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CareofWasher
ControlsSettingGuide
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use
and
careof
WA7050G
model
5“
CycleSettings
Detergents,OtherAdditives 11-15
Energy-SavingTips
Filter-l?loPan
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HardWater
LimestoneDeposits
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12,23
Loading
ModelandSerialFh.unbers
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Moving& VacationTips
l?re-Treating
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ProblemSolver
RepairService
SafetyInstructions
Sorting
Stains
StainRemovalGuide
Warranty
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ReadthisbookCarefuuy.
writedownthemodel
said nmberse
and
It is intendedto helpyouoperate
and maintainyournewwasher
properly.
Keepit handyfor answersto your
questions.
If youdon’tunderstandsomething
or needmorehelp,write(include
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ConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCardthatcamewith
yourwasher.-Beforesendinginthis
card,pleasewritethesenumbers
here:
ModelNumber
SerialNumber
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&m~ed washer.
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Immediatelycontactthedealer
(or builder)thatsoldyouthe
washer.
savetime’andmoney.
Before you K!qm?stservice
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checktheProblemSolveron
pages18-22.It listscausesof
minoroperatingproblemsthat
youcan correctyourself.
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Allwashinginstructiontermsin thisbookconformtotheCareLabeling
RuleestabfishedbytheFederalTradeCommission,January1984. -
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IMPORTmT SMETY mSTRUCTIONS
Read
ail
imtruetiom
before
wing
this
appliance.
FY~G–To
reducetheriskof
fire,electricshock,or injuryto
personswhenusingyourappliance,
followbasicprecautions,including
thefoHowing:
@~~~this applianceonlyfor M
intendedpurpose as describedin
thisUseandCareBook.
e Thiswasher must be properly
hlswed and hlcatedin accordance
with the Ins@uationbtructiom
beforeit is used. Hyoudidnot
~eceiveanIns+dlationInstructions
sheetwithyourwasher,youcan
obtainonebycontactingtheservice
locationnearestyou.
–Properly groundto conformwith
allgoverningcodesandordinances.
FollowdetailsinInstallation
Instructions.
–Install or storewhereit willnot
beexposedtotemperaturesbelow
freezingor exposedtotheweather.
–Connect toa properlyrated,
protectedandsizedpowersupply
circuitto avoidelectricaloverload.
–Connect toadequateplumbing
anddrainfacilitiesas describedin
theInstallationInstructions.
@Tu~ offwaterfau~e~when
thewasheris notinuseto relieve
pressureon hosesandvalves,andto
minimizeleakageif a hoseor valve
shouldbreakor rupture.
&Men disconnectingthis
appliancepullbytheplugrather
thanthecordto avoiddamagetothe
co~dorjunctionofcord andplug.
Makesurethatthecord is locatedso
fiat itwillnotbesteppedon, tripped
overor otherwisesubjectedto
damageor stress.
*Do notrepairor replaceanypart
oftheapplianceor attemptany
servicingunlesssptxifically
recommendedillthisUse andcare
Bookor’in publishedUsef”reptiir
instructionsthatyouundef$u~dand
13%?8
t.hl?$
skillstocarry out,
Totitih
Ofinjmy:
thepossibility
@Closesupervisionis necessary
ifthisapplianceisusedbyor near
children.Do notallowchildrento
@Do notmix c~orinebleach wi+~
playinside,onor withthisappliance
monia or acidssuchasvinegar
or anydiscardedappliance.Dispose
and/orrustremover.Mixingcan
ofdiscardedappliances
andshippingor
producea toxicgaswhichmay
packingmaterialsproperly.Before
causedeath.
discardinga washer,or removing
~ DO notwashor dry articles
fromservice,removethewasherlid.
thathavebeencleanedin, washed
~Keepalllaundryaids(suchas
in, soakedin, or spottedwith
detergents,bleaches,fabricsofteners,
combustibleor explosivesubstances
etc.)outofthereachofchildren,
(suchasgasoline,degreasers,
preferablyinabckedcabinet.Observe
&y-cleaningsolvents,kerosene,
allwarningsoncontainerlabelsto
etc.)whichmaygiveoffvaporsthat
avoidpersonalinjury.
couldigniteor explode.
@Keeptheareaaroundand
Donotaddthesesubstancestothe
underneathyourappliancesfree
washwater,anddonotusethese
fromtheaccumulation
ofcombustible
substancesaroundyourwasher
materials,suchaslint,paper,rags,
and/ordryerduringoperation.
~ chemicals,etc.
~HYDROGENGASis produced
@Keepthe flooraroundyour
bythechemicalactionwithinyour
appliancescleananddi.yto reduce
waterheaterandthegascan
thepossibilityofslipping.
accumulateinthewaterheater
@Tominimizethepossibility
and/orwaterpipesif hotwaterhas
ofelectricshock,unplugthis
notbeenusedfora periodoftwo
appliancefromthepowersupply
GAS
we&sor longer.HYDROGHV
beforeattempting
anymaintenance
CANBEEXl?LOSI’W3
UNDBR
or
cleaning(except
theremovaland
THESECIRCUMST~CES. SOto
cleaningofthelintfilter).
preventthepossibilityofdamageor
FW3TEi
TurningtheCycleSelector
injury,if youhavenotusedhot
knobto anOI?FpositiondoesN~
waterfortwoweeksor more,or
disconnecttheappliancefromthe
moveintoa residencein whichthe
powersupply.
hotwatersystemmaynothavebeen
usedforsometime,turn onall hot
~ DO nottamperwithcontrols.
waterfaucetsandallowthemtorun
@Donotoperatethisappliance for severalminutesbeforeusingany
if
it isdamaged,malfi.mctioning,
electricalappliancewhichis
partiailydisassembled,
or has
connectedtothehotwatersy$tem.
missingor
brokenparts,includinga
Thiswillallowanyhydrogengasto
damagedcordor plug.
escape.Sincethegasis flammable,
@Neverclimbon orstandonthe
donotsmokeor useanopenflame
washertop.
or applianceduringthisprocess.
~DOnotwashfiberglassarticlesin
@p@~~~
~~~~~~~~’~~$~~$w~~~~
~~
yourwasher.Skinirritationcould
hmoting. 13eforeloading,
unloading
resultfromtheremainingparticles
or addingclothes,pushintheCycle
&i3k2Ct01’
knobto“S~p” jfx?sjtioni,
$ub$equ@nt
WasherUse’
tkmV/dxmtilthemachinohas.
~ during
@mehd-y
prwess can reduce
the flameretardamyof fabrics.To
avoidsucha result, the gment
manufacture%care instructions
SImlM.befollowedveryCardidly.
@Do notchangeSPEED
SH.J3C!X3Nwhilewasheris
operating.Ha changein speedis
desired,pushin CycleSelector
positionandwait
for washerto stop.Thenselectthe
opemtion
For
washer
SAW
TmE
ms~~uc~~o~s
Knob
to
‘WINY’
@Do notleavewasheriidup
duringcycle.This will stopthe
Howtoopemte
newspeedandpullOutcycle
Sekxtol Knobto M@art.
washand spinactionandprevent
completionof thi cycle.
your clothes
washer
W_~~—To
reducethe risk of fire, electricshock,or injuryto persons,
read the H’vIPORTANI’
SAFETYI!NSTRUCTKIINS
beforeoperatingthis appliance.
