GE WWA8350C User manual

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Contents
Agitator 26 Safety Instructions 3,4
Appliance Registration 2Soak Setting 9
Bleach Dispenser 8Sorting Clothes 4,11
Care and Cleaning 26 Stains 18
Controls Setting Guide %7 Stain Removal Guide 19
Cycle Settings 5Storage &Vacation Tips 26
Detergents, Other Additives 13-17 User Maintenance Instructions 26
Energy-Saving Tips 8Warranty Back Cover
Fabric Softener Dispenser 9
Filter=Flo@Pan 4,9,12,26
Hard Water 16
Limestone Deposits 14,26
Loading 4,12
Mini-Basket~ Tub 10
Mini-Quick Cycle 10
Model and Serial Numbers 2
Operating the Washer 4,5
Pre-Treating 7, H, 17
Problem Solver 20-25 GEAmwtw Cbntt#
Repair Service 27 &mm-
Model WWA8350G
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Read this book carefully.
Itis intended to help you operate
and maintain your new washer
properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’tunderstand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number)
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
If you received a
damaged washer...
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the
washer.
Savetime and money.
Beforeyourequestservice...
check the Problem Solver on
pages 20-25. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
Wtite downthe model
and serial numbers.
You’llfind them on alabel onthe
lowerleft side near the front.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your washer.Before sending inthis
card, please write these numbers
here:
ModelNumber
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your washer.
Toobtain aSpanish language
version ofthis book, call
GE Answer Cente#
800.626.2000
consumer information service.
Paraobtener la versi6n en
espaiiol de este manual,
name a
GE Answer Centefl
servicio de informaci6n
para el consumidor,
tek$fono800.626.2000.
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IMFOKIANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
,, Read all instructions before usingthis appliance.
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W-G-TO reducetheriskof
fii electricshock,orinjuryto
Pemonswhenusingyourapp~%
followbasicprecautio~ including
thefollowing:
●Usetti applianceonlyforits
intendedpurposeas described in
thiS use and Care Book.
cThiswashermustbeproperly
installedandlocatedinaccordance
withtheInstallationInstructions
beforeitisused.If youdid not
receive anInstallation Instructions
sheet with your washer, youcan
obtain one bycontacting the service
location nearest you.
–Properly groundtoconform
withallgoverningcodesand
ordinances.Followdetailsin
InstallationInstructions.
–Install orstorewhereitwillnot
beexposedtotemperaturesbelow
freezingorexposedtotheweather.
–Connect to aproperly rated,
protected and sizedpower supply
circuit to avoidelectrical overload.
–Comect toadequate plumbing
and drain facilities asdescribed in
the Installation Instructions.
.~rn off~ter ~uce~ when
the washer is not inuse torelieve
pressure on hoses and valves, andto
minimim leakage ifahose or valve
should break or rupture.
●When disconnecting this
appliance pull bythe plug rather
than the cord to avoiddamage to the
cord orjunction ofcord and plug.
Make surethat the cord islocated so
that itwill not be stepped on, tripped
overor otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.
.Do notrepairorreplaceany@
oftheapplianceorattemptany
servicingunlessspecifically
recommendedinthisUseandCare
Bookorinpublisheduser-repair
instructionsthatyouunderstand
andhavetheskillstocarryout.
mminidze the possibility
of injury: .
●Do not mix chlorine bleach with
ammonia or acids such asvinegar
and/or rust remover. Mixing can
produce atoxicgaswhich may
cause death.
●Do not ~h or &y ~clm “
thathavebeencleanedin,washed
in,soakedin,orspottedwith
combustibleorexplosivesubstances
(suchaswax,paint,gasoline,
degreasers,dry+xming solvents,
kerosene,etc.)whichmayignite
orexplode.
Donotaddthesesubstanc&tothe
washwater,anddonotusethese
substancesaroundyourwasher
and/ordryerduringoperation.
.HYDROGEN GASisproduced
bythechemicalactionwithin
yourwaterheaterandthegascan
accumulateinthewaterheater
and/orwaterpipesifhotwaterhas
notbeenusedforaperiodoftwo
weeksorlonger.HYDROGENGAS
CANBEEXPLOSIVEUNDER
THESECIRCUMSTANCES.Soto
preventthepossibilityofdamage
orinjury,ifyouhavenotusedhot
waterfortwoweeksormom or
moveintoaresidenceinwhichthe
hotwatersystemmaynothave
beenusedforsometim~ turnon
@hot waterfaucetsandallow
themtorunforseveralminutes
beforeusinganyelectrical
appliancewhichiscomected to
thehotwatersystem.Thiswill
allowanyhydrogengastoescape.
Sincethegasisflammable,donot
smokeoruseanopenflameor
applianceduringthisprocess.
●Never~ch ~to -her w~e
itismoving.Beforeloading,
unloadingoraddingclothes,push
intheCycleSelectorknobto
“STOP”position,thenwaituntil
themachine% completely
stoppedbeforeopeningthelid.
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●Closesupervisionisnecessary
ifthisapplimce isusedbyornear
chiklrenoDonotallowchildren
toplaykdde, onorwiththis
applianceoranydiscarded
appliance.Disposeofdiscarded
appliancesandshippingor
packingmaterialsproperly.
Beforediscardingawasher,or
removingfromservice,remove
thewasherlid.
