Wsher Contents Agitator Appliance Registration 26 2 Problem Solver Safety Instructions Bleach Dispenser Care and Cleaning 8 26 Sorting Stains Consumer Services Controls Setting Guide Cycle Settings Detergents, Other Additives 27 6,7 Filter-Flo@ Pan Hard Water Limestone Deposits Loading Mini-Basket~ Tub Model and Serial Numbers Operating the Washer Pre-Treating Models .-=- .- ..... . .. . .
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IMPOKIANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. P ‘/ WARNING-TO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to personswhen using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: ● 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.
hpOrt@ Safety Instructions (continued) The laundry-process can reduce the flame retardancyof flabrics.To avoid such ~ result, the gament maiwfacturer’s &ire instructions should be followed very carefully. ● @ For washer operation SA~ THESE “ INSTRUCTIONS ~. Do not leave washer lid up during cycle. This will stop the wash and spin action and prevent completion of the cycle.
Tips to Help You Select Settings Regular Cycles— Extra Clean Cycles— Permanent Press Cycle— :=:;: r For most cottons, linens and work and play clothes with normal soiling. “Extra Rinse” can be selected, if desired, as an automatic extension of the Regular Cycles (turn Extra Rinse knob to “ON”). Extra Rinse can also be set as an independent cycle-for example, to rinse and spin clothes that have been in the wash basket longer than normal. For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil.
Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash/Spin Speed Load $ Wmh Water Temperature* Cycle Cycle Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting Cottonsand Linens White/Colorfast Bright/Non-colorfast Normal/Normal Normal/Normal Hot or Warm Warm or Cold . Regular Cycles Regular Cycles Work Clothes, Dungarees, etc.
Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels Bleach Special Instructions Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 15.Use Extra Cleaning, Large or Small Setting depending on load size. See Page 5. Use Extra Rinse if desired. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 15.
.-—. . . . Energy-Sa* I How to use the Bleach Dispenser Tips If your clothes and household items don’t look clean and fresh after washing, you will probably re-wash them . . .and that means you’ll waste energy. Remember to sort your clothes carefully, and load them properly, select correct cycles, use enough detergent and choose a water temperature warm enough to release and get rid of soil. Use Hot Wash—up to 150°F.
How to use the Fabric Softener Dispenser How to Use the Soak Cycle Regular ,* \\lt A#&ss Cycles How to Use the Filter-Flo@Em “: ‘;:;:~ ~,@’ Soak Cvcle .0 ●o ● LIGHT SON 9 NORMM ● MfAVV OFF Add enough water to fill the cup 1/2 full. ● Pour the diluted softener into the dispenser. ● ● The fabric softener will automatically be dispensed at the proper time. Do not stop the washer during the first spin. This will cause the dispenser to empty tQo soon.
-- .. . . .. -.—— — —.—. —.—... —. — . ... . —— .. . ..____----- ------ --a-_-. .4.-. .- &_ ..-_ ._ ---- . .-. A_ . . . ..- —.. . . . .—~ How to use the Mini-Basketmtub , ,!. The Mini-Basket~ tub, designed for small loads of regular fabrics or delicate hand-washables, can be used with any cycle except the SOAK cycle. 3. put l/4 to 1/3 CUP (60 to 80 ml) detergent in the bottom of the MiniBasket tub. 7. Add fabric softener, if desired.
How to sort the clothes Sort by surface texture d!!! Separate Sort by soil It pays to check and prepare clothes for washing. Separate -- ● Lint Producers 17 ;y:; \3 from from , Lint Collectors j — Medium Soil LINT COLLECTORS-such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy —attract lint. These must be washed separately. from ● Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain. ● Remove stains. For STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE, SEE PAGE 19.
. .. .. . . . — —. How to load your washer Special recommendations for washing permanent press if you do not have a dryer. If you are machine-washing Permanent Press clothes that you plan to line dry 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 Permanent Press load is the largest that should be washed. * Use more water than you would for a regular load.
Factors to consider in selecting detergentsand soap Products Advantages Disadvantages Phosphate– Powdered Detergents Perform well in hard or soft water Are not available in some areas. Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Non-Phosphate— l%wdered Detergents Perform satisfactorily in soft or moderately hard water. Generally do not clean well in hard water. In some areas only non-phosphate products are available.
The results of continued use of carbonate detergents r- 1s your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type nonphosphate 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 (11or more grains) and if you wash just a few loads a week, you may see limestone buildups in just a few months.
How much dete~ent should you use? r 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. s 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. 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.
Other laundry products Laundry product and type How to use it Special instructions BLEACH Chlorine Liquid such as Clorox brand Use your Bleach Dispenser according to instructions on page 8. 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer or on dry clothes. 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 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: ● Find the fabric and the finish in the chart on the next page, and use only recommended methods. ● Check the care label instructions that came with the garment. ● Test stain removal product on a hidden inside seam or on a sample of the material. ● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stain. It can set some stains. 3.
Stain removal guide White and Bleachable Fabrics See Control Setting Guide, Bleach on I%ge 7 Other W~hable Fabrics Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to carejidly scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder. Same as white and bleachable fiibrics. Anti-perspirants, Deodorants Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page.
~—< Questions? gllliia ~ Use This Problem Solver fiijl PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY LINT OR RESIDUE ON CL~HES ● Inco~ect sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille) from lint-receivers (such as man-made fkbrics, velveteen, corduroy). ● Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one minute per pound of dry clothes.
c’ PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ANI) REMEDY GRAYED 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°- 150°F. Do not wash when other hot water needs—such as dishwashing or family baths—are heavy. ● Poor or inferior detergent.
. .-—. ——. The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY YELLOWED CLClllI13S @Orltinud) ● c~onne bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach (such as Clorox 2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Instructions. Restore color using color remover (such as Rit or Tlntex brands), follow package directions. “ ● Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots. 1.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” 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 CAUSE AND REMEDY SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, IUPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) ● As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffk 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.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WATER WON’T DRAIN c Make sure drain hose is not kinked. WATER LEAKS WASHER IS NOISY ● Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. above floor. ● Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets. ● Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility. ● 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.
— . .. . ... . . .. . Care and Cleaning USER MAINTENANCE How to remove limestone deposits from clogged Filter Flo@pan 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. The exterior. Wipe off any spills of washing compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Try not to hit surface with sharp objects. m Lubricate with grease Or JiJJ Petroleum ~ Jelly.
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