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Washer
—
We8h/Spm
NCRM4L
Speed
GENTLE
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@Sort clothescareftdlyby fabric
type, weight,color and amountof
soil, accordingto instructionson
page9.
@RemoveFilter-Flo@pan. The
undersideof the lid is a goodplace
to put the pan whileloadingor
unloadingclothes.
N~E: Do notusethe Filter-l?lo
pan as a washbasket.Do notput
anyiternsto be washedin the
Fiker-Flopan.
@l% informationon bleachesand
fabricsofteners,seepage15.
the controls
Usethe ControlsSettingGuideon
pages6 and 7 to helpyoumakethe
properselections.
@ SelectWash/SpinSpeed.
beingcarefilnotto overload.Clothes
shouldbe belowretainingring. See
page10formoreloadinginformation.
~PositionFilter-l?lopan on
ag~~at~r
a~~dadd mea~ure~arfl~~nt
of deteqgem.S&epages 11through
1.=5
for informationcmdetergents
!Hldother laundryadditiwl .
@ Push CycleSelectorknobin
aid turn cldckwiseto yourselected
washsetting.
@Close‘lid.Washerwillfill, but
notagitateor spinwithlid open.
setting
Q Load clothesinto washbasket,
@ SelectWashand Rinse
Temperature.
@ SelectWaterLevel.
SMALL: Washeris less than 1/2
fullof clothes.
MEDIUM:Between1/2and2/3 full.
LARGE:Over2/3 full.
0 Ml CycleSelectorknoboutto
startthe washer.H youwishto
changesettingafter washerhas
started,push CycleSelectorknob
into stopthe washerand resetto
the newposition.Settingcan be
changedat anytime.
Youselect
settings
Soaksetting–
Regularcyck-
F&m
Provideslongerwashtimefor
mostcottons,linens,workand
playclothes.
An extendedcool-downsprayrinse
is providedto minimizethe setting
of wrinkles.
PressCyck-
‘Usewithmostsoakingaidsto
loosenembeddedsoilsand stains.
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Reguler
Cycle
/7wY
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Reguler
Cycle
Fssss ----
Perm.
Prese
Cycle
i
* OFF
@~7
IsAw y
mti cydeA combinationof agitationand
soakfor moreeffectivepolyester
knitslaundering.
%2 \
@- START
OFF
%
&nits
cycle
.
Regular
I
CYck
$ilector
1
Settings
t%ddl
Soak
Wash
spin
Rinse
spin
TOtd‘rime
Heavy
,
19
3%
3%
7
35fi ,
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13
3%
3%
7
29%
I
Light soil
Normal
#
7
3%
3%
7
23?4
soak
3%
7
I 11 I
mwz.
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PerMl.Fress
Knits
I
Normal Soil
Light
9
2%
3%
4%
z.2%
5
2%
3%
4%
I 18%
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4
2%
2
2%
3
4%
I 21 I
Noms:
,
@Totaltime includes pauses betweeneach phase of cycle.
~TOMtimes do not include waterfill times. Fill times va~. dependingon household
waterpressure and your selected waterlevel,
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TURINTIMEPAGE
setting
Guide >
forComds
iiEi&-
Controksetting
GuidefordifferentfabricsandIoa&
,
——
Load
CottonsandLinens
White/Colorfast
Bright/Non-colorfast
WorkClothes
Heavysoil
Normal
Normal
fcyde
cycle setting
Hotor Warm
Warmor Cold
RegularCycle
RegularCycle
Normalor LightSoilSetting
Normalor LightSoilSetting
Hot
RegularCycle
RegularCycle
NormalSettingforsmallloads,
HeavySettingforall otherloads
NormalSetting
1
Hot
Warm
PerrnPressCycle
PermPressCycle
NormalSoilSetting
Normalor LightSoilSetting
PermPressCycle
KnitsCycle
NormalSoilSetting
Setat Start
KnitsCycle
Setat Start
KnitsCycle
Setat Start
I
t
Normal
I
Averagesoil
PermanentPress,TreatedCottons,
BlendswithCottons
Heavyor oilysoil
Averageor lightsoil.
+
Normal
Normal
Synthetics-Polyester,Nylon,
AcrylicKnitsandWovenFabrics
Sturdy
Delicates
Normal
Gentle
Silks,Wools;Blendsof Silk
andWool
Gentle
RayonandAcetate
Gentle
Warm
I Warm
Warm
1
Warm
Down-filledgarments,if machine
washingis recommended
Gentle
Warm
PerrnPressCycle
NormalSoilSetting
BabyClothes—Sturdy,
suchas
Diapers,Nightgowns,Shirts,Pads,
Sheets,ReceivingBlankets,
Coveralls
Normal
Hot
RegularCycle
Normalor LightSoilSetting,
dependingon amountofsoil
BabyClothes—Delicate
Gentle
Warm
KnitsCycle
Setat Start
Blankets-Wool,Part-Wool,
Cotton
Warm
5 min. soakthen
Normal
1
Warm
5 min. soakthen
Normal
1
RegularCycle
RegularCycle
LightSoilSetting
._
LightSoilSetting
Hot or Warm
PermPressCycle
NormalSoilSetting
Hot or Warm
PermPressCycle
NormalSoilor LightSetting,
dependingon amountofsoil
RegularCycle
NormalSetting
Coldor Warm
RegularCycle
NormalSetting
Warm
KnitsCycle
Setat Start
Warm
PermPressCycle
NormalSoilor LightSetting,
dependingon amountof soil
Blankets-Synthetic,Electric
Curtains-DO NOTMACHINE
WASHFIBERGLASS
Gentle
ChenilleBedspreads,Robes*
Gentle
I
I
n
Slipcovers,Draperies,Bathmats
andRugs*
Denims(especiallyIndigoBlue
Jeans)andotherfabricsthatbleed
—
——
Normal
—
Rubber-coatedItems,Laminated “ Gentle
Fabrics,Vinyl,Plasticsand
ArticleswithPlasticTrim
Pillows
Gentle
I
Y%ecksize. Someslipcovers,draperiesandbedspreadsmaylx toolargeforautomatichome-sizewasher.
RefertoGarmentManufacturers’
—
carehbels
Bleach
special Instructions
Liquidchlorinetype.
Onlynon-chlorinebleachwhenneeded.
If colorfastis unusuallysoiled,usehotwater.Usemaximumdetergentrecommendedon
page13.
Whiteor colorfast,liquidchlorinetype,
Non-colorfast,onlynon-chlorinebleach
whenneeded.
Usemaximumdetergentrecommendedinguideonpage 13,
Whiteor colorfast,liquidchlorinetype.
Non-colorfast,onlynon-chlorinebleach
whenneeded.
Smallloadsreducewrinkling.Usemaximumdetergentrecommendedinguideonpage 13.
