GE WWA8354V Installation instructions

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Settingthecontrolsfor
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BleachandFabric
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Using
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SPOTSCRUBBERCyclefor
automaticstainremoval p10
Sortingandloading p14
ChoosingDetergents p16
Questions?
UsetheProblemSolver p23
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Contents
Read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new washer
properly.
SafetyInstructions . . . . . . . ...3-4
How to wash regular loads ....4-5 Writedownthe model
andserial numbers. 1
You’llfindthem on alabel onthe I
lowerleftside near the front.
How to use bleach and
fhbric softener dispensers. . . . ...6 Keep it handy for answers to your
questions. These numbers are also on the
Energy-saving tips . . . . . . . . . ...7
How to Use Mini-BasketWtub . ...8 Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
If you don’tunderstand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
yofirwasher. Before sending in this I
SP~CRUBBER Cycle . . . ...10 card, please write these numbers I
Controlssettingguidefor
differentfiibricsandloads . ..12-13 here: I
Consumer Affairs
General Electric Company
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225 Model Number ~
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Goodsortingmeansbetter
washing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...14
It paysto checkand
pre-treat ...................14 Serial Number
Usethese numbers in any
soaking.s* . . . . . . . . ..** . . ..*l4 correspondence or service calls t
concerning your washer.
1
Howtoload yourwasher . . . ...15
Whatisthebestsizeload
ofclothes ..................l5 If youreceived ai!
damaged washer...
Immediately contact the dealer ‘~ ~
(or builder) that sold you the ‘=
washer.
Factorstoconsiderin
selectionofdetergents
andsoap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...16
The resultsofcontinueduse
ofcarbonatedetergents. . . . . ...17 Savetime and money.
Before you request service ...
check the Problem Solver on .
pages 23-28. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
Howmuchdetergentor soap
shouldyouuse . . . . . ...0 . . . . .18
How to usedetergentor soap . ..18
Hardwater-do youhaveit. . . . .19
Otherlaurdy products . . . . ...20
Howtoremove stains. . . . . . .21-22
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The ProblemSolver . . . . ...23-28 Allwashing instruction terms in this book conform to the Care Labeling
Rule established bythe Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.
Usermaintenance
instructions ‘
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If YouNeedService .......~l.3l
Waty . . . . . . . . . .. BackCover FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows
2. Don’t touch electrical
switches.
3. Extinguish any open
.flame.
4. Immediately call your
gas supplier. L+.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not stem or use
gasoline or other
flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other
appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance. .
.
W-G–TO reducetheriskof
fire,electricshock,orinjuryto
personswhenusingyourappliance,
followbasicprecautions,including
thefollowing:
.Usetm applianceonlyforits
intendedpurposeasdescribedin
thisUseandCareBook.
cThiswashermustbeproperly
installedandlocatedinaccordance
withtheInstallationInstructions
beforeitisused.Ifyoudidnot
receiveanInstallationInstructions
sheetwithyourwasher,youcan
obtainonebycontactingtheservice
locationnearestyou.
–Properly groundtoconformwith
allgoverningcodesandordinances.
FollowdetailsinInstallation
Instructions.
–Install orstorewhereitwillnot
beexposedtotemperaturesbelow
freezingorexposedtotheweather.
–Connect toaproperlyrated,
protectedandsizedpowersupply
circuittoavoidelectricaloverload.
–Connect toadequateplumbing
anddrainfacilitiesasdescribedin
theInstallationInstructions.
.Tumoffwaterfaucetswhen
thewasherisnotinusetorelieve
pressureonhosesandvalves,andto
minimizeleakageifahoseorvalve
shouldbreakorrupture.
●men disconnectingthis
appliancepullbytheplugrather
thanthecordtoavoiddamagetothe
cordorjunctionofcordandplug.
Makesurethatthecordislocatedso
thatitwillnotbesteppedon,tripped
overorotherwisesubjectedto
damageorstress.
cDonotrepairorreplaceanypart
oftheapplianceorattemptany
servicingunlessspecifically
recommendedinthisUseandCare
Bookorinpublisheduser-repair
instructionsthatyouunderstandands
havetheskillstocarryout.
Tbminimizethe possibility
of iqjury: .
●DOnotWc~ofie bleachwith
ammoniaoracidssuchasvinegar
and/orrustremover.Mixingcan
produceatoxicgaswhichmay
causedeath.
●Donotwashordryarticles
thathavebeencleanedin, washed
in, soakedin, orspottedwith
combustibleorexplosivesubstances
(suchasgasoline,degreasers,
dry-cleaningsolvents,kerosene,
etc.)whichmaygiveoffvaporsthat
couldigniteorexplode.
Donotaddthesesubstancestothe
washwater,anddonotusethese
substancesaroundyourwasher
and/ordryerduringoperation.
