GE WWT2470G Installation instructions

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Contents
Agitator 26
Appliance Registration 2
Bleach Dispenser 8
Care and Cleaning 26
Controls Setting Guide 6,7
Cycle Settings 5
Detergents, Other Additives 13-17
Energy-Saving Tips 10
Filter-Flo@ Pan 4, 8,9,26
Hard Water 16
Limestone Deposits 14,26
Loadingthe Washer 4, 12
Mini-BasketTMTub 9
Mini-Quick Cycle 5,9
Model and Serial Numbers 2
Moving &Vacation Tips 26
Operating Instructions 4
Problem Solver 20-25
Repair Service 27
Safety Instructions 3,4
SoakSetting 5,8
Sorting 4, 11
Stains 18
StainRemovalGuide 19
User Maintenance Instructions 26
Warranty Back Cover
UseandCareof
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WWT2470G
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The GE Answer Centef 800.626.2000
GE NE RAL@ ELECTRIC

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help you...
Read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new washer
properly.
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.
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check the Problem Solver on
pages 20-25.11 lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on alabel on the
lower left side near the front.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your washer. Before sending in this
card, please write these numbers
here:
ModelNumber
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concerning your washer.
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AH washin: instruction terms in this book conform to the Care LabeIing
Rule established b: the Federal Trade Commission. lanuarj 1984.
FOR YOUR SAFETy
Ifyousmellgas:
1.Openwindows.
2.Don’ttouch
electricalswitches:
3,Extinguish any
openflame=
4.Immediatelycall
yourgassupplier.
‘Don’tturn
electric switches
on or off because stwks mav
*
ignite the gas. “
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Donotstore oruse
gasoline orother
flammablevaporsand
liquids inthe vicinity
of this oranyother
appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY I?WTRUCTK)NS
‘Read ail hIstruc~ions before using this appliance.
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W~ING–To reduce the risk of
fire, electricshock, or injury to
personswhenusingyourappliance,
followbasicprecautions,including
the foHowing:
.Usethis appliance onlyfor its
intended purpose asdescribed in
this Use and Care Book.
●This washer must be properly
installedand locatedinaccordance
withthe Installation Instructions
beforeitisused.If you did not
receive anInstallation Instructions
sheet with your washer, youcan
obtain onebycontacting the service
location nearest you.
—properlyground to conform
withallgoverningcodesand
ordinances. Followdetails in
Installation Instructions.
e–Install or store where it willnot
=:~ beexposedtotemperatures below
freezingor exposedtothe weather.
–Comect to aproperly rated,
protected and sized power supply
circuit to avoidelectrical overload.
–Connect to adequate plumbing
anddrain facilities as described in
the Installation Instructions.
GTurn off~ter fauee~ when
the washerisnotinusetorelieve
pressure on hoses andvalves, andto
minimizeleakageifahoseorvalve
shouldbreakorrupture.
Tominimize the possibility
of injury:
sDonot mix chlorine bleach with
ammonia or acids such asvinegar
and/or rust remover. Mixing can
produce atoxicgas which may
cause death.
●Do not wash or dry a~ic~es
that havebeen cleaned in, washed
in, soakedin, or spotted with
combustibleorexplosivesubstances
(suchasgasoline,degreasers,
dry-cleaningsolvents,kerosene,
etc.)whichmaygiveoffvapors
that couldigniteor explode.
Donot add thesesubstances tothe
washwater,and donot usethese
substancesaround your washer
and/or dryer during operation.
●HYDROGEJNGASisproduced
bythe chemicaiaction within
your water heater and the gascan
accumulate inthe water heater
and/or waterpipesifhot waterhas
not beenusedforaperiodoftwo
weeksorIonger.HYDROGENGAS
CANBEEXPLOSNE UNDER
THESECDU3JMSTANCEJ3.Soto
preventthe possibilityofdamage
or injury, ifyouhavenot usedhot
waterfortwoweeksormore,or
moveintoaresidenceinwhichthe
hotwatersystemmaynothave
beenusedforsometime,turnon
allhotwaterfaucetsandallow
●men disconnectingthk themtorunforseveralminutes
appliancepullbytheplugrather beforeusinganyelectrical
thanthecordtoavoiddamagetothe appliancewhichiscomected to
ewdor junctionofcordandplug. thehotwatersystem.Thiswill
Makesurethatthecmd islocatedso allowanyhydrogengastoescape.