White or colorfast,liquidchlorinetype.
If unusuallysoiled,usehotwater.Usemaximumdetergentrecommendedinguideon
page13.Smallloadsreducewrinkling.
Non-colorfast,onlynon-chlorinebleach
whenneeded.
Nobleach
Washonlyif recommendedbythegarmentmanufacturer.Followinstructionscarefully.
Seldomneeded.If needed,useonly
non-chlorinebleach.
Washinyourwasheronlyif recommendedbythegarmentmanufacturer.
Nobleach
Washfrequentlytofluffupthedownandretainthegarment’swarmth.Washseparately.Wet
downgivesoffan odorwhichmaybeabsorbedbyothergarments.Odordisappearswhen
garmentis dry.Treatheavilysoiledareaswithliquiddetergentor pastemadeofwaterand
granulardetergent.Closezippers.Wash2 or 3 at a timeor addtowelstobalance.
GARMENTMUSTBETUMBLEDRIED.
Whiteor colorfast,liquidchlorinetype.
Youmayprefertousea mildtypedetergent.Dobabyclothesseparately.Pretreatspots.
Rinsediapers,nightgowns,padsandsheetsafteruse.Keepdiapersin a coveredpailofcold
waterandconditioningagentlikeBorateembrand. ~
Ordynon-chlorineb}eachwhenneeded.
Youmayprefertousea mildtypedetergent.Dohand-knitgarmentsbyhand.
Nobleach
Fillwasher,adddetergent,allowtodissolvebeforeaddingblanket.Dooneblanketat a time.
Pretreatheavilysoiledspotswithliquiddetergent.
Nobleach
Onelectricblanket,sewa strongpieceof clothoverplugtoprotectblanketandwasherfrom
damage.Dooneblanketat a time.Pretreatheavilysoiledspotswithliquiddetergent.
Whiteor colorfast,liquidchlorinetype.
Vacuumoutloosedirtbeforewashing,
Whiteor colorfast,liquidchlorinetype.
If unusuallysoiled,useNormalWash/SpinSpeed.
Whiteor colorfast,liquidchlorinetype.
Washonly2 or 3 rugsor matsat onetime. Shakebeforewashingto removeexcessdirt.
Nobleach
Fornew“indigoblue”jeans, washat least3 timesinverysmallloadswithfullwaterfill.
Jeansneedampleroomtomovetoavoidwhitelinesat creases.Maydiscolorplasticwasher
parts.Subsequentwashingswillreducediscolorations,but willprobablynevereliminateit.
The stainedpartswillnotdiscolorsubsequentwashingloads.
Nobleach
Tumbleon FLUFF(NoHeat).
Nobleach
Pillowsaremadeofdifferentmaterials—dacron,fiber,foam,polyester,naturalfeathersand
down.Manypillowscanbe machinewashed,butmanufacturers’
carelabelsmustbefollowed
carcfilly.If washingis recommended,checkpillowsfor weakseamsor holesandmendto
preventescapeoffeathersor filling.Fillwasher,adddetergentandagitateforseveralminutes
to dissolvedetergent.Addtwopillowsat a timetobalanceload,useextralargewaterlevel.
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Formoreinformationoncare labeling,sendfor “What’sNewAboutCARELABELS~’
Forsalebythe Superinter]dent
ofDocuments,
IJ,S. GovernmentPrintingOffice,Washington,DC. 20402.
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How tousethesoakSettiw
@WJD4JK?5
settingtemperature
will automaticallybe cold.
e E a hot or warm soakis desired,set
theWASWRDJSE
TEMPERATURE
switchto “H~/COLD” or
6gWA~/COLD” ~d turn the
CycleSelectorKnobto “NORMAL”
in the RegularCycle.Startthe
washer.Afterwasherfiis and
beginsto agitate,push in the Cycle
Se~ectorfiob an~turn to “SOAK’
Pull outtheCycleSelectorKnob
to completethe cycle.
ISIFor an extended soak9allowthe
washerto fill andagitatefor a few
minutesto dissolvethesoaking
agent.Thenpushin theCycle
SelectorKnobto stopthewasher
(keeplid closed)andallowto soak
for as longas desired.Afterdesired
soakperiod,pulloutthe Cycle
SelectorKnobto completethe
cycle.
If yourclothesandhouseholditems
don’tlookcleanand freshafter
washing,youwillprobablyre-wash
therm.and thatmeansyou’llwaste
energy.Rememberto sortyour
clothescarefully,and loadthem
properly,selectcorrectcycles,use
enoughdetergentand choosea
watertemperaturewarmenoughto
releaseandget rid of soil.
@Tryto washlessoften.Save
articlesof the sametypeof fabric
untilyouhavea fullload.
@Use HotWash—upto 150°1?.-on
a regularbasisonlywhenwashing
heavdysoiledarticles-such as
workandplayclothes.
@Undernormalsoilconditions,
washin waterabove80°F.(27°C.).
Thisgenerallymeansusingthe
WkrmWashtemperaturesettingon
yourwasher—temperatures
approximately90°to llO°F.or hand
comfortable.H younoticethatsoil
has accumulatedafter several
consecutivewashhgs,useHotWash
occasionally,if safe for fabrics.
~ If youmustwashsmallerloads,
adjustthe amountofwater.Small
loadsshouldhavelowerwater
levels.
~Washin off-peakutilityhours.
Yourlocalutilitycantellyouwhich
are the off-peakhours.
~Use NormalSpinspeedto
removemorewaterandhelplessen
dryingtimenThedryerwillremove
anywWes causedbyNormalSpin.
8
How tosort
theclothes
sortbysoil
sortby $x.wfaa?
texture’
Separat
Separate
—. .
::;:$
13
from
from
●
Mh#m
.
\?
LINTPRODUCERS—Suchas
terrytowelingand chenille—give
up lint.
LINTCOLLIXIORS—suchas
man-madefibersand napped
fabricslikevelveteenandcorduroy
—attractlint. Thesemustbe
washedseparately.
E’01moreinformationon lint.
from
sortby fabric
_
Separate
sol% by color
Separate
from
Q
from
Lights
.
17
from
F%rmPress
13
@Doanynecessarymending—rips,
hems,tears.
Checkall itemsfor areasof heavy
soilor stain.
@Removestains.For STAIN
REMOVAL
GUIDE,SEEPAGE17.
TurnPolyKnitsinside-outto
minimizefabricsurfacedamage.
Soakingand l?re-treating–
a goodwaytoloosen deepsoils
andstains.
controB,seepage 18.
-
It.paysto checkandprepare
clothesfor washing.
@Emptypockets,brush outcuffs,
zip zippers,snapsnaps,hooks
andbuttons.
Cottons&
Blends
9,
from
Darks
\3
.
from
Synthetics 8.
Poly Knits
13
from
msTRucTIoNs
cm
DIFEERENT
E4mt!4cs
Ar’m
LOADS,
SEEPAGES
6and
7.
FOR
*>--‘ In additionto sortingto reducelint
collection,it is recommendedthat
fabricsof similarconstructionbe
washedtogetherwhenever
possible.