.HYDROGENGASisproduced
bythechemicalactionwithinyour
waterheaterandthegascan
accumulateinthewaterheater
and/orwaterpipesifhotwaterhas
notbeenusedforaperiodoftwo
weeksorlonger.HYDROGENGAS
CANBEEXPLOSIVEUNDER
THESECIRCUMSTANCES.Soto
preventthepossibilityofdarnageor
injury,ifyouhavenotusedhot
waterfortwoweeksormore,or
moveintoaresidenceinwhichthe
hotwatersystemmaynothavebeen
usedforsometime,turnonallhot
waterfaucetsandallowthemtorun
forseveralminutesbeforeusingany
electricalappliancewhichis
comectedtothehotwatersystem.
Thiswillallowanyhydrogengasto
escape.Sincethegasisflammable,
donotsmokeoruseanopenflame
orapplianceduringthisprocess.
.Neverreach ~to -her w~e it
ismoving.Beforeloading,unloading
oraddingclothes,pushintheCycle
Selectorknobto “SIUP” position,
thenwaituntilthemachinehas
completelystoppedbeforeopening
thelid.
.
●Closesupervisionisnecessary
ifthis applianceisusedbyornear
children.Donotallowchildrento
playinside,onorwiththisappliance
oranydiscardedappliance.Dispose
ofdiwmiedappliancesandshippingor
packingmaterialsproperly.Before
discardingawasher,orremoving
fkomsefice, removethewasherlid.
●KeepalIlaundryaids(suchas
detergents,bleaches,fhbricsofhmers,
etc.)outofthereachofchildren,
preikmblyinalockedcabinet.Observe
allwarningsoncontainerlabelsto
avoidpersonalinju~.
●Keeptheareaaroundand
underneathyourappliancesfree
fmmtheaccumulationofcombustible
materials,suchaslint, paper,rags,
chemicals,etc.
.Kmp theflooraroundyour
appliancescleananddrytoreduce
thepossibilityofslipping.
●Tominimizethepossibility
ofelectricshock,unplugthis
appliancefromthepowersupply
beforeattemptinganymaintenance
orcleaning(excepttheremovaland
cleaningofthelintfilter).
NCYI’E:‘IbmingtheCycleSelector
knobtoanOFFpositiondoesNOI’
disconnecttheappliancefromthe
powersupply.
●DonottamperwithCOntrOk.
●Donotoperatethisappliance
ifitisdamaged,malfunctioning,
partiallydisassembled,orhas
missingorbrokenparts,includinga
damagedcordorplug.
.Neverclimbonors~d onthe
washertop.
.DO not washfiberglassarticlesin
yourwasher.Skinirritationcould
resultfromtheremainingparticles
thatmaybepickedupbyclothing
duringsubsequentwasheruse.

Important Safety Instructions (continued)
QThe laundryprocesscanreduce For washer operation
theflameretardancyofi%brics.To SAW THESE
●Donotleavewasherlidup
avoidsucharesult, thegarment duringcycle.Thiswill stopthe Dw~nuuuulw
manufacturer’scareinstructions waterfall,washandspinactionand
shouldbe followedverycarefully. preventcompletionofthecycle.
How tooperateyour clothes washer
W~G—TO reducetheriskoffire, electricshock,or injuryto persons when using your SPOZSCRUBBER Cycle
appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRU~IONS before onerating thi cmmlianm= Seepages 10-11. I
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cycle
Sorting and Loading
●Sort clothes carefully by fabric
type, weight, colorandamountof
soil, accordingtoinstructionson
page 14.
●Remove Filter-Flo@pan and
Mini-Basket~ tub. The underside
of the lid is agood place to put the
pan while loading or unloading
clothes. -
DonotuseMini-Basket tub when
washing regular loads. You’llfmd
complete details onhowandwhen to
use the Mini-Basket tub on pages 8
through 11.
●Add dete~ent next to the agitator
ajler clothes have been loaded. See
pages 16through19for information
on detergents and other laundry
additives.
●Position Filter-Flo pan on
agitator.
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.
●Seepage 6forinformation
onhowtouseBleachandFabric
softenerDispensers.Forinlbrmation
onbleachesandfabricsofteners,
seepage20.
●Close lid. Washer will not fill,
agitate or spin with lid open.
Setting the Controls
Use the Controls Setting Guide on
@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 fill.
EXTRA LARGE: Over 2/3 full.
MINI-BASKET Not used for
regular loads. See pages 8through
11for instructions.
Ifyouwantto increasethewater
levelafteryou’vemade aselection,
turnknob to “RESET” and select
new level.
~sel~twashandllinse
Temperature. Cold rinse will be
automatically provided with use of
Synthetics Cycles. (An extended
cool-down spray rinse and cold-
water deep rinse are provided to
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pages 12and 13to help~oumake minimizesettingofwrinkles.)
sLoadclothesintothewashbasket, a
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beingcaeful nottooverload.Clothes theproperselections. ~LeaveSP~CRUBBER 7<;.
shouldbebelowretainingring. See OSelectWash/SpinSpeed. control at Iefiposition. sp~tscrubmr
page 15 fixmoreloadinginformation. (MNI-MSKET ONLY)
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‘+-’”~Push Cycle Selectorknob in and @Pull Cycle Selector knob out
turn clockwise to your selected to start the washer. If you wish to
wash setting. change setting after washer has
Istarted. Dushcycle Selector knob
*START into sto~ the w&her and reset to
the new position. Setting can be
tchanged at any time.