.Keep dlaundry aids (such as
detergents,bleaches, fabricsofteners,
etc.) out ofthe reach of children,
pmiixablyinalockedeabinet. Observe
allWamings on container labels to
avoidpersonal injury.
●Keepthe area around and
underneath your appliances free
fiumtheaccumukition ofeombustible
materials, such aslint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc.
sKeepthe floor around your
appliances clean and dry toreduce
the possibility ofslipping.
●Tominimize the possibility
ofelectric shock, unplug this
appliance from the power supply
before attempting anymaintenance
or cleaning (exceptthe removal and
cleaning ofthe lint filter).
N~: ‘Ibrning the Cycle Selector
knob to anOFF position does N(YI’
disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
.~not-Per withcontrols.
●Do not operate this appliance
ifit isdamaged, malfimctioning,
parthdly disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including
adamaged cord or plug.
●Neverc~b on or s~d onthe
washer top.
●Do not wash fiberglass articles in
your washer. Skin irritation could
result fkomthe remaining particles
that maybe pickedupby clothing
during subsequent washer use.
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How to operateyour clotheswasher
WARNING-TOreducetheriskoffire,electricshock, or injurytoperson%
read the IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSbeforeoperatingthisappliance.
Sorting and Loading
●Sort clothes carefully by fabric
VP, weight, color and amount of
soil according to instructions on
page 11.
.Remove Filter-Flo@pan and
Mini-Basketfl tub. The underside
of the lid is agood place to put the
pan while loading or unloading
clothes.
Do not use Mini-Basket tub when
washing regular loads. You’llfind
complete details on how and when
to use the Mini-Basket tub on
page 10.
.Add measured amount of
detergent. Seepages 13through
17for information on detergents
and other laundry additives.
.I%sitionthe Filter-Flo pan on the
agitator. Lint will collect in the pan
for easy removal when the wash is
finished.
N~E: Do not use the Fiker-Flo
pan as awashbasket. Do not put
any items to be washed in the
Filter-Flo pan.
QSeepages 8and 9for information
on how to use Bleach and Fabric
Softener Dispensers. For
information on bleaches and
fabric softeners, see page 17.
cClose the lid. Washer will fill but
not agitate or spin with the lid open.
Setting the Controls
Use the Controls Setting Guide on
pages 6and 7to help you make the
proper selections.
OSelect Wash/Spin Speed
~Select WaterLevel
SMALL: Washer is less than 1/3
full of clothes.
MEDIUM: Between 1/3and 1/2
full.
LARGE: Between 1/2and 2/3 full.
EXTRA LARGE: Over 2/3 fill.
MINI-BASKET. Seeinstmctions
on page 9.
sLoad clothes into the wash
basket, being careful not to
overload. Clothes should be below
the retaining ring. See page 12for
more loading information.

TipstoHelp YouSelectSettings
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If you want to increase level after
you’vemade aselection, turn knob
to “RESET” and select new level.
~Select Wash/Rinse
Temperature. Cold rinse will be
automatically provided with use of
Synthetic Cycles. (An extended
cool-down spray rinse and cold
water deep rinse are provided to
minimize setting of wrinkles.)
~Push Cycle Selector Knob in
and turn clockwise to your selected
wash setting.
~START
~Pull Cycle Selector Knob out
to start the washer. If you wish to
change setting after washer has
started, push Cycle Selector Knob
into stop the washer and reset to
the new position. Setting can be
changed at any time.
Regular Cycle—
For most cottons, linens, wash and
play clothes with normal soiling.
Synthetics Cycles—
For permanent press and knits
loads such as shirts, blouses,
dresses and similar wearing
apparel with normal soiling. An
extended cool-down spray rinse is
provided to minimize wrinkling.
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What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes)
RegularCyclewith Mini-
Regular Synthetics ExtraRinse Quick
Cycle
Selector Normal LightSoil Soak ~R:” Knits Normal Light
Settings Soil
Wbsh 15 5 9 5 15 10 3
Spin 31/5 3% z% 21/$ 3% 3% n/$
Rhlse 3)$ 31~ 3% 31/4 31/4 33l%
Spin 77741~ 41/j 33z%
2nd Rinse 33
Spin 77
TotalTime 32 23 11Y7 24 20 41 37 13
NOTES:
●Total time includes pauses between each phase of cycle.
●Total time does not include water fill time. Fill times vary depending on household
water pressure and your selected water level.
For modern fabrics with heavy or
oily soil. Asecond rinse is
provided to help remove the
additional detergent that’s required
for these soils. See page 15.
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Mini-Quick Cycle—
For small lightly soiled loads you
need in ahurry. Use with MINI-
BASKET tub only. See page 10.
soak setting
Use with most soaking aids to
loosen embedded soils and stains.
See page 9.
