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Care of SpecialItems..........................................12-13
Care of YourWasher..................................................9
CongratulationsonyourchoiceofaJenn-Airwasher! As EnergySavingTips.....................................................9
you use your newwasher,we knowyou will appreciate Features......................................................................8
the many features that provide excellent cleaning re- LaundryAids........................................................10-11
suits,energyefficiency,convenienceanddependability. Bleach .................................................................11
Detergents..........................................................10
Beforeyoubeginwashingwithyour newwasher,please FabricSofteners..................................................10
take afew minutesto read andbecomefamiliarwith the Presoak...............................................................10
instructionsinthisbook.Onthefollowingpages,youwill Prewash..............................................................10
finda wealthof informationregardingall aspectsofyour Water Hardness..................................................11
beautiful new washer. By following these instructions Water Temperature.............................................11
carefully,youwill be able to achieveexcellent results.Operatingthe Washer Controls...............................6-7
Cycle Description..................................................7
Shouldyou have anyquestionsabout using yourJenn- To Set....................................................................6
Air washer, write to us. Be sure to providethe model Washing Guide .....................................................7
number. Preparingto Wash......................................................4
Load Size ..............................................................4
Jenn-AirCustomer Assistance Precare..................................................................4
c/o MaytagCustomerService Sorting...................................................................4
P.O.Box 2370 ProblemSolvingGuide........................................17-20
Cleveland,TN 37320-2370 Safety Precautions...................................................2-3
Service Information...................................................21
Stain Removal......................................................14-16
UsingYour NewWasher ............................................5
Warranty ..............................................................23-24

d. Removethe door to the washing compartment
before the washer is removed from service or
discarded.
1. Readall instructions carefully before using the 5.
washer. Retainall instructionsforfuture reference.
2. Installation- Installandlocatethiswasheraccording a. Do not wash articles that havebeen previously
to the InstallationInstructions. cleanedin, washedin,soaked in,or spottedwJth
gasoline,dry-cleaningsolvents,otherflammable
a. Thisappliancemustbeproperlygrounded.Never orexplosive substancesas they give off vapors
plugtheapplianceelectriccord intoa receptacle that could ignite or explode. Any material on
whichhas notbeen groundedadequatelyand in whichyouhaveuseda cleaningsolvent,or which
accordancewith local and nationalcodes, issaturatedwithflammableliquidsorsolids,should
not be placed in the applianceuntJlall traces of
b. This appliancemust be connectedto a properly theseflammableliquidsor solidsand theirfumes
rated,protected,andsized powersupplycircuit, have been removed. There are many highly
flammable items used in homes, such as: ac-
c. Donot installor storethis appliancewhereit will etone,denaturedalcohol,gasoline,kerosene,oil,
be exposed to temperatures below freezing or chemicalsolvents,someliquidhouseholdclean-
exposedto the weather. ers,somespotremovers,turpentine,waxesand
d. This appliance must be connected to adequate wax removers.
plumbingand drainfacilities. b. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or
e. Thisapplianceshouldbe installedby a qualified otherflammableor explosJvesubstancesto the
servicetechnician, wash water.
3. If someone should get an electric shock from the c. HYDROGENGAS IS EXPLOSIVE. Undercer-
washer, disconnect the electrical power. DO NOT taJnconditions,hydrogengasmaybeproducedin
OPERATEuntilit hasbeenrepairedbyanauthorized a hot water system that has not been used for
Jenn-AirServiceContractor. 2weeksor more. Ifthehotwatersystemhasnot
been used for such a period, before using a
4. To preventinjuryto children: washing machine,turn on all hot water faucets
and let the water flow from each for several
a. Do not allow children to play on, in,or with the minutes. This will releaseany accumulated hy-
appliance.CIosesupervisionofchildrenisneces- drogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not
sarywhen usingthe washer,smokeor use anopen flameduringthis time.
b. Keepall laundryaidsout ofthe reachof children d. Keep area around and underneath the washer
preferablyin a lockedcabinet. Use laundryaids freefrom the accumulationofcombustiblemate-
onlyasdirectedbythe manufacturerandobserve rials, such as lint, paper,rags, gasoline,and all
all warningson the containerlabels, otherflammablevaporsand liquids.
c. Destroythecartonand plasticbagsafterunpack-
ingthewasher. Cartonscoveredwith rugs,bed-
spreads,or plasticsheetscan createa chamber
with inadequateventilation.