Tips to help you select settings for regular wash loads
Regular Cycles—
For most cottons, linens, washand
play clothes with normal soiling.
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REGULAR F
CYCLES St
SOAK &
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LIGHT
SOIL
bNORMAL
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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 wrinlding.
See pages Uand Bfor Controls Setting Guide.
Soak Setting—
Use with most soaking aids to
loosen embedded soils and stains.
REGULAR
CYCLES
LIGHT
SOIL
NOR MAL
What happens in each setting (approximate minutes)
Regular Synthetics NOTES:
●Total time includes pauses
Cycle between each phase of the cycle.
Selector Normal Light Soil Soak Perm. Press Knits
Settings ●Total time does not include water
fdl times. Fill times vary depending
Wash 15 510 5on household water pressure and
Spin 3V2 3% 2% 2% your selected water level.
Rinse 3?4 3% 3% 3% 3V!2
Spin 7774% 4%
Total
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When washing regular loads...
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How to use the
Bleach Dispenser
.Use this dispenser with liquid
bleach only. 2!youprefer 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:
EXTRA-LARGE WATER
LEVEL:
1%cup (310ml) liquid
SMALL WATERLEVEL:
2/3 cup (170ml) liquid
MINI-BASKET TUB:
1/4cup (60 ml) liquid
sPour measured amount ofliquid
bleach directly into the bleach
dispenser.
●Do not overfill or allow the
dispenser to overflow. Avoid
splashing. Undiluted bleach can
cause fabric damage.
●Never pour undiluted liquid
bleach directly onto clothes or
into the wash basket.
low touse the
?abricSoftener Dispenser Howto use the
Soak Setting
●Position the Fabric Softener Q“SOAK” setting temperature will
Dispenser on the Filter-Flo pan.
●pour the manufacturer’s
recommended amount offabric
softener into astandard measuring
cup.
●Addenough water to fill the cup
1/2full.
●Pour the diluted softener into the
dispenser.
●The fabric softener will
automatically be dispensed at the
proper time.
●Do not stop the washer during
the first spin. This will cause the
dispenser to empty too soon.
●Do not use the Fabric Softener
Dispenser with the Soak Setting.
automatically be ;old. -
●Ifahot or warmso~ is desir~, set
theWASH/RINSETEMPERATUR.E
switchto “H/C” or “W/C” and
turn the Cycle Selector knob to
“NORMAL” in the Regular Cycle.
Start the washer. After washer fills
and begins to agitate, push inthe
Cycle Selector knob and turn to
“SOAKYPull out the Cycle
Selector knob to complete the cycle.
●For an extended soak, allow the
washer to fill and agitate for afew
minutes to dissolve the soaking
agent. Then push inthe 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.
●Do not use the Fabric Softener
Dispenser or the Mini-Basket tub
with the Soak Setting.
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Ene~y-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’llwaste
energy. l?emember to sort your
clothes carefi.dly,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—upto 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. (Z7”C.).
This generally means using the
WarmWash temperature 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.
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●Try to wash less often. Save
articles ofthe same type of fabric
until youhave afull load.
●If you must wash smaller loads,
adjust the amount of water. Small
loads shouldhavelowerwaterlevels.
●Washin off-peak utilityhours.
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
wrinklescaused@the Normal Spin.
●Use your Mini-Basket~ tub 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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How touse the Mini-Baske~ tub for hand washables Pz!!5z5
~ical
Mini-Basket”tub
washloads
●Small loads of regular fabrics
(up to 2%pounds).
●Delicate loads such aslingerie,
panty hose, girdles, blouses,
sweaters, socks, shirts, baby
clothes and other small delicate
hand washables.
●Stuffed toys.
●Tennis shoes.
Howtowashasmallload
of regularfabricsor
delicatehandwashables
1. Remove Filter-Flo pan.
2. PlaceMini-Baskettub on agitator.
Pull the agitator toward the front of
the machine for easier installation
and removalof Mini-Basket tub.
3. Putdete~ent in the bottom of the
Mini-Basket tub before loading
clothes. Seepage 18
4. Load clothes in Mini-Basket tub.
See page 14for 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.
—Donot overfill or allow
dispenser to overflow. Avoid
splashing. Undiluted bleach can
cause fabric damage.
—Never pour undiluted liquid
bleach directly onto clothes or
into the Mini-Basket tub.
—Ifyou prefer to use powdered
bleach, pour it into the Mini-
Basket tub along with your
detergent. Do not put powdered
bleach into the bleach dispenser.
Special instructions for use of the Mini-Baske~Mtub
●Do not wash clothesinthe ●When washing stockings,
regular washbasket when using panty hose and other easily
the Mini-Basket tub. tangled items, alwayshandle
●Shake sand and/or loose dirt separately. Tominimize tangling,
out ofclothes before loading; the use of anet laundry bag is
otherwise some may remain in the recommended.
tub and on the clothes after the
cycleis completed.