thatitwillnotbe stepped on, tripped Siice thegasisflammable,doEot
uverorothervdsesubjectedto smokeoruseanopenflameor
dalnageorStreS. q)plkmceduringthisprocess*
.smntim~ormphq~ s~~~r r-h ~~~~er ~~le
,~, oftheapplianceorattemptany
611V itismoving.Beforeiuading,
~servicingunlessspecifically wdoadinggoraddingclotks, push
recommendedinthislke andCare intheCycleSeIectorknob to
Bookorirfpublisheduser-repair “SIXIP”position,thenwaituntil
instructionsthatyouunderstand themachinehascompletely
andhavethes- tocarryout. stoppedbeforeopeningthelid.
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●Close supervision is necessary
ifthisappliance isused byor near
children. Donot allowchiIdren
toplayinside,onor with this
appliance or anydiscarded
appliance. Disposeofdiscarded
appliances and shipping or
packing materials properly.
Beforediscarding awasher,or
removingfrom service, remove
the washer lid.
.Keep all laundry aids (such as
detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners,
etc.) out of the reach of children,
preferably inakxkedcabinet. Observe
all warnings on container labels to
avoid personal injury.
●Keep the area around and
underneath your appliances free
fromtheaccumulationofcombustible
materials, such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc.
●Keepthe floor around your
appliances clean and dry to reduce
thepossibility ofslipping.
●Tominimize the possibility
ofelectric shock, unplug this
appliance from the power supply
beforeattempting any maintenance
or cleaning (exceptthe removal and
cleaning ofthe lint filter).
NYIX: Turning the Cycle Selector
knob toan OFF positicmdoes NW’
disconnect the appliancefromthe
thatmaybepickedupbyfi
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How to operate your clothes washer
WARNING-To reduce the risk offire, electric shock, or injury to persons,
read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
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Sorting and Loading
cSort clothes carefully by fabric
type, weight, color and amount of
soil according to instructions on
page U.
●Remove Filter-Flo@ pan and
Mini-BasketTh’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’ll find
complete details on how and when
to use the Mini-Basket tub on
pay 9.
*Add measured arnoum of
detergent. See pages 13through 17
for information on detergents and
other laundry additives.
@Load clothes into the wash
basket. being carefu! not to
~ver~~ad.Clothes sh~u]d be be]~w
the retaining ring. See page 12for
more loading information.
*Position the Filter-Flo pan on the
agitator. Lint will collect in the pan
f;r easy removal when the wash is
finished.
NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo
pan as awdsh basket. Do not put
any items to be washed in the
Filter-Flo pan.
●See page 8for information cm
how to use Bleach Dispenser. For
information on how to use bleaches
and fabric softeners. see page 17.
●Close the lid. Washer v’iHfdl but
not agitate or spin with the lid open.
Setting the Co~trok
~Tse the con~r~]:, ~et~jn: (_jUlde on
pages 6and 7to help you make the
proper selections.
@Select Wmh/Spin Speed
@Select Water Level
SMALL: ~asher is less than 1/3
full of clothes.
N4EDILTM: Between 1/3 and 2‘3
full .
LARGE: Over 2/3 full.
MIIW-BASKET: See instructions
on page 9.
If you Want to increase level after
yoc-~’emade aselection, turn knob
to “RESET” and select new level.
@Select Wash/Rinse Temperature.
@Push Cvcle Selector Knob in
and turn clckk~’ise to your selected
wash setting.
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@Pul! Cycle Selector Knob out
to start the-washer. If vou wish to
charge setting after w&her had
started, push Cycle Selector Knob
in to stop the v’asher and reset to
the new position. Setting can be
changed at an)’ time.

Tips to Help YouSelect Settings
Regular Cycle—
Provides longer wash time for most
cottons, linens, work and
play clothes.
Perm Press Cycle—
An extended cool-down spray rinse
is provided to minimize the setting
of wrinkles.
