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. .- Important SafetyInstructions–SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS . Read 2311 instructions before using this appliance —. WARPJING---When usingthis appliance,alwaysexercisebasic safetyprecautions, includingthe foHowing: ~ Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as describedin thisUse and Care Book. @This washer must be properly installedandhated in ammhmce withthe Instahtion Instructionsbeforeit is used.
%- amDQTtant SafetyI~~stmctions (Coktimwed) @Dowttamperwithcontrols. @The laundry processcan reduce * DOnot operate this applianceif it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,or has missingor broken parts, including a damaged cord OIplug. @Do not wash fiberglassarticlesin your washer. Skin irritation could result from the remainingparticles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequentwasheruse. the flame retarckmcyof fabrics. To avoid.
-- -. setting chide Someadjustment to these recommendationsmaybe desirabledependingon your particular washingconditions. Cottons & Linens Fabric Wash & Spin Speed Wash/Rinse Temperature Workclothes, dungarees,etc. with heavysoil Normal Workclothes, dungarees,etc. with normalsoil Normal Hot/Cold Hot/Coldor Warm/Cold Regular Regular Normal-for smallloads Heavy-forall other loads.
Howvtousethe Bleach Dispenser How touse the Fabtic SoftenerDispenser How touse the soak setting OFF ~ Ilfl m \ SOIL @Use this dispenserwithliquid bleach only.If you prefer to use powdered bleach, pour it into the Fiker-Flo pan or wash basket along with your detergent.Do not put powdered bleach into the bleach dispenser. @Measurebleach carefully.
How toI.Jsethe Mni”Basket’”tube Typesd IkMdswhichcanbe washedinthe Mirli-lhk!t tub. ~ %nallloads of regular fabrics . . . Up to 21Apounds. @IMcate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles,blouses, sweaters,socks, shirts, baby clothesand other smalldelicate hand washables. ~ Stuffed toys. @J Tennisshoes. The Mini-Baskettub is designedto be used two ways: ❑ The Mini-Baskettub can be used to handle smallloads of regular fabrics—upto 21/2pounds —or for easy and economical washingof delicatehand washables.
Emergy=savingTips Weare all consciousof the need 1. Use Hot Wash-140° (60°C)— on a regularbasison[ywhen to saveenergy—toprotect our washingheavilysoiled country’senergyreservesand to articles—suchas work and play help us savemoney.There are severalthingsyou can do to reduce clothes. the amount of energyneededto 2. Under normal soilconditions, wash your clothes: wash in water above 80°F(27‘C). This generallymeans using the Warm Wash temperature setting on your washer—temperatures approximately95“1?(35“C).
Goodsorti~lgmeansbetter washing S(M’$ by surface texture EkN”tby soil Separate Separat 7 * Lint Producers 13 from from \3 ● Lint Collectors IJNT’ PRODUCERS—suchas \3 . Medium Soil from terry towelingand chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLECTORS—suchas man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteenand corduroy —attract lint. These must be washed separately. FORMOREHW’ORMA’HON $3NLINT CONTROL,SEE PAGE 20. e sortby fabric Separate from .
How toload yourwasher — Special recommendationsfor washingpermanentpressif you do not hive a dryer. If you are machine-washing Permanent Press clothesthat you plan to hang or drip-dry,use extra care to minimizewrinklingin the wash process: @Be careful not to overload washer. Permanent Press clothes must have ample room to move freely.A Medium sizePermanent Press load is the largestthat should be washed. @Use more water than you would for a regular load.
e~._ IPduds: Advantages: Disadvantages: PkBsphfa&——— Perform wellin hard or soft water. Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Are not availablein some areas. Perform satisfactorilyin soft or moderatelyhard water. In some areas only nonphosphate products are available. Generallydo not clean wellin hard water. May be difficult to dissolve, especiallyin cold water. Should not be used in cold water.
The damaging effects ofCarbonateDetergents on.your clothesandyour washer. is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type nonphosphatedetergent,the unavoidableresult willbe limesstone*depositson your clothes and washersurfaces. The hardness of your water and your washingfrequencywill determinehow rapidlythe limetone willbuild up.
How much detergentshouldyou use? -. The use of a sufficientamount of detergentis one of the most important thingsyou can do to make sure your wash comesout clean. If the recommendedamount of detergentproducestoo many suds, switchto a low sudsingdetergent brand, and followinstructionson package. Amount I’equnh!dl varies Wording to: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Sizeof load 4. Typeof detergent 5.
— Beforeyou can decidewhat to do about hard water, you need to knowif’you have it and, if so, how hard it is. ~ If you livein a municipalarea, contact your water company. ~ If you livein a rural area, or in somesuburban areas, contact your county agent. The answer willbe “you have ‘so many grains’ per gallon” and means this: Cto 3 grains per gallon-SOFT, 4 to 10grahls-H_ARD, 11to 19 grains-VERY HARD, 20 grains and over—EXTREMELYHARD. If your wateris SOFT,you haveno problem.
other BauBldry products— Laundry Product & Type e How’ toUIM?it special Instructions BLEACH Chlorine Liquid such as Clorox brand Use your BleachDispenseraccording to instructions on page 6. 1)Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorinebleach directlyinto washeror on dry clothes. 2) Someof today’swashablefabrics should not be chlorinebleachedsuch as: 100%’o cotton flame-retardant children’ssleepwear,silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather, or non-fast colors. Dilutebleach before using on any fabric.
