Amana LW7563W2 User manual

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ARaytheon Company
Use and Care Guide
Home Laundry Automatic Washer
Models:
LW7563W/L2
D2491E3A
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. (If the washer changes
ownership, be sure this manual accompanies the washer.)
Part No. 37792
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Amana No. Sears No.
LW7563W2 35512

Amana Washing Machine...
Thank you for buying an Amana washer. Your satisfaction with this new product is very important to us. This Use
and Care Guide will help you understand how your washer operates.., and how to get the most benefit from the
features you selected.
Please read this Use and Care Guide thoroughly.
Complete the Registration Card in the packet with this guide and return to Amana's Product Registration
Department promptly, if your registration card is missing, caU1-800-843-0304.
If you believe something is operating incorrectly, please read the "Before You Call for Service" section, on
Page 22. If you still have questions, please call us at 1-800-843-0304. (Weekdays, during normal business hours,
Central Time.)
Any time you call or write us regarding your washer, have the following information readily available. It is located
on a nameplate, found on the right side of the washer cabinet. Take a moment to fill in the information so you have
it handy!
Serial No. Model No.
Manufacturing No.
Date of purchase Selling dealer
Dealer address
Keep a copy of your sales receipt for future reference, in case warranty service is required.
Factory Service Centers
Listed below are Factory Service Centers which service most metropolitanand surrounding areas. Amana also
has a network of independent authodzed servicers. Locate a Factory Service Center or independent servicer by
calling 1-800-NATLSVC (6285782) inside U.S.A. and 319-622-5511 outside U.S.A. When contacting Amana,
provide product information. (Locate product information on the nameplate). Warranty service must be performed
by an authorized servicer. Amana also recommends contacting an authorized servicer if service is required after
warranty expires.
Following are the Amana Factory Service Centers:
ARIZONA -- Also dispatches service in areas of Nevada
NO. & SO. CALIFORNIA
COLORADO -- Also dispatches service in areas of Utah
FLORIDA
GEORGIA -- Also dispatches service in areas of Alabama, North and South Carolina and Tennessee
IOWA -- Also dispatches service in areas of Kansas, Minnesota, Missoud and Wisconsin
ILLINOIS -- Also dispatches service in areas of Indiana and Kentucky
MASSACHUSE'rrs -- Also dispatches service in areas of New Hampshire and Rhode Island
MARYLAND -- Also dispatches service in areas of Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
NEW YORK -- Also dispatches service in areas of Connecticut and New Jersey
OHIO -- Also dispatches service in areas of Michigan and Pennsylvania
TEXAS
WASHINGTON -- Alsodispatches service in areas of Oregon
Did you know Amana offers a complete line of kitchen and laundry appliances.., refrigerators, freezers,
ranges, cooktops, wall ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, washers and dryers? We also manufacture a
complete selection of high efficiency gas furnaces plus both central and room air conditioners. We hope you'll
consider Amana the next time you need one of these products.
Enjoy your new washer.
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Table of
Contents
Important Safety Instructions ................................................................ 4
Before Washing
Prepare Wash Lead ........................................................................... 6
Sort ..................................................................................................... 6
Pretreat .............................................................................................. 6
Loading the Washer
Load Articles ...................................................................................... 7
Load Sizes ......................................................................................... 7
Water Level ........................................................................................ 7
Water
Water Hardness ................................................................................. 8
ron ..................................................................................................... 8
Wash Temperature ............................................................................ 8
Laundry Tips ............................................................................................ 9
Washing Temperature Guide .............................................................. 10
Bleach Dispenser ............................................................................. 10
Agitator Cap ................................................................................... 10
Fabdc Softener Dispenser and Agitator .................................................. 10
How To Use Your Washer
Determine Proper Cycle ............................................... _:._.................. 12
To Wash Clothes .................................................. ;...,.,! ................... 12
Soaking ........................................................................................... 13
Timer ....................................................................... ;_:................. 13
)ecial Care
Permanent Pmss..._: .......................................................... 15
dntenance
Vacations and Extended Non-Use ..................... .:........ .._................. 21
Operating Tips
Out-Of-Balance Switch .................................................................... 21
Motor Overload Protector ..................................................................... 21
Before You Call For Service ........................................................ _...... 22
If°Service Is Required. ............................................................. ;......... 22
When Service Is Required ................................................................... 23
-- &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.