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/,,8<,”1 Perm
Press
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Cvcle
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Knits Cycle–
Acombination of agitation and
soak for more effective polyester
knits laundering.
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Mini-Quick Cycle—
For small, lightly soiled loads you
need in ahurry. Use with MINI-
BASKET tub only.
Soak Setting—
Use with most soaking aids to
loosen embedded soils and stains.
Requler
Cvcle
OFF
What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes)
IRegular Perm. Press ISpecial 1
Cycle
Seleetor Heavy Nonmal Light Soak Normal Light Knits Mini
Settings Soil Soil Quick~
Wash 4
Soak 2Y2
Wash 19 13 7 9 5 2 2
Spin 31/5 3?/2 3% 2% ‘2% z% 2%
Rinse 3% 3% 3% 3% 31/4 3% 3 3
Spin 7 7 7741/j 4% 4% 41~
Total Time 35)+ 29% 23% 11 ’22I/f 18N21 14
N(YlE5:
●Total time includes pauses between each phase of cycle.
●Total time does not include water fill times. Fill times vary depending on household
water pressure and your selected water level.
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+-- Spin Starts Here
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TURN THE PAGE
for Controls Setting Guide
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Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads
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Cycle Setting
Wash/Spin
Speed Wmh Water
Temperature*
Load Cycle
Cottons and Linens
White/Colorfast
BrightiNon-colorfast Normal or Light Soil Setting
Normal or Light Soil Setting Jill
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Normal/Normal
Normal/Normal
Hot or Warm
Warm or Cold
Regular Cycle
Regular Cycle
Work Clothes, Dungarees, etc.
Heavy soil Normal for small loads,
Heavy for all other loads.
Normal Setting
Normal/Normal
Normal/Normal
Hot
Hot or Warm
Regular Cycle
Regular Cycle
Average soil
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cottons
Heavy or oily soil
Average or light soil .!
Normal Soil Setting
Normal Soil or Light Setting
Normal/Gentle
Normal/Gentle Hot
Warm
Perm Press Cycle
Perm Press Cycle
Synthetics-Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics
Sturdy
Delicates
Normal/Gentle
Gentle/Gentle
Warm
Warm
Special Cycle
Special Cycle
Knits Setting
Knits Setting
Silks, Wools; Blends of Silk
and Wool Gentle/Gentle Warm Special Cycle Knits Setting
Warm
Rayon and Acetate Gentle/Gentle Special Cycle Knits Setting
Down-filled garments, if machine
washing is recommended Gentle/Gentle Warm Perm Press Cycle Normal Soil Setting
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Normal or Light Soil Setting,
depending on amount of soil
Baby Clothes—Sturdy, such as
Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads,
Sheets, Receiving Blankets, Coveralls
Baby Clothes—Delicate
Normal/Normal Hot Regular Cycle
Gentle/Gentle Warm Special Cycle Knits Setting
Blankets-Wool, Part-Wool,
Cotton
Blankets—Synthetic, Electric
5min. soak then
Normal/Normal
5min. soak then
Normal/Normal
Gentle/Gentle
Warm Regular Cycle Light Soil Setting
Warm Regular Cycle Light Soil Setting
Curtains-DO NOT MACHINE
WASH FIBERGLASS
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes**
Hot or Warm Special Cycle Knits Setting
Gentle/Gentle Hot or Warm Special Cycle Knits Setting
Slipcovers, Draperies, Bathmats
and Rugs** Normal/Normal Hot or Warm Regular Cycle Normal Setting
Regular Cycle
Special Cycle
Perm Press Cycle
Denims (especially Indigo Blue
Jeans) and other fabrics that bleed Normal/Normal Cold or Warm Normal Setting
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and Articles
with Plastic Trim
Gentle/Gentle Warm Knits Setting
Pillows Gentle/Gentle Warm Normal Soil or Light Setting,
depending on amount of soil
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*Use Cold Rinse to save energy.
**Check size some s]lpcovers~-draperies and bedspreads may be 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, on~y 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 is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended on
page 15.
Use maximum detergent recommended in chart on page 15.
Small loads reduce wrinkling. Use maximum detergent recommended in chart on page 15.