7.Add fabric softener, if desired
(but not in the Mini-Quick Cycle
described on page 9). Pour 1
teaspoon (5 ml) of concentrated
softener or 1tablespoon (15ml) of
diluted softener into the Fabric
Softener Dispenser on the Filter-
Flo pan.
&Close lid. Set controls as follows:
VARIABLE WATER LEVEL
EXTRA LARGE
--i RESET
LARGE 0
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MEDIUM 1
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BASKET *
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*SMALL
–Set WaterLevel to the MINI-
BASKET position.
—Selectdesired Wash/Spin speed
and Wash/Rinse temperature.
Seepage 4.
—Selectdesired cycle-Regular
(Normal), Regular (Light Soil),
Perm Press or Knits. See page 4.
*START
–Pull Cycle Selector knob to start
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Howto use the Mini-BasketTMtub foritems
youneed in a hurry
How to washasmall load
of @htly SOkd clothes
that youneed in ahurry
1. Follow all the steps given on
page 8except for cycleselection.
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ISTART
\OFF MI Nl -
QUICK
CYCLE
2. Push the Cycle Selector knob in
and turn it clockwise to the MINI-
QUICK Cycle.
*START
3. Pull Cycle Sector knob to start
washer. Cycle will be completed
automatically.
Whathappens
duringthe
Mini-QuickCycle
Wash .............3minutes
Spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . l%rninutes
Rinse . . . . . . . . . . . ..l% minutes
Spin ............. 2%minutes
TotalTime. . . . . . . . . 13minutes
●Totaltime includes pauses
between each phase of the cycle.
●Totaltime does not include water
fill times. Fill times vary
depending on household water
pressure.
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.Specialinstructionsfor useofthe Mini-BasketTMtub
●Do not wash clothes in the ●Youmust use the Mini-Basket tub
regular basket when using the with the MINI-QUICK cycle.
Mini-Basket tub. ●When washing stockings, panty
.Do not use the Fabric Softener hose and other easily tangled items,
Dispenser with the MINI-QUICK alwayshandle separately. To
cycle. minimize tangling, the use of anet
.Shake sand and/or loose dirt laundry bag is recommended.
out ofclothes before loading;
otherwise some may remain in the
tub and on the clothes after the
cycleis completed.
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How touse the Spotscrubber Cyclefor removingstains
SPO13CRUBBERCyck?
removesstains and heavy
soil automatically
The SPO13CRUBBER Cycleuses
ahigh concentration of detergent
in about two gallons of water and
is designed to remove stains
automatically. Tworinses remove
the concentrated detergent solution.
SPOZWRUBBER
Stain RemovalShortcut
Many stains that have not set into
the fabric can be automatically
removed in your washer’s
SPOZSCRUBBER Cycle.
Step 1.Launderanystainedwashable
fabric with the SP07X’RUBBER
Cycle, using the hottest water the
fabric can stand and the
recommended amount ofdetergent.
Step 2. If the stain remains—and
if the stained article is white or
bleachable—wash it again with the
SPO?3CRUBBER Cycle, using
warm water and bleach (seepage
L?)plus the recommended amount
of detergent.
Chances are Step 1will remove
the following stains:
●Fresh Blood
●Perspiration
●Cosmetics, Grease, Oil
●Chocolate, Cream, Ice Cream,
Milk
●Most Common Food Stains
Odds are good that Step 2will
remove these stains:
●Grass, Foliage, Flowers
●Aged Blood
●Antiperspirants, Deodorants
●Coffee and Tea
●Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices, Wine,
Food Coloring, Vegetables
If the stain remains after you
have tried both steps...
or
if the stain is caused by rust,
adhesives (chewing gum, etc.),
paint, varnish or tar...
or
iftheitemistoobig tobe laundered
in the Mini-Basket tub...
followthe recommendations in the
Stain Removal Guide on page 22.
Howtouse the
SPOTWRUBBERCyck?
~pical SPOIXRUBBER Cycle
WashLoad
●1averagesize tablecloth, or
●3shirts or blouses, or
●1shirt and 1pair of slacks, or
●1full size bedsheet, or
●3-5 baby garments, or
●5-6 undergarments
1. RemoveFilter-Flo pan.
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2. Place Mini-Basket tub on
agitator. Pull the agitator toward
the front of the machine for easier
installation and removal of Mini-
Basket tub.
3. Put dete~ent in the bottom of the
Mini-Basket tub before loading the
clothes (about the same amount
you would use for asmall load in
the regular wash basket. Seepage
18.)Do not use detergents with a
built-in fabric softener. If you do,
some soil may be redeposited on
the wash load. .
4. Load clothes in Mini-Basket
tub. See page 14for sorting help.
5. Replace the Filter-Flo pan. The
pan serves as alid to keep the
clothes in the Mini-Basket tub.
6Add fabric softener, if desired.
Position the Fabric Softener
Dispenser on the Filter-Flo pan,
and put 1teaspoon (5 ml) of
concentrated softener or 1
tablespoon (15ml) of diluted
softener into the dispenser.
7. Add Bleach, if desired.
Measure carefully and pour
recommended amount of liquid
bleach—1/4cup (60 ml) directly
into the bleach dispenser.
