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imtructi~m befOre wi~ Read ail — —. “-.——- —.—-. -— —.—.————-——-.——.— wmmG–To reducetherisk fire, elwtric Skwk, Orinjury pmm whenwb yow apptimce9 pmutiom, follow b8sic kclumg thefollowing: applianceonly t tis intended purpose described in thisUse and Care Book. washermust be properly @This btid md l-ted in accortice...
“WSET” and selectnewlevel. WshCycleSelectorK.obin clockwise your selected turn washsetting. “- : ..- Smf’* Pull cycle selecto, mob washer.If youwish to Sbrt changesettingafier washerhad Staned,pushcycle selector Knob into stoptie washerand resetto the newposition.Settingcan be changedat any time.
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washtimeformost Provideslonger cottons,linensand.work md play clothes. cycIm— Permanent An exfendedcool-down sprayrinse sitting is providd to minimim t~e ofwrin~es. Rcglslar A combination of agitationand soak for more effectivepolyester knits laundering. Pe/R9Mns?ntPress For small,lightlysoiledloadsyou needin a hurry.UsewithMINI- only. BAS=T most soahng aids to with embedded soilsandsmins.
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setting Controk Guide andLinens Cottons White/Colotiast Bright/Non-colotiast Work Clothes Heavy Average s oil Permanent Press,T~ted Cottons, Blends withCottons Heavy or oilysofi Average o r lightsoil Synthetics-%lyester, Nylon, Acrylic hits andWoven F abrics sturdy Delicates Sdks,Wools; B lends ofSilk andWMI Rayon andAcetate Down-filled garments, i f machine washing i s recommended BabyClothes—Sturdy, suchas...
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Youmayprefertousea mild-type detergent.Dobabyclothesseparately. P retreatspots. Rinsediapers,nightgowns, padsandsheetsafieruse.Keepdiapersina covered pailof cold waterandconditioning agentlikeBorateembrand. Youmaypreferto usea mild-type detergent.Dohand-knit g armentsbyhandor in Mini- Baskettub.Seepage9. Fill washer,adddetergent, a llowto dissolvebeforeaddingblanket.Dooneblanketat a time. Pretreatheavilysoiledspotswithliquiddetergent. On electricblanket,sewa strongpieceofclothoverplugtoprotectblanketandwasherfrom damage.Dooneblanketat a time.Pretreatheavilysoiledspotswithliquiddetergent. Vacuum outloosedirtbeforewashing, [funusually soiled,useNormal/Gentle Wash/Spin Speed.
“SOAK ~CLE?’ Pull out the Cycle Selector Knob to complete the cycle. For an extendedsoak allow the washer to fill and agitate for a few minutesto dissolvehe soakingagent. Then push in the Cycle Selector Knob to stop the washer (keep lid closed)and allowtosoakforas longas desired.
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Basket tub should be used for satisfactory results. Followall the steps above and at left except for cycleselection. 2. Push the Cycle Selector KI~obin and turn it clockwise to the ftilNI- QUICKcycle. Pull the Cycle Selector l{nob out to start the washer.
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@ If youmustwashsmallerloads, adjusttheamountofwater.Small loadsshouldhavelowerwaterlevels. ~Washin off-peakutilityhours. Yourlocalutilitycantellyouwhich are theoff-peakhours. to remove Use Normal Spin Speed morewaterandhelplessendrying time. Thedryerwillremoveany wrinklescausedbytheNormalSpin. @ UseyourMini-Basket~ tub for very smallloads.It useslesswater thanthe smallwaterlevelin thebig tub on this washer.Youwillalso saveon detergentandenergy.
tosort t heClothes surface SoR-t ktim Separate . ..-. from Lint Collectors LINT PRODUCERS— Such as terry towelingand chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLE~RS— such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteenand corduroy —attractlint. These must be washed separately. hformation on For more lint control, see page...
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Try to wash a fill load of clothes. If you can it is better to save clothes u~~til y ou have a full load. If you must wash smaller...
Factors eomider in selectingdetegen~ and soap Phosphate— Po$vdered Dete~en@ Non-Phosphate— Powdered Dete~en& Liquid Dete~en& soaps Advanhges Perform wellin hard or softwater Washall typesoffabricswell. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Pefiorm satisfactorilyin soft or moderatelyhard water. In someareas onlynon-phosphate productsare available.
USEA PLASTICCONTAINER. Thenwashclothesin thewasher usingdetergent. cAmoNs: notuse @ Do vinegar soak solution in washer. The acidic action of the vinegar may damage the porcelain. @ Vinegar soak solution ma~~ reduce the wrin~e-resistance of permanent press fabrics. ~ Vinegar soak may damage...
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The use of a sufficientamount of detergentis one of the most importantthings you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean. hount varies reqtied accortig to: Waterhardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of load 4. Typeof detergent 5.
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Beforeyoucan decide what to do abouthard water,you need to know if you haveit and, if so, howhard it is. ~ If you livein a municipalarea, contactyour water company. @ If you iive in a rural area, or in some suburban areas, contactyour county agent.