If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in chart on
page 15.Small loads reduce wrinkling.
Wash only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefi.dly.
Wash in your washer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer.
Wash frequently to fluff up the down and retain the garment’s w~rmth. Wash separately. Wet
down gives off an odor which may be absorbed by other garments. Odor disappears when
garment is dry. Treat heavily soiled areas with liquid detergent or paste made of water and
granular detergent. Close zippers. Wash 2or 3at atime or add towels to balance.
GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED.
You may 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.
You may prefer to use amild type detergent. Do hand-knit garments by hand or in Mini-
Basket tub. See page 9.
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.
Vacuum out loose dirt before washing.
If unusually soiled, use Normal/Gentle Wash/Spin Speed.
Wash only 2or 3rugs or mats at one time. Shake before washing to remove excess dirt.
For new “indigo blue” jeans, wash at least 3times in very small loads with fill water fill.
Jeans need ample room to move to 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.
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 manufacturers’ care labels must be followed
carefilly. If washing is recommended, check pillows for weak seams or holes and mend to
prevent escape of feathers or filling. Fill washer, add detergent and agitate fir several minutes
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 by the Superintendent of Documents,
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
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How to use
theB1eachDispenser How to use the
Soak Setting How to use the
13i1ter-FloFan
●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 WASH–1 %cup (310 ml)
liquid
SMALL WASH–2/3 cup (170 ml)
liquid
MINI-BASKET tub— %CUP
(60 ml) liquid
●Pour measured amount of liquid
bleach directly into bleach dispenser.
.Do not 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 wash basket or Mini-
Basket tub.
Regular
Cycle
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●“SOAK” setting temperature
will automatically be cold.
●If ahot or warm soak is desired,
set the WASH/RINSE
TEMPERATURE switch to
“H(X/COLD” or “WM/COLD”
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.
●For an 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 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 Mini-Basket tub
with the Soak Setting.
The Filter-Flo pan has two
fhnctions: ,.
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●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 the 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. 4) ~
.
NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo -
pan as awash basket. Do not put
any items to be washed in the
Filter-Flo pan.

How to use the Mini-Baske~Mtub
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-Baske~Mtub
wash loads
.Small loads of regular fabrics
(up to 2% pounds).
.Delicate loads such as lingerie,
panty hose, girdles, blouses, sweaters,
socks, shirts, baby clothes and 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.
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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 1/4 to 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.
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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.
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6. Add bleach, if desired. Measure
carefully and pour recommended
amount of liquid bleach—1/4 cup
(60 ml)–directly into the bleach
dispenser. See page 8for dispenser
instructions.
Special instructions for use of the Mini-Baske~Mtub
●The Mini-Basket tub can be used ●When washing stockings, panty
with any cycle except the SOAK hose and other easily tangled
setting. When using the MINI- items, always handle separately.
QUICK cycle, the Mini-Basket To minimize tangling, the use of a
tub should be used. net laundry bag is recommended.
.Do not wash clothes in the regular
wash basket when using the Mini-
Basket tub. There will not be
enough water in the regular basket
and clothes damage could result.
7. Close lid and set controls as
follows :
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.MINI
‘“: 5ASKET RESET
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–Set Water Level to “MlN1-
BASKET” position.
–Select desired Wash/Spin Speed
and Wash/Rinse Temperature. See
page 4.
—Select desired cycle
(REGULAR, PERM PRESS or
KNITS). See page 4.
8. 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 a hurry.
Because this cycle is ashort one for
small loads, the Mini-Basket tub
should be used for satistictory results.
1. Follow all the steps above and at
left except for cycle selection.
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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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Energy-Saving 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 carefhlly, and load them
properly, select correct cycles, use
enough detergent and choose a
water temperature warm enough to
release and get n-d of soil.
●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. (Z7”C.).
This generally means using the
Warm Wash temperature setting
on your washer—temperatures
approximately 90° to 11O”F.or
hand comfortable. If you notice
that soil has accumulated after
several consecutive washings, use
Hot Wash occasionally, if safe for
fabrics.
QTry to wash less often. Save
articles of the same type of fabric
until you have afull load.