9
A thoroughsoakingwithdetergent
or specialsoakingagentis another
wayto removeheavysoils,
embeddeddin andevensome
stains.
Soakingcan be eithera completely
separatewashingstepor a preliminary stepto a completewashcycle.
For detailedinformationon how
to soakin yourwasher,seepage 8.
mmIINFOWTION
ON
SOAKINGAGEN’.I’$,
SEE
PAGE15.
~Pre-treatheavysoilby rubbingin
a smallamountofliquiddetergent
orapastemadeofwaterandpowdered
detergentor soap.For best results,
wait1/2hourbeforewashing.
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—
How toloadyourwasher
Speciallrecommendations
for washing permanent press
if you do not have a dryer.
If youare machine-washing
PermanentPressclothesthatyou
planto linedry or drip-dry,use
extracareto minimizewrinkling
in the washprocess:
~Becarefidnotto overload
washer.PermanentPress clothes
musthaveampleroomto move
freely.A MediumsizePermanent
Pressload is thelargestthat should
be washed.
@Use morewaterthanyouwould
for a regularload. Use a Medium
Water.Levelfor a SmallLoad;a
LargeWaterLevelfor a Medium
Load.
~Removeclothespromptlyas
soonas washerstopsand hang
immediately.
o Tominimizewrinkling,usethe
GentleWash/SpinSpeed.
JSLoadclothesdry.
@‘Ekea properlysortedgroupof
clothesand dropthemlooselyin
thewashbasketin this order:
LargeItems—1ikesheets.Do not
wraparoundthe agitator.
SmallItems—1ikewashcloths.
MediumSizeItems—liketowels.
Hereis a typicalfullload:
3 DoubleSheets
4,LongSleeveShirts
3 BoxerShorts
6 StandardPillowCases
5 T-shirts
2 PairTrousers
3 Handkerchiefs
Thisilhstration, withclothesjust
reachingthe ClothesRetaining
Ring,showsa properload. Clothes
haveampleroomto movebecause
theyare notpackeddown,nor
wrappedaroundthe agitator.
Clothesare loadeddry sincewet
itemsare aptto packdownwhich
encouragesoverloading.Thissize
loadrequiresa full waterfill.
To add itemsafterthe washerhas
started.
~Turnoff the washer.
~ Carefullyremovethe Filter-Flo
pan.
~Addanyadditionalarticlesby
submergingnextto the agitator.
@Replacethe Filter-Flopan and
restartthe washer.
‘what is the bestsize kwl’d
ckdhes-kwge9medhRm9
or
small’?Savethey energyand
detergentby avoidingextrauseof
the washer.Tryto washa fullload
of clothes.If youcan it is betterto
sav~clothesuntilyouhavea fill
load. If youmustwashsmaller
loads, savewater,energyand
detergentby adjustingthe water
levelfor the sizeof theload. See
page4.
N(YI13:Do not usethe Fiker-Flo
pan as a washbasket.Do notput
anyitemsto be washedin the
Filter-Flopan.
NOI’E:When washingstockings,
pantyhoseand othereasilytangled
items,alwayshandleseparately.To
minimizetangling,we recommend
the useof a net laundrybag.
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—
.—
inselectingdetewen@andsoap
PM@’Mi@-Wwderedm?tergents
Advantages
Disadvantages
Performwellinhardor softwater
Arenotavailableinsomeareas.
Washalltypesoffabricswell.
Canbeusedin hot,warm,or
coldwater.
Non-PhQsphate—
Rwvchm!d
Detergents
Performsatisfactorilyin soft
or moderatelyhardwater.
In someareasonlynon-phosphate
productsareavailable.
Generallydonotcleanwellin
hardwater.
May bedifficulttodissolve,
especiallyin coldwater.
Shouldnotbeusedin coldwater.
Thosecontainingsodium
carbonateasaningredientmay
causeharmfidlirnestonedeposits
on clothesandwasherwhen
combinedwithhardwater.
. (Seepage12.)
Liquid Detergents
Performwellin softwater.
Offerbetterperformancein
hardwaterthanpowdered
non-phosphatetypes.
Cleanssyntheticsandfabric
blendswell.
Maynotperformaswellas
powderedphosphateproducts
whendilutedin washwater.
Areexcellentasconcentrates
forremovingspots.
jEia!$#—
Completelydissolveevenin
coldwater.
Sulqls
Performwellin softwater.
Generallydo notcleanwellin
medium-hardor hardwater.
Maycombinewithwater
hardnessmineralstoform
stickysoapcurd.
Theresulb
Ofcontinued
useOfcarbonatedetemenk
-.
Is yourwaterhard?If it is, and
if youusea carbonatetypenonphosphatedetergent,youwill
mostprobablynoticelimestone*
depositson yourclothesand
washersurfaces.Thehardness
of yourwaterandyourwashing
frequencywilldeterminehow
rapidlythe limestonewillbuild
up. If yourwateris VERYHARD
(11or moregrains)and if youwash
just a fewloadsa week,youmay
see limestonebuildupsinjust a few
months.
Effectson domes
Recommendedrnetlds to
reducehestone buildups
* Increaseuseofbleaches,presoaks,
packagedwaterconditioners,
prewash
soiland stainremoversto helpin
removingstubbornsoilsandstains.
Althoughlimestonebuildupoccurs
morerapidlyon cotton,it will
eventuallyaffectvariousfabricsin
thefollowingways:
@Givesa stiff, harsh, roughfeelto
fabricssuchas toweling.
@Causescolorsto fadeandbecome
dullanddingy.
~Causesgrayingof fabrics.
@Leavesa white,powderyresidue
on dark-coloreditems.
~Causesspot-fadingof bright
colorsas a resultof directcontact
withdetergent.
~Reduceswrinkle-resistanceof
permanentpressfabrics.
@Destroyseffectivenessofflameretardantfinisheson cottonssuch
as children’ssleepwear.
@Increasesfabricwearbecause
ofthe scrubbingactionbetween
limestonedepositson the fabrics
duringwasheragitation.
EX1’e@
on washer
@Unsightlybuildupon all washer
surfacesexposedto the wash
solution.
~Mat-1ike,crustyformationscaused
bylintadheringto the sticky
limestonedeposits.
@Increasedservicecallsbecause
oflimestonedepositsin thepump,
recirculationwaterhoses, filters
andotherwasherparts.
@Reducedusei%lifeof washer.
@Use a powderedphosphate
detergentor a liquiddetergentif
theseare availablein yourarea.
~Installa homewatersoftener.
Thiswillsignificantlyreduce
limestonebuildup.
~ Use a packagednon-precipitating
watersoftener,su6has Calgon
brandwithphosphate.
Good washing pmdices
my delayhe$tone dmllage
m clothes
Thefollowingrecommendations
willtemporarilydelaytheeffects
of limestoneon yourclothes.
Thesearegenerallygoodwashing
practicesandwillgivebettersoil
removalwhetheror notyouhave
hard wateror use carbonate
detergent.
@Use hotterwashwater,for
exampleup to 150°F.forcottons.
This alsoimprovesoily-soil
removal.
