GE WLW3700R User manual

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Contents
Agitator
9
Appliance Registration
2
Bleach Dispenser
8
Care and Cleaning
26
Consumer Services
27
Controls Setting Guide
10, 11
Cycle Settings
6,7
Detergents, Other Additives 15–19
Energy-Saving Tips
12
Fabric Softener Dispenser 8
Handwash@ System
9
Hard Water
18
Limestone Deposits
16
Loading the Washer
5, 14
Model and Serial Numbers
2
Operating the Washer 5-9
Pretreating
11, 13, 19
Problem Solver 22-26
Safety Instructions
3,4
Sorting Clothes
5, 13
Stains
20
Stain Removal Guide
21
Storage and Vacation Tips 26
User Maintenance Instructions 26
Warranty
Back Cover
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
Use and Care
of Model
~W3700R

~LP US ~LP YOU...
Read this book carefully. Save time and money. Write down the model
It is intended to help you
Before you request service . . .
and serial numbers.
operate and maintain your check the Problem Solver
You’ll find them on a label on
new washer properly.
section. It lists causes of minor the lower left side near the front.
Keep it handy for answers to operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
These numbers are also on the
your questions.
Consumer Product Ownership
If you don’t understand something
If you received a
Registration Card that came with
or need more help, write (include your washer. Before sending in
your phone number) damaged washer... this card, please write these
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Consumer Affairs Immediately contact the dealer (or
num~ers nere:
Hotpoint builder) that sold you the washer.
Appliance Park
Model Number
Louisville, KY 40225
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service
calls concerning your washer.
WA~~G: For your safety the information in this mand must be fo~owed to minhnim
the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, person~ @ury or loss of Me.
—Do not store or use gasoli~e or other
c tiediately M your gas supptier from a
flammable vapors and liquids in the
neighbor’s phone. FOMOW the gas suppHer’s
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
instruction
—-T TO DO E YOU S~LL GAS
Q E you -ot -h your gas supp~er, *
● Do not try to light any apptiance.
the fii department
● Do not touch any electrid switch;
—&Mation and service must be performed
do not use any phone in your btiding.
by a qaed ins~er, servi= agency or
the gas
suppMer.
● Clear the room, balding or area of~
occupants.
All washing instruction terms in this book conform to the Care
Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.
If You Need Service
To obtain service, see the First, contact the people who
FINALLY, if your problem
Consumer Services page serviced your appliance. Explain
is still not resolved, write:
in the back of this book.
why you are not pleased. In most Major Appliance Consumer
We’re proud of our service and cases, this will solve the problem. Action Panel
want you to be pleased. If for some NEXT, if you are still not pleased, 20 North
Wacker Drive
reason you are not happy with the write all the details—including Chicago, IL 60606
service you receive, here are three
your phone number—to:
steps to follow for further help. Manager, Consumer Relations
Hotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
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WORTANT SA~TY mSTRUC~ONS
Rad W titmctiom before wkg tis apptimce.
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WARN~&To reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury to
perso~s when using your appliance,
fo~ow basic precautions, including the following:
● Use this appliance ody for its intended
purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.
● This washer must be properly
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instied and located in accordance
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with the hstallation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not receive an
hstallation Instructions sheet with your
washer, you can obtain one by calling, toll
free, the GE Answer Center7800.626.2000.
—Properly ground to conform with dl
governing codes and ordinances. Follow
details in bs~ation Instructions.
—hstall or store where it will not be exposed
to temperatures below freezing or exposed
to the weather.
<onnect to a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
<onnect to adequate plumbing and drain
facilities as described in the Installation
kstructions.
● Turn off water faucets when the washer is not in
use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and to
minimize leakage if a hose or valve should break
or rupture.
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4 men disconnecting this appliance
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pull by the plug rather than the cord to
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avoid damage to the cord or junction of
cord and plug. Make sure that the cord
is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped
over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
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c Do not repair or replace any part
of the appliance or attempt any
servicing unless specifically
recommended in this Use and Care Book or in
published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have’ the skills to carry out.
To rnintie tie possibili~ of injury:
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● Do not wash or dry articles that
have been cleaned in, washed in,
~ \ soaked in, orspottedwith
combustible or explosive substances
(such as wax, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-
cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may
ignite or explode. Do not add these substances
to the wash water. Do not
use these substances
around your washer an~or dryer during
operation.
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WARNING-H~ROGEN GAS
is produced by the chemical action
within your water heater and the gas
can accumulate in the water heater an~or water
pipes if hot water has not been used for a period
of two weeks or ~onger. ~DROGEN GAS CAN
BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE
CIRCUMSTANCES. So to prevent the
possibility of damage or injury, if you have not
used hot water for two weeks or more, or move
into a residence in which the hot water system
may not have been used for some time, turn on
all hot water faucets and allow them to run for
several minutes before using any electrical
appliance which is connected to the hot water
system. This will allow any hydrogen gas to
escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame or appliance
during this process.
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s Never reach into washer while it is
~ < moving. Before loading, unloading
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or adding clothes, push in the Cycle
Selector knob to OFF position, then
wait until the machine has completely stopped
before opening the lid.
● Close supervision is necessary if
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this appliance is used by or near
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children. Do not aMow children
to play inside, on, or with this
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appliance or any discarded
apptiance. Dispose of discarded appliances and
shipping or packing materials properly. Before
discarding a washer, or removing from service,
remove the washer lid.
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s Do not mix chlorine bleach with
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ammonia or acids such as vinegw an~or
rust remover. Mixing can produce a
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toxic gas which may cause death.
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WORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS
(continued)
* Keep dl laundry aids (such as
detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners,
etc.) out of the reach of children,
preferably in a locked cabinet.
Observe all warnings on container
labels to avoid personal injury,
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● Keep the area around and underneath
your
applimces free from the
* accumulation of combustible matefials,
,,.., , such as lint, paper, rags,
chernicds, etc.
● Keep the floor around your appliances clean and
dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
* To minimize the possibility of electric
shock, unplug this appliance from
the power supply before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning.
NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector knob
to an
OW position does NOT disconnect
the appliance from the power supply.
● Do not tamper with controls.
● Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged,
malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including a damaged
cord or plug.
● Never climb on or stand on the washer top.
● Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer.
Skin irritation could result from the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent washer use.
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flame retardancy of fabrics, To avoid
such a result, the garment
manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully.
For washer operation
● Do not leave washer lid up during cycle.
This will stop the wash and spin action
and prevent completion of the cycle.
SAW~SEmSmUCmONS
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER
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WARNING—TO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your
a~~liance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance
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variable water le”els
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Sorting and Loading
● Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color ● See How to Use Bleach Dispenser section
and amount of soil, according to instructions in How for information on the Bleach Dispenser.
to Sort Clothes section.
● See How to Use Fabric Softener Dispenser
● Add measured amount of detergent. See Detergents, section for more information on the Fabric
Other Additives section for information on detergents Softener Dispenser.
and other laundry additives.
● For information on bleaches and fabric softeners,
● Load clothes into wash basket, being careful not see Other Laundry Products section.
to overload. See How to Load Your-Washer section
for more information. ● Close the lid. Washer will fill but not agitate or spin
with the lid open.
Setting the Controls
Use the Controls Setting Guide to help you make the
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proper selections.
@ Select Wash/Spin Speed.
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~ Select Water Level.
LOW: Washer is less than 1/2
full of clothes.
MEDIUM: Between 1/2 and 2/3 full.
HIGH: Over 2/3 full.
HANDWASH: Not used for regular loads.
See How to Use the Handwash System.
If you wish to increase water level after you’ve made
a selection, turn knob to RESET and select new level.
~ Select Wash/Rinse Temperature.
Push Cycle Selector knob in and turn clockwise to
your selected wash setting.
Pull Cycle Selector knob
outtostart the washer. *START ~
If you wish to change
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setting after washer
has started, push Cycle
Selector knob into stop
STOP +
the washer and reset to the
new position. Setting can be changed at any time.
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TWS TO ~LP YOU SELECT SETTmGS
Medium and Heavy Soil Cycles—
For most cottons, linens, and work and play clothes.
Longer wash times plus an extra deep rinse, spray
rinse and spin provide thorough washing and
detergent removal.
Permanent Press Cycl+
For loads of synthetic and/or delicate fabrics. A cold
water
cooldown helps prevent set-in wrinkles in
permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and
similm
apparel with normal soil.
pamnent press
SPIM
delicates
Knits~elicates Cycle
A combination of agitation and soak provides effective
polyester knits laundering. An early and long spray
rinse cools down fabrics before the washer reaches
maximum spin speed to help prevent wrinkle setting.
