Alliance Laundry Systems StGeorge User manual

August 1999
Keep These Instructions for Future Reference.
(If the washer changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies the washer.)
Use and Care Guide and Warranty
Automatic Washer
Full Five Year Warranty
Parts & Labour
D310IE3B
Part No. 39979

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Table of Contents
WARNING
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. W022E
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Important Safety Instructions........................................................... 2
Before Washing .................................................................................. 4
Prepare Wash Load ...................................................................... 4
Sort ............................................................................................... 4
Pretreat ......................................................................................... 4
Loading the Washer .......................................................................... 5
Load Articles ................................................................................ 5
Load Sizes .................................................................................... 5
Water Level .................................................................................. 6
Water .................................................................................................. 7
Water Hardness ............................................................................ 7
Iron ............................................................................................... 7
Wash Temperature ....................................................................... 8
Laundry Tips ...................................................................................... 9
Washing Temperature Guide ........................................................... 10
Optional Features .............................................................................. 11
Bleach Dispenser ......................................................................... 11
Fabric Softener Dispenser ............................................................ 11
Special Care ........................................................................................ 12
Starching ...................................................................................... 12
Knits ............................................................................................. 12
Permanent Press ........................................................................... 12
Washing Special Items ...................................................................... 13
Washing Concerns ............................................................................. 14
Stain Removal .................................................................................... 15
Maintenance ....................................................................................... 18
Cold Weather Care ....................................................................... 18
Care Of Your Washer .................................................................. 18
Vacations and Extended Non-Use ............................................... 18
Reinstallation of Shipping Materials ........................................... 18
Motor Overload Protector ................................................................ 18
Before You Call For Service ............................................................. 19
If Service Is Required ........................................................................ 20
Automatic Washer Warranty ........................................................... 21
Domestic Warranty ...................................................................... 21
Commercial Warranty .................................................................. 21
Easy Steps to Saving Water .............................................................. 22
Information For Handy Reference ................................................... 23

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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. Close supervision of children is
necessary when the washer is used near
children. This is a safety rule for all appliances.
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
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21. Loading door MUST BE CLOSED any time
the washer is to agitate or spin. DO NOT by-
pass 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 by-pass 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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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 outgrass, 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
2. Sort by Fabric and Construction
3. Sort by Care Label
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.
Whites
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Lights
Darks
Non-Colourfast
Cottons and
Linens
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Synthetics,
Blends & Poly Knits
Permanent
Press
Delicates
Cold
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Hot

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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.
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.
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.
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Water Level 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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Right
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Water
Water Hardness
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.
Soft Water
0 to 10 milligrams
per litre
Moderately Hard
Water
300 milligrams
per litre
Hard Water
500 milligrams
per litre
Very Hard Water
Over 500 milligrams
per litre
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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, woolens, 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.
40˚F/60˚C
00˚F/37˚C
60˚F/18˚C
HOT
WARM
COLD
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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 Insert 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 duringthe 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. 60º C) ●Sturdy whites and colourfast items
●Work clothes
●Soiled items
●Nappies
●Best cleaning for heavily
soiled items
●Best for sanitizing
WARM
(approx. 37º C) ●Rinsing of some items (OPTIONAL)
●Light and moderately soiled items
●Non-colourfast or dark colours
●Permanent press
●Silks, woolens, nylon, acrylic
●Reduces wrinkling in
permanent press fabrics
●Less fading
●Reduces shrinking in knits
COLD
(approx. 18º 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 (see 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 illustration). 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.
DISPENSER
HOUSING
DISPENSER
CUP
AGITATOR
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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 surethe 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 syntheticfibres 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 StGeorge 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 StGeorge 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.
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 Page 4.
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.
See garment care labels. Ironing may be necessary. Use
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Washing Special Items
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.