@If youwashin coolerwaterto
saveenergy,usemoredetergentto
promotebetterwashing.Alsobe
sureto usebleachon bleachable
fabrics.Use hotwaterwhenever
possible.
@Adddetergentand allowwasher
to fill andagitatefor threeor four
minutesto dissolvedetergent
beforeaddingclothes.
@Increaseamountofdetergent.
Seeguideon oppositepagefor
recommendeddetergentamounts
in relationto waterhardness.
@Usegreatercarein sortingloads.
Washverydirty loadsseparately
and increasedetergentto helpkeep
dirt fromredepositingon less
soileditems.Washdelicateitems
separatelyto preventdamagefrom
heavy,sturdyclothes.
@Washsmallerloadsto increase
cleaningactionof washer.
@Use fabricsoilenerto counteract
stiffnessor harshnessin clothes.
How topartial~yrestoreclothes
Onceclotheshavedeveloped
deposits,theymaybe partially
restoredby soakingin a solution
oftwocupsof vinegarin onegallon
ofhottap waterfor 15minutes.
USEA PLASTICCONTAINER.
Thenwashclothesin the washer
usingdetergent.
@Do not usevinegarsoak
solutionin washer.The acidic
actionof the vinegarmay
damagethe porcelain.
@Vinegarsoaksolutionmay
reducethe wrinkle-resistance
of permanentpress fabrics.
~ Vinegarsoakmaydamage
the dyesin somefabrics.
*LIMESTONE—technically
calledCALCIUMCARBONATE—is
causedbythe
reactionoftheualciumin the hardwaterwiththe sodiumcarbonatein thedetergent.
.
How muchdetement
shouldyouuse?
Theuseof a sufficientamountof
detergentisoneofthemostimportant
thingsyoucando to makesureyour
washcomesout clean.
Amount
K!quind. varies
If therecommendedamountof
detergentproducestoomanysuds,
switchto a Iow-sudsingdetergent
brand,and followinstructionson
package.
to:
according
1. Waterhardness
2. Amountof soil
3. Sizeof load
4. Typeof detergent
5. Washtemperature
How to use detergent—granular
or powdered:
Placedetergentin the filterpan for
normalconditions,but, forbest
results,put it nextto the agitator
aftertheclotheshavebeenloaded.
If yourdetergentdoesn’tdissolve
well,predissolvethedetergentin
hotwater,thenpourdirectlyinto
thewashbasket.
use more detergentif
youhave. .
●
i. Hard water
2. Largeloads
3. Greasyor oily soils
4. Lowerwashtemperature
5. Lowphosphatedetergent
Rwomended
momt
Usingtoolittledetergentis a
commoncauseoflaundryproblems.
Alwaysmeasuredetergentin a
standardmeasuringcup.
d detergent for average soil load
L Userecommendedamountof
detergentfor yourload andwater
hardnessas shownin chart.
WaterLevel Setting
Water
Hardness
High-sucking
PowderType
L.Ow-sudsirlg
Concentrated
t
PowderType
LIQUID
I
VERY
HARD
10-20Gr.
HARD
4-10Gr.
SOFT
O-4Gr.
o-1o
Grains
o-1o
Grains
Large
Medium
Small
2 cups
1%cups
1%cups
1%cups
1%cups
%cup
1cup
1cup
Y2
cup
1cup
% cup
‘/2
cup
2. Whenusingotherdetergent
types-lowandnormalsuds,powders,
liquids,non-phosphatepowders—
followrecommendations
onpackage.
3. Forhard watertreatment,see
page 14.
1
FOLLOWPACKAGEDIRECTIONS
Hardwater—do
yot~
haveit?
Beforeyoucan decidewhatto do
abouthard water,youneedto know
if youhaveit and, if so, howhard
it is.
@If youlivein a municipalarea,
contactyourwatercompany.
~If youlivein a ruralarea, or in
somesuburbanareas,contactyour
countyagent.
Theanswerwillbe “youhave‘so
manygrains’per gallon”and
meansthis:
Oto 3 grainsper gallon-SOFT
4 to 10grains-HARD
11to 19grains–W3RYHARD
20 grainsandover—
EXTREMELYHARD
If yourwateris SOFT,youhave
no problem.Youcan usc soap or
detergentas youpreferandforget
all abouthard water.If youhave
HARDwater—lessthan 10grains—
andyouusephosphatedetergent,
youalsohaveno problem.
But, if youhavemorethan 10
grains,youwillneedto softenyour
waterwitheither. . .
L An installedwatersoftenerin
yourhome,or
2. Theuse of a packagedwater
softener.
For information ml water
softeners9see Guidebelow.
AddW muchwater$oftenerwith a M waterhd
Grainsof
hardness
VJhenusing
withdetergent
Whenusing
* withsoap
0–10
o
?/3 cup
(80ml)
10–15
15–20
20–25
25–30
over30
%cup
(60ml)
% cup
(160ml)
%cup
(120ml)
%cup
(180ml)
% cup
(160ml)
1 cup
(240ml)
1cup
(240ml)
1%cups
(360ml)
1cupplus 1tablespoonforevery5 grainsabove
30 (240mlplus 15ml foreachextra5 grains)
1%cupsplus1tablespoonforevery5 grainsabove
30 (300mlplus 15mlforeachextra5 grains)
otherlaundry
-
Laundry
productandtype
to
BLEACH
ChlorineLiquid
suchas Cloroxbrand
special h’lstru.wtiom
Dilutebleachwithat leastonequart
(0.96liter)waterandaddafterwash
actionhas startedanddetergentis
dissolved.
1)Donotpourundilutedliquidchlorinebleachdirectlyinto
washeror ondryclothes.
2) Someoftoday’swashablefabricsshouldnotbe chlorine
bleachedsuchas: 100%cottonflame-retardantchildren’s
sleepwear,silk, wool,mohair,spandex,leather,or non-fast
colors.Dilutebleachbeforeusingon any,fabric.
3) CheckManufacturers’CareLabelsforspeciai
instructions.
Followpackagedirections.
Put bleachintowasherwithdetergent.
Non-chlorinesuchas
Clorox2 brand
FABRN2sommms
Rinseadditivesuchas
DownyBrand
Mixrecommendedamountwithone
cup(240rnl)waterandaddat startof
rinsecycle.
WashAdditivesuchas
RainBarrelbrand
FollowPackagedirections.
Addduringwashcycle.
—
WATERSOET’ENER
Non-precipitating
suchas Calgonbrand
Precipitatingsuchas
Boraxbrand
SOAKAGENT
SuchasBizbrand
PRETREATING,STAIN
m Sm REiMoVERs
Suchas Spray‘nWash
andK2Rbrands
1)Maybeusedon allkindsof fabrics.
2) Is mosteffectiveinhotwater.
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I
I
1)HelpsmakeclothesfluffjIandsoft.
2) Reducesstaticelectricity.
3) Usecarefully.Toomuchmaycausestainingon
someclothes.
4) Donotpourdirectlyonclothes.
