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Washer
Safe~ Instructions ....................3, 4 Problem Solver .......................2 l-25
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Operating Instructions, Tips
Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Preparation
Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9
Cycle Settings .............................................6, 7 Detergents, Other Additives ..............l4–l 8
Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . .
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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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WA~~G—To reduce the risk ● Do not wash or dry articles that J, \ have been cleaned in, washed in, of fire, electric shock, or injury to A persons when using your appliance, ~ \ soaked in, orspottedwith follow 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 solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may as described in this Use and Care Book. ignite or explode. Do not
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! WORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS (continued) ● Keep dl 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 all warnings on container ● Never climb on or stand on the washer top, labels to avoid personal injury. s 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. wa,h/Rl”s* Temp. Ragular cycles Sdw, WARM Nor COLD . COLD ““F;*L LIGHISOIL NORMAL OFF HEAVY ,oLD.\h. “o, @ OFF COLD WARM m —~ E,gh,Cy.1.T..Sp..d*h*r.r ~ e o’Du”Ex’’aLa”ecapac’” e— Sorting and Loading Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a wash basket
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TWS TO HELP YOU SELECT SETTmGS u Regular Cycles— For most cottons, linens, and work and play clothes. I I I . ““,.. I Longer wash times plus an extra deep rinse, spray rinse and spin provide thorough washing and detergent removal. HUVY I I Permanent Press Cycle For loads of synthetic andor delicate fabrics. A cold Pemamnf Press water cooldown helps prevent set-in wrinkles in and Km”fi Qcks permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar apparel with normal soil. Knits Cycle— A combination o
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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. What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes) Extra Cleaning Permanent Press and Regular Cycles Cycle Knits Cycles Cycle Selector Heavy Normal Light Soak Heavy Normal Perm. Press Knits Settings Soil Cycle Soak 6 Wash 15 II 6 15 10 II 3 Spin 3% 3fi 3F 3Z 3fi 2Z 2Z Rinse 3X 3X 3% 3Y2 3 3 3Z 2Z 7 7 7 7 3 3 4Z 4E Spin 2nd Rinse 3
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CONTROLS SETTING GU~E Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads WasMSpin Wash Water : Load Speed Temperature Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Normal/Normal Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Bright/Noncolorfast Normal/Normal Regular Cycles Warm or Cold Normal or Light Soil Setting Work Clothes, etc. Heavy soil Normal/Normal Hot Extra Cleaning Cycles Heavy or Normal Setting Average soil Normal/Normal Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normal Setting
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Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels I I Bleach Special Instmctions Liquid chlorine type. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in Onlv non-chlorine bleach when needed. Detergent Guide. Use Extra Cleaning cycles. See How to Operate Your Clothes Washer section. White or colort’tist, liquid chlorine type. Usc maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine hle~ch when needed. White or colorfast. liquid chlorine ty
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OPEMTmG ~STRUCTIONS (continued) 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 . .. ...:.:..::.:.. :.,. :-.-l::! ;:..:-.. basket. Do not put items to be washed in the pan on the agitator after -:::::..::.-::. Filter-Flo pan. Do not place detergent packets ,:~~~ ‘;j~~-;::::, . .: : : : :’.... :.....:, . ... . . ...... .. . . . . . . . ... loading clothes into the *--- ,--- in the Filter-Flo pan. .,.. ,
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How to Use the Soak Cycle ● Soak Cycle temperature Start the washer. After washer fills and begins to is controlled by the agitate, push in the Cycle Selector knob and turn to Wash/Rinse Temp. SOAK CYCLE. Pull out the Cycle Selector knob to selection. complete the cycle. ● For a warm soak, set the ● For an extended soak, allow the washer to fill and Wash/Rinse Temp. control “’v;,, agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking to HOT~ARM. agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop th
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HOW TO SORT CLOTmS 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 a Lint a m m ~Collectors napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint. These must be washed se~aratelv. ., J ~ ‘3fromF For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section. In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection, it is recommended that fabrics of similar construction be washed together wh
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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 Items–1ike 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–like encourages overloading. This size washcl
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SELECT~G DETERGENTS AND SOAP 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 us
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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. Effech on Clothes Although limestone buildup occurs more rapidly on “ Cause
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THE RESmTS OF CONT~UED USE OF CA~ONATE DETERGENTS (continued) How to Partially Restore Clothes Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, they may be partially restored by soaking in a solution CAUTIONS: of two cups (480 ml) of vinegw 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 porcelain. using detergent. ● Vinegar soak soluti
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Before you can decide what to do about hard If your water is SOFT, you have no problem. You can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget all water, you need to know if you have it and, if about hard water. If you have HARD water—less than so, how hard it is. 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 area, or in some suburb
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OT~R LAU~RY PRODUCTS Laundry Product and fipe How to Use It Special Instructions BLEACH Chlorine liquid Use your bleach dispenser. 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into such as Clrrrox brand See How to Use Your Bleach washer or on dry clothes. Dispenser section. 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather, or non-fast colors. Dilute bleach before using o
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● Test stain removal product on a hidden inside 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The 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 these steps: can 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 White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull foc~l fo Same as white and bleachable fabrics. (Chewing Gum, etc. ) cur