Handwash Cycles—
Saves time and energy when washing small loads of
lightly soiled clothes. A special agitator concealed
under the regular agitator washes small and delicate
loads gently but effectively. The Handwash system
uses about 1/4 less water than the regular low water
level solution.
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Soak Cycle
Clothes activate in a soting agent for a short time,
then the water spins out. Washer turns off at end of
SOA Cycle—must k reset for desired wash cycle.
SPIN
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What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes)
Cycle
Selector
Heavy
Norrnd Soak
Permanent
hits
Handwash
Settings
Soil
Press Delicates
Wash
4
Soak
2’12
Wash
19 15
10
2 5
Spin 33
2’/2 2’/2
2’12
Mnse 3’/2 3’11 3’12
3’/2 3
3’/2
Spin 77
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4’/2 4’/2 4’/2
Totil Time
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32
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25 23 21
NOTES:
. Total time includes pauses ktween each phase of the cycle,
● Total time does not include water fill times. Fill times vary depending
on household water pressure and your selected water level.
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OPEMTmG mSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
How to Use the Bleach Dispenser
● Use this dispenser with
liquid bleach only.
If you prefer to
use powdered
bleach, pour it
into the wash
basket along with
your detergent. Do
not pour powdered bleach
into the bleach dispenser.
● Measure bleach carefully.
Here are some recommended amounts:
HIGH WATER LEVEL—1
M cup (310 ml) liquid
LOW WATER LEVEL—2/3 cup (170 ml) liquid
● Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly
into bleach dispenser.
● Do not overfill or allow dispenser to ovetiow.
Avoid splashing. Undiluted bleach can cause fabric
damage.
● Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto
clothes or into the wash basket.
How to Use the Fabric Softener Dispenser
● Position the Fabric ● Do not stop the washer during the first spin.
Softener Dispenser on
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This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon.
the agitator.
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● Do not use the Fabric Softener Dispenser with the
● Pour manufacturer’s Soak Cycle.
recommended amount
of fabric softener into
● If the dispenser gets clogged, soak it in a solution of
1 cup (240
d) water and 1 cup (240 ml) alcohol.
a standard measuring cup.
● Add enough water to fill the cup 1/2 full.
● Pour the diluted softener into the dispenser.
● The fabric softener will automatically be dispensed
at the proper time.
How to Use the Soak Cycle
● SOAK CYCLE temperature
will automatically be cold.
● For a hot or warm soak,
set the WasMRinse Temp.
control to HOT/COLD or
WARM/COLD and turn
the Cycle Selector knob
to MEDIUM cycle setting.
● Start the washer. After washer fills and begins to
agitate, push in the Cycle Selector knob and turn
to SOAK CYCLE. Pull out the Cycle Selector knob
to complete the cycle.
● For an extended soak, allow the washer to fill and
agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking
agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop
the washer (keep lid closed) and allow to soak for as
long as desired. After desired soak period, pull out
the Cycle Selector knob to complete the cycle.
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HOW TO USE T~ HA~WASH SYSTEM
~pical HANDWASH System Wash Loads
● Small loads of regular fabrics ● Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles,
(up to 2 pounds) (.9 kg). blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and
other small, delicate hand-washables.
How to Wash a Small Load of Regular Fabrics or Delicate Hand-Washables
● Remove HEAVY
DUTY agitator as
follows:
—Push switches to
UNLOCK.
—Lift out HEAVY
DUTY agitator
leaving smaller
HANDWASH agitator in place.
—Press down HANDWASH agitator firmly.
● Put 1/4 to 1/3 cup (60 to 80 ml) detergent in the
wash basket.
● Load clothes in the wash basket.
● See How to Use Bleach and Fabric Softener
Dispenser sections.
● Close lid and set controls as follows:
—Set Water Level
to HANDWASH variable
watar levels
position.
MEDIUM
----
—Select desired
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LOW ,/
‘\l HIGH
WasMSpin speed
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and WasMRinse
RESET
temperature
HANDWAS
according to the
fabrics you are washing.
—Pull out Cycle
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pemanent press
Selector knob to
start washer.
● When washing
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stockings, panty
hose and other easily
tangled items, always
handle separately. To
minimize tangling, we
recommend the use of a net laundry bag.
● To replace the HEAVY DUTY agititor:
—Position outer agitator over HANDWASH agitator
and rotate until agitator falls easily into place. DO
NOT FORCE.
—Press gently on HEAVY DUTY agitator until it is
seated securely.
—Push switches to lock HEAVY DUTY agitator in
place.
BE SURE HEAVY DUTY AGITATOR IS
SECURELY IN PLACE BEFORE WASHING
REGULAR LOADS OF CLOTHES.
—Push the Cycle Selector knob in and turn it to the
HANDWASH setting.
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CONTROLS SETT~G GUDE
Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads
WasMSpin
Speed Wash Water
Temperature Load Cycle Setting
Cottons and Linens
White/Colorfast
Brigh~oncolorfast
Normal~ast
NormalFast
Hot or Warm
Warm or Cold
Medium Setting
Medium Setting
Work Clothes
Heavy soil NormalFast
Hot Medium for small loads
Heavy Soil for all other loads
Medium Setting
Average soil Normal~ast
Hot or Warm
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cottons
Heavy or oily soil
Average or light soil NormalFast
Gentle/Slow Hot
Warm
Permanent Press Setting
Permanent Press Setting
Synthetics—Polyester,
Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics
Sturdy
Delicate
Norma~ast
Gentle/Slow
warm
warm
Permanent Press Setting
Knits/Delicates or Handwash Setting
Silks, Wools; Blends of Silk
and Wool
Gentle/Slow warm
Knits~elicates or Handwash Setting
Rayon and Acetate Gentle/Slow
warm Knits/Delicates or Handwash Setting
Gentle/Slow
warm
Permanent Press SettingDown-filled garments, if machine
washing is recommended
Baby Clothes—Sturdy, such as
Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads,
Sheets, Receiving Blankets, Coveralls
Baby Clothes—Delicate
Norma~ast Hot
Warm
Medium Setting
Gentle/Slow Knits~elicates or Handwash Setting
Blankets—Wool, Part-Wool,
Cotton
5 min. soak then
Normal~ast
Warm
Medium Setting
Blankets—Synthetic, Electric
Curtains-DO NOT MACHINE
5 min. soak then
Normal~ast
Gentle/Slow
warm Medium Setting
Hot or Warm
Permanent Press Setting
WASH FIBERGLASS
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes*
Slipcovers, Draperies, Bathmats & Rugs*
Denims (especially Indigo Blue
Jeans) and other fabrics that bleed
Gentle/Slow Hot or Warm
Permanent Press Setting
Normal~ast
Normal~ast
Hot or Warm
Cold or Warm
Medium Setting
Medium Setting
warm
Knits~elicates or Handwash Setting
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim
Gentle/Slow
Pillows Gentle/Slow Warm
Medium Setting
;preads may be tc
*Check size. Some slipcovers, drapeties and b~
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Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels
Bleach
Liquid chlorine type.
Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Noncolorfast, only non-chlotine bleach
when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach
when needed.
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White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach
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No bleach.
Seldom needed. If needed, use only
non-chlorine bleach.
No bleach
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Rinse diapers, nightgowns, pads and sheets
Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
1
No bleach.
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No bleach.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
No bleach.
No bleach.
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Special Instmctions
If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in
Detergent Guide.
Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide.
Small loads reduce wrinkling. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide.
If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide.
Small loads reduce wrinkling.
Wash only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.
Wash in your washer
only if recommended by the garment manufacturer.
Wash frequently to fluff up the down and retain the garment’s warmth. Wash separately. Wet
down gives off an odor which may be absorbed by other garments. Odor disappears when
garment is dry. Treat heavily soiled areas with liquid detergent or paste made of water and
granular detergent. Close zippers. Wash 2 or 3 at a time or add towels to balance.
GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED.
You may prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do baby clothes separately. Pretreat spots.
ter use. Keep diapers in a covered pail of cold
water and conditioning agent like Borateem brand.
You may prefer to use a
mild type detergent. Do hand-knit garments by hand or by
HANDWASH control system. - -
Fill washer, add detergent and allow to dissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanket at a time.
Pretreat heavily soile~ spots with liquid detergent.
On electric blanket, sew a strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from
damage. Do one blanket at a
time. Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.
Vacuum out loose dirt before washing.
If unusually soiled, use Normal/Fast WasMSpin Speed.
Wash only 2 or
3 rugs or mats at one time. Shake before washing to remove excess dirt.
For new “indigo blue” jeans, wash at least 3 times in very small loads with full water fill.
Jeans need
ample room to move to avoid white lines at creases. May discolor plastic washer
parts. Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration, but
will probably never eliminate it.
The stained parts will not discolor subsequent washing
loads.
Tumble on FLUFF (No Heat).
Pillows are made of different materials~acron, fiber, foam, polyester, natural feathers and
down. Many pillows can be machine washed, but manufacturers
care labels must be followed
carefilly. If washing is recommended, check pillows for weak seams or holes and mend to
prevent escape of feathers or filling. Fill washer, add detergent and agitate for several minutes
to dissolve detergent. Add two pillows at a time to balance load. Use high water
level.
For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS.”
For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20402.
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E~RGY-SAVmG TWS
If your clothes and household
items don’t look clean and fresh
after washing, you will probably
rewash them.. and that means
you’ll waste energy. Remember
to sort your clothes carefully,
and load them properly, select
correct cycles, use enough
detergent and choose a water
temperature warm enough to
release and get rid of soil.
● Use Hot Wash—up to 150°F.
(65°C.)— on a regular basis
only when washing heavily soiled
articles-such as work and
play clothes.
● Under normal soil conditions,
wash in water above
80°F.
(27°C.). This generally means
using the Warm Wash
temperature setting on your
washer—temperatures
approximately 90°F.–l
IO°F.
(32°C.-380C.) or hand
comfortable. If you notice
that soil has accumulated after
several consecutive washings,
use Hot Wash occasionally, if
safe for fabrics.
● Always rinse in cold water. The
temperature of the rinse does not
affect cleaning.
● Try to wash less often. Save
articles of the same type of fabric
until you have a full load.
● If you must wash smaller loads,
adjust the amount of water. Small
loads should have lower water
levels.
● Wash in off-peak utility hours.
Your local utility can tell you
which are the off-peak hours.
● Use Normal (Fast) Spin Speed to
remove more water and help
lessen drying time. The dryer will
remove any wrinkles caused by
the Normal (Fast) Spin.
● Use your HANDWASH system
for very small loads. It uses less
water than the low water level on
this washer. You will also save on
detergent and energy.
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HOW TO SORT CLOT~S
Sort by Sutiace Texture
LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and
Separatechenille—give up lint.
LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers
and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—
attract lint. These must be washed separately.
For more information on lint control, see
The Problem Solver section.
Sort by Fabric
Separate
In addition to sorting
to reduce lint collection,
it is recommended
that fabrics of similar
construction be
washed together
whenever possible.
Sort by Soil
Sort by Color
For instructions
on different
fabrim and
loads, see the Controls
Setting Guide.
It pays to check and prepare
clothes for washing.
● Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,
zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks
and buttons.
● Do any necessary mending—
rips, hems, tears.
● Check all items for areas of
heavy soil or stain.
● Remove stains. See Stain
Removal Guide.
● Turn poly knits inside-out to
minimize fabric surface damage.
Soaking and Pretreating—a
good way to loosen deep soils
and stains.
A thorough soaking with detergent
or special soaking agent is another
way to remove heavy soils,
embedded dirt and even some stains.
Soaking can be either a completely
separate washing step or a
preliminary step to a complete
wash cycle. For detailed
information on how to soak
in your washer, see How to
Use the Soak Cycle.
FOR INFOWATION ON
SOAKING AGENTS, see Other
Laundry Products Guide.
● Pretreat heavy soil by rubbing
in a small amount of liquid
detergent or a paste made of
water and powdered detergent
or soap. For best results, wait
1/2 hour before washing.
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HOW TO LO~ YOUR WAS~R
This illustration, with clothes just
reaching the Filter Ring, shows a
proper load. Clothes have ample
room to move because they are not
packed down, nor wrapped around
the agitator. Clothes are loaded dry
since wet items are likely to pack
down which encourages
overloading. This size load
requires a full water fill.
What is the best size load of
clothes—large, medium, or
small? Save time, energy and
detergent by avoiding extra use of
the washer. Try to wash a full load
of clothes. If you can it is better to
save clothes until you have a full
load. If you must wash smaller
loads, save water, energy and
detergent by adjusting the water
level for the size of the load. See
Operating Instructions.
● Load clothes dry.
● Take a properly sorted group of
clothes and drop them loosely in
the wash basket in this order:
~ Large Items–like sheets. Do
not wrap around the agitator.
~ Small Items–like washcloths.
~ Medium Size Items–like
towels.
To Add Items After the Washer Has Started
● Turn off the washer. NOTE: When washing stockings, panty hose and
● Add any additional articles by other easily tangled items, always handle separately.
submerging them next to the agitator.
To minimize tangling, we recommend the use of a net
laundry bag.
Special Recommendations for Washing Permanent Press If You Do Not Have a Dryer
If you are machine-washing Permanent Press clothes ● Use more water than you would for a regular load.
that you plan to line dry or drip-dry, use extra care to Use a Medium Water Level for a Small Load; a
minimize wrinkling in the wash process: High Water Level for a Medium Load.
● Be careful not to overload washer. Permanent Press ● Remove clothes promptly as soon as washer stops
clothes must have ample room to move freely. A
and hang immediately.
Medium size Permanent Press load is the largest that
should be washed.

SELECT~G DETERGENTS AND SOAP
Products
Phosphate–
Powdered Detergents
Non-Phosphate–
Powdered Detergents
Liquid Detergents
Soaps
Advanti~es
Perform well in hard or soft water.
Wash all types of fabrics well.
Can be used in hot, warm, or
cold water.
Perform satisfactorily in soft
or moderately hard water.
In some areas only non-phosphate
products are available.
Perform well in soft water.
Offer better performance in
hard water than powdered
non-phosphate types.
Clean synthetics and fabric
blends well.
Are excellent as concentrates
for removing spots.
Completely dissolve even in
cold water.
Perform well in soft water.
Disadvantages
Are not available in some areas.
Generally do not clean well in
hard water.
May be difficult to dissolve,
especially in cold water.
Should not be used in cold water.
Those containing sodium
carbonate as an ingredient may
cause harmful limestone deposits
on clothes and washer when
combined with hard water.
(See Detergents section.)
May not perform as well as
powdered phosphate products
when diluted in wash water.
Generally do not clean well in
medium-hard or hard water.
May combine with water
hardness minerals to form
sticky soap curd.
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T~ RES~TS OF CONT-D
USE OF CA~ONATE DETERGENTS
Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type non-phosphate detergent, you will most probably notice
limestone* deposits on your clothes and washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing frequency
will determine how rapidly the limestone will build up. If your water is VERY HARD (11 or more grains) and if you
wash just a few loads a week, you may see limestone buildup in just a few months.
Effecti on Clothes
Although limestone buildup occurs more rapidly on
cotton, it will eventually affect various fabrics in the
following ways:
● Gives a stiff, harsh, rough feel to fabrics such
as toweling.
“ Causes colors to fade and become dull and dingy.
● Causes graying of fabrics.
● Leaves a white, powdery residue on
dark-colored items.
● Causes spot-fading of bright colors as a result of
direct contact with detergent.
● Reduces wrinkle-resistance of permanent
press fabrics.
● Destroys effectiveness of flame-retardant finishes on
cottons such as children’s
sleepwear.
● Increases fabric wear because of the scrubbing action
between limestone deposits on the fabrics during
washer agitation.
Effec@ on Washer
● Unsightly buildup on all washer surfaces exposed to
the wash solution.
● Mat-like, crusty formations caused by lint adhering
to the sticky limestone deposits.
● Increased service calls because of limestone deposits
in the pump, recirculation water hoses, filters and
other washer parts.
● Reduced useful life of washer.
Recommended Methods to Reduce
Limestone Buildup
● Use a powdered phosphate detergent or a liquid
detergent if these are available in your area.
● Install a home water softener. This will significantly
reduce limestone buildup.
● Use a packaged non-precipitating water softener,
such as
Calgon brand with phosphate.
Good Washing Practices May Delay Limestone Damage to Clothes
The following recommendations will temporarily delay
the effects of limestone on your clothes. These are
generally good washing practices and will give better
soil removal whether or not you have hard water or use
carbonate detergent.
● Use hotter wash water, for example up to
150°F. (65°C.) for cottons. This dso improves
oily-soil removal.
● If you wash in cooler water to save energy, use more
detergent to promote better washing. Also be sure to
use bleach on
bleachable fabrics. Use hot water
whenever possible.
