Alliance Laundry Systems 38903R6 User manual

Use and Care Guide
Automatic Washer
W001C
W001
Part No. 38903R6
March 2005
Keep These Instructions for Future Reference.
(If this machine changes ownership, this manual must accompany machine.)

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For your safety and to reduce the risk of fire or an explosion, do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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Table of
Contents
Important Safety Instructions ........................................................... 5
Use and Care ....................................................................................... 7
Before Washing .................................................................................... 7
Prepare Wash Load .......................................................................... 7
Sort................................................................................................... 7
Pretreat ............................................................................................. 8
Loading the Washer.............................................................................. 8
Load Articles.................................................................................... 8
Load Sizes........................................................................................ 9
Water Level...................................................................................... 9
Water..................................................................................................... 10
Water Hardness ................................................................................ 10
Iron................................................................................................... 10
Wash Temperature ........................................................................... 11
Laundry Tips......................................................................................... 12
Washing Temperature Guide................................................................ 13
Optional Features.................................................................................. 14
Bleach Dispenser ............................................................................. 14
Fabric Softener Dispenser................................................................ 14
Special Care .......................................................................................... 15
Starching .......................................................................................... 15
Knits................................................................................................. 15
Permanent Press ............................................................................... 16
Washing Special Items ......................................................................... 17
Washing Concerns ................................................................................ 18
Stain Removal....................................................................................... 19
Maintenance ........................................................................................ 23
Washer Maintenance ............................................................................ 23
Cold Weather Care........................................................................... 23
Care of Your Washer ....................................................................... 23
Replacing Hoses............................................................................... 23
Vacations and Extended Non-Use ................................................... 23
Reinstallation of Shipping Materials ............................................... 23
Motor Overload Protector..................................................................... 23
Before You Call for Service ................................................................. 24
If Service Is Required ........................................................................... 25
Automatic Washer Warranty ................................................................ 26
Domestic Warranty .......................................................................... 26
Commercial Warranty...................................................................... 26
Easy Steps to Saving Water.................................................................. 27
Information for Handy Reference......................................................... 28

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Important Safety Instructions
(Save These Instructions)
1. Read all instructions before using the washer.
2. Refer to the EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS in
the INSTALLATION manual for the proper
earthing of the washer.
3. Do not wash articles that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other
flammable or explosive substances as they give
off vapors that could ignite or explode.
4. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or
other flammable or explosive substances to the
wash water. These substances give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
5. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hot water system that has not been
used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS
IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not
been used for such a period, before using a
washing machine or combination washer-dryer,
turn on all hot water faucets and let the water
flow from each for several minutes. This will
release any accumulated hydrogen gas. THE
GAS IS FLAMMABLE. DO NOT SMOKE OR
USE AN OPEN FLAME DURING THIS TIME.
6. Do not allow children to play on or in the washer.
This appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
7. Before the washer is removed from service or
discarded, remove the door to the washing
compartment.
8. Do not reach into the washer if the washtub or
agitator is moving.
9. Do not install or store the washer where it will be
exposed to water and/or weather.
10. Do not tamper with the controls.
11. Do not repair or replace any part of the washer, or
attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in the User-Maintenance
instructions or in published User-Repair
instructions that you understand and have the
skills to carry out.
12. To reduce the risk of an electric shock or fire, DO
NOT use an extension cord or an adapter to
connect the washer to the electrical power source.
13. Use your washer only for its intended purpose,
washing clothes.
14. ALWAYS disconnect the washer from electrical
supply before attempting any service. Disconnect
the power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.
15. Install the washer according to the
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. All
connections for water, drain, electrical power and
earthing must comply with local codes and be
made by licensed personnel when required. Do
not do it yourself unless you know how!
16. To reduce the risk of fire, clothes which have
traces of any flammable substances such as
vegetable oil, cooking oil, machine oil,
flammable chemicals, thinner, etc. or anything
containing wax or chemicals such as in mops and
cleaning cloths, must not be put into the washer.
These flammable substances may cause the
fabric to catch on fire by itself.
17. Do not use fabric softeners or products to
eliminate static unless recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
18. Keep your washer in good condition. Bumping or
dropping the washer can damage safety features.
If this occurs, have your washer checked by a
qualified service person.
19. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by a special cord or assembly available from the
manufacturer or its service agent.
20. Be sure water connections have a shut-off valve
and that fill hose connections are tight. CLOSE
the shut-off valves at the end of each wash day.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
serious injury or death to persons when
using your washer, follow these basic
precautions:
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21. Loading door MUST BE CLOSED any time the
washer is to agitate or spin. DO NOT bypass the
loading door switch by permitting the washer to
spin with the loading door open. A brake will
stop the washtub within seconds if the loading
door is opened during spinning. If the washtub
does not stop when the loading door is opened,
remove the washer from use and call the service
person.
22. Always read and follow manufacturer’s
instructions on packages of laundry and cleaning
aids. Heed all warnings or precautions. To reduce
the risk of poisoning or chemical burns, keep
them out of the reach of children at all times
(preferably in a locked cabinet).
23. Always follow the fabric care instructions
supplied by the garment manufacturer.
24. Never operate the washer with any guards and/or
panels removed.
25. DO NOT operate the washer with missing or
broken parts.
26. DO NOT bypass any safety devices.
27. Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this
washer according to the manufacturer’s
instructions may result in conditions which can
produce bodily injury and/or property damage.
NOTE: The WARNING and IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS appearing in this
manual are not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. Common
sense, caution and care must be exercised when
installing, maintaining, or operating the washer.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent
or the manufacturer about any problems or conditions
you do not understand.

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Use and Care
Before Washing
Prepare Wash Load
Empty Pockets and Cuffs
Make sure all pockets are empty and turn them inside
out. One bobby pin, metal or plastic toy, support wires
from bras (recommended to be washed in a garment
bag), nail or sharp object in a load can catch laundry
and cause tears or damage the machine. Facial tissue
left in a pocket will produce extreme “lint.”A crayon
or lipstick in a wash load may cause stains that cannot
be removed. Roll down cuffs and shake out grass,
sand, and gravel.
Mend Rips and Tears
Little holes can become bigger in the washer. Mend
holes and tears before placing garments in the washer.
Close Zipper and Fasten Hooks
These can catch on garments in a wash load and tear
them. Tie belts and sashes so they won’t wind around
clothes.
Remove Nonwashable Trim
Check for colourfastness by squeezing a portion of
garment in warm or hot sudsy water. If the colour
bleeds or runs, wash the item separately in cold water.
Sort
Proper sorting is easy if you follow a few guidelines:
1. Sort by Colour
Figure 1
2. Sort by Fabric and Construction
Figure 2
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WHITES DARKS
LIGHTS NON-COLORFAST
COTTONS AND LINENS PERMANENT PRESS
SYNTHETICS, BLENDS
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3. Sort by Care Label
Figure 3
4. Sort By Type and Amount of Soil
Children’s play clothes, as well as work clothes, will
need extra treatment. Lightly soiled clothes can
become dingy if washed with heavily soiled items.
5. Sort Lint “Shedders” From Lint “Receivers”
Some fabrics attract lint and should not be washed
with lint-shedding loads. Lint shedders are cottons,
terry towels, chenille bedspreads, rugs, and clothes
which have been heavily bleached.
Lint receivers are synthetics, permanent or durable
press, knits (including socks), corduroy, and other
smooth fabrics.
Pretreat
Pretreat shirt collars and cuffs with a pre-wash product
or liquid detergent when placing them in the washer.
Before washing, treat special stains with bar soap,
liquid detergent or a paste of water and granular
detergent. Use a pretreat soil and stain remover.
Loading the Washer
Load Articles
Load items by the amount of space they take up, not by
their weight. Mix large and small items in a load to get
the best washing results.
Drop items loosely into the washtub. The bulk of the
clothes rather than the weight will determine load size.
Do not pack items in or wrap them around the agitator.
Overloading can cause poor cleaning, excessive
wrinkling, and tears.
Figure 4
Items should move freely through the wash water for
best cleaning results. Items should rollover, sink and
then reappear.
When washing very large items, do not fill washtub as
full as with other loads.