~Rinse Starts Here
~Spin Starts Here
TURN THE PAGE
for Controls Setting Guide
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ControlsSetting Guide for differentfabrics and loads
WashWater
Temperature* CycleSetting
W*/Spin
Speed
Load Cycle
Cottons and Linens
White/Colorfmt
Bright/Non-colorfast Normal/Normal
Normal/Normal Hot or Warm Warm or Cold Regular Cycle
Regular Cycle Normal or Light Soil Setting
Normal or Light Soil Setting
Work Clothes
Heavy soil
Averagesoil
Normal/Normal
Normal/Normal
Hot
Hot or Warm
Regular Cycle
with Extra Rinse
Regular Cycle
Normal or Light Soil Setting
Normal Setting
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cottons
Heav) or oily soil
Averageor light soil
Normal/Gentle
Normal/Gentle
Hot
Warm
Regular Cycle
with Extra Rinse
Synthetics Cycle
Normal or Light Soil Setting
Perrn. Press Setting
Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and WovenFabrics
sturdy
Delicates Normal/Gentle
Gentle/Gentle Warm
Warm Synthetics Cycle Synthetics Cycle Perm. Press Setting
Perm. Press Setting
Silks, Wools; Blends of Silk
and Wool Gentle/Gentle Warm Synthetics Cycle Knits Setting
Rayonand Acetate Gentle/Gentle Warm Synthetics Cycle Knits Setting
Down-filled garments, if machine
washing is recommended Gentle/Gentle Warm Synthetics Cycle Perm. Press Setting
Baby Clothes—Sturdy, such as
Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads,
Sheets, Receiving Blankets, Coveralls
Normal/Normal Hot Regular Cycle Normal or Light Soil Setting,
depending on amount of soil
Perm. Press SettingSynthetics Cycle
BabyClothes—Delicate Gentle/Gentle Warm
Regular Cycle Light Soil Setting
Blankets-Wool, Part-Wool,
Cotton 5 min. soak then Normal/Normal Warm
Regular Cycle Light Soil Setting
Blankets-Synthetic, Electric 5 min. soak then
Normal/Normal Warm
Perm. Press Setting
Hot or Warm Synthetics Cycle
Curtains-DO N~ MACHINE
WASHFIBERGLASS Gentle/Gentle
Perm. Press Setting
Normal Setting
Hot or Warm Synthetics Cycle
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes- Gentle/Gentle
Hot or Warm Regular Cycle
Slipcovers, Draperies, Bathmats
and Rug#@* Normal/Normid
Regular Cycle
Synthetics Cycle
Synthetics Cycle
Denims (especially Indigo Blue
Jeans) and other fabrics that bled
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and Articles
with Plastic Trim
Pillows
*Use Cold Rinse to saveenergy.
Normal/Normal
Gentle/Gentle
Gentle/Gentle
Cold or Warm
Warm
Warm
Normal Setting
Knits Setting
Perrn. Press or Knits Setting,
depending on amount of soil
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Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels
S~eciai Instructions
Bleach
Liquid chlorine type.
Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended on
page 15.Use Regular Cycle with Extra Rinse, Normal or Light Soil Setting. See Page 5.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach
when needed,
Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 15.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach
when needed.
Small loads reduce wrinkling. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 15.
Use Regular Cycle with Extra Rinse, Normal or Light Soil Setting. See page 5.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach
when needed.
If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on
page 15.For heavy or oily soil on sturdy garments, use Regular Cycle with Extra Rinse,
Normal or Light Soil Setting. See page 5. Small loads reduce wrinkling.
No bleach Wash only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. FO11OWinstructions carefully.
Seldom needed. If needed, use only
non-chlorine bleach. Wash in your washer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer.
No bleach Wash frequently to fluff up the down and retain the garment’s warmth. Wash separately. Wet
down gives off an odor which maybe 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 2or 3at atime or add towels to balance.
GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Youmay prefer to use amild type detergent. Do baby clothes separately. Pretreat spots.
Rinse diapers, nightgowns, pads and sheets after use. Keep diapers in acovered pail of cold
water and conditioning agent like Borateem brand.
Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Youmay prefer to use amild type detergent. Do hand-knit garments by hand or in Mini-
Basket tub. See page 10.
Fill washer, add detergent, allow to dissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanket at atime.
Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.
On electric blanket, sew astrong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from
damage. Do one blanket at atime. Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.
Vacuumout loose dirt before washing.
No bleach
No bleach
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. If unusually soiled, use Normal/Gentle Wash/Spin Speed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
No bleach
Wash only 2 or 3rugs 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 moveto avoid white lines at creases. May discolor plastic washer
parts. Subsequent washings will reduce discolorations, but will probably never eliminate it.
The stained parts will not discolor subsequent washing loads.
No bleach Tumble on FLUFF (No Heat).
Pillows are made of different materials-dacron, fiber, foam, polyester, natural feathers and
down. Many pillowscan be machine washed, but manufacturers’care lubels must befollowed
carejilly. If washing is recommended, check pillows for weak seams or holes and mend to
prevent escape of feathersor filling. Fill washer, add detergent and agitate for several minutes
to dissolve detergent. Add two pillows at atime to balance load, use extra large water level.
No bleach
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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How touse the
Bleach Dispenser @!
Energy-Sating Tips
If your clothes and household items
don’t look clean and fresh after
washing, you will probably re-wash
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 ofsoil.
.Use Hot Wash—up to 150°F.—on
aregular basis only when washing
heavily soiled articles-such as
work and play clothes,
●Under normal soil conditions,
wash in water above 80”F.@7°C.).
This generally means using the
Warm Washtemperature setting
on your washer—temperatures
approximately 90”to llO°F.or
hand comfortable. If you notice
that soil has accumulated after
several consecutive washings, use
Hot Washoccasionally, if safe
for fabrics.
●Alwaysrinse 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 haveafull load.
●If you must wash smaller loads,
adjust the amount of water. Small
loads should havelower waterlevels.
●Washin off-peak utility hours.