●If you must wash smaller loads,
adjust the amount of water. Small
loads should have lower water levels.
●Wash in off-peak utility hours.
Your local utility can tell you which
are the off-peak hours.
QUse Normal Spin Speed to remove
more water and help lessen drying
time. The dryer will remove any
wrinkles caused by 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. You will also
save on detergent and energ}’.
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How to sort the clothes
~Sort bysurfacetexture
&Separate
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Lint
Producers
from
w
ISort by soil
from
m
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Medium
Soil
from
LINT PRODUCERS— Such as
terry toweling and chenille—give
up lint.
LINT COLLE(30RS— such as
man-made fibers and napped
fabrics like velveteen and corduroy
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—attract lint. These must be
washed separately. Sort by color
For more information on lint
control, see page 20.
0Sort by fabric
m
Separate ,
Cottons &
Linens
from
from
from
,W
In addition to sorting to reduce lint
collection, it is recommended that
fabrics of similar construction be
washed together whenever possible.
Separate
from
m
●
\Lights
from
from
w
FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON
DIFFERENT F~RICS AND
LOADS, SEE PAGES 6and 7.
It pays to check and prepare
clothes for washing.
●Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,
zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks
and buttons.
●Do any necessary mending—rips,
hems, tears.
Check all items for areas of heavy
soil or stain.
●Remove stains. For STAIN
REMOVAL GUIDE, SEE PAGE 19.
Turn Poly Knits inside-out to
minimize fabric surface damage.
Soaking and Pre-treating—
agood way to loosen deep soils
and stains.
Athorough soaking with detergent
or special soaking agent is another
way to 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 8.
FOR INFORMATION ON
SOAKING AGENTS, SEE
PAGE 17.
●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 1/2 hour before washing.
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How to load yOWW2@&
@Load clothes dr}’.
*Take aproperly sorted group of
clothes and drop them loosel~’ in
the wash baske~ in this order:
Large Items—1ike sheets. Do not
wrap around the agitator.
Small Items—1ike washcloths.
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Medium Size Items—like towels.
Here is atypicaI full load:
-1
.I Doubie Sheets
4Lorg Sleeve Shirts
3Boxer Shorts
6Standard Pillow Cases
5T-shirts
2Pdir Trousers
3Handkerchiefs
This illustration. with clothes just
reachin: the Clothes Retaining
Ring, shows aproper load. Clothes
have ample room to move because
they are not packed down, nor
wrapped around the a:itator.
Clothes are loaded dr) since wet
items are ap~to pack down which
encoum:es over] oadin:. This size
load requires afull water fill.
M’hat is the best size load of
clothes—large> medium, or
small? Save time, energy and
detergent by avoiding extra use of
the washer. Tr! to wash afull load
of clothes. If you can it is better to
save clothes until you have afull
load. Jfyou must wash smaIler
loads. save water. ener~~ and
aeter~ent b} adiustin~ the water
level for the size of the load. See
page 4.
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Special recommendations ~. .
for washing permanent press ,,
if you do not have a dryer. k
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If you are machine-washing
Permanent Press clothes that you P
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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 Water Level for aMedium
Load.
cRemove clothes promptly as
soon as washer stops and hang
immediately.
●T’o minimize wrinlcling, use the
Gentle Wash/Spin Speed.
Toadd items after the washer has
started.
@Turn off the washer.
●Careful)}r remove the Filter-FIo
pan.
@Acid any additional articles by
submer~in~ next to the agitator.
*Replace the Filter-Flo pan and
restart the washer.
NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo
pan as awash basket. Do no[ put
an] items mbe w’ashed in the
Filter-Flo pan.
NOTE: When ~’ashin~ stockin~s,
pant)’ hose and other easil)’ ‘wngled
items. always handle separa~eiy. To
minimize tan:ling, we recommend
the use of anet laundry bag.

Factors to consider in selecting detergents
Phosphate—
Powdered Detergents
Non-Phosphate—
Powdered Detergents
eLiquid Detergents
Soaps
Advantages
and soap
Disadvantages
Perform well in hard or soft water
Wash aHtypes of fabrics well.
Can be used in hot, warm, or
cold water.