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Stain Removal
Many soils will not become stains if treated promptly. Older stains may be difficult or impossible to remove. Hot
water will set some stains, particularly protein based stains. Use cold or warm water on these before washing in hot
water.
Never put highly flammable substances like gasoline, kerosene, waxes, cooking oils, dry-
cleaning solvents, etc. into a washer or dryer. Never put articles that have been cleaned with
such substances into a washer or dryer. Failure to comply with these warnings could result
in a fire, explosion, and/or serious burns or death. All items with these substances on them
should be thoroughly hand-washed with a detergent so that no trace of the flammable
substances remains. The articles can then be machine washed and/or dried.
When using any kind of a dry-cleaning fluid, follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
The fumes should never be inhaled. Use in a well ventilated room away from sparks and
flames. Air dry before washing or drying. Dry-cleaning fluid may cause a “ring” to be formed
on some permanent press fabrics. This will not wash out. To remove, clean the garment in a
coin-operated dry-cleaning unit, or by a professional dry-cleaner.W024E
WARNING
Stain Treatment
Adhesive Tape Place face down on paper towels and sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent (see
WARNING above). Launder.
Airplane Glue Place face down on paper towels and sponge with fingernail polish remover until stain
dissolves. Launder.
Alcoholic Beverages Sponge stain immediately with cold water or soak stain 30 minutes in cold water.
Apply detergent to any trace of stain while still wet. If safe for the fabric, launder in
hot water using chlorine bleach.
Blood Treat stain immediately. Soak 30 minutes or more in cold water. Rub detergent into
stain. If stain persists, place a small amount of household ammonia on the stain and
rub again with detergent. If safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach if
traces of the stain persist.
Candlewax Rub with ice and scrape off excess wax. Place stain between paper towels and press
with warm iron. Then place stain face down on paper towels and sponge with dry-
cleaning solvent (see WARNING above). Let dry, launder. If traces of colour remain,
launder with a commercial colour remover (Rit, Putnam, etc.) or if safe for the fabric,
hot water and chlorine bleach.
Catsup, Tomato-Based
Products Scrape off excess. Soak in cold water 30 minutes. Rub detergent into the stain and if
safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.
Chewing Gum Rub with ice and scrape off excess gum. Place face down on paper towels and sponge
with a dry-cleaning solvent.
Cocoa or Chocolate Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse. If greasy stain remains, sponge
face down on paper towels with a dry-cleaning solvent. If traces of the stain remain,
launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

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Stain Treatment
Coffee, Tea Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse. If traces of the stain remain,
launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
Crayon Treat the same as candle wax or wash in hot water (if safe for fabric) using soap (not a
detergent) and 1-2 cups baking soda. If stains remain, professional dry-cleaning may
be necessary.
Deodorants and
Anti-Perspirants Some of these products contain substances that can change the colour of some dyes.
The colour can sometimes be restored if the area is sponged with ammonia then
rinsed. To remove stains, apply white vinegar. Rub and rinse. If stains remain, rub
detergent into stain and launder with hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
Dye Treat with a commercial dye remover (Rit, Putnam) or if safe for fabric, bleach with
chlorine bleach.
Egg If dried, scrape off excess. Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into damp stain and if
safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.
Fabric Softener Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Launder as usual.
Fruit Juices Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
Grease, Oil Place face down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid (see WARNING
on Page 15). Dampen stain with water and rub with bar soap or detergent. Launder in
hot water (if safe for fabric).
Ink Saturate the stain with hair spray or place the fabric face down on paper towel and
sponge with cleaning fluid or rubbing alcohol (see WARNING on Page 15). Rinse. If
traces of the stain remain, rub detergent into the dampened stain and launder. Some
inks may be impossible to remove.
Iodine Rinse from the back side of the stain with cold water. Then soak in a commercial
colour remover (Rit, Putnam, etc.) or rub in a paste of water and starch. Let stand for
15-30 minutes and launder.
Lipstick Place on paper towel and sponge with cleaning fluid (see WARNING on Page 15).
Rinse. Rub dampened stain with bar soap and launder.
Mildew Treat promptly. Mildew damages fabric and sometimes cannot be removed. Launder
with chlorine bleach. For items that cannot be washed with chlorine bleach, soak in an
all-fabric bleach, then launder.
Milk and Milk Products Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
Sponge with a cleaning fluid (see WARNING on Page 15), if a stain is noticeable.
Rewash.
Miscellaneous
Eye and Face Make-up,
Tar, Gravy, Felt-Tip Marker,
Pitch, Typewriter Ribbon
Place stain side down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid (see
WARNING on Page 15). Apply dry spotter (one part mineral water and eight parts
dry-cleaning solvent). Tap on the stain with a spoon to loosen it. Keep stain moist with
dry spotter and blot occasionally with toweling. Continue until stain is removed.
Allow to dry completely, rinse in warm water, and launder as usual.
Mud Scrape off excess. Soak in solution of one quart warm water, half teaspoon
liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon vinegar for 15 minutes.
Rinse. Launder in hot or warm water with enzyme product.
Mustard Rub dampened stain with bar soap. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach
(if safe for fabric).

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Stain Treatment
Nail Polish Place face down on paper towel. Sponge with nail polish remover (non-oily) until
stain disappears. Launder. Do not use nail polish remover on Acetate or Arnel fabrics.
Paint Water-based — Treat by rinsing fabric in cool water while stains are still wet. Then
launder. Dried paint cannot be removed. Oil-based — Pretreat with a solvent
recommended on the paint container. If not available, use mineral spirits. Rinse.
Pretreat with a stain remover or detergent, rinse and launder.
Perspiration Rub dampened stain with detergent. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe
for fabric). If the fabric is discoloured, you can try to restore it by treating fresh stains
with ammonia or old stains with vinegar.
Rust Apply a commercial rust remover (Whink, Rit, RoVer, etc.) Follow manufacturer’s
directions and launder as usual.
Scorching Launder using hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). Fabrics can be
damaged by being scorched. If this has happened, you may not be able to remove the
marks.
Shoe Polish Rub dampened stain with detergent. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach if safe
for fabric.
Soft Drinks Rinse stain with cold water immediately. Launder in warm water and chlorine bleach
if safe for fabric.
Tobacco Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Rinse. If necessary, soak in an all-fabric bleach
solution. If stain remains, launder with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
Urine Rinse with cold water. Soak with an enzyme soaking product. Launder in hot water
with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). If the colour of the fabric has changed,
sponging the area with ammonia may restore the colour.
Vomit Soak in a solution of one quart warm water, half teaspoon liquid hand dishwashing
detergent, and one tablespoon ammonia (if safe for fabric). Soak 15 minutes. Use
sponge to loosen stain. Blot with toweling. Launder in hot water (if safe for fabric)
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Maintenance
Cold Weather Care
If the washer is delivered on a cold day (below
freezing), or is stored in an unheated room or area
during the cold months, do not attempt to operate it
until the washer has had a chance to warm up.
Care Of Your Washer
Use only a damp or sudsy cloth for cleaning the control
panel. Some spray prewash products may harm the
finish on the control panel.
Wipe the washer cabinet as needed. If detergent, bleach
or other washing products are spilled on the cabinet,
wipe immediately. Some products will cause
permanent damage if spilled on the cabinet.
Do not use scouring pads or abrasive cleansers.
Do not lay sharp or rough objects on or against the
washer. The finish could be damaged.
The washtub will need no particular care though it may
need rinsing or wiping after an unusual load has been
washed. This also may be necessary if too little
detergent has been used.
Leave the loading door open to allow the inside of the
washer to dry out after use. This helps prevent musty
odors from developing.
Vacations and Extended
Non-Use
IMPORTANT: To avoid possible property damage
due to flooding, turn off the water supply to the
washer whenever there will be an extended period
of non-use.
Reinstallation of Shipping Materials
Shipping Brace
The corrugated shipping brace should be saved and
reinstalled whenever the washer is moved. To reinstall
the brace, open the washer lid and place the brace over
the washer agitator, placing the back of the brace into
the washtub first.
Shipping Plug
The plastic shipping plug should be saved and
reinstalled any time the washer is moved. The plug fits
into two openings: The base opening and the shipping
plug opening on the bottom of the mobile pivot dome.
The plug MUST be inserted into both openings to
prevent damage to the washer. In order to accomplish
this, the shipping plug opening must be directly lined
up with the base opening. See illustration below.
Motor Overload Protector
This internal overload protector will stop the motor
automatically in the event of an overload. The overload
protector will reset itself in two or three minutes and
the motor will restart automatically. If the overload
protector stops the motor again, remove the washer
from use and call the service person to correct the
problem.
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SHIPPING
PLUG
OPENING
BASE
OPENING
SHIPPING
PLUG