5) Forthoserecommendedforaddingtothewashcycle,
suchas RainBarrelbrand,followmanufacturer’s
instructionsexactly.
Usein caseof infectionand
contagiousdisease.
SeeunderBleachabove.
Guardsagainstinfectionbykillingmostbacteriaand
viruses:
Followpackagedirections.
Addat startof washcycle.
Followpackagedirections.
Usewithdetergentor soapin washcycle.
Suspendshardnessmineralsin solution,keeping
waterclear.
Combineswithwaterhardness‘mineralstoformprecipitate
whichgivescloudyor milkyappearancetowater.
Followpackagedirections.
Followpackagedirections,Treatonly
heavilysoiledareas.Checkgarments’
carelabelsforinstructions.
CAUTION:Washercontrolpanelsandfinishesmaybe
damagedbysomelaundrypretreatmentsoilandstain
removerproductsif suchproductsaresprayedon or have
directcontactwiththewasher.Applythesepretreatment
productsawayfromwasher.The fabricmaythenbe washed
normally.Damagetoyourwashercausedbypretreatment
productsis not coveredbyyourwarranty.
TINTS ANDDYES
Powderedsuchas Rit
andTintexbrands
Esm
m?M
SANITIZER
ChlorineBleach,
suchas Cloroxbrand
—
EkNv use it
Followpackagedirections.
NOTE:Tintedgarmentsmaynotbe
colorfast.Washseparately.
Cleanwasherto avoiddiscolorationof nextload. Go
throughc~mpletecycle(5-minutewash)usinghot water,
1/2cup(120ml)detergent,1cup (240ml)bleach.Wipe
exteriorparts.Caution:Tintingmaydiscolorplasticin
washer.Subsequentwashingswillreducediscoloration
but maynevereliminateit.
*Formoreinformationon sanitizers,sendforGovernmentBulletin,#57B,“SanitationinHomeLaundering~’availablefromthe
ConsumerInformationCenter,Pueblo,Coiorado81009.
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How toreEnove stiim
L Tryto removestainsas soonas
possible.The fresherthe stain,the
easierit is to remove.
2. Beforeattemptingto remove
anystain,take these steps:
~ Findthe fabricandthe finishin
theguideon thenextpage,anduse
onlyrecommendedmethods.
~Checkthe carelabelinstructions
that camewiththegarment.
@Teststainremovalproducton a
hiddeninsideseamor on a sample
ofthe material.
@Avoiduse ofhotwateron
unknownstain.It can set some
stains.
3. Followstainremovalwitha
thoroughrinsing.
4. Washwithrecommended
amountof soapor detergent.
stain
Removal
Hint—
UsingCMorkeMead for
white and BleachableFabricse
Mix 1/4 cup (60ml)chlorine
bleachwithonegallon(3.8liter)of
coolwater—approximately
80”E
(%’”C.)-in a sinkor pan. Soak
stainedarea for 5 minutesand
launderin washer.
TheCaseofthe “Wisibk’9 Main.
Foodor cookingoilson your
syntheticgarmentsmaycausestains
whichare virtuallyinvisibleand
whichyoumaynotnoticeas you
put yourclothesintothe washer.
If thesestainsare notcompletely
removedin the wash,the oilyspots
maypickup dirt fromthe wash
water.Thentheywillbecomevery
visibleandyoumaythinktheywere
causedbythe washcycleitself.
Oncethesespotsbecomevisibk,
km canyouremovethem?
@Rubin undilutedliquiddetergent
andlet stand30 minutes.
@Re-washusinghottestwaterthe
fabriccan stand.
How canyoupreventthese
66After-YowVVasW
stains?
* Increasetheamountof detergent
normallyused.
~Increasewatertemperaturewhere
fabricwill permit.
@Washsyntheticgarmentsmore
often.
See next pagefor
MainRexmvdGuide.
For morecompleteinformationon
stainremoval,requestgovernment
bulletin,“RemovingStainsFrom
Fabrics;’054D.Toobtaina copy
writeto: ConsumerInformation
Center,Pueblo,Colorado81009.
Availableat lowcost.
Shinremoval
guide
stain
white
and Bkachabk Fabrics
Wwkibk
Fabrics
SeeControlSettingChide,BleachonPage’7
other
Adhesives
(ChewingGum,etc)
Rubwithiceor immerseinverycoldwater,Usedullfoolto
carejidlyscrapeoffas muchadhesiveorgumaspossible.Sponge
with a safedrycleaningfluid,*thenlaunder.
Sameas whiteandbleachablefabrics.
.4ntiperspirants,
Deodorants
Applyundilutedliquiddetergent.Rinse.If stainremains,bleach
accordingto StainRemovalHinton oppositepage.If colorhas
changed,youmaybe ableto restoreit byspongingwith
ammonia.**
Rinsethoroughly.
Sameas whiteandbleachablefabrics
exceptusenon-chlorinebleach.
Blood
Soakincoldwater,thenlaunderin warmwater.If stainremains,
bleachaccordingto StainRemovalHintonoppositepage,launder.
Spongeor soakincoolwater,thenlaunder.
Chocolate,Cream,
IceCreamandMilk
Soakincoldwater.Treatstainwitha safedrycleaningfluid*;
Applyundilutedliquiddetergent,launder,dry.Bleachaccording
to StainRemovalHintonoppositepage,launderanddry.
Soakincoldwater.Spongewitha safedry
cleaningfluid.*Applyundilutedliquid
detergent.Launderin warmwater.
CoffeeandTea
Withoutcream:Bleachaccordingto StainRemovalHinton
oppositepage.Launder.Withcream;Followchartdirectionsfor
1
cream.
Spongewithwarmwater.If shin remains,
applywi~ glycerine,let stand30minutes
andrinsewell,or spongewitha safedry
cleaningfluid.*Launder.
Cosmetics:EyeShadow,
Treatstainwithsafedrycleaningfluid~Applyundilutedliquid
Lipstick,Mascara,Liquid
detergent;launderanddry.Bleachaccordingto StainRemoval
or PancakeMake-up,Rouge, Hintonoppositepage.
Powder;Crayon;Grease,
Oil, Tar,CodLiverOil.
Spongewitha safedrycleaningfluid?
Thenlaunderin warmdetergentwater.
P
A&2&3A
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FreshFruit,FruitJuices,
Wine,Vegetables,or Food
Coloring
Soakstainin coolwater.If stainremains,bleachaccordingto Stain
RemovalHintonoppositepage,launder.
Spongewithwarmwater.Bleachremaining
stainwithnon-chlorinebleach.
Grass, Foliage, Flowers,
Mildew,Scorch
Applyundilutedliquiddetergent.Launder.(Treatmildewspots
whiletheyarefresh,beforemoldhasa chancetoweakenfabric.)If
eithertypestainremains,bleachaccordingto StainRemovalHint
onoppositepage,launder.(Severescorchcannotbe removed.)
Spongewithwarmwater.Applyundiluted
liquiddetergent.Bleachremainingstain
withnon-chlorinebleach,thenlaunder.
Oldmildewstainscanseldombe removed.
Scorchcanseldombe removed.