©Copyright 1995 Ripon Service Parts Center
Product Publications
P.O. Box 990
Ripon Wl 54971
All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
means without the written permission of the publisher.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(Save These Instructions)
_--A WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, serious
injury or death to persons
when using your washer,
follow these basic
precautions:
1. Read all instructions before
using the washer.
2. Refer to the GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS in the
INSTALLATION manual for
the proper grounding 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, other
flammable or explosive
substances as they give off
vapors that could ignite or
explode.
4. 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.
5. Before the washer is removed
from service or discarded,
remove the lid to the washing
compartment.
6. Do not reach into the washer
ifthe washtub is revolving.
7. Do not install or store the
washer where it will be
exposed to water and/or
weather.
8. Do not tamper with the
controls.
9,
10.
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.
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.
11. 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.
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.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Install the washer according
to the INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS. All
connections for water, drain,
electrical power and
grounding must comply with
local codes and be made by
licensed personnel when
required. Do not do it yourself
unless you know how!
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. must
not be put into the washer.
These flammable substances
may cause the fabric to catch
on fire by itself.
Do not use fabric softeners or
productsto eliminate static
unless recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric
softener or product.
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
serviceman.
Replace worn power cords
and/or loose plugs.
Be sure water connections
have a shut-off valve and that
fillhose connections are tight.
CLOSE the shut-off valves at
the end of each wash day.
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2i. 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 agitate or spin with
the loading door open. A
brake will stop the washtub
within seconds ff 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
serviceman.
22. Always read and follow
manufacturer's instructions on
packages of laundry and
cleaning aids. Heed all
warnings or precautions. To
reduce the dsk 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 fabdc 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
machine 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. It must be
understood that common sense,
caution and carefulness are
factors which CANNOT be built
into the washer. These factors
MUST BE supplied by the
person(s) 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,
nail or sharp object in a load can
catch laundry and cause tears.
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 colorfastness too, by
squeezing a portion of garment in
warm or hot sudsy water. Ifthe
color bleeds or runs, wash the
item separately in cold water.
Sort
Proper sorting iseasy ifyou follow
afew guidelines:
1. Sort by Color
Whites
Lights
Darks
Non-Colorfast
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2. Sort by Fabric and
Construction
Cottons and
Linens
Synthetics,
Blends & Poly Knits
Permanent
Press
Delicates
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3. Sort by Care Label
Cold
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Hot
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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.
Sort Lint "Shedders" From
Lint "Receivers"
Some fabrics attract lintand
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 shirtcollars 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.
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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.
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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
1twin sheet, 1pillowcase
OR
1-2 lightweight dresses
Medium
6-7 perm. press shirts
OR
2 twin sheets, 2 pillow cases
OR
8 bath towels, 6 bath cloths
Large10-11 perm. press shirts
OR
2 full size sheets, 2 pillowcases,
2 pair men's pajamas
OR
12 bath towels, 4 hand towels,
4 wash cloths
Extra Large
8-9 shirtsand
5pair polyester pants
OR
2queen size sheets,
4 pillow cases, 2 nightgowns
1 pair men's pajamas
OR
1 queen size bedspread
Reset
Use the RESET if agitation has
started and more water is needed
for the load.
Water Level
Right
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Wrong
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(Illustrations shown with agitator
cap. Your washer may have a
fabric softener dispenser on
agitator).
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.

Water...
Water Hardness
Soft Water
0to 10 milligrams
per liter
_Moderately Hard
Water
300 milligrams
per liter
_Hard Water
500 milligrams
per liter
Very Hard Water
Over 500 milligrams
per liter
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Water hardness is measured in
grains per gallon (G.P.G.) or parts
per million (P.P.M.). To learn your
water hardness, call your Water
Department or State Extension
Service. Hard water will not
remove soil as well as soft water
and can result in gray, dingy
laundry. To get clothes clean in
hard water, use aphosphate
detergent or use more detergent if
using a non-phosphate 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 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 intothe
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 nonprecipitating water
conditioner to the washtubjust
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 discoloration worse, Use
an "all fabdc" bleach.
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 colorfast
items, heavily soiled items and
diapers.
Warm Water
By using warm water, there is less
chance of color loss in items.
Warm water also reduces
wrinkling in permanent press
items. Use with light and
moderate soils, non-colorfast or
dark colors, permanent press,
silks,woolens, nylon, and acrylic.
Cold Water
Cold water is less effective in
cleaning than hot or warm water,
but itdoes minimize wrinkling and
color fading. Use itfor 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.
3.
Wash full loads, but do not
overload.
Use soak cycles fopheavily
soiled items to reduce wash
times.
4. Select a shorter wash time for
lightlysoiled items.
140eF _HOT
100q=-_ WARM
65eF _-- COLD
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Laundry Tips...
Laundry
Aids
SoaldPretreat
Products
Bleaches
Water
Conditioners
Non-Precipitating
Type
Precipitating Type
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• Use a soaking agent and follow steps under "Soaking"
or soak overnight to remove stains and soils.
•Always follow manufacturer's instructionswith any
pretreatment product.
•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.
Use the recommended amount of bleach.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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,
• Do not use with
nonphosphate
detergents or soaps.
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Washing Temperature Guide...
HOT
(approx. 1402 F)
Use
•Sturdy whites and colorfast items.
• Work clothes.
• Soiled items.
•Diapers.
COLD • Rinsing of all items.
(approx• 652 F) • Non-colorfast fabrics.
• Extra sensitive clothing.
;IComments.
•Best cleaning for heavily
soiled items.
•Reduces wrinkling.
•Saves energy.
•Reduces color fading.
Bleach Dispenser
The bleach dispenser is located in
the left front corner, under the
loading door.
Use liquid bleach in the
dispenser.
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.
Powdered bleach must not be
used in the bleach dispenser. Add
powdered bleach to the wash
water.
Agitator Cap
IMPORTANT: The agitator must
have either the cap or Fabric
Softener Dispenser on it at all
times.
Fabric Softener
Dispenser and
Agitator
(Not on all models)
To Use Dispenser
After the clothes are loaded into
the washtub and before the start
of the WASH CYCLE, pour the
proper amount of liquidfabric
softener intothe 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 dnse 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 tiltingslightly. This will
expose the dispenser cup, which
isalso 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
also needs to be cleaned. The
hole and the slots in the two rings
will require using asmall brush for
proper cleaning.
After cleaning, install dispenser
cup, then push dispenser housing
directly downward onto top of
agitator until firmly snapped
together.
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Use Tips
•Fabric softener spilled onto
garments may cause staining.
To remove, soak in a soapy
solution made from Ivory or
Camay soap, or rub the stain
with a bar of either of these
soaps. Then wash.
• Liquid fabric softeners are
dispensed during the final rinse
and should not be combined
with bleach, bluing, starch,
detergents, soaps or packaged
water conditioners during this
rinse.
• 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.
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HOUSING
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CUP
AGITATOR
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How To Use Your Washer...
Operation
Instructions
-- _, WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, serious
injury or death to persons,
read the IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS,
Pages 2 and 3, before
operating the washer.
Determine Proper
Cycle
Regular
Use for sturdy items, like play or
work clothes, towels, T-shirts, etc.
The wash time selection will
depend on the type of fabric and
the amount of soil. For the best
results when cleaning heavily
soiled items, use a longer wash
time (15 minutes maximum).
Lightly soiled items require less
wash time.
There are three settings in the
REGULAR cycle -- heavy, normal
and light. The number shown next
to these settings is the length of
agitation in minutes. (For
example: setting the timer on
Heavy will be a 15 minute
agitation).
Permanent Press/Knits
Use for permanent press items
and synthetics. The wash time
selection will depend upon the
type of fabric and amount of soil.
There are two settings in the
PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS
cycle -- normal and light. The
number shown next to these
settings is the length of agitation
in minutes. (For example: setting
the timer on Normal will be a nine
minute agitation).
The PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS
cycle automatically cools the
temperature of the fibers before
the spin. After wash the agitation
stops, the washtub spins slowly,
partially drains and then stops.
Cold water will then be
automatically added to the
washtub until the proper water
level is reached. This happens
one or two times, depending on
the size of the load and type of
drain connection. When the
COOL DOWN is complete, the
washer will pause for
approximately one minute before
continuing the cycle.
Delicate
Wash delicate items usually
washed by hand on this cycle. A
full tub ofwarm water is
recommended (even for small
loads) to allow the delicate items
to move freely through the water.
