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iYARN!NG–When I.Jsingthk appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the fcdkmving: ~ L&K?this appliance only h’ intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. @This washer mustbe properly !Ilstailed and ikmmxi accordance with the installation instructions ibekm it wed. If you did not receive an Installation Instructicms sheet with your washer, you can obtain one by contacting the service location nearest you. - Properly ground to conform with ali governing codes and ordinances.
Q Do riot tamper With controls. QDO no$operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially ciisassemb!edf or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or piug. = Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer. Skin irritation ccmid result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent washer use. e The laundry process cafl redl~ce the flame retardancy of fabrics.
Goodsorting means better washing n He& m sortbysurface texture sortbysoil Separate Separate . Lightly Soiled from from Medium Soil 17 from 9 LINT COLLECTORS—such as rnanrnade fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy— attract lint. These must be washed separately. sort Scwt by‘fabric Separate m s Cottons & Linens from by color 17 s Whites n from ● \ Permanent Press & Blends from Lights Synthetics & Poiy Kriits r7 from from .
instructions operating YourPortableWasher— Model WWPI170F for m H This washer may be used in tyvo ways — as a portable or as a builtin washer. Chances are you will first use it as portable and then have it permanently installed at a iater date. . When using your washer as portabie, roii it to the most ievei position near the water and power source. Once the washer is in position press “Lock Lever” with your foot (See illustration A) to secure washer in position.
red button on the side of the adapter. At the end of the wash cycle turn off faucets, press red button again to relieve pressure and eliminate splashing. Do not disconnect hose coupler until pressure is relieved. Set wash temperature at faucet. Washer drains into sink. Be sure sink drain is open to prevent overflowing. Blend hot and cold water in equal parts for WARM WASH. After wash agitation has started, change faucet settings for your rinse water temperature.
operating Instructions for Your stationary washer — ModelWWPI180F l-kwwto Load Yew’washer ~ Add measured amount of detergent according to load size, amount of soil and water level. See pages 9 through 11 for detailed information on types and amounts of detergent. ~ Load clothes loosely. Dry clothes level should be below bottom of wash tub rim. Do not put clothes on top of the agitator or wind them around it. For best results, mix iarge items with small ones.
— -— . Special recommendations for washing permanent press if ycwl do not have a dryers 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: ~ Be careful not to overload washer Permanent Press clothes must have ample room to move freely. A Medium size load is the largest you should use for Permanent Press. @Use more water than you would for a regular load.
effects of CarbonateDetergents The damaging your washer. Is your 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. Damage to domes Aithough iimestone buiid-up occurs more rapidiy on cotton, it wiii eventually affect various fabrics in the foiiowing ways: @Gives a stiff, harsh, rough feei to fabrics such as toweiing. @Causes coiors to fade and become duii and dingy.
detergent 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. Amount required varies according to: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of load 4. Type of detergent 5. Wash temperature Use more detergent H you ihave... 1.Hard water 2. Large loads 3. Greasy or oily soils 4. Lower wash temperature 5. Low ~hos~hate deteraent.
Hardwater—doyouhave W? 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 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. 1. An installed water softener in your home, or 2. The use of a packaged water softener. For inkmmtim m water softeners, see chart below.
Other laundry products— Laundry Product & Type? to iR5e 11-bww special instructions it BLEACH Chlorine Liquid such as Clorox brand Dilute bleach with at least one quart (0.96 liter) water and add after wash action has started and detergent is dissolved. 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer or on dry clothes.
How toremove Stain removalguide ~~~~~~ $. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take these steps: @Find the fabric and the finish in the chart at right, and use only recommended methods. @Check the hang tag instructions that came with the garment. @Test stain removal product on an inside seam or sample of the material. @Avoid use of hot water on unknown stain. It can set some stains.
‘saveand refer to Garment Manufacturers’ w care instructions. Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. (he du// too/ to carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid*, then launder. Same as white and bleachable fabrics. App{y undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page. If color has changed, you may be able to restore it by sponging with ammonia. * * Rinse thoroughly.
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.- -. For white or colorfast, use liquid chlorine type; for non-colorfast, use gentle oxygen type. If unusually soiled, use Hot Water. For white or colorfast, use liquid chlorine typ~ for non-colorfast, use gentle oxygen type. For white or colorfast, use liquid chlorine typq for non-colorfast, use gentle oxygen type. If unusually soiled, use Hot Water. For white or colorfast, use liquid ‘ chlorine type; for non-colorfast, use gentle oxygen type. If unusually soiled, use f-lot Water.
Commonlaundering problems UN-TCmRESIDUE0?$!CLOTHES ‘TOPREVENE 1. Incorrect sorting of clothes. 1. Do not wash lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille) with lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen,corduroy). 2. Washing too long for load size. 2. Shorten wash time for smaller loads. For normal soil, use 1 min. per pound of dry clothes. 3. Use of non-phosphate detergents.
4. Damage from chemicals such as hair preparations (bleach, dye, home permanent solution) battery acid, some toilet bowl cleaners. 4. Immediately rinse thoroughly towels and other articles which have come in contact with these chemicals before putting them in washer. Avoid contaminating items of clothing with such chemicals. 5. Small, unnoticed holes, tears or ripped seams may enlarge during washing. Manufacturing defects unnoticed at purchase may appear after washing. 5.
Commonlaundering problems(co~ti~u~dI Besiretosave and refer to Garment Manufacturer’s (Mm+ lnstructiOns 3. Some wrinkles may remain, these wrinkles cannot be removed.* *NOTE If you follow good laundryproceduresand PermanentPress clothes still come out wrinkled, the finish may not be good quality. Also, in permanent press synthetic/cotton blends, the cotton portion of the fabric can eventually wear away leaving only the synthetic.
How toCarefor Your Washer hands and pull up. Wipe up any lint or soil that may have collected underneath. At regular intervals— about 4-to 6-months—apply a light coat of Petroleum Jelly around the agitator support block before replac- User maintenance instructions. F$cwtabkModel WWPI170F: Turn off water, press red button on coupler to relieve pressure, then disconnect hose coupler from faucet. Return hoses to cabinet. ing the agitator. Do not over apply.
I I 2 Make sum intake hoses are tightened securely to machine. 3. Make ,sure drain hose is fastened securely. —.—. INaslww won’t eampleie t%jc!e washer Wmn’t 1. P#lakesure M {s closed. Washer will not progress through spin cycle with [id up. Lid wil~ be automatically 6ockedduring spin portion as a safety measure. spin4. Make sure lid is closed. Washer will not spin with lid up. clothes m%??3!CMMX” 7. Load may have been excessively out of baiance.
service. Our Consumer Services are designed with your needs and wants in mind. warranty Protection Your new appliance is a well designed and engineered See the warranty on the back page of this book for product. Before it left the factory, it went through details. rigorous tests to detect manufacturing defects. And you have a written warranty to protect you.
..— El ,—. % ECTRICAUTOMATIC CLOTHESWASHER - WARRANTY - Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. —-——.—._ —— WHAT !S COVERED FULL ONE=YEARWARRANTY Forone year from date of original purchase, wewill provide, freeof charge, parts and service Iaborin for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C.
