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~LP US ~LP 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 These numbers are also on the correct yourself. to your questions. Consumer Product Ownership Registrat
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WARN~G-To reduce the risk ● Do not wash or dry articles that J, of fin, electric shock, or injury to \ have been cleaned in, washed in, A persom when using your appliance, ~ / soaked in, orspotted with follow basic precautions, including the following: A combustible or explosive substances (such as wax, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry- ● Use this appliance only for ib 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 SMEH ~STRUCTIONS (continued) ● Keep all laundry aids (such as ● Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has etc.) out of the reach of children, missing or broken parts, including a damaged preferably in a locked cabinet, cord or plug. Observe dl warnings on container s Never climb on or stand on the washer top, labels to avoid personal injury. ● Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer. ● Kee
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER u 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 \ W,, w,m,,m, ,“,”,0,,,, @ 7Cyc,.ExtraL*rgeCapaci~ ~ HeavVDu~2Speed Washer 9 Q o C(mtrol panel appearance may vary .rlightly Sorting and Loading ● Sort clothes carefully by fabric s Add measured amount of ● Do not use the Filter-Flo pan type, weight, color and amount detergent. See Deterg
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T~S TO HELP YOU SELECT SETT~GS a 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 de] icate fabrics. A cold 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 provides effective polyester kn
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Soak Cycl- 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. E.traclea I What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes) Regular Cycles Cycle Selector Heavy Norsual Light Soak Settings Soil Cycle Wash 15 11 5 Spin 35 3X 3X Rinse 3X 3X 3X 3 42 I 28 I 20 I NOTES: . Total time includes pauses between each phase of the cycle. ● Total time does not include water fill times. Fill times vary dep
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CONTROLS SETTING GUDE Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash Water Load Temperature Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast or Warm Regular Cycles Hot Normal or Light Soil Setting BrightiNoncrrlorfast Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Work Clothes Heavy soil Hot Extra Cleaning Cycle Set at Start Average soil Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normal Setting Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cottons Heavy or oily soil Hot Extra Cleani
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Bleach Special Instructions Liquid chlorine type. II colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in Only n(~l]-chlorine bletich when needed. the Detergent Guide. Whi[c or colorfas[l liquid chlorine [ypc. Use maximum detergent recommended in the Detergent Guide Noncolorfast, only norl-chlnrine bleach when needed. White (n colorl’ast, liquid chlorine type. Smtill h)ads reduce wrinkling. Use m:ixirnum de[ergcn( recommended in the Detergenl Noncol(n.f’tist, only n
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OPEMT~G ~STRUCTIONS How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan ● The Filter-Flo pan is the lint . NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a wash filter. Position the Filter-Flo basket. Do not put items to be washed in the .,,,j.:::i’c::::;:;:+:,.. pan on the agitator after Filter-Flo pan. Do not place detergent packets ~gg~: ,~fizy:’’.i,:,. - . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. : : : . . . . . . . . . .,. ..,::.,::,-::. ..<:....:; loading clothes into the ,...-, .,.:,. in the Filter-Flo pan. ,$:!:: l!,!;!{, Q washer
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If your clothes and household items don’t look ● Use Hot Wash—up to 150°F.+n a regular basis clean and fresh after washing, you will probably only when washing heavily soiled articles-such as rewash them.. and that means you’ll waste energy. work and play clothes. Remember to sort your clothes carefully, and load ● Under normal soil conditions, wash in water above them properly, select correct cycles, use enough 80°F. (27°C.). This generally means using the Warm detergent and choose a water temp
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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—attract lint. These must be washed separately. ‘epara’e =froma 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 efromefro’mfrome construction be washed together wheneve
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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 Itelns—like sheets. Do wrapped around the agitator, Clothes ~re loaded dry since wet not wrap around the agitator, itenls tire Iikcly to pack down which 9 Small [terns-like washcloths. encourages overloading.
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SELECT~G DETERGENTS AND SOAP Disadvw&ges Products Advanhges Perform well in hard or soft water. Are not available in some areas. Phosphate- 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 hard water. or moderately hard water. Powdered Detergents May be difficult to dissolve, In some areas only non-phosphate products are available. especially in cold water. Should not be used
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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 buildups in just a few months. Effecb on Clothes Although limestone buildup occurs more rapidly on “ Cause
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THE RESULTS OF CONTINUED USE OF CA~ONATE DETERGENTS (continued) How to partially restore clothes Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, CAUTIONS: they may be partially restored by soaking in a solution of two cups (480 ml) of vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) “ Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer. The of hot tap water for 15 minutes. USE A PLASTIC acidic action of the vinegar may damage the CONTAINER. Then wash clothes in the washer rrorcelain. , using detergent. ● Vinegar soak
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Before you can decide what to do about hard If your water is SO~, you have no problem. You can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget water, you need to know if you have it and, if so, how hard it is. all about hard water. If you have HARD water—less than 10 grains—and you use phosphate detergent, ● If you live in a municipal area, contact your you also have no problem. water company. But, if you have more than 10 grains, you will need ● If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban a
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OT~R LAU~RY PRODUCTS Laundry Product and ~pe How to Use it Special Instructions BLEACH Chlorine liquid Use your bleach dispenser. See How to 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into such as Clorox brand Use Your Bleach Dispenser section. washer or on dry clothes. 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as: 1007. cotton flame-retardant children’s sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather, or non-fast colors. Dilute bleach before using on
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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 ● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. It can these steps: set some stains. ● 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 ●
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STAIN ~MOVAL GU~E Stain Other Washable Fabrics White and Bleachable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Adhesives Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. U.\[, ~full tool” to ((hewing GUIII, etc. ) [,~irt;jti[iy .Vcr(il?(, ~!j~’ti.s rrrucII llcl[l(,,sit,(, or ,qutrl [l.< I?os.$it]le. Sponge with a stife dry cleaning fluid, * then Iaundcr. Antiperspirants, Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach Same as white ~nd bleachable fabri
