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Safe~ instructions ....................3, 4 Problem Solver.......................l7-2l
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Operating Instructions, Tips
Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Preparation
Control Settings .............................................7
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Detergents and Additives ..................13, 14
Cycle Descriptions .........................................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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WARNING—TO reduce the risk ● Do not wash or dry articles that 4 ‘~ of fire, electric shock, or injury to have been cleaned in, washed in, A fl persons when using your appliance, 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 solven~, kerosene, etc.) which may as described in this Use and Care Book. ignite or explode. Do no
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WORTANT SAFEH WSTRUCmONS (continued) ● Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, ● Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has m 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 m ● 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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Regular Cycles— Permanent Press Cycles— I For most cottons, linens, work and play clothes. For loads of synthetics, blends and/or delicate fabrics. Longer wash times plus deep rinse, spray rinse A cold water cool down helps prevent set-in wrinkles and spin provide thorough washing and detergent in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar removal. apparel with normal soil. Handwash System— Spotscrubber System— Saves time and energy when washing small loads The Spotscrubber cycle uses
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTmS 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. WWA8610s ~ =RMPRESS Regular Permanent Press KNITS & Kn;ts 0 COo, o.m “,.s, 0 @ LIGHT SOIL HEAW NORMAL @ F;v.C,c,eW,sher WWA5600S f ~ERMpRE~~ \ Regular Permanent Press F M;o ‘“’’’mmm:m:’’:m:. ( ‘“”-” .*KN;’ ‘Knits COLD WARM 4 \@) ● ■ LIGHT sOIL Load S;
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WWA3650S Setting the Controls — Controls and features will vary from model to model Use the Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings guide ~ Select Was~inse Temperature. to help you make the proper selections. @ fish Cycle Selector knob in and turn clockwisetc ~ Select Wash Spin Speed. your selected wash setting. ~ Select Water Level. ~ fill Cycle Selector knob ~ START out to stirt the washer. If (i ‘ SMALL: Washer is less than 1/3 full of clothes. you wish to change setting MEDIUM: Between 1/3 and 1
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OPEMT~G ~STRUCTIONS (continued) Sorting and Loading (*on models so equipped) ● 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 . *Remove the Filter-Flo@ pan. collect in the pan for easy removal when the wash is The underside of the lid finished. See How to U
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WasMSpin Speed Cycle Suggested For Clothes Loa~abrics such as: Permanent Press & Knits ● Synthetics Normal/Slow “ Permanent press, treated cottons, blends with cottons c Down-filled garments, if machine Gentle/Slow washing is recommended* ● Pillows** Delicates Gentle/Slow ● Baby clothes (delicate) ● Lingerie Regul~ ● Cottons and linens Normal/Fast c Denims ● Blankets*** ● Baby clothes (sturdy) Extra Cleaning & Auto Soak ● Work clothes with heavy soil Normal/Fast Special Instructions *DOWn-filled
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OPERAT~G ~STRUCTIONS (continued) HOW to Use the Bleach Dispenser (on models so equipped) Use this dispenser with ● Measure bleach carefully. liquid bleach only. ● Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly / If you prefer to into bleach dispenser. use powdered d.. ● Do not overfill or allow dispenser to overflow. bleach, pour it Avoid splashing. Undiluted bleach can cause into the wash fabric damage. basket along with %% your detergent. Do ● Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly not po
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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, 1 Separate 0 0 it is recommended % Cottons & a % Perm Press % Synthetics & a % Dellcates from :Dcottons & from %L from ‘~ Line
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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 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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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. Amount required varies If the recommended amount of How to use detergent; 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 2. Amount of soil the wash basket
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OT~R LAU~RY PRODUCTS Laundry Suecial Instructions Product and ~pe How to Use It BLEACH Chlorine liquid Use your bleach dispenser. 1) Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer such as Clorox brand See How to Use Your Bleach 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 ble
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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. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take ● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. these steps: It can set some stains. ● Find the fabric in the chart on the next page, 3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing. and use only recommended methods. 4. Wash with recommended amount of soap ● Check the care la
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STAIN ~MOVAL GU~E Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. U.\e dull rc)[)l t[) Same as white and bleachable fabrics. (Chewing Gum, etc.) cargfull} scrape ofla.s much adhe,sive or gum U.Y po,v.~ib[e. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * rinse well, then wash as usual. Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach Same as white and bleachable fabrics Antiperspirants, except u
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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). 9 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 forma precipitate which can be mistaken for lint. Use a phosphate
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE GRAYEDCLOTHES ● Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient. (continued) 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 opposite page. ● Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for smaller
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SHRINKAGE, Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched KNITS 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 shrinka
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T~ PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SNAGS, HOLES, ● Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and TEARS, RIPS OR holes. Rinse all towels and other articles that toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric EXCESSIVE WEAR came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash. Do not (continued) contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals. ● As permanent press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This is normal due