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Load Sizes
Small
3-4 perm. press dress shirts
OR
1 twin sheet, 1 pillow case
OR
1-2 lightweight dresses
Medium
6-7 perm. press shirts
OR
2 twin sheets, 2 pillow cases
OR
8 standard bath towels,
6 wash cloths
Large
10-11 perm. press shirts
OR
2 full size sheets, 2 pillow cases,
2 pair men’s pajamas
OR
12 standard bath towels,
4 hand towels, 4 wash cloths
Extra Large (OPTIONAL)
8-9 shirts and
5 pair polyester pants
OR
2 queen size sheets,
4 pillow cases, 2 nightgowns
1 pair men’s pajamas
OR
1 queen size bedspread
Reset (OPTIONAL)
Use the RESET if agitation has started and more water
is needed for the load.
Water Level
Figure 5
Figure 6
The water level in your washer should fit the size of
your wash load. Small loads will use lower water
levels. There must be enough water in the washtub to
allow items to move and turn over freely.
Overloading the washtub can result in poor washing
and rinsing. Overloading may also cause wrinkling
and tearing of items.
IMPORTANT: If in doubt, always use a higher
water level. Most average loads will require a water
setting of Large. Failure to have the correct volume
of water relative to the load will increase the
incidence of excessive lint.
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Water
Water Hardness
Figure 7
Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon
(G.P.G.) or parts per million (P.P.M.). Hard water will
not remove soil as well as soft water and can result in
grey, dingy laundry. To get clothes clean in hard water,
use more detergent. Do not use soap.
Hard Water May Be Softened By:
1. A mechanical water softener installed in your
home.
2. The use of a packaged non-precipitating water
conditioner.
Soft Water
Water should be soft enough to allow soaps and
detergents to remove soil effectively. Clothes will be
whiter and brighter when washed and rinsed in soft
water.
Iron
If iron is present in the water, the clothes may become
an all-over yellow or they may be stained with brown
or orange spots or streaks. Iron is not always visible in
the water.
Solutions to Iron Problems
The installation of a water softener will remove small
amounts of iron from the water supply. The
installation of an iron filter may be necessary for more
severe cases. If the iron comes from the pipes, it may
be sufficient just to let the water run into the empty
washer for about one minute. This may help to clear
the pipes. Spin this water out of the washtub before
starting the wash.
If iron comes from the water heater, drain the heater
occasionally to remove the rust.
If the Iron Condition Cannot Be Corrected
Prepare the wash water first by adding detergent (not
soap), then add the clothes to the washtub. Use a
phosphate detergent. The phosphate content of a
detergent is listed on the package side panel.
Add a non-precipitating water conditioner to the
washtub just before the rinse water enters. Do not use
fabric softener in the rinse water if a packaged water
conditioner is used.
Iron With Chlorine Bleach
The use of chlorine bleach with water that contains
iron will make the rust discolouration worse. Use an
“all fabric”bleach.
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SOFT WATER
0 to 10 milligrams per litre
MODERATELY HARD WATER
300 milligrams per litre
HARD WATER
500 milligrams per litre
VERY HARD WATER
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Wash Temperature
Hot Water
Hot water will give the best results of cleaning and
sanitizing, but it is not suitable for all items. It is best
for sturdy whites and colourfast items, heavily soiled
items and nappies.
Warm Water
By using warm water, there is less chance of colour
loss in items. Warm water also reduces wrinkling in
permanent press items. Use with light and moderate
soils, non-colourfast or dark colours, permanent press,
silks, woollens, nylon, and acrylic.
Cold Water
Cold water is less effective in cleaning than hot or
warm water, but it does minimize wrinkling and colour
fading. Use it for washing extra-sensitive clothes and
for the rinsing of all fabrics.
Energy
You can save energy when washing by following a few
guidelines:
1. Heating water accounts for the greatest energy
expense when washing. Save on heating water by
using cold rinses.
2. Wash full loads, but do not overload.
3. Use soak cycles for heavily soiled items to
reduce wash times.
4. Select a shorter wash time for lightly soiled
items.
Figure 8
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WARM
COLD60°F/18°C
100°F/37°C
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Laundry Tips
Laundry Aids Use Comments
Soak/Pretreat
Products •Use a soaking agent and follow steps under “Soaking”
in your Operating Instructions or soak overnight to
remove stains and soils.
•Always follow manufacturer’s instructions with any
pretreatment product.