Yourlocal utility can tell you which
are the off-peak hours.
●Use Normal Spin Speedto remove
more water and help lessen drying
time. The dryer will remove any
wrinkles causedby the Normal Spin.
●Use your Mini-BasketTMtub for
very small loads. It uses less water
than the small water level in the big
tub on this washer. Youwill also
saveon detergent and energy.
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●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 put powdered
bleach into the bleach dispenser.
●Measure bleach carefully. Here
are some recommended amounts:
LARGE WATERLEVEL—1%CUP
(310ml) liquid
SMALL WATERLEVEL–2/3 CUP
(170ml) liquid r
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MINI-BASKET tub—1/4CUP \/
(60 ml) liquid
●Pour measured amount ofliquid
bleachdirectly intobleach dispenser.-.
●Do not overfiilor allow dispenser
to overflow.Avoidsplashing.
Undiluted bleach can cause fabric
damage.
●Never pour undiluted liquid
bleach directly onto clothes or
into the wash basket or Mini-
Basket tub.
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How touse the
:*,Fabricsoftener
“‘“”Dispenser
Hew t~use the
Soak setting How to use the
Filter-Flo@I%n
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●Position the Fabric Sotlener
Dispenser on the Filter-Flo pan.
●Pour manufacturer’srecommended
amount of fabric softener into a
standard measuring cup.
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●Add enough water to fill the cup
1/2filll.
%_pour the diluted softener into the
dispenser.
-- +The fabric softener will
-sautomatically be dispensed at the
-. proper time.
●Do not stop the washer during
the first spin. This will cause the
dispenser to empty too soon.
When using Fabric Softener
Dispenser with the Mini-Basket
tub, use one (1)teaspoon (5 ml) of
concentrated sofiener or one (1)
tablespoon (1.5ml) of diluted
softener.
●Do not use theFabric Softener
Dispenser with the Soak Setting
or the Mini-Quick Cycle.
.●If the rinse dispenser gets
clogged, soak it in asolution of 1
cup water and 1cup alcohol.
s“SOAK” setting temperature is
controlled by the Rinse temperature
switch. (Ifawarm soak is desired,
set the WASH/RINSE
TEMPERATURE switchto
“HCYI’AVARM’)
●If ahot soak is desired, set the
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE
switchto “H~/WARM” and turn
the Cycle Selector Knob to
“NORMAL” in the Regular Cycle.
Start the washer, After washer fills
and begins to agitate, push in the
Cycle Selector Knob and turn to
“SOAK:’ Pull out the Cycle
Selector Knob to complete the
cycle.
●Foran extended soak, allow the
washer to fill and agitate for afew
minutes to dissolve the soaking
agent. Then push in the Cycle
Selector Knob to stop the washer
(keep lid closed) and allowto soak
for as long as desired. After desired
soak period, pull out the Cycle
SelectorKnob to completethe cycle.
●Do not use the Fabric Softener
Dispenser or the Mini-Basket tub
with the Soak Setting.
The Filter-Flo pan has two
functions:
●LINT FILTER—Position the
Filter-Flo pan on the agitator after
loading clothes into the washer.
Lint is easily seen and removed
after the wash is finished.
.LID FOR THE MINI-BASKET—
After loading clothes in the Mini-
Basket tub, be sure to replace the
Filter-Flo pan. The pan serves as a
lid to keep the clothes in the Mini-
Basket tub.
NCYI’E:Do not use the Filter-Flo pan
as awash basket. Do not put any
items to be washed in the Filter-Flo
pan. Do not place detergent packets
in the Filter-Flo pan.
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How touse the Mini-BaskeV tub
The Mini-BasketTMtub, designed
for small loads of regular fabrics
or delicate hand-washables, can
be used with any cycle except the
SOAK setting.
Typical Mini-Basket’” tub
wash loads
●Small loads of regular fabrics
(up to 21/2pounds).
●Delicate loads such as lingerie,
pantyhose, girdles,blouses,sweaters,
socks, shirts, baby clothesand other
small delicate hand washables.
.Stuffed toys.
●Tennis shoes.
How to wash asmall load
of regular fabrics or
delicate hand washables
1. Remove Filter-Flo@pan.
2. Place Mini-Baskettub on agitator.
Pull the agitator towardthe front of
the machine for easier installation
and removal of Mini-Basket tub.
3. Put 1/4to 1/3cup (60 to 80 ml)
detergent in the bottom of the Mini-
Basket tub.
4. Load clothes in Mini-Basket
tub. See page 11for sorting help.
5. After loading clothes in the
Mini-Basket tub, be sure to replace
the Filter-Flo pan. The pan serves
as alid to keep the clothes in the
Mini-Basket tub.
6Add bleach, if desired. Measure
carefully and pour recommended
amount of liquid bleach—1/4cup
(60 ml)–directly into the bleach
dispenser. See page 8for dispenser
instructions.
7. Add fabric softener, if desired
~ut not in the MINI-QUICK cycle
described at right). Pour 1teaspoon
(5 ml) of concentrated softener or
1tablespoon (15ml) of diluted
sofiener into astandard measuring
cup. Add enough water to fill the
cup 1/2full. Pour the diluted
softener into the dispenser.
