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Washer
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Safe~ Instructions ....................3, 4 Problem Solver.......................22-26
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Operating Instructions, Tips
Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Preparation
Controls Setting Guide .............,...............8, 9
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Cycle Setiings.............................................6, 7 Detergents, Other Additives ..............15-19
Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . .
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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 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 Registrat
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WARNING—To reduce the risk ● Do not wash or dry articles that J, of fire, electric shock, or injury to ! have been cleaned in, washed in, A persons when using your appliance, ~ / soaked in, or spotted with follow 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
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! WORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS (continued) ❑ ● Keep all laundry aids (such as ● Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, missing or broken parts, including a damaged etc.) out of the reach of children, 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
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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. V@riable Wafer tevel Was@pin Speed WasMinse Temp. Pemanent Prass . . . . . . . . I WMM HOT COLD . . COLD II II ::[: ●@ ● HOT WARM C[~ntro[ panel appearance tnav I’urv Sorting and Loading ● Sort clothes carefully by fabric ● Add measured amount of Do not use the Filter-Flo pan detergent. See Detergents, Other as a wash basket.
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TWS TO HELP YOU SELECT SETTINGS Regular Cycles— For most cottons, linens, and work and play clothes. Regular Permanen Longer wash times plus an extra deep rinse, spray Cvcles So.kc”c!e .:6 U6:L rinse and spin provide thorough washing and o~+ lIGHISOIL . detergent removal. ,0,.,, HEAW . > Q“:MITS ‘“y N ‘“ ~~~:ti .50 ,,,,.,,,, ‘0 *,*: ~9f’ ‘lART Extra Clean;n Md Permanent Press Cycles— For loads of synthetic and/or delicate fabrics. A cold water cooldown helps prevent set-in wrinkles in permanent
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Soak Cycle 1 I I . . . . . . . 1 Clothes activate in a soaking agent for a short time, I Regu/.r , then the water spins out. Washer turns off at end of ‘uR’;” ‘e’m’n’l Soak Cycle—must be reset for desired wash cycle. Mini-Quick Cycle Provides a complete wash cycle in a very short time. Washes, rinses and spin dries clothes in approximately 14 minutes (plus fill time). What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes) Extra Cleaning Permanent Press Special Cycles Regular Cycles Cycle Cycles Cycl
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CONTROLS SETTmG GUDE Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads WasMSpin Wash Water Load Speed Tem~erature* Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Normal/Normal Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting BrighUNoncolorfast Normal~ormal Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Scttin~ Work Clothes, etc. Heavy soil Normal/Normal Hot Extra Cleaning Cycle Set at Slart Average soil Normal/Normal Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normal Setting Permanent Press
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Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels I Bleach S~ecial Instructions If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bletich when needed. Detergent Guide. Use Extra Cleaning cycle. See How to Operate Your Clothes Washer section. White or coloriast, liquid chlorine type. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent guide Noncolorftist, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfas{, liquid chlorine type
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OPEMT~G ~STRUCTIONS (continued) How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan ● The Filter-FIO pan is the lint . NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a wash filter. Position the Filter-Flo basket. Do not put items to be washed in the ,,::~;;$~:?”’’c’’:::;?::,:,.. ...,* ::::; .::. Filter-Flo pan. Do not place detergent packets pan on the agitator after ~ji:::::. ,l,,,.:;;’:;:::: . :.:,.:.::::.:.;.:..:.:.:...:::: loading clothes into the ;,..:..:. ~ =:~.-... in the Filter-Flo pan. ,; ....: . . :...:,.:. .:,:,::
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~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash Loads ● Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 2k 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. Measure carefully and // 2. Place Mini-Basket pour recommended tub on agitator. d. amount of liqui
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OPERATmG ~STRUCTIONS w (continued) How to Use the Mini-Quick Cycle The MINI-QUICK cycle is a 1. Follow steps 1 through 9 off #oH~JG:lL Permanent P,ess short cycle, intended to wash on previous page except cycles .% U*O •~*m small loads of lightly soiled for cycle selection. clothes you need in a hurry. .~~- O+”;”., 2. Push the Cycle Selector knob in Because this cycle is short and ~ :::, and turn it clockwise to the Special cycles intended for small loads, the MINI-QUICK cycle. Mini-Basket tub s
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Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and Separate chenille—give up lint. 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. Sort by Fabric . . . . In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection, ( Separate 0 \ Cottons & n % Perm Press a % Synthetics & m % Delicates h is recommended from ~mcotton~ & from %L %~ Linens f
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HOW TO LOAD YOUR WASHER This illustration, with clothes just ● Load clothes dry. reaching the Clothes Retaining ● Take a properly sorted group Ring, shows a proper load, Clothes of clothes and drop them loosely have ample room to move because in 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 overl
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Products Advantages Disadvantages Phosphate- Perform well in hard or soft water. Are not available in some areas. Powdered Detergents Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Generally do not clean well in Perform satisfactorily in soft Non-Phosphate– hard water. or moderately hard water, Powdered Detergents May be difficult to dissolve, [n some areas only non-phosphate especially in cold water. products are available. Should not be used in cold water. Those conta
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T~ RES~TS OF CONT~ED USE OF CA~ONATE DETERGENTS 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. Effeck on Clothes Although
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How to Partially Restore Clothes CAUTIONS: Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, they Q Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer. may be partially restored by soaking in a solution of two The acidic action of the vinegar may damage cups (480 ml) of vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) of hot the porcelain. tap water for 15 minutes. USE A PLAS~C CONTAINER. Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent. ● Vinegar soak solution may reduce the wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabric
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~RD WATER—DO YOU ~VE IT? Before you can decide what to do about hard If your water is SOFT, you have no problem. You can water, you need to know if you have it and, if so, 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 live in a municipal area, contact your have no problem. water company. But, if you have more than 10 grains, you will need to ● If you live in a rura
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Laundry Product and ~pe How to Use It Special Instructions BLEACH Chlorine liquid Use your bleacb 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: 1007. cotton flame-retardant children’s sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather, or non-fast colors. Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. 3) Check
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HOW TO ~MOVE STAINS 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The ● 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. ● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. It can 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take these steps: set some stains. 3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing. ● Find the fabric and the finish in the chart on the next page, and use only recommended methods. 4. Wash with recommended