•Do not use a soaking agent with
chlorine bleach.
•Do not use pretreaters around the
washer or dryer control panel.
They may harm the finish or panel
markings.
Detergents/
Soaps •You may use detergent or soap in your washer. The
determining factor is the hardness of the water.
Always use detergent if the water is over three grains
hard.
•Soap and nonphosphate powdered
detergents will not give good
washing results in hard water. Soap
in hard water will form sticky
deposits.
•The use of powdered soap is not
recommended when washing in
cold water.
Bleaches •Use to remove certain stains, disinfect, and keep
clothes white.
•Use bleach in the wash water only. Do not use bleach
in the rinse.
•Follow directions on care label of garment.
•Bleach should not be used as a substitute for
detergent.
•When using liquid chlorine bleach,
always use the bleach dispenser.
•Always measure the bleach. Never
exceed one cup of bleach per full
load.
•Never use chlorine bleach and
ammonia in the same wash cycle.
Fabric Softeners •Use to soften clothes and remove static electricity
from permanent press knits and other fabrics of man-
made fibres.
•Add during the rinse cycle, or if available, use the
fabric softener dispenser, using no other product in the
rinse. Follow bottle directions carefully.
•Undiluted fabric softener poured
directly on clothes can stain them.
•Do not mix with detergent or
bleach.
Water
Conditioners
Non-
Precipitating
Type
•These products soften water by tying up the hardness
minerals. Recommended if using soap with water over
three grains hard, or when using nonphosphate
detergents.
Precipitating
Type •These products settle out hardness minerals by
converting them into particles that will not dissolve in
the water. If used with nonphosphate detergent or soap
in hard water, a deposit may form on the clothes and
washer parts.
•Do not use with nonphosphate
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Washing Temperature Guide
Water Temperature Use Comments
HOT
(approx. 60°C) •Sturdy whites and colourfast items
•Work clothes
•Soiled items
•Nappies
•Best cleaning for heavily soiled
items
•Best for sanitizing
WARM
(approx. 37°C) •Rinsing of some items (OPTIONAL)
•Light and moderately soiled items
•Non-colourfast or dark colours
•Permanent press
•Silks, woollens, nylon, acrylic
•Reduces wrinkling in permanent
press fabrics
•Less fading
•Reduces shrinking in knits
COLD
(approx. 18°C) •Rinsing of most items
•Non-colourfast fabrics
•Extra sensitive clothing
•Saves energy
•Reduces colour fading
•Reduces wrinkling
•Reduces shrinking

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Optional Features
Bleach Dispenser
The bleach dispenser is located in the left front corner,
under the loading door.
Use liquid bleach in the dispenser. Powdered bleach
must not be used in the dispenser. Add powdered
bleach to the wash water.
Use no more than one cup chlorine bleach for large
loads, three-quarters cup for medium and one-half cup
for small loads.
Carefully pour recommended amount of bleach into
the dispenser during the first fill of the washer.
Be careful not to spill undiluted bleach. It is a strong
chemical and can damage some fabrics if it is not
properly diluted.
Fabric Softener Dispenser
To Use Dispenser
After the clothes are loaded into the washtub and
before the start of the WASH cycle, pour the proper
amount of liquid fabric softener into the bottle
measuring cap (refer to bottle directions). Pour into
dispenser.
The large fabric softener dispenser allows for the
fabric softener to be diluted with water. We
recommend adding water up to the fill level. Do not
exceed tip of arrow, which indicates correct fill level.
Over-filling can allow fabric softener to spill onto the
clothes.
Setting the water level to medium or higher will result
in better performance from the fabric softener.
The fabric softener will remain in the dispenser during
the wash fill, agitation and spin. At the end of the wash
spin, the liquid fabric softener will be dispensed into
the washtub through the slots in the agitator and will
be mixed with the incoming rinse water.
To Clean the Dispenser
Remove the dispenser housing from agitator by
squeezing the lower part of the dispenser, pulling
directly upward and at the same time tilting slightly.
This will expose the dispenser cup, which is also
removable for cleaning (refer to Figure 9). Both
housing and cup can be soaked in hot soapy water and
rinsed clean. The funnel shape in top of agitator and
down the centre of the agitator also needs to be
cleaned. The hole and the slots in the two rings will
require using a small brush for proper cleaning.
