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Problem Solver.......................2O-24
Safe* Instructions ....................3, 4
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Operating Instructions, Tips
Bleach Dispenser............................................9
Preparation
Control Settings ..............................................6
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Detergents and Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17
Cycle Descriptions .........................................5
Hard Water . ....16
Cycle Times ...........
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HELP US HELP YOU... Write down the model Read this book carefully. Save time and money. and serial numbers. Before you request service . . . It is intended to help you check the Problem Solver operate and maintain your You’ll find them 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 Registr
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WARNINGTO reduce the risk ● Do not wash or dry articles that &’\ have been cleaned in, washed in, of fire, electric shock, or injury to I A ) persons when using your appliance, soaked in, or spotted with A follow basic precautions, including the following: 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 SAFEW ~STRUCTIONS (continued) ● Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, ● Keep all laundry aids (such as malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, missing or broken parts, including a damaged m [ etc.) out of the reach of children, cord or plug. preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container m * Never climb on or stand on the washer top, labels to avoid personal injury. ● Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washe
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Permanent Press Cycles— Regular 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 in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar and spin provide thorough washing and detergent 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. WRMPNESS OPTIMAL ,Km”l,,t COTTONS, OFF -~KNITS PERMANENT PRESS )[ REGUWR & KNITS ● # COOLOOW o d ~e8N$* .?,,.,,, \ o w ‘L OFF LIGHT SOIL 8 NORMAL ‘. HEAW>\+ ~- FF m ● OFF SPOTSCRUBBER O % LOAO SIZE SPOTSCRUBBER ,M.1.mmToNl”l 7P cY&kA’O’”K ‘REWASH Se
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Sorting and Loading c 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 to Load Your Washer section. to Sort Clothes section. ● Position the Filter-Flo pan on the agitator. Lint will collect in the pan for easy removal when the wash is c Remove the Filter-Flo(”’ pan \ / . . and Mini-Basket tub. The finished. See How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan section. ,.. p~ underside of
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SUGGESTED FABWC Am CYCLE SETT~GS Cycle Suggested For Clothes LoaWabrics such as: WasMSpin Speed Permanent Press & Knits Normal/Slow ● Synthetics ● Permanent press, treated cottons, blends with cottons ● Down-filled garments, if machine Gentle/Slow washing is recommended* ● Pillows** Delicates ● Baby clothes (delicate) Gentle/Slow ● Lingerie Normal/Fast Regular ● Cottons and linens ● Denims . Blankets*** ● Baby clothes (sturdy) Spotscrubber & Auto Soak ● Work clothes with heavy soil Normal/Fast S
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How to Use the Bleach Dispenser Use this dispenser with ● Measure bleach carefully. See manufacturer’s liquid bleach only. instructions. / If you prefer to ● Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly use powdered d. into bleach dispenser. bleach, pour it ● Do not overfill or allow dispenser to overflow. into the wash Avoid splashing. Undiluted bleach can cause basket along with fabric damage. %% your detergent. Do not pour powdered bleach ● Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly into t
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OPERAT~G ~STRUCTIONS (continued) How to Use the Soak Cycle ● NOTE: For an extended soak, allow the washer ● Soak: Turn the Cycle Selector knob to soak. Start the washer. Add pre-measured detergent or soak to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the product; add clothes. soaking agent. Add clothes. 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
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— ~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash Loads ● Stuffed toys. ● Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 2’A pounds) (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 Add bleach, if desired. J ~ 1. Remove the Filter-Flo pan. 6. // Measure carefully and // 2. Place Mini-Basket pour recommended tub on agitator. d. amoun
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HOW TO USE T~ SPOTSCRUBBER CYCLE FOR mMOV~G STAINS SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle Removes Stains and Heavy Soil Automatically Selecting Optional Extra Rinse will give you two The SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle uses a high concentration rinses that will remove the concentrated detergent of detergent in about two gallons (7.6 liters) of water and solution. is designed to remove stains automatically. SPOTSCRUBBER Stain Removal Shortcut Chances are Step 1 will remove If the stain remains after Many stains that have not set
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6. Add bleach, if desired. 7. Add fabric softener, if desired. Place the Fabric Measure carefully and / Softener Dispenser on the Filter-Flo pan. Pour 1 pour recommended teaspoon (5 ml) of concentrated softener or I & amount of liquid tablespoon (15 ml) of diluted softener into a bleach—about 1/4 cup standard measuring cup. Add enough water to fill (60 ml)—directly into the cup 1/2 full. Pour the diluted softener into the %% the bleach dispenser. dispenser. See the How to Use the Bleach Dispense
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HOW TO SORT CLOT~S Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—gjve 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 ins
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HOW TO LOAD YOUR WASHER ● Load clothes dry. This illustration, with clothes just 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 @ Small items–like which encourages overl
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HOW MUCH DETERGENT SHO~D YOU USE? 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. How to use detergent; Amount required varies If the recommended amount of 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
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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 bleach next to the agita
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HOW TO mMOVE STAINS SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle Shortcut Many stains that have not set into the fabric can ● Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The be automatically removed in your washer’s fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle. ● Before attempting to remove any stain, check the care label instructions that came with the garment. Getting stains out of items that are too big to be laundered in the Mini-Basket tub is more difficult. ● Some detergents are more effective in
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Many Stains That Have Not Set Into the Fabric Can Be Automatically Removed in Your Washer’s SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle Stain ~eatment Launder with the SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle, using the hottest water the fabric can stand and the recommended ● Fresh Blood ● Perspiration amount of detergent. ● Cosmetics, If the stain remains—and if the stained article is white or bleachable—wash it again with the SPOTSCRUBBER Grease, Oil ● Chocolate, Cycle, using warm water and bleach (see Bleach column in C(mtrols Setting Gui
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QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ● Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and 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. c Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals to form a precipitate which can be mistaken for lint. Use a phosphate or l