Perform satisfactorily in soft
or moderately hard water.
In some areas only non-phosphate
products are available.
Perform well in soft water.
Offer better performance in
hard water than powdered
non-phosphate types.
Cleans synthetics and fabric
blends well.
Are excellent as concentrates
for removing spots.
Completely dissolve even in
cold water.
Perform well in soft water.
Are not available in some areas.
Generally do not clean well in
hard water.
May be difficult to dissolve,
especially in cold water.
Should not be used in cold water.
Those containing sodium
carbonate as an ingredient may
cause harmful limestone deposits
on clothes and washer when
combined with hard water.
(See page 14.)
May not perform as well as
powdered phosphate products
when diluted in wash water.
Generally do not clean well in
medium-hard or hard water.
May combine with water
hardness minerals to form
sticky soap curd.
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The results of continued use of 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
deposits on your clothes and up. If your water is VERY HARD
detergents
(11or more grains) and if you wash
just afew loads aweek, you may
see limestone buildups in just 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 feel to
fabrics such as toweling.
●Causes colors to fade and become
dull and dingy.
●Causes graying of fabrics.
●Leaves 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.
Effectson washer
●Unsightly buildup on all washer
surfaces exposed to the wash
solution.
●Mat-like, crusty formations caused
by lint adhering to the sticky
limestone deposits.
cIncreased 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
maydelaylimestone 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
save energy, use more detergent to
promote better washing. Also be
sure to use bleach on bleachable
fabrics. Use hot water whenever
possible.
cAdd detergent and allow washer
to fill and agitate for three or four
minutes to dissolve detergent
before adding clothes.
●Increase amount of detergent.
See guide on opposite page for
recommended detergent amounts
in relation to water hardness.
●Increase use of bleaches, presoaks,
packaged water conditioners, prewash
soil and stain removers to help in
removing stubborn soils and stains.
●Use greater care in sorting loads.
Wash very dirty loads separately
and increase detergent to help keep
dirt from redepositing on less
soiled items. Wash delicate items
separately to prevent damage from
heavy, sturdy clothes.
●Wash smaller loads to increase
cleaning action of washer.
●Use fabric softener to counteract
stiffness or harshness in clothes.
How to partially restore clothes
Once clothes have developed
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.
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.
cVinegar soak may damage
the dyes in some fhbrics.
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*LIMESTONE—technically called CALCIUM CARBONATE—IS caused by the
reaction of the calcwm in the hard water with the sodium carbonate mthe detergent

How much deteqgentshould you use?
The use of asufficient amount
of detergent is one of the most
important things you can do to
make sure your wash comes out
clean.
Amount required varies
according to:
1. Water hardness
2. Amount of soil
3. Size of load
4. Type of detergent
5. Wash temperature
Use more detergent if
you have ...
1. Hard water
2. Large loads
3. Greasy or oily soils
4. Lower wash temperature
5. Low phosphate detergent
If the recommended amount of
detergent produces too many suds,
switch to alow sudsing detergent
brand, and follow instructions on
package.
Using too little detergent is
acommon cause of laundry
problems. Always measure
detergent in astandard
measuring cup.
How to use detergent—granular
or powdered:
Add detergent next to the agitator
after the clothes have been loaded.
If your detergent doesn’t dissolve
well, predissolve the detergent in
hot water, then pour directly into
the wash basket,
OR ecommended amount of detergent for average soil load.
Water Level Setting
Water Mini
Hardness Large Medium Small Basket
VERY
HARD 2cups 1% cups 1Mcups Y3 cup
High Sudsing 10-20 Gr.
Powder Type HARD
4-10 Gr. 1% cups 1% cups %cup %cup
SOFT
O-4 Gr. 1cup 1cup ‘/2 cup gcup
Low Sudsing
Concentrated o-1o
Grains 1cup %cup ?/2cup ‘Acup
Powder Type
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. For hard water treatment, see
page 16.
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Hard water-do you have it?
Before you can decide what to do If your water is SOFT, you have
about hard water, you need to know no problem. You can use soap or
if you have it and, if so, how hard detergent as you prefer and forget
it is. all about hard water. If you have.
