Kenmore 110.26002012 Use And Care Manual page 8

USING YOUR WASHER
Fire Hazard
Never place items in the washer that are dampened
with gasoline or other flammable fluids.
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on
it (including cooking oils).
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
1. Sort and prepare your laundry
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• Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object
can pass under the washplate and become trapped, causing
unexpected sounds.
• Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature,
and colorfastness.
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled.
• Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics.
• Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because
heat can set stains into fabric.
• Treat stains promptly.
• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and re-
move non-washable trim and ornaments.
• Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items
during washing.
Helpful Tips:
• When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load
evenly. See "Cycle Guide" for tips and more information
on using the Bulky cycle.
• Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when
washing delicate or small items.
• Turn knits inside out to avoid pilling. Separate lint-takers
from lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics wJJJ
pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics.
NOTE= Always read and follow fabric care label instructions
to avoid damage to your garments.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
Oxi, color-safe bleach, or fabric softener
_ (if desired) __
Single-dose laundry packet, color-safe bleach, OxJ-type
boosters, or fabric softener crystals can be added to the
basket prior to adding laundry.
NOTE: Do not add clothes to washer basket prior to adding
laundry products. Always follow manufacturer's instructions.
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Load garments in loose heaps evenly around
the washplate. Do not load garments directly
over the center of the washplate; when
loaded, the center of the washpiate should
be visible. Try mixing different sized items to reduce tangling.
iMPORTANT: Garments need to move freely for best cleaning
and to reduce wrinkling and tangling.