Ink,Ballpoint
Freshstains:Placestainfacedownon an absorbenttoweland
spongewithdrycleaningfluid? or use spraycleaner.Apply
undilutedliquiddetergent.Oldstains;bleachaccordingto Stain
RemovalHintonoppositepage.
Sameas<whiteandbleachablefabrics
exceptlaunderusingnon-chlorinebleach.
PaintandVarnish
Softenwithoil, lardor Vaseline,thenspongewithturpentineor
bananaoil. Launderin warmwater.
Sameas whiteandbleachablefabrics.
Perspiration
Applyundilutedliquiddetergentandlaunderin warmwater.If
colorhaschangedyoumaybe ableto restoreit bytreatingwith
ammoniaor vinegar.**If anystainremains,treatwithsafedry
cleaningfluid*or bleachaccordingto StainRemovalHinton
oppositepage,launderanddry.
Launderin warmwater.Rinsewell.Bleach
withnon-chlorinebleach.
Rust
Applyrust remover~yusingmanufacturer’s
directions.Rinseand
launder.
Sameas whiteandbleachablefabrics.
*Ca@ion:Becausecleanin&
fluidstendtobe toxic,besureyouareina wellventilatedroomwhenusingthem. Nocleaningfluidshouldbe usedunlessuser is
familiarwiththelimitationsandrequiredcautions(usuallyprintedonlabel).Useextremecautionwithflammablecompounds.
Undernocircumstancesshouldfabricscontainingflammablematerials(waxes,cleaningfluids,etc.)be washedin washer.
WDCJ
notmixchlorinebleachwithammoniaor acidssuchas vinegarand/orrust remover.Mixingcanproducea toxicgaswhichmaycausedeath.
Saveandreferto garmentmanufacturers’carelabels.
I?o$smm
CAUSEAND mmm
PROBLEM
ORRESIDUE@+
Incorrectsortingofclothes.Separatelint-producers(suchasterrytowelsandchenille)
Lmrr
ONCLOTHES
t
fromlint-receivers(suchasman-madefabrics,velveteen,corduroy).
forsm~lerloads.Fornormalsoil,washoneminuteper
e washing toolong,esPecia~~y
poundofdry clothes.
~Useofnon-phosphatedetergentswhichcombinewithhardnessmineralsto forma
precipitatewhichcanbemistakenforlint. Useaphosphateor liquiddetergent;use
warmerwashwateror softenwaterwithaninstalledmechanicalsofteneror a packaged
watersoftener.
~Powderyresiduefromgranulardetergentmayappeartobelint. J?redissolve
granular
detergentinhotwaterbeforeaddingtowasher;makesuredetergentiscompletely
di&olvedbeforeaddingclothes;switchtoliquidor coldwaterdetergentor usewarmer
washwater.Seepage13.
@overloadingwillcauseabrasionwhichcreatesexcessivelint.Washfeweritemswith
correctwaterlevel.
c
@Toomuchbleach.Usecorrectamountofbleachaccordingtopackagedirections.
toholdlint
insuspension
during
washcycle.
increaseamountof
e Not enough detergent
detergent.Seepage13.
@Incorrectuseoffabricsoftener.Ifusedin washcycle,softenersmayreactwith
detergentto createa whitedeposit.Usesoftenersin rinsecycleonlyunlesspackage
specifiesaddingtowashcycle.Seepage15.
blendsiscausedby normal wear andmaylooklike
“ a ~~ing Usua]]yon po~yester-cotton
lint. Turningclothesinside-outmayprovidesomehelp.
* Staticelectricitycausedbyoverdryingwillcauseattraction.Usefabricsofienerin
rinsecycle.
GREASYOROILY
STAINSON
LAUNDERED
IGARMENTS
Thesearesometimescalled“InvisibleStains”becauseyoumaynotnoticethembefore
washingclothes.However,if oilysoilsarenotcompletelyremovedin washcycle,the
,oiiyspotsmay”pickupdirtfromthewashwater.Thespotswillthenbeveryvisible.They
arenotcausedbythewasher.Washsyntheticgarmentsassoonaspossibleafterwearing.
Usemoredetergentthannormalandhottestwaterfabriccanstand.If spotsappear,rubin
undilutedliquiddetergent,letstand30minutesandrewashwithextradetergentusing
hottestwater’fabriccanstand.
GRAYEDcLmH13s
*Insufficientdetergent.Youmayneedtoincreaseamountofdetergentusedif loadis
largerthannormal,if soilsareoilyor heavierthanaverage,if waterlevelis largeor if
waterisHardto ExtremelyHard.
@Waternothotenoughfortypeofload.Besurewaterheateris settodeliverhotwaterat
thewasherat 140°-1500F.Donotwashwhenotherhotwaterneeds—suchas
dishwashingor familybaths—-are
heavy.
@Poororinferiordetergent.Changetophosphatedetergent,ifpossible.Followthesesteps:
1. Usewaterconditioner,(suchasCalgonbrand)
2. Me-treatstains
3. Usehottestwaterpossible
4. Usebleachwherepossible
5. Usepre-soakaitis
6. Installwattirsoftener
18
PRORLEM
POSSIBLECAUSEANDREMEDY
GRAYED
CLOTHES
(continued)
@Washeroverloaded.Clothescannotmovefreelyto loosenandremovesoil, causing
grayappearance.Followcorrectloadingproceduresfor sizeofload.
>
t
.
@Impropersoakingwithinsufficientdetergent.Usuallya 30-minutesoakis sufficient.
However,whenusingextendedsoaksforheavilysoiledgarmentsyoumayneedto use
twicethe recommendedamountofdetergent.
@Useof soapin hard water.Switchto a phosphatedetergent,or followsix stepsat the
bottomof page 18.
@Washingtoolongmayresultin increasedsoildeposition.Use shorterwashtimesfor
smallerloads.
@Detergentdissolvestoo slowly.Detergentmustbe presentin the washsolntionat the
startof agitation.Seepage 13.
@Torestoregrayedclothes,followoneoftheseprocedures:
L Put clothesin washer.Fill withHOTwater.CheckManufacturers’CareLabelsto
determineif hot wateris suitablefor garment.
@Adda nonpecipitating typeof watersofienersuchas C-algonwithphosphate—
use 2% timesas muchas youneedfor normalwatersoftening.
* Do notuse dete~g~ntor soap.
.
. @Allowclothesto go throughcompletecycle.
$ Repeat,if necessary.
2. If youpreferto usethe SoakSetting,see page8. Use the watersoftenerin placeof
soakagentor prewashdetergentandallowclothesto soakfor about20 minutes.
YELLOWED
CLCXH+ES
@Incompleteremovalofbodysoildueto constantuse of insufllcientdetergent.Check
hemof T-shirtor pillowcase.If theyare whiteand centeris yellow,it containsbody
oil. Restorewhitenessfollowingprocedureson “GrayedClothes~’above.
@Chlorinebleachmayyellowsomefabricswithresin finishes.Use oxygenbleach
(suchas Clorox2 brand). Referto GarmentManufacturers’CareInstructions.Restore
colorusingcolorremover(suchas Ritor Tintexbrands),followpaclmgedirections.
