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S~emaker”hundry
Gntenk
Appliance Registration Safety Instructions 3,4
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Care and Cleaning 25 User Maintenance Instructions 25
Cautions Vacation Tips
25
Controls Setting Guide
41: Warranty Back Cover
Dryer Washer
Automatic Drying
7 Agitator 25
Controls 7 Controls 6
Dryness Selections 7 Detergen@ Other Additives 11-15
End-of-Cycle Signal 7 Energy-Saving Tips 10
Energy-Saving Tips 10 14
Hard Water
Knits Drying Tips 7 Limestone Deposits 12
Lint Filter 7 Lint Filter 6,25
Operating Instructions 6
Load
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Help us help you... Before using your Write down the model and serial numbers. SpacemakerTM Laundry, read this book carefully. You’ll find them on a label on the tfyousrnell gas: It is intended to help you operate inside of the door or the rating plate and maintiin your new appliance on top of the dryer. properly. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Keep it handy for answers to your Registration Card that came with questions. your appliance. Before sending in 3. Minguish any
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instruction before using this appliance. W-&fi reduce the risk hot water system may not have Make sure that the cord is located of fire, electric shock, or injury to so that it will not be stepped on, been used for some time, turn on persons when using your appke, tripped over or otherwise subjected dlhot water faucets and dlow follow basic precautions, them to run for several minutes to damage or stress. including the following: before using any elwtrid ●
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● Keep area around and ● DO not wash or dry articles ● Tomi_ the possibility of electric shock, unplug this that have been clwed in, wushed underneath your appliance in, soaked in, or spotted tith free from the accum~ation of appliance from the power supply combustible materials, such as before attempting any maintenance combustible or~hivesu~ or cleaning (except the removal and (such as WU, paint, gasoline, lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc. cleaning of the dryer lint fflter). degmsers, dryclea
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How to soti the clothes Sort by surface tetiure Sort by color Normally, if you sort clothes correctly for washing, you will have properIy sorted drying loads. Here’s an additional suggestion for good dryer load make up: Sort by weight from from from LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry from toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLE~RS—such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint, and must be dried separately. from For more information about lint control, see p
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How to operate your clothes washer WM~G—TO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SA~TY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. had the washer properly Dehcate Regular OFF ~5 10 ● Add accurately-measured COLD MEo detergent to empty tub. See pages Low,~ 1 \HIGH / 11 through 13. [’> ● bad clothes loosely. Dry clothes level should be no higher than the top row of circular holes in the wash @ -@- tub. Do not put clothes on top of the agitator or wind
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How to opemte your dryer WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, elwtric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. bad the dryer properly oFF DRY AutoDry Del;cate~(, FL”FF ‘0” (HEAT OFF) 10 Low . -- E -&”Q,. MEoluM HEA1 ● Load sorted clothes into dryer. See page 5. ● Clean lint filter before each load. I // I I )\ -°FF 0 ~. ,- fi’medDrv Start HIGH HEA; Q 0-” %lyester =k & Set the controk Remove the lint filter by pulling straight out. Wipe a
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Controk Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Washer Wash Water Wash Wash Cycle Dry Type of bad Temperature Setting Cycle Cycle Baby Clothes Plastic-lined items Warm Delicate* Set at START. Air Fluff (No Heat) Diapers Hot Regular See #l below. Timed Dry (High Heat) Man-made fabrics** Warm Delicate* Set at START. Delicate (Low Heat) Mixed cottons Warm Perm Press See #2 below. Automatic Dry (Medium Heat) 1 1 1 1 BedsDreads Follow Label Directions. I . , , Blankets Electric Warm Delicate* S
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Save and refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care hbels For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS;’ For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Drver Dry Cycle Setting Special Instructions up to 20 I I Plastic-1ined Pants, bibs. ~ads, crib sheets mav be washed with regular load but should be dried separately 45-60 I Rinse at once, soak indiaperpail witb solution of cold water and borax (lti teaspoons to gal
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Ene~y-saving tips If your clothes and household items ● Sort clothes by weight so you won’t don’t look clean and fresh after have to run an extra cycle for one or washing, you will probably re-wash two heavier, slower-drying items. them... and that means you’ll waste ● Do not overload dryer. The drum energy. Remember to sort your should be no more than half full of clothes carefully, and load them wet articles. For efficient drying, properly, select correct cycles, use clothes need to tumble fre