How toremovestains 1. Tr~rto remote 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: @Find the fabric and the finish in the chart at right, and use only recommended methods. @Check the hang tag instructions that came \vith 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 arid Bleachable Fabrics SeeWashhIgGuide,Bleachon Page 18. other washable Fabrics Rub \vithiceor immersein verycold water. Usedull tool to carefully scrupe ojjf[7smuchadhesiveorgum aspossible. Spongewitha safe dry cleaningfluid~thenlaunder. Sameas whiteand bleachablefabrics. Applyundiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach accordingto Stain RemovalHint on opposite page. If color has changed, you may be able to restoreit by spongingwith ammonia?* Rinsethoroughly.
washingguidefordifferentfabrics imd.loads Wash Speed* Wash Water Temperature Normal Hot or Warm Knits— Polyester,Nylon, Acrylic Gentle Warm l\osen Fabrics— Polyester,Nylon, Acrylic Normal Warm Permanent Press, Biends Normal Warm Rayonand .4cetate Gentle, Light SoilSetting Warm BabyClothes— Sturdy,such as Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets, ReceivingBlankets, Coveralls Normal Hot BabyClothes— Delicate Gentle Warm Blankets— W’ool,Part-Wool, Cotton 5 min.
4 Bleach Speciail Instructions For \vhiteor colorfast, use liquid chlorine type; for non-colorfast,use gentle oxygentype. If unusuallysoileduse ho water. Usemaximumdetergent recommendedin chart on page 13. For whiteor colorfast, use liquid chlorine type; for non-colorfast, use gentle oxygentype. UseGentle Spinif linedrying. lf unusuallysoiled, use Normal WashSpeed. Use maximumdetergent recommendedin chart on page 13,Smallloads reduce wrinkling.
To save mm and Mmiy- bdkm you canforservice, cheekthe 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 followthe suggested recommendations. The Problem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY I-mrr OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES e Incorrect sorting of clothes.Separatelint-producers (such as terry towelsand chenile)from lint-receivers(such as man-made fabrics, velveteen,corduroy).
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Insufficientdetergent. Youmay need to increaseamount of detergent used if load is larger than normal, if soilsare oilyor heavierthan average, if water levelis large or if water is Hard to ExtremelyHard. Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliverhot water at the washer at 140°-1500E Do not wash when other hot water needs—suchas dishwashingor familybaths—areheavy. Poor or inferior detergent. Changeto phosphate detergent, if possible.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE YELLOWED CLOTHES Incomdete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient deterg&t. Check hem of T-~hirtor pillowcase. If they are white and center is yellow,it contains body oil. Restorewhitenessfollowing procedures on “Grayed Clothes;’page 21. AND WMEDY Chlorinebleach may yellowsome fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygenbleach (such as Chlorox2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Instructions.
CAUSE Ar’w REMEDY PROBLEM POSSIBLE wRmKI.mG m PERMANENT PRESS Leavingclothesin dryer after tumblingstops. Removeand hang clothesimmediately. Too many clothesin dryer.Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combineloads. As?a w AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS Improper loads. Avoid launderingheavyPermanent Press items, such as work clotheswith lighterPermanent Press items such as shirts or blouses.Do not wash Permanent Press with regular laundry. Too many clothesin washer.
The Problem Solver (continued) rRoBLEM POSSIBLE CAU!!$E Ar’w REMEDY SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, IUPS OR EXCESSIVEWEAR (continued) e ASPermanent Press garmentsage they may show frayingat collars and cuffs. This is normal due to weakeningof fibersby the Permanent Press process. It is not caused by washer.Youcan slow this processby washingsmallPermanent Press Ioadswith a Large Water Level.Do not wash heavyiternssuch as towelswith Permanent Press. Removecollar stays, when possible.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEArm REMEDY WATERWON’T DRAIN o WATERLEAKS Make s~r~ ~rairl hose is not kin~~d. @Top of drain outlet should be lessthan 8 ft. above floor. @Make sure hose connectionsare tight at faucets. inserted a Make sure end of drain hose is correctly drain facility. h and securedto WASHER ISNOISY %Make sure washeris leveland firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and front jam nuts tight. Seeyour Installation Instructions. e A sharp dist.
tkm mtitenance imtietiom * \\<>// me nab. The porcelainis self-cleaning. Leavelid open after washing to d[owmoistureto evaporate.Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers. T-beExterior. Wipe off any spillsof washing compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Trynot to hit surface with sharp objects. Lubricate with To store washer: greaseor Petroleum Ask servicetechnicianto remove Jelly. water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing. Do not store the washer whereit willbe exposedto the weather.
to INAMand we know that you want yo~r appliaficesto give you many yearsof dependable service. Our Consumer Services are designed with your needs and wants in mind. Warranty Protection Yournewapplianceis a well designedand engineered Seethe warrantyon the back pageof this book for details. product. Beforeit left the factory, it went through rigoroustests to detect manufacturingdefects. And you havea written warrantyto protect you.
. -. . FI- WHATIs COVERED Saveproof of original purchasedate such as your sales slip or cancelledcheck to establish warrantyperiod. .24 FULLCXNE”W.AR WARRANW For one year from date of original purchase,we will provide,free of charge,parts and service labor in your home to repairor replaceany part of the wash that fails becauseof a manufacturingdefect.