After cleaning, install dispenser cup, then push
dispenser housing directly downward onto top of
agitator until firmly snapped together.
Use Tips
•Fabric softener spilled onto garments may cause
staining. To remove, soak in a soapy solution
made from Sard Wonder Soap or rub the stain
with a bar of Sard, then wash.
•Liquid fabric softeners will be dispensed during
the final rinse and should not be combined with
bleach, bluing, starch, detergents, soaps or
packaged water conditioners.
•Fabric softener is not to be used in dispenser
when using Prewash cycle, if available.
•When adding detergent to wash water, do not
allow any to enter into softener dispenser cup, as
softener will become gummy.
To prevent softener buildup, the dispenser can be filled
with clean water for automatic cleaning. This can be
done in washing cycles other than when softener is
used.
Figure 9
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2Dispenser Cup
3Agitator
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Special Care
Starching
Starching adds crispness and body to fabrics, enhances
soil resistance, and makes ironing easier. There are
several types of starches. Carefully follow label directions
for spray or hand starching or starching in the washer.
Knits
A variety of knits are used for many types of clothing
and household furnishings. Many knits are machine
washable, some are hand washable, and some must be
dry-cleaned. When buying, make sure the garment has
a care label with care instructions. These directions
must be followed. Some knits are stretched during
their manufacture and may shrink or relax when
exposed to water.
Cotton Knits
Unless the label indicates that it is preshrunk, cotton
knits will probably shrink to some degree. Overdrying
contributes to shrinkage of cotton knits. Wash water
should be hot or warm, suitable for colour and soil.
The rinse water should be cold.
Rayon Knits
Rayon stretches and shrinks easily. Treat as a delicate
fabric and wash gently.
Synthetic Fibre Knits
Knits made from synthetic fibres or blends containing
a high percentage of synthetics will generally keep
their shape. When buying, make sure the trimmings
(including belts) are machine washable, seams are not
puckered, and zippers and trimmings are well
fastened.
Knits of Man-Made Fibres
In general, follow the rules for permanent press fabrics
as they tend to have the same characteristics. Set machine
to PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS cycle. Set the wash
water warm, or suitable for colour and soil. Rinse
water should be cold. Do not wash with lint-shedding
fabrics. Separate items for colour, washing whites
separately.
Sweaters of Man-Made Fibres
Follow directions for comparable knits. Button
sweaters and turn inside out. The ribbon behind the
buttons and button holes may shrink. Stretch to shape
after washing. Orlon sweaters may stretch. Avoid
pulling them when wet. Dryer dry.
Woollens
The Delicates/Woollens cycle on your Kleenmaid is
specially designed for machine washable woollens.
Follow these guidelines for woollens.
•Check the care label on all garments –follow its
instructions. Never wash woollens in your
machine if they don’t have a MACHINE
WASHABLE label.
•Select the DELICATES/WOOLLENS cycle, set
water level to LARGE and WASH/RINSE
temperature to WARM/WARM. Don’t overload –
woollens (in particular) need freedom to tumble
in plenty of water.
•Choose a mild detergent recommended for
washing wool.
•Dry woollens by lying them flat on a towel. Ease
them back into original shape and size while still
wet. Avoid direct sunlight.
Delicates
The Kleenmaid Delicates/Woollens cycle pauses
frequently to avoid tangling fine and delicate
garments. Nonetheless, it is recommended that you
take the extra care of placing your most delicate items
(e.g. lace) inside a washing bag.

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Permanent Press
Permanent or durable press garments and household
items will usually not need pressing when washed and
dried properly. However, some will be more wrinkle
resistant than others.
The care needed for permanent press is a little
different than for cottons. Permanent press garments
will soften or become pliable when heated. This
softening when it is in warm or hot wash water will
allow wear wrinkles to be removed. It will also cause
the fabric to wrinkle if it is crushed, squeezed or spun
when hot.
Permanent press cycles of washers, when washer
controls are properly set, will cool the clothes before
the wash spin to avoid wrinkling.
How to Wash Permanent Press
1. Wash often. Permanent press clothes tend to look
clean even when they should be washed.
2. Sort loads correctly (refer to Before Washing
section).