More water helps reduce fabric
wear, wrinkling, and provides for a
clean wash.
There are two settings in the
DELICATE cycle -- normal and
light. The number shown next to
these settings is the length of
agitation in minutes. (For
example: setting the timer on
Normal will be an eight minute
agitation, including pauses).
To Wash Clothes
IMPORTANT: Before using your
new washer, make sure the
washer cord is plugged into a
120 Volt electrical outlet that has
the proper grounding and polarity.
Make sure the washer hoses are
connected to the hot and cold
water faucets, and that the
faucets are turned on. Be sure the
drain hose is not kinked and is
inserted into a drain. See the
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for details of proper washer
installation.
IMPORTANT: Before using the
washer for the first time, wipe out
the inside of the washtub with a
sudsy cloth.
1. Get the clothes ready for
washing. Empty pockets and
cuffs. Sort items intoseparate
loads. Pretreat stains and
heavily soiled areas.
2. Measure and add detergent to
the washtub.
3. Add clothes loosely into the
washtub. The bulk of the
clothes rather than the weight
will determine load size.
4. Close the loading door. The
washer will not agitate or spin
with the loading door open.
-- &WARNING
To reduce the riskof
serious injury, DO NOT
by-pass the loading door
switch by permitting the
washer to agitate or spin
with the loading door open.
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5_ Set WASH/RINSE
temperatures.
WASH
TEMPERATURE
HOT WARM COLD
COLD COLD
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NOTE: The washer will provide a
cold rinse in all TEMPERATURE
settings. Cold dnses will
save you money and energy and
will help reduce wrinkling in
permanent press and synthetics.
The Energy Saver settings,
marked with a dot (-), show which
temperature settings will use the
least energy.
6. Set LOAD SIZE (WATER
LEVEL) control. Use RESET if
agitation has started and more
water is needed.
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IMPORTANT: Holding the LOAD
SIZE (WATER LEVEL) control in
the RESET position can cause
flooding of the washer.
7. Select the cycle according to
the type of fabric being
washed. Push the timer knob in
and turn clockwise to the
desired cycle and wash time.
8. Pull the timer knob out to start
the water fill. Agitation will
begin when the water reaches
the level you selected.
The washer will stop (pause)
for approximately two minutes
before the wash and rinsa
spins. Do not turn the timer
through these pauses. They
are part of the cycle.
Soaking
Set the timer knob in the center of
the word "RINSE" or the washer
may spin without first filling with
water. Place the soaking product
and clothes load in the washtub.
Pull timer knob to start water fill.
After fill is completed and
agitation has started, push the
timer knob in. This will stop the
washer. When the clothes have
soaked the desired length of time,
TURN THE TIMER KNOB TO
THE START OF THE LAST
SPIN, then pull the timer knob out
to start the spin.
CAUTION: Failure to turn the
timer knob to the spin cycle after
soaking will result in the washer
overflowing and causing property
damage.
Timer
Although the washer cycles are
automatic, the timer may be reset
to lengthen, shorten, or repeat a
portion of a cycle.
To set or reset the timer, push
timer knob in to stop the washer.
Hold timer knob in firmly while
turning it clockwise to the setting
desired. Pulltimer knobout to
start the washer,
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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
Avariety of knits are being 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 color and soil. The
rinse water should be cold.
Rayon Knits
Rayon stretches and shrinks
easily. Treat as a delicate fabric
and wash gently.
Synthetic Fiber Knits
Knits made from synthetic fibers
or blends containing a high
percentage of syntheticswill
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 Fibers
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 color and soil.
Rinse water should be cold. Do
not wash with lint-shedding
fabrics. Separate items for color,
washing whites separately.
Sweaters of Man-Made Fibers
Follow directions for knits. Button
sweaters and turn inside out. The
ribbon behind the buttons and
button holes may shrink. Stretch
to shape after washing. Orion
sweaters may stretch. Avoid
pullingthem when wet. Dryer dry,
Wool Sweaters
Loosely knit or delicately
constructed sweaters will need
delicate care. Hand wash.
Measure garment before and after
washing. Squeeze gently through
the water with little motion. Rinse
thoroughly. Block to shape and
dry flat.
For sweaters labeled "machine
washable", follow manufacturer's
directions. Excess agitation and
excess tumbling are the main
causes of wool shrinkage.