@Ironor manganesein watermaycauseoverallyellowingor yellowspots.
L Use extradetergentplusa non-precipitatingwatersoftenerdissolvedin water
beforeaddingclothes.Use non-chlorinebleach.
2. Havea specialfilteror chemicalfeederinstalledin yourhometo removeiron and
manganesefromwater.
3. Runhotwaterfor a fewminutesto cleanironresiduebuildupin lines;drainwater
heateroccasionally.
4. Toremovespots: spreadstainedportionoverpanof boilingwaterandsqueeze
lemonjuice throughstain.Toremoveoveralllyellow,use a commerciallyavailable
rust scaleremover,followingpackageinstructions.If porcelaindamagecan occur,
do notuse in the washer;use a plasticcontainer.
13LUEOR GRAY
COLOR.STAINS
Improperuse of fabricsoftener.Neverpour fabricsoftenerdirectlyon clothes;always
dilutebeforeaddingto rinsewater.Seepage15.Toremovestains: dampenstainedarea
andrub withundilutedliquiddetergent.Re-wash,usingchlorinebleachif safeforfabric.
SHP?N4KAGE,
GENERAL
Somefabricswill shrinkwhetherwashedin a washeror byhand;othersmaybe safely
washedbut willshrinkin a dryer. FollowGarmentManufacturers’CareInstructions
exactly.If in doubt,do notmachinewashor dry.
L
PROBLENI
POSSHMJlCAUSEAND RIEIWEDY
SHRINKAGE,
KNITS
~ Relaxation shrinkage can occurin knitfabricsthathavebeenimproperlystretched
andelongatedbythe manufacturer.Whenthisoccurs,garmentmaybe prewedback
intoshapeaftereachwashanddry cycle.
@Progressiveor delayedshrinkageis causedwhenstarchor sizing(in somefabrics)
is graduallyremovedby laundering.Maybe noticedin oldergarmentsthathavebeen
washedmanytimeswithoutpreviousshrinkage.Treatas forRelaxationShrinkageabove.
@Shrinkageumwd by overheatingoccursin certainknitfabricsthathavebeenheatshaped.Whenwashing,dryingor ironingtemperaturesexceedthe temperaturesused
to shapeset, shrinkagemayoccur.Thiscannotbe corrected,but it can be preventedby
washingin coolor warmwater;dryingon Lowor Delicateheat.
WRINKLINGIN
@Leavingclothesin dryer aftertumblingstops.Removeandhangclothesimmediately.
PERMANENTPRESS
~Toomanyclothesin dryer.Dry onlyonewasherloadat a time.Do notcombineloads.
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS
~’@Improperloads.AvtiidlaunderingheavyPermanentPress items,suchas work
clothes,with lighterPermanentPress itemssuchas shirtsor blouses.Do notwash
PermanentPress withregularlaundry.
@Toomanyclothesin washer.PermanentPressloadsshouldalwaysbe smallerthan
regularloads. . .no morethanmediumloadsto giveclbthesroomto movefreely.
@Incorrectwashanddry cycles.Use Permanent-PressWashcyclew’hichprovides@
cooldownrinseto minimizewrinkling.Alsouse PermanentPress Dry cycle.
@Incorrectwaterlevel.Use LargeWaterLevelfor“MediumLoad, MediumLevelfor
SmallLoad.
@Repeatedwashingin too hotwater.Washin coldor warmwaterwithplenty
of detergent.
~Accumulationof limescaledueto use of carbonatedetergents.If youmustuse a
non-phosphatedetergent,avoidthe use of high-carbonate-builtdetergent.
@Failuretouse fabricsoftener.Properuse willminimizewrinkling.
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Toremovewrinkles:
1. Retumbleon “PermanentPress” setting.
2. Rerinseanddry on “PermanentPress” setting.
3. If unsuccessfi.d,retumbleon highheatfor 10to 12minutesand hangimmediately.
4. Iron carefully.
5. Sendto dry cleanersfor pressing.
6. Somewrinklesmayremainwhichcannotbe removed.
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consumer information serFTice
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self-cleaning.Leavelid openafter
washingto allowmoistureto
evaporate.Do notuseharsh
or grittycleansers.
The exterior. Wipeoffanyspillsof
washingcompounds.Wipeor dust
withdampcloth. Trynotto hit
surfacewith sharpobjects.
‘h store washer:
Askservicetechnicianto remove
waterfrom drainpumpandhoses
topreventfreezing.
Donot storethewasherwhereit
willbe exposedto the weather.
For Iongvacations:
Besurewatersupplyis shutoffat
faucetsand drainall waterfrom
hosesif weatherwillbe below
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Remove
at regularintervals-about4 to 6
months—andremoveanylintthat
mayhaveaccumulated.No tools
are needed,simplygraspagitator
withbothhandsandpullstraight
up sharply;Theslottedsectionat
fie topof themetalshafthas a light
coatingof lubricantto preventparts
stickingtogether.If thisarea
appearsto be dry,applya lightcoat
ofgreaseor petroleumjelly around
the-slotteds~ctionof th~shaft
beforereplacingtheagitator.Do
notovergrease.Excessgreasemay
getintoclothesload.
Whenreplacingthe agitator,
-carefullylowerstraightdownonto
the shah so thatit fitsintothe slots.
Thenapplydownwardpressure
untilagitatorsnapsintoitsnormal
position.
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~Soakfilterpanin a preheated
~~~°F.(71°C.)solutionofhalf
vinegarandhalfwaterfor 15
minutes.Thenbrusheachsideof
pan witha stiffbristlebrushwhile
flushingwithrunningwater.
CAUTIONS:
@Do not soakin.porcelain
container.Vinegarcandamage
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porcelain.
@Do notexceed180“F.(82“C.)
or filterpan maywarp.
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YOURGENERALELECTRIC
AUTOMATIC
CLOTH= WASHER
WARRANTY
Saveproof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
WHATIS COVERED
FULL CmE-l?wmWARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor
in your home to repair or replace
any part of the washer that fails
because of a manufacturing
defect.
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington, D.C.h Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it is
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.
All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer Care”
servicers during normal working
hours.
.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRICHOTPOINT FACTORYSERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE@SERVICE.
LMMTH9 ALM3!TK3NAL
FWM%-YEARWARRANTY
For the second through fifth year
from date of original purchase,
we will provide, free of charge,
replacement parts for any part of
the framnisslon that fails because
of a manufacturing defect. Youpay
for the service trip to your home
and service labor charges. Or, if
you desire, we will provide a
completely reconditioned
transmission. You pay for the
shop reconditioning labor, the
service trip to your home and
service labor charges.
WHAT!S NOTCOVERED
e Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
Readyour Useand Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
The GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
~ Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
~ Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpos~
or used commercially.
~ Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTORIS IV(X RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
@Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
Some statesdo not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney Genera!.
warrantor:
General
Electric
company
Mfurther help is needed mmw=niq this warranty, write:
Manager—COnsumer Affairs, General Electric C%mqxmy,Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
F%rtNo.
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