3. Do not wash with lint-shedding loads. Permanent
press attracts lint in the wash water.
4. Pre-treat grease stains and oily areas. This is
especially important for shirt collars and cuffs.
Rub liquid detergent or a paste of detergent into the
area.
5. Use the PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS cycle,
hot or warm water, cold rinse, and sufficient
detergent.
6. Use fabric softener in the rinse water. This will
reduce the static electricity which attracts lint and
makes garments cling.
To Dry Permanent Press
For best results, permanent press should be dryer
dried. Refer to garment care labels. Ironing may be
necessary. Use low heat setting on iron or steam setting
on a steam iron.

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Washing Special Items
NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’s care label
instructions.
Bedding •Warm wash and warm rinse if available.
•PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS cycle.
•Pretreat heavily soiled areas before washing.
•When washing an electric blanket, protect the plug by stitching the edge of the
blanket over the plug. Only dry in the dryer if manufacturer says it can be done.
Nappies •Rinse out nappies immediately in cold water and soak in a nappies pail with a
small amount of detergent or enzyme presoak. Soak before washing.
•Limit wash load to two dozen nappies.
•Recommend an all-purpose detergent.
Draperies, Curtains,
Slip Covers
•Shake to remove dust. Remove hooks and close zippers.
•Do not wash sun-damaged draperies and curtains. They will not withstand
washing.
•Use warm water.
•Wash curtains frequently. They can be weakened from soil, fumes, dust and the
sun.
•Fibreglass curtains need gentle care. Read care label to see if washable. Some
fibreglass curtains should be hand washed.
Pillows
(Feather and Down)
•Do not wash pillows unless they can be dried in the dryer. They may mildew if not
dried completely.
•Wash two pillows at a time or add towels for balance.
•Use warm wash and detergent.
Rugs •Shake before washing. Do not use hot water on rubber-backed rugs.
•Wash two or three rugs to balance the washer.
•Fabric softener in the rinse will help eliminate static.
Slips and Nightgowns •Wash often using all-purpose detergent, warm or hot water and cold rinse on the
PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS cycle.
•To keep nylons and polyesters white, wash only with whites and use chlorine
bleach occasionally.
•Use fabric softener in the rinse to remove static electricity.

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Washing Concerns
To keep clothes looking white or bright and to prevent
a gradual build-up of soil or water hardness minerals
on them, use proper washing practices at all times. If
you notice that your clothes are not as bright as they
should be, take corrective measures immediately.
Problem Cause Solution
Grey or Dingy
Clothes
Insufficient Detergent Add more detergent to washtub before loading clothes. Mild
detergents are not suitable for average soil.
Improper Sorting Wash whites separately. Separate light from heavily soiled
items. Clothes can pick up soil from dirty wash water.
Non-phosphate Detergent and
Hard Water
Follow package directions. Soften water if possible.
Water Not Hot Enough White clothes will stay whiter with hot wash water. Increase
temperature.
Overcrowding Washer Clothes must circulate freely through the water for best
results.
Yellowed
Clothes
Unremoved Soil Skin soil is hard to remove. Check hem edge of sheets and
pillowcases, bottom end of t-shirts, etc. If this portion is white
and centre is yellow, the fabric contains unremoved soil. Use
sufficient detergent and a hot wash. Chlorine bleach may be
needed.
Clothes Stained From Iron in the
Water
To test if an iron stain, use a rust remover on a portion of the
garment. Follow bottle directions for larger items.
Older Clothes Some white fabrics turn yellow with age and cannot be
whitened.
Clothes Tearing
or Damaged
Improper Use of Chlorine Bleach No correction for bleach damaged clothes. Always measure
and dilute bleach.
Overcrowding or Overloading Make sure all items can move freely during agitation.
Insufficient Precare Fasten all hooks and zippers. Mend tears. Remove objects
from pockets.
Excessive Lint Improper Sorting Fabrics which shed lint should not be washed with fabrics
that receive lint.
Insufficient Detergent/
Non-Phosphate Detergent
Use enough detergent so lint remains suspended in water and
flushed out.
Mixing Fabric Types Knits and Permanent Press attract lint. Wash these only with
similar items. Use fabric softener in rinse water.
Insufficient Water Level Select proper/higher water level for size of washload.