—Besure to add bleach before
starting the washer.
—Donot overfill or allow
dispenser to overflow. Avoid
splashing. Undiluted bleach can
cause fabric damage.
–Never pour undiluted liquid
bleach directly onto clothes or
into the Mini-Basket tub.
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—Ifyou prefer to use powdered
bleach, pour it into the Mini-
Basket tub along with your
detergent. DOnot put powdered
bleach into the bleach dispenser.
&Close the washer lid and set
the controls as follows:
—Selectdesired Wash/Spin Speed.
—Selectdesired Wash/Rinse
Temperatures. Proper wash water
temperature is important. Referto
the Controls Setting Guide, page 12
and Stain Removal Guide, page 22.
IVARIABLE WATER LEVEL
EXTRA LARGE
+~, RESET
LARGE 0
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-MINI
MEDIUM \
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BASKET *
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—SetWaterLevel control to MINI-
BASKET position.
SPOTSCRUBBER
(MINI-BASKET ONLY)
—SetSPOTSCRUBBER control to
ON position. This fills the Mini-
Basket tub half full of water which
is normal?
—Push Cycle Selector knob in and
turn it to STARTsetting in the
SPOIXRUBBER Cycle.
*START
washer.
*lhink you need more water when
adding ala~e item such as a
tablecloth?Waitabout aminute
after agitation begins, then check,
Toadd water, stop washer, reset
SP07SCRUBBER control to ON
and restart washer. Leave Water
Level control at MINI-R4SKET
Forbest results, don‘toverload the
Mini-Basket tub. Itkbetter to do
two loads so laundry can move
freely in the water.
What happens during the
SP(9i!3CRUBBERCych?
SPOTSCRUBBER
(MtNI-BAsKET ONLY)
When agitation begins, the
SP07XRUBBER control moves
counterclockwise for about half a
minute. Asharp distinctive sound
will be heard soon after agitation
-Pull Cycle Selector knob to start begins. This is the sound if the
water recirculation system cutting
off to keep the concentrated
detergent solution in the Mini-
Basket tub. When agitation stops,
the SPO13CRUBZ3ERcontrol
movesthe remaining distance to the
left and rinsing begins.
Cycle sequence:
Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..15 minutes
Spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3 V2minutes
Rinse ................3minutes
Spin . . . . . . . . . . . ..o. ..3minutes
2nd Rinse . . . . . . . . . . ..3minutes
Spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..7minutes
TotalTime* . . . . . . . .43% minutes
*Includes pauses between each phase of
the cycle. Does not include water fill times
which vary depending on household water
pressure.
Special instructions for use of the Mini-BasketTMtub
●Do not wash clothes in the otherwise some may remain in
regular wash basket when using the tub and on the clothes after
the Mini-Basket tub. the cycleis completed.
●Youmust use the Mini-Baskettub ●When washing stockings, panty
with the SPOXSCRUBBER Cycle. hose and other easily tangled
●Shake sand and/or loose dirt items, alwayshandle separately.
out of clothes before loading; Tominimize tangling, the use of a
net laundry bag is recommended.
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ControlsSetting Guide for differentfabrics and loads 4% ‘_
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CycleSetting
Normal or Light Soil Setting
Normal or Light Soil Setting
Cycle
Wash/Spin
Speed WashWater Temp.
Load
Cottons and Linens
White/Colorfast
Bright/Non-colorfast Normal
Normal Hot or Warm*
Warm or Cold Regular Cycle Regular Cycle
Work Clothes
Heavy soil Normal
Normal
Hot
Hot or Warm
Regular Cycle
Spotscrubber Cycl@*
Regular Cycle
Normal Soil Setting
Set at Start
Normal Setting
Averagesoil
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cottons
Heavy or oily soil Normal
Normal
Hot
Warm
Synthetics Cycle
Spotscrubber Cycl@*
Synthetics Cycle
PermPress Setting
Set at Start
Perm Press Setting
Averageor light soil
Synthetics-Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and WovenFabrics
Sturdy
Delicates Normal
Gentle Warm Warm
Warm
Synthetics Cycle
Synthetics Cycle
Synthetics Cycle
Perm Press Setting
Perm Press Setting
Set at Knits
Silks, Wools; Blends of Silk
and Wool Gentle
Synthetics Cycle
Rayonand Acetate Gentle Warm Set at Knits
Synthetics Cycle
Down-filled garments, if machine washing
is recommended Gentle Warm Perm Press Setting ?k*
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HotBaby Clothes—Sturdy, such as Diapers,
Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets,
Receiving Blankets, Coveralls
Normal Regular Cycle
Spotscrubber Cycl@*
Normal or Light Soil Setting,
depending on amount of soil
Set at Start
Baby Clothes—Delicate Synthetics Cycle
Spotscrubber Cycl@*
Gentle Warm Perrn Press Setting
Set at Start
Blankets-Wool, Part-Wool 5min. soak ther
Normal Warm Regular Cycle Light Soil Setting
Blankets-Synthetic, Electric, Cotton 5 min. soak then
Normal Warm Regular Cycle Light Soil Setting
Curtains-DO N~ MACHINE WASH
FIBERGLASS Gentle Hot or Warm Synthetics Cycle Perm Press Setting
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes~ Synthetics Cycle
Regular Cycle
Gentle Hot or Warm Perm Press Setting
Slipcovers, Draperies, Bathmats and Rugs~ Normal Hot or Warm Normal Setting
Normal
Gentle
Gentle
Denims (especially Indigo Blue Jeans) and
other fabrics that bleed Cold or Warm Regular Cycle Normal Setting
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated Fabrics,
Vinyl, Plastics and Articles with Plastic
Trim
Warm
Warm
Synthetics Cycle Set at Knits
Pillows Synthetics Cycle Perm Press or Knits Setting, ,.-.,
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depending on amount of soil ‘~
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*“Warm” water is approximately 90”F.to 11OW.(hand comfortable). **Forsmall loads.