● Add detergent and allow washer to fill and agitate
for three or four minutes to dissolve detergent before
adding clothes.
● Increase amount of detergent. See guide on opposite
page for recommended detergent amounts in relation
to water hardness.
● Increase use of bleaches, presoaks, packaged water
conditioners, prewash soil and stain removers to help
in removing stubborn soils and stains.
● Use greater care in sorting loads. Wash very dirty
loads separately and increase detergent to help keep
dirt from redepositing on less soiled items. Wash
delicate items separately to prevent damage from
heavy, sturdy clothes.
● Wash smaller loads to increase cleaning action
of washer.
● Use fabric softener to counteract stiffness or harshness
in clothes.
*LIMESTONE–technically called CALCIUM CARBONATE–is caused by the
reaction of the calcium in
tha hard water with the sodium carbonata in the detergent,
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How to Partially Restore Clothes
Once clothes have developed limestone deposits,
they may be partially restored by soaking in a solution
of two cups (480 ml) of vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters)
of hot tap water for 15 minutes. USE A PLASTIC
CONTAINER. Then wash clothes in the washer
using detergent.
L
CAUTIONS:
● Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer.
The acidic action of the vinegar may damage
the porcelain.
● Vinegar soak solution may reduce the
wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics.
● Vinegar soak may damage the dyes in some fabrics.
HOW MUCH DETERGENT SHO~D YOU USE?
The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most
important things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean.
Amount required varies
according to:
1. Water hardness
2. Amount of soil
3. Size of load
4. Type of detergent
5. Wash temperature
Use more detergent if you have...
1. Hard water
2. Large loads
3. Greasy or oily soils
4. Lower wash temperature
5. Low phosphate detergent
If the recommended amount of
detergent produces too many suds,
switch to a low
sudsing detergent
brand, and follow instructions
on package.
Using too little
detergent is a
common cause
of laundry
problems. Always
measure detergent
in a standard measuring cup.
How to use detergent—
granular or powdered:
For best results, add detergent
to the wash basket before loading
clothes. If you load your clothes
first, add detergent next to
the agitator.
If your detergent doesn’t dissolve
well,
predissolve the detergent in
hot water, then pour directly into
the wash basket.
Recommended Amount of Detergent for Average Soil Load
1. Use recommended amount
Water Level Setting of detergent for your load
Water
and water hardness as
Hardness
High Medium
Low HANDWASH
shown in guide at left.
VERY HARD
2 cups lfi cups
1 % cups
1/3 cup
2. When using other detergent
10-20 Grains
(480 ml) (420 ml) (300 ml) (85 ml)
types—low and normal suds,
High-Sudsing
HARD 1% cups
1 x cups
314 cup
1/4 cup
Powder ~pe
4-10 Grains
(420 ml) (360 ml) (180 ml)
powders, liquids, non-
(60 ml)
phosphate powders—follow
Som
1 cup
1 cup
1/2 cup 1/8 CUp
directions on package.
O-4 Grains
(240 ml)
(240 ml)
(120 ml) (30 ml)
3. For hard water treatment,
Low-Sudsing
Concentrated
0-10 Grains
1 cup 314 cup
1/2 cup 1/4 cup
see Hard Water Guide.
Powder Npe
(240 ml) (180 ml) (120 ml)
(60 ml)
LIQUID 0-10 Grains FOLLOW PACKAGE DIRECTIONS
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~RD WATER—DO YOU ~m IT?
Before you can decide what to do about hard
water, you need to know if you have it and, if
so, how hard it is.
● If you live in a municipal area, contact your
water company.
● If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas,
contact your county agent.
The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per
gallon (3.8 liters)” and means this:
O to 3 grains per gallon (3.8 liters)—SOFT
4 to 10 grains—HARD
11 to 19 grains-VERY HARD
20 grains and over—EXTREMELY HARD
If your water is SOFT, you have no problem. You
can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget
all about hard water. If you have HARD water—less
than 10 grains—and you use phosphate detergent,
you also have no problem.
But, if you have more than 10 grains, you will need
to soften your water with either...
1. An installed water softener in your home, or
2. The use of a packaged water softener.
For information on water softeners, see the
guide below.
