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Problem solver .......................17-21
Safe~lnstructions ....................3,4
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, Operating Instructions, Tips
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Controls Setting Guide .............................6, 7
Preparation
Energy-Saving Tips .........................................5
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Detergents, Other Additives ..............l O-l4
Operating the Washer ..............................4, 5
Hard Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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HELP US HELP 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 Registr
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! WORTANT SA~TY ~STRUCTIONS L Read d imtmctiom before ustig ttis apphmce. WARN~G-To reduce the risk ● Do not wash or dry articles that of fire, electric shock, or injury to have been cleaned m, washed in, . . A persons when using your appliance, 1 “~~ soakedln orspott~dw~th follow basic precautions, including the following: A combusti~le or explosive substances (such as wax, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry- ● Use this appliance only for its intended cleaning solvenb, kerosene, etc.) which may p
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~ORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS (continued) ~. Keep all laundry aids (such as . Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, detfigents, bleaches, fabric softeners, malfunctioning, part~a~ly disassembled, oihas 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 ~ersonal iniurv. 4. L ● Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washe
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Wash Water Temperature Selection ● For hot water wash, set Cycle Selector RINSE WATER TEMPERATURE WILL to HOT WASH. ALWAYS BE COLD. ● For cold water wash, set Cycle Selector to COLD WASH . Starting or Choosing the Cycle ● Pull Cycle Selector knob out to start the cycle. + START , If you wish to change cycle setting after washer has ,, started, push Cycle Selector knob in to stop washer . \ and reset to the new position. Setting can be changed at any time during the cycle. STOP ~ 9 How to Soak in
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CONTROLS SETTING GU~E Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Load Wash Water Bleach Temperature Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast” Hot Liquid chlorine type. BrightiNoncolort’ast Cold Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Work Clothes Heavy soil Hot White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Average soil HOI Noncolort’ast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cottons Heavy or oily soil Hot White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Ave
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Special Instructions If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in the Detergent Guide. I Use maximum detergent recommended in the Detergent Guide. If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in the Detergent Guide. Small loads reduce wrinkling. 1 Wash only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully. Wash in your washer ~~nlv if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Agitate 2 to 4 minutes. Wash fr
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HOW TO SORT CLOTmS Sort by Surface 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— ‘eparatesfroms 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 ~ Cottons & % Perm Press % Synthetics & %~ Delicates it is recommended from ~ Linens ‘rem ~BCotton
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● 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 ~ Small Items–like washcloths. items are likely to pack down which encourages overloading. ~ Me
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SELECT~G DETERGENTS AND SOAP 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. Non-Phosphate– Perform satisfactorily in soft Generally do not clean well in or moderately hard water. hard water. Powdered Detergents In some areas only non-phosphate May be difficult to dissolve, especially in cold water. products are available. Should not be us
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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 buildup in just a few months. Effecfi on Clothes Although limestone buildup occurs more rapidly on ● Cause
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L~STONE BU~DW (continued) How to Partially Restore Clothes That Have Developed Limestone Deposifi Soak clothes in a solution of two cups (480 ml) of vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) of hot tap water for CAUTIONS: 15 minutes. USE A PLASTIC CONTAINER. Then ● Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer. wash clothes in the washer using detergent. The acidic action of the vinegar may damage the porcelain. ● Vinegar soak solution may reduce the wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics. ● Vinega
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If your water is SO~, you have no problem. You can Before you can decide what to do about hard 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 rural aea, or in some suburban
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OT~R LAUmRY PRODUCTS Laundry Product and ~pe How to Use It Special Instructions BLEACH Chlorine liquid Dilute bleach with at least one quart 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into such as Clorox brand (0.96 liters) water and add after wash washer or on dry clothes. action has started and detergent is 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine dissolved. bleached such as: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather,
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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. Q Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take 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 d
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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 tool to Same as white and bleachable fabrics. carefully scrape qff as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge (Chewing Gum. etc.) 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 on pr
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QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE 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. ● 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
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T~ PROBLEM SOLWR (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES ● Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is (continued) sufficient. However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent. ● Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps at bottom of previous page. ● Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for smaller l
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POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM ● Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle. ● Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering. This may also be noticed in older garments that have been washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for relaxation shrinkage above. ● S
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T~ PROBLEM SOLWR (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SNAGS, HOLES ● Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process. Check garments TEARS, WPS OR before washing and mend all rips and tears. EXCESSIVE WEAR ● As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and (continued) cuffs. This is normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is not caused by washer. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent Press. Remove collar stays, when possib
