Saving Energy - Whirlpool Thin Twin User And Care Manual

Knits
Pillows,
stuffed toys
Knits are comfortable to wear because they stretch. However, this
means that knits are more likely to be stretched and damaged when
washed (especially bulky knits). Knits made of synthetic fabrii such as
polyester, nylon, and acrylic tend to keep their original shape more than
a knit made of cotton or ramie.
1. Close zippers, fasten hooks, and eyes to prevent snagging.
2. Wash small loads to reduce pilling and lint.
Washing feather pillows is not recommended unless they are dryer dried.
1.
Add detergent then partially fill washer with water; agitate until
detergent is dissolved.
2. Place two pillows on opposite sides of the agitator to balance the
load.
3. Allow washer to fill completely and continue through the cycle.
4. Stop the washer occasionally to press air from item(s) being washed.
Plastic, rubber
Treat as delicate items. Wash in warm water. Wash small items in a
Items
mesh bag.
Quilts,
Do not wash cotton-filled comforters unless they are quitted or stitched;
bedspreads
tucked cotton batting tends to slip and become lumpy.
Scatter
rugs 1.
Shake or vacuum to remove loose dirt.
2. Wash more than one small rug at a time. If you wash only one rug,
add bath towels to balance the load. A larger rug should be distributed
around the agitator to balance the load.
Snowsults, 1. Wash only one or two items at a time. Load evenly around the agitator,
jackets, etc.
2. Stop the washer occasionally to press air from item(s) being washed.
3. Two rinses may be necessary.
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Use hot water only when
washing heavy,
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Dry only full loads without overdrying.
greasy soils or whites.
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Avoid overloading dryer, adding wet items
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Use cold rinses.
to a partly dried load, or opening the door
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Wash full loads.
unnecessarily.
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Use lower water levels when washing small
loads.
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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; sort
properly.
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Plan your laundry to dry one load after
another. A warm dryer shortens drying
time.
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Shorten drying times by exhausting dryer
properly and cleaning exhaust duct as
needed.
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Use your washer/dryer during off-peak hours-
usually early morning and late evening. (Ask
your power company.)
-Keep the lint screen clean.
-Use your dryer in a room where room air
temperature is above 45°F (7°C).
-Sort loads by fabric weight and type.
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Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.
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