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Help us help you... Contents Safety Instructions 3-4 Setting the Controls 4-5 Read this Use and Care Book carefully Itwill help you operate and maintain your new washer properly. Write down the model and serial,. numbers. You’ll find them on a label on the lower left side near the front. How To Use Bleach Dispenser 6 How To Use Mini-Basket~ Tbb 7 Energy-Saving Tips 8 Good Sorting Means Better washing 9 If you don’t understand something or-need more help . . .
Important Safety Instructions-SAVE THESE [INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance 4--I.,J WARNING—When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: c Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
Important Safety Instructions (continued) ● Do not tamper with controls. Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including— a damaged cord or plug. ● ● Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer. Skin irritation could result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent washer use. ● The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics.
Controls Setting Guide Some adjustment to these recommendations may be desirable depending on your particular washing conditions. i , Cottons & Linens . Permanent Press Polyester Knits Synthetics & Blends Fabric Work clothes, dungarees, etc. with heavy soil Work clothes, dungarees, etc.
How to Use the Bleach Dispenser How to Use the Soak Setting # - O!F Regular Cycle NOflMAL SPEED SOAK .* 24 % (w / NORMAL I ● Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only. If you prefer to use powdered bleach, pour it into the Filter-Flo pan or wash basket along with your detergent. Do not put powdered bleach into the bleach dispenser. ● Measure bleach carefully.
How to Use the Min.i-BasketTM tub. .,-.. Types of loads which can be washed in the Mini-Basket Tub. Here’s how to use the Mini-Basket tub: ● Small loads of regular fabrics . . . up to 21Apounds. ● s Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and other small delicate hand washables. ● Remove Filter-Flo pan. ● Put 1Ato 1Acup (60 to 80 ml) detergent in Filter-Flo pan. ● To use Bleach Softener Dispenser, see page 6.
Energy-Saving Tips We are all conscious of the need to save energy—to protect our country’s energy reserves and to help us save money. There are several things you can do to reduce the amount of energy needed to wash your clothes: 1. Use Hot Wash-140° (60°C)— on a regular bask only when washing heavily soiled articles-such as work and play clothes. 2. Under normal soil conditions, wash in water above 80°F (27”C).
Good sorting means better washing e.. \% ,, %-’ Sort by surface texture Sort by soil Separate Separate It pays to check and prepare clothes for washing. . Lightly Soiled \3 from from \Colk4b~ from 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON LINT CONTROL, SEE PAGE 20.
How to load your washer Special recommendations for washing permanent press if you do not have a dryer. A If you are machine-washing Permanent Press clothes that you plan to hang or drip-dry, use extra care to minimize wrinkling in the wash process: _A 1+ “.L ● Be careful not to overload washer. Permanent Press clothes must have ample room to move freely. A Medium size Permanent Press load is the largest that should be washed. ● Use more water than you would for a regular load.
Factors to consider in selection of detergents and soap. Products: Advantages: Disadvantages: Phosphate— Powdered Detergents Perform well in hard or soft water. Are not available in some areas. c=% -- Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Non-Phosphate— Powdered Detergents Perform satisfactorily in soft or moderately hard water. Generally do not clean well in hard water. In some areas only nonphosphate products are available.
The damaging effects of Carbonate Detergents on your clothes and your washer. ISyour water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type nonphosphate detergent, the unavoidable result will be 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) even if you wash just a few loads a week, you may see limestone build-ups in just a few months.
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. If the recommended amount of detergent produces too many suds, switch to a low sudsing detergent brand, and follow instructions on package. Amount required varies according to: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of load 4. Type of detergent 5.
Hard water—do you have it? Before you can decide what to do about hard water, you need to know if you have it and, if so, how hard it is. If your water is SOFT, you have no problem. You can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget all about hard water. If you have HARD water—less than 10 grains-and you use phosphate detergent, you also have no problem. ● If you live in a municipal area, contact your water company. , ● If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas, contact your county agent.
Other laundry products— Laundry Product & ~pe How to use it Special Instructions BLEACH Chlorine Liquid such as Clorox brand Use your Bleach Dispenser according to instructions on page 6. 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer or on dry clothes. 2) Some of today’s washabie fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as: 10007o cotton flame-retardant children’s sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather, or non-fast colors. Dilute bleach before using on any fabric.
How to remove stains 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take these steps: Q Find the fabric and the finish in the chart at right, and use only recommended methods. ● Check the hang tag instructions that came with the garment. ● Test stain removal product on an in-side seam or sample of the material. ● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stain. It can set some stains. 3.
White and Bleachable Fabrics See Washing Guide, Bleach on Page 18. Other Washable Fabrics Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull ?OOI10 carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possib[e. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid: then launder. Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse.
Washing guide for different fabrics and loads Load Cycle Selection Wash Water Temperature Cottons and Linens Regular Cycle Hot or Warm ,&-’ ‘?,.. Knits— Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic Perm. Press& Knits Cycle Warm Woven Fabrics— Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic Regular Cycle Warm Permanent Press, Blends Regular Cycle Warm Rayon and Acetate Perm.
Bleach Special Instructions For white or colorfast, use liquid chlorine type; for non-colorfast, use gentle oxygen type. If unusually soiled use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in chart on page 13. For white or colorfast, use liquid chlorine type; for non-colorfast, use gentle oxygen type. Use Gentle Spin if line drying. If unusually soiled, use Regular Cycle (Normal Speed). Use maximum detergent recommended in chart on page 13. Small loads reduce wrinkling.
To Save Time and Money— before you call for service, check the Problem Solver If you have a problem, it maybe minor. You may be able to correct it yourself. Just use this Problem Solver to locate your problem and then follow the suggested recommendations. The Problem Solver PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY ● ● Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenile) from lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteep, corduroy).
*6*A PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY GIL4YED CLOTHES ● Insufficient detergent. You may need to increase amount of detergent used if load is larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if water level is large or if water is Hard to Extremely Hard. ● Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot water at the washer at 140°-15001?Do not wash when other hot water needs—such as dishwashing or family baths—are heavy.
The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY YELLOWED CLOTHES Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check hem of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it contains body oil. Restore whiteness following procedures on “Grayed Clothes;’ page 21. Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach (such as Chlorox 2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Instructions.
f% . w PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ANI) REMEDY WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRC)N” ITEMS Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads. Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work clothes with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or blouses. Do not wash Permanent Press with regular laundry. Too many clothes in washer.
The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) . As Permanent Press garments age they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This is normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is not caused by washer. You can slow this process by washing small Permanent Press loads with a Large Water Level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent Press. Remove collar stays, when possible.
m&7 PROBLEM POSSIBLE WATER WON’T DRAIN ● Make ● Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. above floor. WATER LEAKS . Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets. ● Make sure end of drain hose is in and secured to drain facility. WASHER IS NOISY . Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions.
How to Care for Your Washer User maintenance instructions The Tub. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate. Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers. How to remove limestone deposits from clogged Filter Flo” pan * ‘Ail \ Soak filter pan in a pre-heated 160°F (71‘C) solution of half vinegar and half water for 15 minutes. Then brush each side of pan with a stiff bristle brush while flushing with running water. ● \ The Exterior.
to build and we know that you want your appliances to give you many years of dependable service. Our Consumer Services are designed with your needs and wants in mind. Warranty Protection Your new appliance is a well designed and engineered product. Before it left the factory, it went through rigorous tests to detect manufacturing defects. And you have a written warranty to protect you. 1. 2 See the warranty details.
ECTRIC AUTOMATIC WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.