Wool Knits
Dry-clean wool knits unless
labeled machine washable.
Follow manufacturer's directions.
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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 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. Because the
clothes soften when heated, it is
important to remove them from
the dryer as soon as tumbling
stops.
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 6.
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 shirtcollars and
cuffs. Rub liquid detergent or a
paste of detergent intothe
area.
5. Use the PERMANENT PRESS/
KNITS cycle, hot or warm
water, cold dnse, 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 low heat
setting on iron or steam setting on
asteam iron.
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Washing Special Items...
Always Follow Manufacturer's Care Label Instructions
Bedding • Warm wash and rinse.
;,,PERMANENT PRESStKNITS cycle. ; ..............
•Pretreat beaViy so ed areas before washingi
'- When _shing an electrc banket, protect the pug by stit_ingthb edge of the
dryer dry If manufacturer says itcan
Diapers •Rinse out diapers immediately in cold water and soak in a diaper pail with a
small amount of detergent or enzyme presoak. Soak before washing.
•Limitwash load to two dozen diapers.
•Recommend an all-purpose detergent.
Pillows
(Feather and down) • Do not wash pillows unless they can be dryer dried. They may mildew if not
dried completely.
•Wash two pillows at a time or add towels for balance.
• Use warm wash and detergent.
Slips and Gowns • 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 Problems...
To keep clothes looking white or bright, use good washing practices at all times to prevent a gradual build-up
of soil or water hardness minerals on them. If you notice that your clothes are not as bright as they should be,
take corrective measures immediately.
Gray or Dingy
Clothes
Clothes Tearing
or Damage
Cause
Insufficient Detergent
Improper Sorting
Nonphosphate Detergent and Hard Water
Water Not Hot Enough
Overcrowding Washer
Improper Use of Chlorine Bleach
Overcrowding or Overloading
Insufficient Precare
ISolution
Add more detergent to washtub before
loading clothes. Mild detergents are not
suitable for average soil.
Wash whites separately. Separate light
from heavily soiled items. Clothes can
pick up soil from dirty wash water.
Follow package directions. Soften water
if possible.
White clothes will stay whiterwith hot
wash water. Increase temperature.
Clothes must circulate freely through the
water for best results.
No correction for bleach damaged clothes.
Always measure and dilute bleach.
Make sure all items can move freely
during agitation.
Fasten all hooks and zippers, Mend tears.
Remove objects from pockets.
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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.
- ._ WARNING
Never put highly flammable substances like gasoline, kerosene, waxes, cooking oils, 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.
Alcoholic Beverages
Candlewax
Chewing Gum
Coffee, Tea
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
color remain, launder with a commercial color remover or if safe for the fabric,
hot water and chlorine bleach.
Rub with ice and scrape off excess gum. Place face down on paper towels and
sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent.
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Stain Treatment
Deodorants and Some of these products contain substances that can change the color of
Anti-Perspirants some dyes. The color can sometimes be restored if the area is sponged with
ammonia then rinsed. To remove stains, apply white vinegar. Rub, rinse. If stains
remain, rub detergent into stain and launder with hot water and chlorine bleach
(if safe for fabric).
Egg
Treat with a commercial dye remover (Rit, Putnam) or if safe for fabdc
bleach wit_ chlorine bleach. ....
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.
Dampen stain and rub with bar soap, Launde_ as usual
Fruit Juices Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for
fabric).
Ink
Milk and Milk Products
Mud
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 18). Rinse. If traces of the stain remain, rub detergent into the dampened
stain and launder. Some inks may be impossible to remove.
Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for
fabric). Sponge with a cleaning fluid (see WARNING on Page 18), if a stain is
noticeable. Rewash.
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.
Place face down on paper towel. Sponge with nail polish remover (non-oily)
Arnel fabrics.
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Treatment
Paint Water-based --Treat by rinsingfabric in cool water while stains are stillwet.
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.
Rub dampened stain with detergent. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach
a_ f the fabric s d scoored you Can _; to restore it _ treating
Shoe Polish
Tobacco
Rub dampened stain with detergent. Launder in hot water and chlorine
bleach if safe for fabric.
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Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Rinse. If necessary, soak in an all-fabric
bleach solution. If stain remains, launder with chlorine bleach (ifsafe for fabric).
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) with an enzyme product.
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