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Special instructions for use of the Mini-BasketTMtub
●The Mini-Basket tub can be used .Do not use the Fabric Softener
with any cycleexceptthe SOAK Dispenser with the MINI-QUICK
setting. When using the MINI- cycle. The cycleis too short for
QUICK cycle, the Mini-Basket proper dispensing “ofthe softener.
tub should be used. .When washing stockings, panty
●Do not washclothes inthe regular hose and other easily tangled
wash basket when using the Mini- items, alwayshandle separately.
Basket tub. There will not be Tominimize tangling, the use of a
enough water in the regular basket net laundry bag is recommended.
and clothes damage could result.
8. Close lid and set controls as
follows:
Variable Water l_evEl
ExTRAURGE
@
RESIH
LAmE
MINI .
MEDIUM BASKET ‘<
:> SMALL
-Set WaterLevel to “MINI-
BASKET” position.
—Select desired Wash/Spin Speed
and Wash/Rinse Temperature. See
page 4.
–Select desired cycle (REGULAR
or SYNTHETICS). See page 5.
9. Pull Cycle Selector knob out to
start washer.
How to use the
MINI-QUICK cycle
The MINI-QUICK cycle is a
short cycle intended to wash
small loads of lightly soiled
clothes you need in ahurry.
Because this cycleis ashort one for
small loads, the Mini-Basket tub
shouldbe used forsatisfactoryresults.
1. Follow all the steps above and at
left except for cycleselection.
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START
,4 OFF Miri -
Quiik
cycle
2. Push the Cycle Selector knob in
and turn it clockwise to the MINI-
QUICK cycle.
3. Pull the Cycle Selector knob out
to start the washer.
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How to sort the clothes
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‘4-w’Sortbysurface texture
Separate
m
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Lint
Producers
from
w
LINT PRODUCERS— Such as
terry toweling and chenille—give
up lint.
LINT COLLE~RS— such as
man-made fibers and napped
fabrics like velveteen and corduroy
—attract lint. These must be
washed separately.
For more information on lint
La, control, see page 20.
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~F SOrtby fabric
Separate
e
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Cottons &
Linens
from
m
.
Perm Press
Cottons &
Blends
from
from
dIn addition to sorting to reduce lint
collection, it is recommended that
fabrics of similar construction be
washed together whenever possible.
Sort by soil
Separate
m
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:jlly
from
from
Sort by color
Separate
m
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Whites
from
m
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Lights
from
from
FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON
DIFFERENT FABRICSAND
LOADS, SEE PAGES6and 7.
It pays to check and prepare
clothes for washing.
.Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,
zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks
and buttons.
.Do anynecessary mending—rips,
hems, tears.
Check all items for areas of heavy
soil or stain.
●Remove Smins. For STAIN
REMOVALGUIDE, SEE PAGE 19.
Turn Poly Knits inside-out to
minimize fabric surface damage.
Regular Cyclewith Extra Rinse—
Special Modern Fabric Cycles for
removable heavy and oily soils.
(See page 5for instructions.)
See page 6“Controls Setting
Guide:’
See page 20 “The Problem Solver:’
Soaking and Pre-treating—
agood way to loosen deep soils
and stains.
Athorough soaking with detergent
or special soaking agent is another
wayto remove heavy soils,
embedded dirt and even some
stains.
Soaking can be either acompletely
separate washing step or aprelim-
inary step to acomplete wash cycle.
For detailed information on how
to soak in your washer, see page 9.
FOR INFORMATION ON
SOAKING AGENTS, SEE
PAGE17.
●Pre-treat heavy soil by rubbing in
asmall amount of liquid detergent
orapastemadeofwaterandpowde~
detergent or soap. For best results,
wait 1/2hour before washing.
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How toload yourwasher
●Load clothes dry.
●Takeaproperly sorted group of
clothes and drop them loosely in
the wash basket in this order:
o
Large Items—like sheets. Do not
wrap around the agitator.
Small Items—like washcloths.
Q
Medium Size Items-like towels.
Here is atypical full load:
3Double Sheets
4Long Sleeve Shirts
3Boxer Shorts
6Standard Pillow Cases
5T-shirts
2Pair Trousers
3Handkerchiefs
This illustration, with clothes just
reaching the Clothes Retaining
Ring, shows aproper 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 apt to pack down which
encourages overloading. This size
load requires afull water fill.
What is the best size load of
clothes—large, medium, or
small? Savetime, energy and
detergent by avoiding extra use of
the washer. Try to wash afull load
of clothes. If you can it is better to
saveclothes until you have afull
load. If you must wash smaller
loads, savewater, energy and
detergent by adjusting the water
level for the size ofthe load. See
page 4.
Special recommendations
for washing permanent press
if you do not havea dryer.
If you are machine-washing
Permanent Press clothes that you
plan to line dry or drip-dry, use
extra care to minimize wrinkling
in the wash process:
●Be careful not to overload
washer. Permanent Press clothes
must have ample room to move
freely. AMedium size Permanent
Press load is the largest that should
be washed.
●Use more water than you would
for aregular load. Use aMedium
Water Level for aSmall Load; a
Large WaterLevel for aMedium
Load.
●Remove clothes promptly as
soon as washer stops and hang
immediately.
Toadd items after the washer has
started.
●Turn off the washer.
●Carefully remove the Filter-Flo
pan.
●Add any additional articles by
submerging next to the agitator.
●Replace the Filter-Flo pan and
restart the washer.
N~E: Do not use the Filter-Flo
pan as awash basket. Do not put
any items to be washed in the
Filter-Flo pan. Do not place
detergent packets in the Filter-Flo
pan.