●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
HARD water-less than 10grains—
and you use phosphate detergent,
you also have no problem.
But, if you have more than 10
grains, you will need to soften your
water with either. . .
1. An installed water softener in
your home, or
2. The use of apackaged water
sofiener.
For information on water
softeners, see guide below.
Add this much water softener with a W water level
Grains of o–lo 10–15 15–20 20–25
hardness 25–30 over 30
When using ‘Acup ‘/2cup %cup 1cup
o1cup plus 1tablespoon for every 5grains above
with detergent (60 ml) (]~o ~]) (160 ml) (~40 ml) 30 (240 ml plus 15ml for each extra 5grains)
When using ‘/3 cup %cup 74 cup 1cup 1‘/’2cups 1Kcups plus 1tablespoon for every 5grains above
with soap (80 ml) (160 ml) (180 ml) (~40 ml) (360 ml) 30 (300 ml plus 15ml for each extra 5grains)
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Otherlaundryproducts
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Laundry
productandtype
BLEACH
Qhlorine Liquid
juch as Clorox brand
Non-chlorine such as
Clorox 2brand
FABRIC SOFTENERS
Rinse additive such as
Downy Brand
Wash Additive such as
Rain Barrel brand
SANITIZER
Chlorine Bleach,
such as Clorox brand
WATER SOFI’ENER
Non-precipitating
such as Calgon brand
Precipitating such as
Borax brand
SOAK AGENT
Such as Biz brand
PRETREATING, STAIN
AND SIUI’ REMOVERS
Such as Spray ‘nWash
and K2R brands
TINTS AND DYES
Powdered such as Rit
and Thtex brands
How to use it
Use your Bleach Dispenser according to
instructions on page 8.
Follow package directions.
Put bleach into washer with detergent.
Mix recommended amount with one
cup (240 ml) water and add at start of
rinse cycle.
Follow package directions.
Add during wash cycle.
Use in case of infection and
contagious disease.
See under Bleach above.
Follow package directions.
Add at start of wash cycle.
Follow package directions.
Use with detergent or soap in wash cycle.
Follow package directions.
Follow package directions. Treat only
heavily soiled areas. Check garments’
care labels for instructions.
Follow package directions.
N~E: Tinted garments may not be
colorfast. Wash separately.
Special instructions
1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into
washer or on dry clothes.
2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine
bleached such as: 100%cotton flame-retardant children’s
sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather. or non-fast
colors. Dilute bleach before using cmany fabric.
3) Check lManufacturers’ Care Labels for special
instructions.
1) May be used on all kinds of fabrics.
2) Is most effective in hot water.
1) Helps make clothes fluffy and soft.
2) Reduces static electricity.
3) Use carefully. Too much may cause staining on
some clothes.
4) Do not pour directly on clothes.
5) For those recommended for adding to the wash cycle,
such as Rain Barrel brand, follow manufacturer’s
instructions exactly.
Guards against infection by killing most 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 pretreatment soil and stain
remover products if such products are sprayed on or have
direct contact with the washer. Apply these pretreatment
products away from washer. The fabric may then be washed
normally. Damage to your washer caused by pretreatment
products is not covered by your warranty.
Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go
through complete cycle (5-minute wash) using hot water,
1/2 cup (120 ml) 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.
*For mo= information on sanitize~, send for Government Bulletin, #57B, “sanitation in Home Laundering:’ available frOm the
Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, Colorado 81009.
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How to remove stains
1. Try to removestainsassoonas
possible.The fresherthe stain, the
easierit isto 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.
*Teststain removal product on a
hidden inside seam or on asample
ofthe material.
@Avoiduse of hot water on
unknown stain. It can set some
stains.
3. Follow stain removal with a
thorough rinsing.
4. Washwith recommended
amount of soap or detergent.
Stain Removal Hint—
Using Chlorine Bleach for
White and Bleachable Fabrics.
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 maythink they were
caused by the wash cycleitself.
Once these spots become visible,
how can you remove them?
.Rub in undiluted liquid detergent
and let stand 30 minutes.
●Re-wash using hottest water the
fabric can stand.
How can you prevent these
“After-You-Wash” stains?
●Increase the amount of detergent
normally used.
