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Problem Solver.......................22-26
Safe~ Instructions ....................3, 4
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Operating Instructions, Tips
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Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Preparation
Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9
Detergents, Other Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19
Cycle Settings .............................................6, 7
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 . . . check the Problem Solver operate and maintain your You’ 11 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 Regist
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WARNING-To reduce the risk ● Do not wash or dry articles that d’t of fire, electric shock, or injury to have been cleaned in, washed in, A persons when using your appliance, ~ / soaked in, orspottedwith follow basic precautions, including the following: A combustible or explosive substances (such as wax, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry- ● Use thb appliance only for iti intended purpose cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may as described in this Use and Care Book, ignite or explode. Do not
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WORTANT SMETY ~STRUCTIONS (continued) ● Keep all laundry aids (such as ● Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, detergents, blea~hes, fabric softeners, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has m 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 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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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER k 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. 1 \ W8sMpin Speed MEDIUM . D“”RMA’ ;: “:&m;’” ~“”, SMALL+ ,,$,,, J ,Uu w,.,,,,, ,0,, .,,w @ S....leTwo SpeSdWaSherwthMintWashash Heavy Du~Etira large Capxi~ o o 0 e Q C(,,zlro[pune[ clppearnace tnuy vur~ .vlightl.v Sorting and Loading ● Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color ●
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TWS TO HELP YOU SELECT SETT~GS 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 andor delicate fabrics. A cold Pemanent Press and Knits CVcles water cooldown helps prevent set-in wrinkles in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar apparel with normal soil. Knits Cycle— A combination of agitation and soak pr
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Soak Cycle— Clothes activate in a soaking agent for a short time, then the water spins out. Washer turns off at end of 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). Extra Cluardng What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes) E;xtra Clemring Permanent Press and Mini-Quick Knits Cycles Cycle Regular Cycles Cycle Cycle Normal P. Press Kn
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CONTROLS SETT~G G~E Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads WasWSpin Wash Water Load Temperature Speed Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Normal Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normal Setting Brigh~oncolorfast Normal Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Normal Setting Work Clothes, Dungarees, etc. Heavy soil Normal Hot Extra Cleaning Cycle Set at Start Average soil Normal Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normal Setting Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cottons Heavy or
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Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels I Bleach Special Instructions Liquid chlorine type. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in Only non-chlorine bleach when needed Detergent Guide. Use Extrti Cleaning cycle. See How to Operate Your Clothes Washer section White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
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HOW TO USE T~ m-BASaT TUB ~picd Mini-Basket fib Wash Loads ● Smdl loads of regular fabrim (up to 21A 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 ReWlar Fabrim or Delicate Hand-washables 1. Remove the Filter-no pan. 6. Add bleach, if desired. Measure carefully and 2. Place Mini-Basket // pour recommended tub on agitato
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How to Use the Mini-Quick Cycle The MINI-QUICK cycle is a 1. Follow steps 1 through 8 PemaneMPmss short cycle, intended to wash on opposite page except for and Kn* ~cles small loads of lightly soiled cycle selection. clothes you need in a hurry. 2. Push the Cycle Selector knob The Mini-Basket tub should in and turn it clockwise to the be used for satisfactory results. MINI-QUICK cycle. 3. Pull the Cycle Selector knob out to start the washer. ~ Cleaning How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan ● The Filter-
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ENERGY-SAV~G T~S ● If your clothes and household ● Use Hot Wash—up to 150°F. If you must wash smaller items don’t look clean and fresh (65°C.)—on a regular basis loads, adjust the amount of water. after washing, you will probably (rely when washing heavily soiled Small loads should have lower rewash them... and that means articles—such as work and water levels. you’ll waste energy. Remember play clothes. ● Wash in off-peak utility hours. to sort your clothes carefully, and ● Under normal soil co
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Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and Separate chenille—give up lint. m m LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and Lint m Lint from ‘~colle~t~rs %~Producers napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint. These must be washed separately. .4 -J B’n For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section. Sort by Fabric In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection, it is recommended that fabrics of similar ‘eparate Bfromefro’mfro’m construct
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HOW TO LOAD YOUR WAS~R 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–1ike encourages overlo
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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. 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, products are available. especially in cold water. Should not be used in cold water. Those conta
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T~ RES~TS OF CONT~ED USE OF CAmONATE 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. Effects on Clothes Although
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How to Partially Restore Clothes CAUTIONS: I Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, they ● 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. ● Vinegar soak solution may reduce the Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent. wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabr
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~RD WAmR—DO YOU WW IT? Before you can decide what to do about hard If your water is SO~, 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 dl 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 ar
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Laund~ fioduct and ~pe HOW to Use It Special Instnctions BLEACH Use your bleach dispenser. 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into Chlorine liquid washer or on dry clothes. such as Clorox brand See How to Use Your Bleach 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine Dispenser section. bleached such as: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather, or non-fast colors. Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. 3) Check Ma
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HOW TO mMOVE STAmS 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. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take c 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