ICheck size. Some slipcovers, draperies and bedspreads maybe too large for automatic home-size washer.
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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.
Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach
when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach
when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach
when needed.
No bleach
Seldom needed. If needed, use only
non-chlorine bleach.
No bleach
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
No bleach
No bleach
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
No bleach
No bleach
No bleach
Special Instructions
If colorfast isunusually soiled, use hot water. Use detergent recommended on page 18.
Use detergent recommended in guide on page 18.
For heavily soiled loads, use extra detergent and longer wash time.
Use detergent recommended in guide on page 18.
For heavily soiled loads, use extra detergent and longer wash time.
If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use detergent recommended in guide on page 18.
For heavy or oily soil, use Spotscrubber Cycle. Seepage 10.
Synthetics and blends usually require slightly more detergent than cottons for cleaning
and to help prevent loosened soil from collecting on the fabric.
Washonly if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefidly.
Wash in your washer only if recommended bythe garment manufacturer.
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. Wash2or 3at atime or add towels to balance.
GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED.
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.
Youmay prefer to use amild type detergent. Do hand-knit garments by hand or in Mini-
Basket tub–see page 8.
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.
If unusually soiled, use Normal/Gentle Wash/Spin Speed.
Washonly 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 move to avoidwhite 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.
Tumble on FLUFF (No Heat).
Pillows are made of different materials-dacron, fiber, foam, polyester, natural feathers and
down. Many pillows can be machine washed, but manufacture’ care labels must befollowed
carefidly. If washing is recommended, check pillows for weak seams or holes and mend to
prevent escape of feathers or falling.Fill washer, add detergent and agitate for severalminutes
to,dissolve detergent. Add two pillows at atime to balance load, use extra large water level.
For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS:’
For sale bythe Superintendent of Documents,
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.20402. 13

Good sorting means betterwashing
Sortbysurfhcetexture
Separati
from
LINT PRODUCERS– Such as
terry toweling and chenille—give
up lint.
LINT COLLECTORS— such as
man-made fibers and napped
fabrics like velveteen and corduroy
—attract lint. These must be
washed separately.
Formore information on lint
control, see page 23.
Sortby
Separate
from
from
from
Inadditiontosortingto reducelint
collection,it is recommendedthat
fabricsofsimilarconstructionbe
washedtogetherwhenever
possible.
Sortbysoil
Separate
from
from
Sortbycolor
Separate
from
from
from
Forinstructions in-
different fabrics and
loads, see pages Uand 13.
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It pays to check and prepare J
clothes for washing.
●Emptypockets,brushout cuffs,
zipzippers,snapsnaps,hooks
andbuttons.
●Do anynecessary mending—rips,
hems,tears.
Checkall itemsforareasofheavy
soilor stain.
.Remove stains. Use the
SP07SCRUBBER Cycle that’s
designed to remove stains and
stubborn soil automatically (see
page 10),and refer to the Stain
Removalchart on page 22 when
you elect to pre-treat and scrub
stains byhand.
Tbm Poly Knits inside-out to
minimize fabric surface damage.
Soaking loosens deep soils and
stains.
Athorough soaking with detergent ,.*;,
or special soaking agent is another L
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 6.
●Pre-treat heavy soil by rubbing in
asmall amount of liquid detergent
or apaste made of water and
powdered detergent or soap. For
best results, wait !4hour before
washing. Or wash small, extremely
soiled loads in the Mini-BasketTM
tub using the SPOZSC’RUBBER
Cycle. See page 10.
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How to load yourwasher
A
●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.
Medium Size Items—like towels.
Here is atypical full load:
3Double Sheets
6Long Sleeve Shirts
3Boxer Shorts
r-
i,6Standard Pillow Cases
‘-” 5T-shirts
4Pair Trousers
6Handkerchiefs
This illustration, with clothes just
reaching the Clothes Retaining
Ring, shows aproper load. Clothes
haveample 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? Save time, 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 haveafull
load. If you must wash smaller
loads, savewater, energy and
detergent by adjusting the water
levelfor the size of the load. See
page4.
Special recommendations
for washing permanent press
ifyou do not have a dryer.