●Increase water temperature where
fabric will permit.
●Wash synthetic garments more
often. .
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See next page for
Stain Removal Guide.
For more complete information on
stain removal, request government
bulletin, “Removing Stains From
Fabrics;’ 054D. Toobtain acopy
write to: Consumer Information
Center, Pueblo, Colorado 81009.
Available at low cost.
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Stain removal guide
Stain
Adhesives
(Chewing Gum, etc.)
Anti-perspirants,
Deodorants
Blood
Chocolate, Cream,
Ice Cream and Milk
Coffee and Tea
Cosmetics: Eye Shadow,
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid
or Pancake Makeup, Rouge,
Powder; Crayon; Grease,
Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil.
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,
Wine, Vegetables, or Food
Coloring
Grass, Foliage, Flowers,
Mildew, Scorch
Ink, Ballpoint
Paint and Varnish
Perspiration
Rust
White and Bleachable Fabrics
See Control Setting Guide, Bleach on Page 7
Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to
carejidly scrape of 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
ammonia.** Rinse thoroughly.
Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If stain remains,
bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.
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.
Without cream: Bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on
opposite page. Launder. With cream; FOI1OWguide directions for
cream.
Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid
detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to Stain Removal
Hint on opposite, page.
Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to Stain
Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots
while they are fresh, before mold has achance to weaken fabric. ) If
either type stain remains, bleach according to Stain RemovaJ Hint
on opposite page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)
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
Removal Hint 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.
Other Washable Fabrics
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except use non-chlorine bleach.
Sponge or soak in cool water, then launder.
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.
Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining
stain with non-chlorine bleach.
Sponge with warm water. Apply undiluted
liquid detergent. Bleach remaining stain
with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.
Old mildew stains can seldom be removed.
Scorch can seldom be removed.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except launder using non-chlorine bleach.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Launder in warm water. Rinse well. Bleach
with non-chlorine bleach.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
‘Waution: Becausecleaning fluids tend tobe toxic,be sure you are in awell ventilatedroom when usingthem. No cleaningfluid shouldbe used unlessuser is
familiar with the limitations and required cautions(usual& printed on label). Use extreme caution wifi flammable comp6unds.
Under no circumstances should fabrics containingflammable materials (waxes,cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer.
**DOnot fix chlorine bleach with ammoniaor acids such asvinegarand/orrustremover<Mixing canproduceatoxicgaswhich may cause death.
Saveand refer to garment manufacturers’care labels.
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~~: Questions?
~Use This Problem Solver
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
LINT OR RESIDUE ●Incorrect sorting ofclothes. Separate lint-producers (such asterry towelsand chenille)
ON CLCYI’HES from lint-receivers (such asman-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).
●Washingtoo long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one minute per
pound ofdry clothes.
.Use ofn~n-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals to forma
precipitate which canbe mistaken forlint. Use aphosphate or liquid detergent; use
warmer wash water or soften water with an instalied mechanical softener or apackaged
water softener.
●Powdery residue from granular detergent may appear to be lint. Predissolve granular 1
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. See page 15.
●overloadingwillcauseabrasionwhich createsexcessivelint.wash fewer items with
correct water level.
●Too much bleach. Use correct amount of bleach according to package directions.
●Not enough detergent to hold lint in suspension during wash cycle. Increase amount of
detergent. See page 15.
●Incorrect use of fabric softener. ~fused in wash cycle, softeners may react with
detergent to create awhite deposit. Use softeners in rinse cycle only unless package
specifies adding to wash cycle. Seepage 17for hbric softener instructions.
cPilling usually on polyester-cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look like
lint. Turning clothes inside-out may help.
oStatic electricity caused by overdying will cause attraction. Use fabric softener in
rinse cycle.
GREASY OR OILY These are sometimes called “Invisible Stains” because you may not notice them before
STAINS ON washing clothes. However, if oily soils are not completely removed in wash cycle, the
LAUNDERED oil} spots ma) pick up dirt from the wash water. The spots vrill then be very visible. They
GARMENTS are notcaused by the washer. Wash synthetic ~arments as soon as possible 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 rewash with extra detergent using
hottest water fabric can stand.
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