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Suspends hardnessmineralsin solution,keeping waterclear. Combineswithwaterhardnessmineralsto formprecipitate whichgivescloudyor milkyappearance to water, CAUTION: W ashercontrolpanelsandfinishesmaybe damagedbysomelaundrypretreatmentsoilandstain removerproductsif suchproductsaresprayedon or have directcontactwiththewasher.Applythesepretreatment productsawayfromwasher.The fabricmaythenbe washed normally. D amagetoyourwashercausedbypretreatment productsis notcoveredbyyourwarranty. Cleanwasherto avoiddiscolorationofnextload. Go throughcompletecycle(5-minutewash)usinghotwater, 1/2cup (120ml)detergent,1cup (240ml)bleach.Wipe exteriorparts.Caution:Tintingmaydiscolorplasticin washer.Subsequent w ashings will reducediscoloration butmaynevereliminateit.
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BIachabIe Fabties. 1/4 cup (~ ml) chlorine (3.8liter)of bleach with one gallon coolwater-approximately 80°F. (~°C.)–in a sinkor pan. Soak stainedareafor5 minutesand launderin washer. The Cme of the “hvisibBe”shin. Foodor cookingoilson your synthetic garmentsmaycausestains whicharevirtuallyinvisible and whichyoumaynotnoticeas you putyourclothesintothewasher. If thesestainsare notcompletely...
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Stiin removalguide Adhesives (Chewing Gum,etc.) Anti-perspirants, Deodorants Blood Chocolate, C ream, IceCreamandMilk Coffee andTea cream. Cosmetics: E yeShadow, Treatstainwithsafedrycleaningfluid~Applyundiluted liquid Lipstick,Mascara,Liquid detergent; l aunderanddry.Bleachaccording to StainRemoval or Pancake Makeup, R ouge, Hintonopposite page. Powder; C rayon; G rease, Oil,Tar,CodLiverOil, FreshFruit,FruitJuices, Soakstainin coolwater.If stainremains,bleachaccording toStain Wine,Vegetables, or Food kemoval H inton opposite page,launder.
The spots will then be very visible. They GARMENTS ~re?lotcaused by the washer. Walshsyntheticgarments as soon as possible after wearing. Usemore detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can stand. If spotsappear, rub i~~ ~ndilutedliquid detergent, let st,nd 30 minutes and rewash with extra detergent using lottcst w~itcr f abric can stand.
SOAfor about 20 tinutes. 3. Use tie Miti-Baslcet ~b. SW mmDY enough forme of~~ad. B esurewakr heateris setto 140°-1500F. Donotwashwhenotier hotwaterneeds-such as baths-are heavy. ~ ~~ge to p~ospb& dekrge~t, deterge~t. usuw~ a 30-minuteSO& is Sufficient. as muchas youn~d for normalwatersoftening. tim~s page page9.
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3. Runhot waterfor a fewminutesto cleanironresiduebuildupin lines;drainwater heateroccasionally. 4. Toremovespo@:spreadstainedportionoverpanof boilingwaterandsqueeze lemonjuice throughstain.Toremoveovera~l y ellow, rust scale remover, followingpackage instructions. If porcelain damage can occur, do not use in the washer; use a plastic container. BLUE GRAY @ tiproper use of fabricsoftener.Neverpourfabricsoftenerdirectlyon clothes; COLORSTMNS alwaysdilutebeforeaddingto rinsewater.Toremoveshim: dampenstainedareaand...
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@ Improperloads.Avoid laundering heavyPermanent P ressitems,suchas work clothes,withlighterPermanent P ressikms suchas shirts Permanent P resswithregularlaundry. ~Toomanyclothesin washer.Permanent P ressloadsshouldalways be smallerthan regularloads., .no morethanmediumloadsto giveclothesrmm to move. f reely, ~Incorrectwashanddry cycles. U sePermanent P ressWashcyclewhichprovidesa cooldown rinseto minimize wrinkJng.AlsousePemanent PressDry cycle.
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Problem SOIV~~ (continued) GRoBLE&l SNAGS, H OLES, TEm, EXCESSWE WEAR (continual) @ Pretreatwiti liquiddek~ent. ~Checkhousefises or circuitbr*ers. If metier applimceis sharingtie electzicd Iutlet,removeit. Washersho~d haveseparateoutiet. ATER 5MPERATUW INcoRmm /’...
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@ Makesureendofdti hoseiscorrectlyinsertedin andsecuredto drainfacility. ?VASHER NOISY @Mae sure washer is level and firrrI to the fioo~ with rubber foot pads in place ad frontjam nuK fight. See your hstilation InstmctiorIs. sharpdistinctive soundwillbeheardat tie endof eachspinperiodas themotor stopsandthespinbrakeinsidethetransmission “loch ti~’Thissoundis normal.
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usm~mm msTRumIoNs The tub. porcelainis self-cleaning. ~ave lid openafier washingto allowmoisture to evaporate.Do not use harsh or grittycleansers. The etierior. Wipeoffanyspillsof washing compounds. W ipeor dust withdampcloth.Trynotto hit sufice withsharpobjects. Tostore wmher: Askservicetechnician to remove waterfromdrainpumpandhoses topreventfreezing. Do notstorethewasherwhereit willbe exposedto theweather. For longVaeatiom: Besurewatersupplyis shutoff at faucetsanddrainall waterfrom...
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