Manual

f.Jaundry Tips
Checking hot water
temperature
Your hot water should be 130°F (54°C) or
above. To check water temperature:
1. Fill a pan with the hottest water available
from the faucet that fills your washer.
NOTE: If you do not have a faucet at your
washer site, collect the water from the
faucet closest to your washer.
2. Place a candy or cooking thermometer in
the water to check the temperature.
3. Raise the temperature of your water
heater if necessary.
NOTE: In wash-water temperatures colder
than 70°F (21°C), detergents do not dissolve
well. Also, soils may be difficultto remove,
and some fabrics may retain wear wrinkles
and may have increased pilling.
Water hardness
Many poor washing results can be traced to
the hardness of the wash water. To check
your water hardness:
• City water - ask the city water company.
• Well water - ask the local water authority.
Ask for the mineral content in grains/gallon
or parts/million. If your water is more than
8 grains/gallon or more than 153 parts/
million,you should consider:
• Installing a water softener.
• Using more detergent.
• Using a packaged water conditioner.
• Not using soap.
Saving energy
• Use warm or cold wash water for most
loads. Use hot water only when washing
heavy, greasy soils or whites.
• Use cold rinses.
• Wash full loads.
• Use lower water levels when washing
small loads.
• Avoid rewashing. Use enough detergent.
Pretreat stains or heavy soils.
• Do not overload; use the cycles and wash
times recommended for the fabric and soil.
,, Use your washer during off-peak hours -
usually early morning and late evening.
(Ask your power company.)
Usinglaundry aids
Follow package instructionswhen using
laundry aids. (See =Removing Stains" on
pages 19-21 for more information.)
All-fabric bleach
• Powdered or liquidall-fabric bleach may be
used on all types of fabrics.
• Do not use all-fabric bleach in the bleach
dispenser because it may clog.
Chlorine bleach
• Use bleach dispenser if your machine has
one. (See page 11.)
• If your washer does not have a bleach
dispenser:
1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating
the load.
2. Measure bleach. Never use more than
1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Dilute
bleach in 1 quart (1 L) of water.
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