Add This Much Water Softener with a Full Water Level
Grains of
hardness
o-1o 10–15
15-20 20–25 25-30
over 30
When using
o1/4
cup 1/2 cup
213 CUp I cup 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon for every 5 grains above
with detergent (60 ml) (120
ml) (160 ml) (240 ml)
30 (240 ml plus 15 ml for each extra 5 grains)
When using
113 cup 2/3
CUP
314 cup
1 cup
1 x cups 1 X cups plus 1 tablespoon for every 5 grains
with soap (80
ml)
—
(160 ml)
(180 ml) (240 ml)
(360 ml) above 30 (300 ml plus
15 ml for each extra 5 grains)
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OT~R LA~RY PRODUCTS
Laundry
Product and
~pe
BLEACH
Chlorine liquid
such as Clorox brand
Non-chlorine such as
Clorox 2 brand
FABRIC SOFTENERS
Rinse additive such as
Downy Brand
Wash additive such as
Rain Barrel brand
SANITIZER
Chlorine bleach
such as Clorox brand
WATER SOFTENER
Non-precipitating
such as Calgon brand
Precipitating such as
Borax brand
SOAK AGENT
Such as Biz brand
PRETREATING,
STAIN AND
SPOT REMOVERS
Such as Spray’n Wash
and
K2R brands
TINTS AND DYES
Powdered such as
Rit
and Tintex brands
How to Use it
Use your bleach dispenser.
See How to Use Your Bleach
Dispenser section.
Follow package directions.
Put bleach into washer with detergent.
Mix recommended amount with one
cup (240 ml) water and add at start of
rinse cycle.
Follow package directions.
Add during wash cycle.
Use in case of infection and
contagious disease.
See under Bleach above.
Follow package directions.
Add at start of wash cycle.
Follow package directions.
Use with detergent or soap in wash cycle.
Follow package directions.
Follow package directions. Treat only
heavily soiled areas. Check garments’
care labels for instructions.
Follow package directions.
NOTE: Tinted garments may not be
colorfast. Wash separately.
Special Instructions
1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into
washer or on dry clothes.
2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine
bleached such as:
1007o cotton flame-retardant children’s
sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather, or non-fast
colors. Dilute bleach before using on any fabric.
3) Check Manufacturers’ Care Labels for special
instructions.
1) May be used on
all kinds of fabrics.
2) Is most effective in hot water.
1)
Helps make clothes fluffy and soft.
2) Reduces static electricity.
3) Use carefully. Too much may cause staining on
some clothes.
4) Do not pour directly on clothes.
5) For those recommended for adding to the wash cycle,
such as Rain Barrel brand, follow manufacturer’s
instructions exactly.
Guards against infection by killing most bactefia and
viruses.
Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping
water clear.
Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate
which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water.
CAUTION: Washer control panels and finishes may be
damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain
remover products if such products are sprayed on or have
direct contact with the washer. Apply these pretreatment
products away from washer. The fabric may then be washed
normally. Damage to your washer caused by pretreatment
products is not covered
hv vour warrantv.
Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go
through complete cycle (5-minute wash) using hot water,
1/2 cup (120
ml) detergent, 1 cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe
exterior parts. Caution: Tinting may discolor plastic in
washer. Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration
but may never eliminate it.
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HOW TO ~MOVE STAmS
1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The ● Test stain removal product on a hidden inside
fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. seam or on a sample of the material.
2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take
c Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. It
these steps:
can set some stains.
● Find the fabric and the finish in the chart on the 3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing.
next page, and use only recommended methods. 4. Wash
witi recommended amount of soau or
● Check the care label instructions that came with
detergent.
.
the garment.
Stain Removal Hint—Using Chlorine Bleach for White and Bleachable Fabrics
Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8 liters) of cool
water—approximately 80°F. (27°C.)—in a sink or pan. Soak stained area
for 5 minutes and launder in washer.
The Case of the “Invisible” Shin
Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments If these stains are not completely removed in the wash,
may cause stains which are virtually invisible and the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water.
which you may not notice as you put your clothes Then they will become very visible and you may think
into the washer. they were caused by the wash cycle itself.
Once These Spofi Become Visible, How Can You Remove Them?
● Rub in undiluted liquid detergent and let stand 30 minutes.
● Rewash using hottest water the fabric can stand.
How Can You Prevent These “After-You-Wash” Stains?
● Increase the amount of detergent normally used.
● Increase water temperature where fabric will permit.
● Wash synthetic garments more often.
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