Using Your Washer - Maytag W10560158B-SP Use And Care Manual

USING YOUR WASHER
Fire Hazard
Never place items in the washer that are dampened
with gasoline or other flammable fiuidao
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.
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.
Faimure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
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prepare your laundry
" Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object
can pass under the washp[ate and become trapped, causing
unexpected sounds.
• Sort garments 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
remove non-washable trim and ornaments.
" Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items during
washing.
Hempfum 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 will pick up
lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics.
Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid
damage to your garments.
Single-dose laundry packet, color-safe bleach, or fabric softener
crystals can be added to the basket prior to adding laundry.
NOT1=: Do not add clothes to washer basket prior to adding
laundry products. Always follow manufacturer's instructions.
For best performance, load garments in
loose heaps evenly around the washpJate.
Try mixing different sized garments to
reduce tangling.
|MPORTAN$: Garments need to move
freely for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling.