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- Page 1 YourWasher Setting the controls p4 Energy-saving tips Bleach and Fabric Softener Dispensers p8 Sorting and loading Choosing detergents Stain removal Questions? 800.626.2000...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Help us help you... Safety instructions .., .3,4 Before usi~ your washer, Write down the model and serial numbers. t o opra& washer .., ..4, 5 It is intended to help you operate You’ll find them on a label on the and maintain your new washer... - Page 3 Read all imtructiom before miW thfi appliance. fire, electric shock, orinjuryto of tijury: children. Do not mow children to persons when using your appliance, Do not mix chlor~eb]~ch wi~ p l a y i n s i d e , follow basic precautions, including ammonia or acids such as vinegar or any discarded appliance.
- Page 4 The laundry process can reduce wash and spin action and prevent completion of the cycle. Selector Knob to restart. avoid such a result, the garment not change SPEED manufacturer’s care instructions should be followed very carefully, operating. If a change in speed is desired, push in Cycle Selector For washer operation Knob to “STOP”...
- Page 5 Heavy, Normal and If your clothes and household items don’t look clean and fresh after Soil Settings— A combination of agitation and washing, you will probably re-wash soak for more effective polyester For most cottons, linens, work and them.. and that means you’ll waste knits laundering.
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Page 6: Controls Setting Guide For Different Fabrics And Loads
Wash/Spin Speed Temperature Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Normal/Fast Hot or Warm Normal/Fast Warm or Cold Normal Soil or Light Soil Heavy soil Normal/Fast Heavy Soil—for all other loads Average soil Normal/Fast Hot or Warm Normal Soil Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cottons Heavy or oily soil Normal/Slow... - Page 7 Bleach Liquid chlorine type. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended on page 13. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 13. when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Small loads reduce wrin~ing.
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Page 8: How To Use Bleach And Fabric' Softener Dispensers
How tome the How to Use the Bleach Dispenser Soak setting . ~~sOAK” setting temperature Use this dispenser with liquid Position the Fabric Softener bleach only. If you prefer to use Dispenser on the agitator. will automatically be cold. powdered bleach, pour it into the If a hot or warm soak is desired, wash basket along with your amount of fabric sofiener into a... -
Page 9: How To Sort The Clothes
How to sort the clothes Sort by soil It pays to check and prepare Sort by surface tefiure clothes for washing. Separate Separate Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks and buttons. . Do any necessary mending—rips, hems, tears. -
Page 10: How To Load Your Washer
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 wrin~ing in the wash process: Be careful not to overload washer. -
Page 11: Factors To Consider In Selection Of Detergents And Soap
Factors to consider in selecting detergents and soap Disadvantages Advantages Products Perform well in hard or soft water Are not available in some areas. Powdered Detergents Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Generally do not clean well in Perform satisfactorily in soft Powdered Detergents... -
Page 12: The Results Of Continued Use Of Carbonate Detergents
The results of continued use of carbonate dete~ents Is your water hard? If it is, and washer surfaces. The hardness (11 or more grains) and if you wash if you use a carbonate type non- of your water and your washing just a few loads a week, you may frequency will determine how phosphate detergent, you will... -
Page 13: How Much Detergent Or Soap Should You Use
How much dete~ent should you use? How to use detergent—granular If the recommended amount of The use of a sufficient amount or powdered: detergent produces too many suds, of detergent is one of the most switch to a low-sudsing detergent important things you can do to Place detergent in the filter pan for brand, and follow instructions... - Page 14 Hard water—do you have it? Before you can decide what to do If your water is SOFT, you have about hard water, you need to know no problem. You can use soap or if you have it and, if so, how hard detergent as you prefer and forget it is.
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Page 15: Other Laundry Products
Other laundry produc~ How to use it Special instructions product and type BLEACH 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into Chlorine Liquid Use your Bleach Dispenser according to washer or on dry clothes. instructions on page 8. such as Clorox brand 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s... -
Page 16: How To Remove Stains
How to remove stiim Try to remove stains as soon as Stain Removal Hint— possible. The fresher the stain, the Using Chlorine Bleach for See next page for White and B1eachable Fabrics. easier it is to remove. Stain Removal Guide. Before attempting to remove cup (60 ml) chlorine For more complete information on... - Page 17 Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics See Control Setting Guide, Bleach on Rge Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to (Chewing Gum, etc.) with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder. Same as white and bleachable fabrics except use non-chlorine bleach.
- Page 18 Questions? PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille) LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES from lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one minute per pound of dry clothes.
- Page 19 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY GRAYED Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing CLOTHES gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load. (continued) Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient. However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent.
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Page 20: The Problem Solver
The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SHRINKAGE, can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched KNITS and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle. Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering. - Page 21 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SNAGS, HOLES, Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Check to make sure au such objects TEARS, RIPS OR are removed. Also check wash tub. EXCESSIVE WEAR Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt bucties, zippers. Fasten hooks, zippers and buttons.
- Page 22 The Problem Solver (continued) o + $ ? PROBLEM WATER TEMPERATURE Make sure hot and cold faucets are turned on and IS INCORREm regulated correctiy. Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets . . . hot to hot, cold to cold. Water valve screens may be stopped up.
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Page 23: User Maintenance Instructions
If you need service Care and Cleani~ To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page of this book. We’re proud of our service and The tub. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid open afier reason you are not happy with the washing to allow moisture to service you receive, here are three harsh... - Page 24 Or, if you desire, we will provide a GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT completely reconditioned FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT transmission. You pay for the CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE. shop reconditioning labor, the service trip to your home and service labor charges.
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