N~E: When washing stockings,
panty hose and other easily tangled
items, alwayshandle separately. To
minimize tangling, we recommend
the use of anet laundry bag.

Factorstoconsider
Products
Phosphate—
PowderedDetergents
Non-Phosphate—
PowderedDetergents
Liquid Detergents
Soaps
in selecting detergentsand soap
Advantages
Perform well inhard or softwater
Washall types of fabrics well.
Can be used inhot, warm, or
cold water.
Perform satisfactorily in soft
or moderately hard water.
In some areas only non-phosphate
products are available.
Perform well insoft water.
Offer better performance in
hard waterthan powdered
non-phosphate types.
Cleans synthetics and fabric
blends well.
Are excellent asconcentrates
for removing spots.
Completely dissolve even in
cold water.
Perform well insoftwater.
Disadvantages
Arenot availablein some areas.
Generally do not clean well in
hard water.
Maybedifficult todissolve,
especially incold water.
Shouldnot be used incold water.
Those containing sodium
carbonate asan ingredient may
cause harmful limestone deposits
onclothes and washer when
combined with hard water.
(Seepage 14.)
Maynot perform as well as
powderedphosphate products
whendiluted inwash water.
Generally do notclean well in
medium-hard or hard water.
Maycombine with water
hardness minerals toform
sticky soapcurd.
-=-“
13

The resultsof continued useof carbonate
Is your water hard? If it is, and washer surfaces. The hardness
if you use acarbonate type non- of your water and your washing
phosphate detergent, you will frequency will determine how
most probably notice limestone* rapidly the limestone will build
depo&s on your clothes and up. Ifyour water is VERY HARD
deterxzents
9
L#
(11or more grains) and if you wash
just afew loads aweek, you may
see limestone buildups injust afew
months.
Effects on clothes
Although limestone buildup occurs
more rapidly on cotton, it will
eventually affect various fabrics in
the following ways:
●Gives astiff, harsh, rough feelto
fabrics such as toweling.
●Causes colors to fade and become
dull and dingy.
●Causes graying of fabrics.
QLeaves awhite, powdery residue
on dark-colored items.
●Causes spot-fading of bright
colors as aresult 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.
~ects onwasher
●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 buildups
●Use apowdered phosphate
detergent or aliquid detergent if
these are available in your area.
●Install ahome water softener.
This will significantly reduce
limestone buildup.
●Use apackaged 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.for cottons.
This also improves oily-soil
removal.
●If you wash in cooler water to
saveenergy, use more detergent to
promote better washing. Also be
sure to use bleach on bleachable
fabrics. Use hot water whenever
possible.
●Adddetergent and allow washer
to fill and agitate for three or four
minutes to dissolve detergent
before adding clothes.
sIncrease amount of detergent.
See guide on opposite page for
recommended detergent amounts
in relation to waterhardness.
●Increaseuse of bleaches,presoaks,
packagedwaterconditioners,prewash
soil and stain removers to help in
removing stubborn soils and stains.
●Use greater care in sorting loads.
Washvery dirty loads separately
and increase detergent to help keep
dirt from redepositing on less
soiled items. Washdelicate items
separately to prevent damage from
heavy, sturdy clothes,
●Washsmaller loads to increase
cleaning action of wdsher.
●Use fabric softener to counteract
stiffness or harshness in clothes.
How to partially restore clothes
Once clothes havedeveloped
deposits, they may be partially
restored by soaking in asolution
of two cups of vinegar in one gallon
of hot tap water for 15minutes.
USE APLASTIC CONTAINER.
Then wash clothes in the washer
using detergent.
CA~ONS:
●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.
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*LlMES173NE-technically called CALCIUM CARBONATE—is caused bythe
reaction ofthe calcium in the hard water withthe sodium carbonate inthe detergent.

How much dete~ent shouldyou use?
The use of asufficient amount If the recommended amount of
of detergent is one of the most detergent produces too many suds,
important things you can do to switch to alow sudsing detergent
make sure your wash comes out brand, and follow instructions on
clean. package. ~
Amount requiredvaries
accordingto:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Waterhardness
Amount of soil
Size of load
~pe of detergent
Washtemperature
Use more detergentif
you have. . .
1. Hard water
2. Large loads wI
3. Greasy or oily soils Using too little detergent is
4. Lower wash temperature acommon cause of laundry
5. Low phosphate detergent. problems. Always measure
detergent in astandard
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
Water Level Setting
Water Extra Mini
Hardness Large Large Medium Small Basket
VERY
HARD 2cups 1?4cups 1Y2 cups 1%cups ‘/3 cup
High Sudsing 10-20Cr.
Power Type HARD
4-10Gr. I% cups 1Y2cups 1vi cups ?4cup %cup
SOFT
O-4Gr. 1cup 1cup %cup ‘/2 cup %cup
Low Sudsing
Concentrated o-1o
Grains 1cup %cup ‘/2 cup ‘/2 cup %cup
PowderType
LIQUID o-1o
Grains FOLLOW PACKAGE DIRECTIONS
1. Use recommended amount of
detergent for your load and water
hardness as shown in guide.
2. Other detergent types—Low
and normal suds, powders, liquids,
non-phosphate powders, follow
recommendations on package.
3. ForRegular cycle with Extra
Rinse, double the amount of
detergent recommended in guide.
