Sorting and Loading ● Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, co
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T~S TO HELP YOU SELECT SETTINGS 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. 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 OFF apparel with normal soil. s,,,, I 1 1 Extra Cleaning Cycle— For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil
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PreWash Cycle— For use when clothes are excessively soiled. Provides Pe,ma”en(P,e*, an agitated soak and a soak without agitation. followed by agitati(>n and spin. Washer nlust he reset — OFF for desired wash cycle. Erf,aciean,”g Soak Cycle— Clothes activate in d soaking agent t’or a short tinle, then the water spins out. Washer turns oft at end CJ1’ Soak Cyc]e—nlus( be reset for desired wash cycle. 7
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CONTROLS SETTING GUDE Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash Water Load Temperature Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens Whi(e/Colortas( HOI or Warm Regular Cycles Normal Setting Bright/Noncolorfast Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Normal Setting Work Clothes Extra Cleaning Cycle Heavy soil Hot Set at Start Normal Setting Average soil Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Permanent Press. Treated Cottons. Blends with Cottons Heavy or oily soil Hot Extra Cleaning Cycle Set at Start Average
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Bleach Special Instructions Liquid chlorine type. If colorfast is unusually soiled. use hot water, Use maximum detergent recommended in Only non-chlorine” bletich when needed, the Detergent Guide. White or colorfast.” liquid chlorine type. Usc maximum detergent recommended in the Detergent Guide Nonco]orfast,” only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast. liquid chlorine type, Small loads reduce wrinkling. Use maximum detergent recommended in th~ Detcr~~ Noncoiorfast. only non-chlori
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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-Flo pan as a wash basket. Do not put items to be washed in the filter. position the Filter-Flo .;,,z:::::~c:::::j::,,.. Filter-Flo pan. Do not place detergent packek pan on the agitator after ~$~~~ ~lfi<<~~+<[ . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . ...... .. . . . . ... . . .. . . loading clothes into the .,<.,,.,,,:. ---- -. in the Filter-Flo pan. ..!;:;::;!,;i:i, 8 wash
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If your clothes and household ● Under normal soil conditions, ● Try to wash less often. Save items don’t look clean and fresh wash in water above 80°F. articles of the same type of fabric after washing, you will probably (27°C.). This generally means until you have a full load. rewash them.. and that means using the Warm Wash ● If you must wash smaller loads, you’ll waste energy. Remember to temperature setting on your adjust the amount of water. sort your clothes carefully, and washer—temperatu
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HOW TO SORT CLOT~S Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and . . chenille—give up lint. Separate m m LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and Lint a Lint a m from ‘~c~llectors %=Producers napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint. These must be washed separately. LJ LA mm For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section. Sort by Fabric . . . . In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection, c Separate % Perm Press a % Synthetics & o
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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–like 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 overloading. This size washcl
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SELECT~G DETERGENTS AND SOAP Advantages Disadvantages Products Perform well in hard or soft water. Are not available in some areas. Phosphate- 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 hard water. or moderately hard water. Powdered Detergents May be difficult to dissolve, In some areas only non-phosphate products are available. especially in cold water. Should not be
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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 Although limestone buildup occurs more rapidly on ● Cau
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How to Partially Restore Clothes Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, they may be partially restored by soaking in a solution CAUTIONS: of two cups (480 ml) of vinegm in one gallon (3.8 liters) ● Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer. The of hot tap water for 15 minutes. USE A PLASTIC acidic action of the vinegar may damage the CONTAINER. Then wash clothes in the washer porcelain. using detergent. ● Vinegar soak solution may reduce the wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabric
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Before you can decide what to do about hard If your water is SOFT, you have no problem. You water, you need to know if you have it and, if so, can 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 1 ive in a municipal area, contact your have no problem. water company. But, if you have more than 10 grains, you will need ● [f you 1 ive in a rural area, or in some suburba
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OT~R LA~RY PRODUCTS Laundry Product and npe How to Use It Special Instructions BLEACH Chlorine liquid Use your bleach dispenser. 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into such as Clorox brand See How to Use Your Bleach washer or on dry clothes. 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 a
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1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The c Test stain removal product on a hidden inside fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. seam or on a sample of the material. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take ● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. It can set some stains. these steps: ● 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 or ●
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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 dul/ too/” fo Same as white and bleachable fabrics (Chewing Gum, etc. ) (tlr
