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Washing
Procedures
Sort laundry into loads that can be
washed together.
Empty pockets.
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Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load.
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ReadtheOperatinglnstructionscardforoperatingyourspecificmodel.
Always read and follow
fabric care and laundry product
labels.
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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read
important Safety instructions, page 2, before operating this washer.
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Sort
laundry
into
loads
that
can be washed
together.
Sort items by recommended water temperatures and wash time.
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Separate white, light, and colorfast items from dark and noncolorfast
items.
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Separate items which shed lint from items which attract lint.
Permanent press, synthetic, knit and corduroy items will pick up lint
from towels, rugs and chenille bedspreads.
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Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items.
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Separate lacy, sheer and loosely knit items from sturdy items.
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Prepare
items
for
washing.
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Empty pockets.
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Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels.
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Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove
nonwashable trims and ornaments.
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Remove pins, decorative buttons, belt buckles, and other objects
which could be damaged. This also helps protect other items in the
wash load,
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Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing.
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Place delicate items such as bras, shoulder pads, hosiery, and belts
in a mesh bag to prevent tangling during the wash cycle.
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Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.
Placedelicate items in a mesh bag.
Add laundry load to washer.
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Pretreat
stains
and heavy
soil.
See Stain Removal, page 5, for details.
Add
laundry
load
to washer.
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Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large
items should not be more than half the total wash load.
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Do not wash single items such as a sweater, towel or jeans. This
may cause an out-of-balance load. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help
balance the load.
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Single heavy items such as a bedspread can be washed separately.
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The washer can be fully loaded, but the items should not be tightly
packed. The door should close easily.
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