Ifyouare machine-washing
PermanentPressclothesthatyou
plantohangor drip-dry,useextra
careto minimizewrinklingin
thewashprocess:
@Be carefhl not to overload
washer. Permanent Press clothes
must haveample room to move
fkeely.AMedium size Permanent
Press load is the largest that should
be washed.
●Use more waterthanyouwould
foraregularload. UseaMedium
WaterLevelforaSmallLoad;an
ExtraLargeWaterLevelfora
MediumLoad.
●Removeclothes as soon as washer
stops and hang immediately.
●Tominimize wrinkling, use
Normal or Gentle Wash/Spin
Speed, depending on fabric or
amount of soil.,
Toadd items after the washer has
started.
●lbm offthe washer.
●Carefully removethe Filter-Flo
pan.
●Addany additional articles by
submerging nextto the agitator.
●Replacethe Filter-Flo pan and
restart the washer.
NOI’E: Do not use the Filter-Flo
pan as awashbasket. Do not put
any itemsto be washed in the Filter-
Flo pan.
N~E: When washingstockings,
panty hose and other easily tangled
items, alwayshandle separately.To
minimize tangling, the use of anet
laundry bag is recommended.
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Factorsto considerin selecting detergentsand soap
Products
Phosphate-
PbwderedDetergents
Non-Phosphat+
PbwderedDetergents
LiquidDetergents
DetergentswithBuilt-In
FabricSofieners
soaps
Advantages
Petiorm well inhard or softwater
Washalltypesoffabricswell.
Canbeusedinhot,warm,or
coldwater.
Perform satisfactorily insoft
or moderatelyhardwater.
Insomeareasonlynon-phosphate
productsare available.
Perform well insoftwater.
Offerbetter performance in
hard waterthanpowdered
non-phosphate types.
Cleans synthetics and fabric
blends well.
Areexcellent asconcentrates
forremoving spots.
Colnpletely dissolve evenin
coldwater.
Helpmakeclothesfluffyandsoft.
Reducestaticelectricity.
Performwellin softwater.
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Disadvantages
Are not availablein some areas.
Generally do not cleanwell in
hardwater.
Maybe difficulttodissolve,
especiallyin coldwater.
Shouldnot beusedincoldwater.
Thosecontainingsodium
carbonateasaningredientmay
causeharmfullimestonedeposits
onclothesandwasherwhen
combinedwith hardwater.
(Seepage 17.)
May notperform as wellas
powderedphosphate products
when diluted inwash water.
Generally do not clean well.
Loosened soil islikely to be
redeposited on clothes.
Generally do not clean well in
medium-hard or hard water.
Maycombine with water
hardness minerals to form
sticky soapcurd.
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The resultsof continueduseofcarbonatedetergents
P<~
‘--wIs your water hard? If it is, and if washer surfkces, The hardness of (11or more grains) and if you wash
you use acarbonate type non- your water and your washing just afewloadsaweek,youmay
phosphatedetergent,youwillmost frequencywilldeterminehow seelimestonebuild-upsinjust a
probably notice limestone* rapidly the limestone will build up. fewmonths.
deposits on your clothes and If your water is VERY HARD
u
JEffects on clothes
Although limestone build-up
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.
●Leavesawhite, 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.
Effectson washer
●Unsightly build-up on all washer
surfaces exposed to the wash
solution.
●Mat-1ikecrusty formations .
caused by lint adhering to the
sticky limestone deposits.
●Increased service calls because
\of limestone deposits in the pump,
recirculation water hoses, filters
Iand other washer parts.
●Reduced usefhl lifeof washer.
Recommendedmethodsto
reducelimestonebuild-ups
●Use apowdered phosphate
detergent or aliquid detergent if
these are available in your area.
*Install ahome water softener.
This will significantly reduce
limestone build-up.
sUse apackaged non precipitating
water softener, such as Calgon
brand with phosphate.
Gl)od washingpractices
maydelaylimestone
damagetoclothes
The following recommendations
will temporarily delay the effects
of limestone on your clothes.
These are generally good washing
practices and will give better soil
removalwhether or not you have
hard water or use carbonate
detergent.
●Use hotter wash water, for
example up to 1500for cottons.
This also improves oily-soil
removal.
●If you wash in cooler waterto
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.
●Increase amount of detergent.
See chart on page 18for recom-
mended detergent amounts in
relation to water hardness.
●Increase use of bleaches, pre-
soaks, packaged water condi-
tioners, 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 washer.
●Use fabric softener to counteract
stiffness or harshness in clothes.
Howtopartmll
●yrestore
clothes
Onceclothes havedeveloped
deposits, they may be partially
restored by soaking in asolution
of two cups of vinegar in one gallon
of hottap~waterfor-15minutes.
USEAPLASTICCONTAINER.
Thenwashclothesinthe washer
usingdetergent.
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.
L’ ●LlMES17)NE-technically calledCALCIUM CARBONATE—is caused bythe
reactionof the calciumin the hardwater with the sodium carbonatein the detergent.
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How much dete~ent shouldyouuse?
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. Waterhardness
2. Amount of soil
3. Size of load
4. ~pe of detergent -
5. Washtemperature
Use more detergentif
you have.. .
1.
2<
3.