4. For hard water treatment, see
page 16.
15

Hard water-do youhaveit?
Beforeyou 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 amunicipal area,
contact your water company.
●If you live in arural area, or in
some suburban areas, contact your
county agent.
The answer will be “you have ‘so
many grains’ per gallon” and
means this:
If your water is SOFT, you have
no problem. Youcan use soap or
detergent as you prefer and forget
all about hard water. If you have
HARD water-less than 10grains—
and you use phosphate detergent,
you also haveno problem.
But, if you havemore than 10
grains, you will need to soften your
water with either. . .
1. An installed water softener in
your home, or
Oto 3grains per gallon–SOFT 2. The use of apackaged water
4to 10grains–HARD softener.
11to 19grains—VERYHARD For information on water
20 grains and over— softeners, see guide below.
EXTREMELY HARD
Addthis much water softener with afull water level
Grains of
hardness o–lo 10–15 15–20 20–25 25–30 over 30
When using %cup Y2 cup %cup
o1cup 1cup plus 1tablespoon for every 5grains above
with detergent (60 ml) (120ml) (160ml) (240 ml) 30 (240 ml plus 15ml for each extra 5grains)
When using ‘Acup %cup ?4cup 1cup lM cups 1%cups plus 1tablespoonfir every 5grains above
with soap (80 ml) (160ml) (180ml) (240 ml) (360 ml) 30 (300 ml plus 15ml for each extra 5grains)

Other laundry products
Laundry
product and type How to use it Special instructions
BLEACH
Chlorine Liquid Use your Bleach Dispenser according to 1)Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into
such as Clorox brand instructions on page 8. washer or on dry clothes.
2) Some oftoday’swashable fabrics should not be chlorine
bleached such as: 100%cotton flame-retardant children’s
sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather, or non-fist
colors. Dilute bleach before using on any fabric.
3) Check Manufacturers’ Care Labels for special
instructions.
Non-chlorine such as Followpackage directions. 1)Maybe used on all kinds of fabrics.
C1orox2 brand Put bleach into washer with detergent. 2) Is most effective in hot water.
FABRIC SOFTENERS
Rinse additive such as Use your Fabric Softener Dispenser 1)Helps make clothes fluffi and soft.
Downy Brand according to instructions on page 9. 2) Reduces static electricity.
Follow package directions. 3) Use carefully. Toomuch may cause staining on
WashAdditive such as Add during wash cycle. some clothes.
Rain Barrel brand 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.
SANITIZER
Chlorine Bleach, Use in case of infection and Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and
such as Clorox brand contagious disease. viruses.
See under Bleach above.
WATER SOF1’ENER
Non-precipitating Followpackage directions. Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping
such as Calgon brand Add at start of wash cycle. water clear.
Precipitating such as Follow package directions. Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate
Borax brand Use with detergent or soap in wash cycle. which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water.
SOAK AGENT
Such as Biz brand Follow package directions.
PRETREATING, STAIN
AND W(YI’REMOVERS
Such as Spray ‘nWash FOI1OWpackage directions. Treat only CAUTION: Washer control panels and finishes may be
and K2R brands heavily soiled areas. Check garments’ damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain
care labels for instructions. remover products if such products are sprayed on or have
direct contact with the washer. Apply these pretreatment
products awayfrom washer. The fabric may then be washed
normally. Damage to your washer caused by pretreatment
products is not covered by your warranty.
TIN’IS AND DYES
Powdered such as Rit Follow package directions. Clean washer to avoiddiscoloration of next load. Go
and Tlntex brands N~E: Tinted garments may not be through complete cycle (5-minute wash) using hot water,
colorfast. Washseparately. 1/2cup (120ml) detergent, 1cup (240 ml) bleach. W@
exterior parts. Caution: Tinting may discolor plastic in
washer. Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration
but may never eliminate it.
17

How toremovestains
1. Try to remove stains as soon as
possible. The fresher the stain, the
easier it is to remove.
2. Beforeattempting to remove
any stain, take these steps:
●Find the fabric and the finish in
the chart on the next page, and use
only recommended methods.
●Check the care label instructions
that came with the garment.
●Test stain removal product on a
hidden inside seam or on asample
of the material.
●Avoiduse of hot water on
unknown stain. It can set some
stains.
3. Foliow stain removal with a
thorough rinsing.
4. Washwith recommended
amount of soap or detergent.
Stain Removal Hint—
Using Chlorine Bleach for See next page for
White and Bleachable Fabrics. Stain Removal Guide.
Mix 1/4cup (60 ml) chlorine
bleach with one gallon (3.8liter) of
cool water—approximately 80”F.
(27°C.)-in asink or pan. Soak
stained area for 5minutes and
launder in washer.
The Case of the “Invisible” Stain.
Food or cooking oils on your
synthetic garments may cause stains
which are virtually invisible and
which you may not notice as you
put your clothes into the washer.
If these stains are not completely
removed in the wash, the oily spots
may pick up dirt from the wash
water. Then they will become very
visible and you may think they were
caused by the wash cycleitself.
Once these spots become visible,
how can you removethem?
cRub in undiluted liquid detergent
and let stand 30 minutes.
●Re-washusing hottest water the
fabric can stand.
How can you prevent these
“After-You-Wmh”stains?
●Increase the amount of detergent
normally used.
●Increase watertemperature where
fabric will permit.
