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Use andCare Guide
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Spacemaker Laundry
Safety Instructions ...................3– 5 Problem Solver.......................15 19
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Operating Instructions, Tips
Controls Setting Guide........................10, 11
Knits Drying Tips.............................................9 Preparation
Lint Filter........................................4, 9, 20, 21 Other Laundry Products.............................12
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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 dryer door. It is intended to help you operating problems that you can operate and maintain your These numbers are also on the correct yourself. new appliance properly. Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card t
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Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. • Do not repair or replace any California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic part of the appliance or attempt Enforcement Act any servicing unless specifically This act requires the governor of California to recommended in this Use and Care Book or publish a list of substances known to the state to in published user-repair instructions that you cause cancer, birth defects or other reprodu
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • Any article on which you have used a cleaning WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS solvent, or which contains flammable materials is produced by the chemical action (such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in within your water heater and the gas beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.) can accumulate in the water heater and/or must not be placed in or near the dryer until all water pipes if hot water has not been used for traces of these flammable liqui
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Important Safety Instructions • Keep all laundry additives (such For washer operation as detergents, bleaches, fabric • Do not leave washer lid up during cycle. This softeners, etc.) out of the reach will stop the spin action and prevent completion of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. of the cycle. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury. Dryer-applied Fabric Softeners or Anti-static Conditioners • Keep the floor around your appliance clean and dry to reduce t
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HOW TO SORT CLOTHES FOR YOUR WASHER It pays to check and prepare Soaking and Pretreating—a FOR INFORMATION on clothes for washing. good way to loosen deep soils SOAKING AGENTS, see Other and stains. Laundry Products section. • Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks A thorough soaking with Pretreat heavy soil by rubbing and buttons. detergent or special soaking agent in a small amount of liquid is another way to remove heavy detergent or a paste made of water • Do any nec
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Sorting Loading HOW TO SORT CLOTHES FOR YOUR DRYER Sort by Weight Normally, if you sort clothes correctly for washing, Separate you will have properly sorted drying loads. Light Items Heavy Items from (such as (such as curtains) towels) LOADING THE WASHER PROPERLY • Add measured amount of detergent. For your personal safety, never reach into washer while parts are moving. Always stop • Load clothes loosely. Dry clothes level should be no washer to load, unload, add forgotten items higher than
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR WASHER WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Delicate 15 Regular OFF 10 5 SPIN COLD MED RINSE LOW HIGH RINSE HOT WARM SPIN START OFF OFF SPIN 12 RINSE 8 Wash Temperature Water Level Perm Press 4 PULL TO START-PUSH TO STOP 1 2 3 4 Set the controls See the Controls Setting Guide. 3 Push Cycle Selector in and turn clockwise to 1 Select Wash Temperature. Cold rinse wi
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Operating Your Spacemaker Appliance S S S S S S S S E E E E N N N N Y Y Y Y R R R R D D D D HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DRYER WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. MORE Auto Dry OFF Set the controls Delicate DRY AIR FLUFF (HEAT OFF) 10 MEDIUM HEAT LOW HEAT See the Controls Setting Guide. 30 LESS DRY 1 Turn Cycle Selector clockwise to desired cycle 50 and select correct dryness level or drying ti
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CONTROLS SETTING GUIDE Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash Water Wash Wash Cycle Dry Load Temperature Cycle Setting Cycle Baby Clothes Plastic-lined items Warm Delicate* Set at START Air Fluff (No Heat) Diapers Hot Regular See #1 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) Bedspreads Follow Label Directions Blankets Electric Warm Delicate* Set at STAR
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Controls Setting Guide Save and refer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care Labels 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. Dry Cycle Setting Special Instructions Up to 20 Plastic-lined pants, bibs, pads, crib sheets may be washed with regular load but should be dried separately. 1 45 –60 Rinse at once, soak in diaper pail with solution of cold water and borax (1
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OTHER LAUNDRY PRODUCTS Laundry Product and Type How to Use It Special Instructions BLEACH Chlorine liquid After wash action has started and 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into ™ such as Clorox brand detergent is dissolved, add bleach washer or on dry clothes. to dispenser and flush with one cup 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine of water (see Loading the Washer bleached such as: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s Properly section). sleepwear,
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Other Laundry Products Hard Water Stain Removal HARD WATER—DO YOU HAVE IT? Before you can decide what to do about hard The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per water, you need to know if you have it and, if so, gallon (3.8 liters)” which means: how hard it is. 0 to 3 grains per gallon (3.8 liters)—SOFT • If you live in a municipal area, contact your 4 to 10 grains—HARD water company. 11 to 19 grains—VERY HARD • If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas, 20 grains and over—
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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 according to the Stain
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Stain Removal Guide The Problem Solver 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 c
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE GREASY OR OILY These are sometimes called “Invisible Stains” because you may not notice them before STAINS ON washing clothes. However, if oily soils are not completely removed in wash cycle, the LAUNDERED oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. The spots will then be very visible. GARMENTS They are not caused by the washer. Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible after wearing. Use more detergent than normal and hottest water
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The Problem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE GRAYED • Detergent dissolves too slowly. It is important that detergent be present in the wash CLOTHES solution at the start of wash agitation. (continued) To restore grayed clothes— Most grayed clothes can be at least partially restored by the following procedure: (a) Put clothes in washer. (b)Fill with HOT water. Check manufacturers’ hang tags to determine if hot water is suitable for garment. ™ (c) Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE LINT OR RESIDUE To correct— ON CLOTHES All residue except pilling can usually be removed from garments through use of correct IN CYCLE laundry procedures. (continued) SNAGS, HOLES, • Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Remove all pins, check pockets TEARS, RIPS OR of all garments before putting in washer. Also check washer to see if any objects EXCESSIVE WEAR remained in wash tub. • Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles
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The Problem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WRINKLING IN • Incorrect water level. Use high level for medium load; medium level for small load. PERM PRESS AND • Repeated washing in too hot water. Wash in cold or warm water with plenty of detergent. “NO-IRON” ITEMS • Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. Avoid the use of a (continued) carbonate-built detergent. To remove stubborn wrinkles— • Retumble small loads on automatic dry setting. • Rerinse and dry on automatic dry
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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, rags, a light coat of appliance polish to help preserve chemicals, etc. 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