4.
5.
Hardwater
Largeloads
Greasyoroilysoils Using too little detergent is
Lower wash temperature acommon cause of laundry
Lowphosphate detergent. problems. Alwaysmeasure
detergent in as~ndard
measuring cup.
Touse granular or powdered
detergent in regular wash loads,
put dete~ent next toagitator ajler
clothes huve been loaded.
If your detergent doesn’t dissolve
well, pre-dissolve the detergent in
hot water then pour directly into
the washbasket.
Touse granular or powdered
detergent in the Mini-Basket tub,
put dete~ent in the bottom of Mini-
Basket tub before loading clothes.
Touse liquid detergent in regular
clothesbasketor Mini-Baskettub,
followpackagedirections.
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Recommended amount of detergentfor averagesoil load w
High Sudsing
%wder Type
Low Sudsing
Concentrated
l%wderType
LIQUID
WaterImel Setting
Water Regular WashBasket Mini Basket fib
Hardness Extra Large Medium Small Hand
Large Washables SPOl_SCRUBBER
VERY
HARD 2cups 1%cups 1Ecups 1?4cups %cup 1?4cups
10-20Gr.
HARD
4-10Gr. 1%cups 1%cups 1?4cups %cup ‘Acup %cup
SOFT
04 Gr. 1cup 1cup ?4cup %cup %cup ‘/2 cup
o-1o
Grains 1cup %cup %cup %cup ‘.cup ‘/2 cup
4
0-1o
Grains IFOLLOW PACKAGEDIRECTIONS I
1. Userecommendedamountof 2. Forotherdetergenttypes-low 3. Forhardwatertreatment, see
detergentforyourloadandwater andnormalsuds,powders,liquids, page19.
hardness as shown in chart. non-phosphate powders-follow
recommendations on package.
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Hard water-do youhaveit?
Before you can decide what to do
about hard water, you need to know
if you haveit 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:
Oto 3grains per gallon–SOFT
4to 10grains–HARD
11to 19grains–VERY HARD
20 grains and over—
EXTREMELY HARD
Ifyour water is SOFT, you have
no problem. Youcan use soap or
detergent as youprefer and forget
all about hard water. If you have
HARD water-less than 10
grains-and you use phosphate
detergent, you also haveno
problem.
But, if you havemore than 10
grains, you will need to softenyour
water with either. . .
1. An installed water softener in
your home, or
2. The use of apackaged water
softener.
For information on water
softeners, see chart below.
-Addthismuchwatersoftenerwithafullwaterlevel
Grains of
hardness o–lo 10–15 15-20 20–25 25–30 over 30
When using ‘Acup %cup %cup 1cup 1cup plus 1tbs. for every 5grains
o
with detergent (60 ml) (120ml) (160ml) (240 ml) above 30 (240 ml plus 15mil for each
extra 5grains)
1!4 cup plus 1tbs. for every 5grains
When using %cup ?4cup %cup 1cup 1%cup
with soap (80 ml) (160ml) (180ml) (240 ml) (360 ml) above 30 (300 ml plus 15ml for each
extra 5grains)
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Other laundry products–
Laundry
Product &‘lJq)e
BLEACH
Chlorine Liquid
such as Clorox brand
Oxygen Powdered
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
WATERSOFTENER
Non-Precipitating
such as Calgon brand
Precipitating such as
Borax brand
SOAKAGENT
Such as Biz brand
PRE-TREATING
STAIN AND SP~
REMOVERS
Such as
Spray ‘nWash
and K2R brands
TINTS AND DYES
Powdered such as
Rit and Tintex brands
How to use it
Use your Bleach Dispenser accord-
ing to instructions on page 6.
Follow package directions.
Put bleach into washer with detergent.
Use your Fabric Softener Dispenser
according to instructions on page 6.
Follow Package directions.
Add during washcycle.
Use in case of infection and
contagious disease.
See under Bleach above.
Followpackage directions.
Addat start of wash cycle.
Followpackage directions.
Use with detergent or soap in
wash cycle.
Followpackage directions.
Followpackage directions. Treat
only heavily soiled areas. Check
garment’s hang tag for instructions.
Followpackage directions.
N~E: Tinted garments may not be
color-fast. 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: 100%cotton flame-retardant children’s
sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather, or non-fast
colors. Dilute bleach before using on any fabric.
3) Check manufacturer’s hang tags for special instructions.
1)Maybe 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, Toomuch may cause staining on some
clothes.
Use carefully. Toomuch may cause staining on some
clothes.
Guards against infection by killing most bacteria
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 pre-treatment soil and stain
remover products if such products are sprayed on or have
direct contact with the washer. Apply these pre-treatment
products awayfrom washer. The fabric may then be washed
normally. Damage to your washer caused by pre-treatment
products is not covered by your warranty.
Clean washer to avoiddiscoloration of next load. Go
through complete cycle (5-rein. wash) using hot water,
%cup (120ml) detergent, 1cup (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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●For more informationon sanitizers, send for Government Bulletin #57B, “Sanitation in Home Laundering:’ Write to Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, Colorado S1009.
Available at low cost.
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