-%
“d
●Washsynthetic garments more
often.
18

Stain removalguide
/-’
.,-,., Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics
SeeControl Setting Guide, Bleach on Page 7Other WiashableFabrics
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to
careyldly scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge
with asafe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder.
Apply undiluted liquid detergent, Rinse, If stain remains, bleach
according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page. If color has
changed, you may be able to restore it by sponging with
ammoniaY* Rinse thoroughly,
Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If stain remains,
bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.
Adhesives
(Chewing Gum, etc.)
Anti-perspirants,
Deodorants Same as white and bleachable fabrics except use non-chlorine bleach.
Blood Sponge or soak in cool water, then launder.
Chocolate, Cream,
Ice Cream and Milk Soak in cold water. Treat stain with asafe dry cleaning fluid*; Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry. Bleach according
to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder and dry.
Soak in cold water. Sponge with asafe dry
cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid
detergent. Launder in warm water.
Sponge with warm water. If stain remains,
apply warm glycerine, let stand 30 minutes
and rinse well, or sponge with asafe dry
cleaning fluid.* Launder.
Sponge with asafe dry cleaning fluid~
Then launder in warm detergent water.
Coffee and Tea Without cream: Bleach according to Stain RemovalHint on
opposite page. Launder. Whh cream; Follow guide directions for
cream.
Cosmetics: Eye Shadow,
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid
or Pancake Makeup, Rouge,
Powder; Crayon; Grease,
*Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil.
.
Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid? Apply undiluted liquid
detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to Stain Removal
Hint on opposite page.
Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining
stain with non-chlorine bleach.
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,
Wine, Vegetables, or Food
Coloring
Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to Stain
RemovalHint on opposite page, launder.
Sponge with warm water. Apply undiluted
fiquid dete~ent. Bleach remaining stain
with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.
Old mildew stains can seldom be removed.
Scorch can seldom be removed.
Grass, Foliage, Flowers,
Mildew. Scorch Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots
while they are fresh, before mold has achance to weaken fabric.) [f
either type stain remains, bleach according to Stain Removal Hint
on opposite page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except launder using non-chlorine bleach.
Ink, Ballpoint Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and
sponge with dry cleaning fluid? or use spray cleaner. Apply
undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains; bleach according to Stain
RemovalHint on opposite page.
Soften with oil, lard or Vaseline, then sponge with turpentine or
banana oil. Launder in warm water.
Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water. If
color has changed you may be able to restore it by treating with
ammonia or vinegar.**If any stain remains, treat with safe dry
cleaning fluid* or bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on
opposite page, launder and dry.
Apply rust remover~* using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and
launder.
Paint and Varnish Same as white and bleachab!e fabrics.
Launder in warm water. Rinse well. Bleach
with non-chlorine bleach.
Perspiration
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Rust
.-zz+ Waution:Becausecleaning fluids tend to be toxic, be sure youare in awell ventilatedroom whenusing them. No cleaning fluid should be used unless user is
familiar with the limitations and required cautions (usually printed on label). Use extreme caution with flammable compounds.
Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer.
*DO not fix Chlorlne bleach with ~onla or acids such as Vinegar and/or ~st remover. Mixingcanp~uce atoxicgaswhichmaycaused~th.
Save and refer to garment manufacturers’ care labels.
19

mQuestions?
~Use This Problem Solver
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
LINTC)R RESIDUE ●Incorrect sorting ofclothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towelsand chenille)
C)NCL~HES from lint-receivers (such as man-made fhbrics, velveteen, corduroy).
●Washingtoolong, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one minute per
pound ofdry clothes.
●Use ofnon-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals to form a
precipitate which can bemistaken forlint. Use aphosphate or liquid detergent; use
warmer washwateror softenwater with an installed mechanical softener or apackaged
water softener.
c~~e~ ~sidue from g~ular dekrgent may appar to be lint, ~~SSOlVG g~ul~
detergent in hot water before adding to washer; make sure detergent is completely
dissolved before adding clothes; switch to liquid or cold water detergent or use warmer
wash water. Seepage 15.
.overloading will cause abrasion which creates excessivelint. Washfeweritems with
correct waterlevel.
●T~ much bleach, Use co~ct amount ofbleach according to pachge directions.
●Not enough detergent to hold lint in SuSpnSion cluring wash cycle. Increase amount of
detergent. Seepage 15.
sInco~t use offabric so&ner. Ifused in washcycle,softeners mayreact with
detergent to createawhite deposit. Use softeners in rinse cycleonly unless package
specifies adding to washcycle. Use Fabric Softener Dispenser. Seepage 9.
●pilling us~ly onplyester-cotton Mends kcaused by normal wear andmaylook like
lint. ‘Ihning clothes inside-out mayhelp.
●Smticel~~ci~ caus~ by over&ying will cause attraction. Use fabric softener in
rinse cycle.
GREASY OR OILY These are sometimes called “Invisible Stains” because youmaynot notice them before
STAINSON washingclothes. However,ifoily soils are not completely removed in washcycle,the
LAUNDERED oily spots maypick up dirt from the washwater.The spots will then be veryvisible. They
GARMENTS arenot caused bythe washer. Wmh synthetic garments as soon aspossible after wearing.
Use more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can stand. If spots appear, rub in
undiluted liquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewashwith extra detergent using
hottest waterfabric can stand. Use Regular Cycle with ExtraRinse.Seepage 5.