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Factors to consider in selecting dete~enk and soap Advantages Disadvantages Products — Are not available in some areas. Phosphate– Perform well in hard or soft water Powdered Detergents Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Generally do not clean well in Non-Phosphate— Perform satisfactorily in sofi or moderately hard water. hard water. Powdered Detergents May be difficult to dissolve, In some areas only non-phosphate especially in cold water. products are avai
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The resulfi of continued use of carbonate washer surfaces. The hardness (11 or more grains) and if you wash Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type non- of your water and your washing just a few loads a week, you may phosphate detergent, you will frequency will determine how see limestone buildups in just a few most Drobablv notice limestone* raDidlv the limestone will build months. depos;ts on y;ur clothes and u;. If~our water is VERY HARD ● Incr~se use of bleaches, presoa
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How much dete~ent should you use? The usc of a sufficient amount How to use granular or powdered If the recommended amount of of detergent is one of the most detergent produces too many suds, detergent. important things you can do to switch to a low sudsing detergent For best results, put the detergent in the washer before the clothes make sure your wash comes out brand, and follow instructions on clean. have been loaded. package. Excess suds are not necessary to get clothes clean If your deterg
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Hard wakr Before you can decide what to do If your water is SOFT, you have about hard water, you need to how no problem. You can use soap or if you have it and, if so, how hard detergent as you prefer and forget it is. all about hard water. If you have HARD water—less than 10 ● If you live in a municipal area, grains—and you use phosphate contact your water company. detergent, you also have no problem. ● If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas, contact your But, if you have more t
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laundry produck— Other Laundry Product & How to use it Special Imtructions BLEACH Dilute one cup bleach with at least one 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly Chlorine liquid quart (0.96 liter) water and add after into washer or on dry clothes. such as Ciorox’” brand wash action has started and detergent 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine is dissolved. bleached such as: 100% cotton flame-rewrdant children’s sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leath
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How to remove stiim 1. Try to remove stains as soon as The Case of the “Invisible” Stain. See next page for possible. The fresher the stain, the Food or cooking oils on your Stain Removal Guide. easier it is to remove. synthetic garments may cause stains which are virtually invisible and 2. Before attempting to remove which you may not notice as you any stain, take these steps: put your clothes into the washer. ● Find the fabric and the finish in If these stains are not completely the guide on t
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Shin removal guide SaveandrefertoGarmentMan"fact"rem'CareInstructions. Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics See Washing Guide, Bleach on page E Other Wmhable Fabrics Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to Same as white and bleachable fabrics. (Chewing Gum, etc.) carefilly scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder. Anti-perspirants, Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach Same as whi
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- Questions? m Use This Problem Solver ~“ PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WASHER OR DRYER ● Make sure controls are properly set and washer cycle selector is pulled out or dryer WON’TSTART START button is pushed. . Appliance unplugged. Make sure cord is firmly plu~ed 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
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WATER ● Faucets not adjusted to give desired temperature. Readjust them, TEMPERATURE . Household water heater not set to deliver correct temperature-140g to 150°F. INCORRE~ (60° to 66°C.). Reset it. ● Water valve screens may be stopped up. Remove inlet hoses from water valve. C!san the screens and reinstall the hoses. ● Make sure selector controls are properly set. ● Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets-hot to hot, cold to cold. . Washer normally pau
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The Roblem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY BLUE OR GWY ● Improper use of fabric softener, Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes; COLOR STA~S Aways dilute before adding to rinse water. To ~move stibs: dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Re-wash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. GRAYED ● Insufficient detergent. You may need to increase the amount of detergent used, if the CL~HES load is larger than normal, if soil is heavier than aver
