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UseandCareGuide
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Spacemaker Laundry
Safety Instructions ....................3–5 Problem Solver.......................20–24
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Operating Instructions, Tips
Operating the Washer ...........................6–13
Agitator..........................................................7 Preparation
Control Settings...........................................6 Detergents and Additives...................10, 11
Cycle Descriptions................................
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HELP US HELP YOU… Before using your Save time and money. Write down the model ™ Spacemaker Laundry, and serial numbers. Before you request service… read this book carefully. check the Problem Solver You’ll find them on a label on the section. It lists causes of minor inside of the door or the rating It is intended to help you operating problems that you can plate on top of the dryer. operate and maintain your correct yourself. new appliance properly. These numbers are also on the Consumer Pro
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Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using your appliance. • When disconnecting this appliance, WARNING—To reduce the risk of pull by the plug rather than the cord fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when to avoid damage to the cord or junction using your appliance, follow basic precautions, of cord and plug. Make sure that the cord is located including the following: so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subjected
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND • Do not wash or dry articles that have been TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible or explosive substances (such as, This act requires the governor of California to paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents publish a list of substances known to the state to or kerosene) which may ignite or explode. cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires
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Important Safety Instructions Cycle Descriptions • Close supervision is necessary if this appliance • Do not tamper with the controls. is used by or near children. Do not allow • Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, children to play inside, on or with this malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose missing or broken parts, including a damaged of discarded appliances and shipping or cord or plug. packing materials properly. Before disca
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR 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. OFF 10 MIN ENERGY PREFERRED = OFF MORE * AUTOMATIC SETTING LESS DRY 6 Auto - DRY * NORMAL Auto- Regular Permanent Regular LESS WARM DRY Perm Press NORMAL Press PUSH TO MED * COLD LARGE START DRYER HOT COLD SMALL COOL COLD COLD MORE DOWN DRY LIGHT SOIL - 8 N
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Operating Instructions Lint Filter Energy-Saving Tips Cycle Times — Total Cycle Times (Approximate Minutes) NOTES: • Total time includes pauses between each phase of the cycle. • Total time does not include water fill times. Fill times vary depending on household water pressure and your selected water level. Permanent Press Delicates Regular 16 12 16 Sorting and Loading • Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color • Load clothes into wash basket, being careful not and amount of soil,
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SUGGESTED FABRIC AND CYCLE SETTINGS FOR YOUR WASHER Cycle Suggested For Clothes Load/Fabrics such as: Permanent Press and Knits • Synthetics • Permanent press, treated cottons, blends with cottons • Down-filled garments, if machine washing is recommended* Delicates • Baby clothes (delicate) • Lingerie Regular • Cottons and linens • Denims • Baby clothes (sturdy) Special Instructions *Down-Filled Garments Wash frequently to fluff up the down and retain the garment’s warmth. WASH SEPARATELY. Wet
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Washer—Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings Sorting HOW TO SORT CLOTHES Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. Separate LINT COLLECTORS—such as manmade 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 it is recommended that fabrics of similar constructio
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HOW MUCH DETERGENT SHOULD 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. 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 before loading on package
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Detergents Hard Water Other Laundry Products OTHER LAUNDRY PRODUCTS Laundry Product and Type How to Use It Special Instructions BLEACH Chlorine liquid Pour diluted bleach next to the agitator. 1) Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. Do not pour such as Clorox brand undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer or on dry clothes. 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine- bleached such as silk, wool, spandex, or nonfast colors. 3) Check manufacturers’ care labels f
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HOW TO REMOVE STAINS 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 so
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Stain Removal STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE 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. (Chewing Gum, etc.) carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge 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 accordin
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DRYER 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. OFF 10 MIN ENERGY PREFERRED OFF = MORE * AUTOMATIC SETTING LESS DRY 6 Auto - DRY * NORMAL Auto- Regular Permanent Regular LESS WARM DRY Perm Press NORMAL Press PUSH TO MED * COLD HOT LARGE START DRYER COLD SMALL COOL COLD DOWN COLD MORE DRY LIGHT SOIL - 8 NORMAL - 10 OFF HEAVY - 12 MIN OFF COOL DOWN
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How to Operate Your Dryer Polyester Knits and Permanent Press Drying Tips • DO NOT OVERLOAD— • REMOVE CLOTHES • PLACE ON HANGERS— Garments being dried or PROMPTLY—To help prevent Permanent press and polyester dewrinkled should tumble freely. wrinkling, remove clothes from knit garments look best if placed the dryer promptly at the end of on hangers after drying. the drying cycles. The Difference Between Automatic and Timed Drying Automatic Drying Timed Drying. When using the Timed Cycles, you se
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SUGGESTED FABRIC AND DRYING SELECTIONS Cycle Suggested For Clothes Load/Fabrics such as: Automatic Regular • Cottons and linens • Down-filled garments, if machine washing and drying are recommended Automatic Permanent • Permanent press fabrics with cotton Press and Knits • Synthetics Delicates • Silks and wools • Rayon and acetate Timed • Pillows* The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on fabric care labels. For best results, follow your specific fabric care label. Special
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Fabric and Drying Selections Sorting Energy-Saving Tips HOW TO SORT CLOTHES Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. Separate LINT COLLECTORS—such as manmade fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint. These must be dried separately. Sort by Fabric In addition to sorting to reduce Separate lint collection, we recommend that you wash fabrics of similar construction together whenever possible. Sort by Color Separate Sort by
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CARE AND CLEANING USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS • Wipe the cabinet with a damp cloth. Occasionally • Keep the area around and underneath your appliance wash it with mild soap and water and then apply free of combustible materials such as lint, paper, a light coat of appliance polish to help preserve rags and chemicals. the finish. • Keep the floor around your appliance clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping. For long vacations Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets. Drain all A
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Care and Cleaning Dryer If your dryer is exhausted to the outside, inspect and WARNING — Electrical Shock and clean the dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year. Personal Injury Hazard A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. When the • Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the dryer is not exhausted to the outside, this lint is more electrical power. apt to accumulate in and near the dryer, which could create a fire hazard. • Do not put hands inside the cabinet. How to reduce the possibi
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QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WASHER OR DRYER • Make sure controls are properly set and washer cycle selector is pulled out or dryer WON’T START Start button is pushed. • Appliance unplugged. Make sure cord is firmly plugged into electrical outlet. • No power to appliance. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure appliance is getting current. • Dryer door is open. Dryer will not run with door open. Make sure washer lid is closed. Washer will fill but will not sp