e. 11.Improperlaunderingofflameretardantfinishescould
remove them. Therefore, follow garment manu-
facturer's instructionscarefully.
12.Whenmoving,havethewashercheckedandproperly
installedby a qualifiedJenn-Air ServiceContractor.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
6. Donotreachintotheapplianceifthetuboragitatoris
moving.Thewasherisequippedwithasafetyswitch
foryourprotection.IfactiondoesnotstopwhentheApplianceswiththeUL symbolonthedata platehave
washer lid isopened duringthe Spin Cycle, discon- been listed with Underwriters'Laboratories,Inc. Those
nect the electrical power to the washer. Do not with a CSA Monogram on the data plate have been
certified by the CSA Testing Laboratoriesas complying
operatethe washer until it has been repairedby an
authorizedJenn-AirServiceContractor.withCanadianStandardsAssociationrequirements.Nev-
ertheless, as with any equipment using electricity and
7. Donottamperwith the controls, havingmovingparts,thereare potentialhazards. To use
thisappliancesafely,the operatorshouldbecomefamil-
8. Donot repairor replaceany partofthe applianceor iarwiththe instructionsforoperationoftheApplianceand
attemptany servicingto prevent personalinjury and always exercise carewhile usingit.
damageto the washer.
9. Observe these precautions when using cleaning
fluids,spot or stainremovers,etc.:
a. Useonly accordingto the manufacturer'sdirec-
tions as statedonthe labelor carton.
b. Useoutdoors orin a wellventilatedarea.
c. Useonlyproductslabeled"NON-FLAMMABLE".
d. After usingtheseremovers,thoroughlyrinsethe
clothes by hand before they are placed in the
washer. Someofthese removers- for example:
rust remover- will damagethe componentsand
the finishof thewasher.
10. Do notwash fiberglass articlesunless label states
theyaremachinewashable. Mostfiberglassarticles
shedsmall particlesof glassthat willnotreadilyrinse
outofthewasher.Theseparticlesmaygetonclothing
inlaterloadsandcauseskinirritationanddiscomfort.
Besure to rinsethe washerthoroughlybeforeusing
it again.

I_Sorting j l LoadSize J
For best results,clothesshouldbesortedinto loadsthat can be • Sizeof Load- Thespacethatfabricsoccupyismoreimportant
washedand driedtogether.Sort clothesintoloadsthat can bethantheirweight.Forcleanwrinkle-freewashingresults,fillthe
washedwiththesamewatertemperature,washtime,agitation,spin washersothat all itemshaveplentyofroomto movefreely.
speed,andlaundryaids. Do notovercrowdthewasher. Thisisparticularlyimportantfor
heavilysoileditems.
Thus,sortclothesaccordingto: •Size of Items- Combinebothlargeandsmallarticlesforgood
•Color-Separatewhitesfromcolors,lightcolorsfrombrightor washingaction.Donotgroupalllargeitemsinoneload.Several
darkcolors.Wash non-colorfastitemsseparately,sheetscombinedwithsmalleritemsinoneloadwillprovidebetter
washingactionthana loadofsheetsonly.
•Fabrics- Separateintocottons,delicatefabrics,andpermanent
press items.Cottonsrequirehotterwater. Delicatesrequire•Howto Load-Looselyloadthewashertothetopof thesmall
shorter wash times andcoolerwater to preventshrinkage, vanesontheagitatorwithdryunfoldeditems.Do not:
Permanentpress and syntheticsrequirespecialwashingto
reducewrinkling, a. overpackclothes;
•Lint Transfer - Separatelint-givers(terry cloth,chenilleand b. loadwet items(Thisencouragesoverloading.)
rugs)fromlinttakers(corduroy,syntheticknits,andpermanent
press)toreducelinttransferduringwashing, c. wraplargeitemsaroundtheagitator.(Loadlargeitemsfirst
andingentlefolds.)
•AmountofSoil- Separateheavilysoileditemsfrommoderately
andlightlysoileditems.Mixingsoiltypescouldcauseheavysoils
todepositonthelightlysoileditems.
l Precare J
Whenyou sort clothes intowashloads,inspecteach item for:
• Rips and Tears - Mendall rips and tears sothey don't grow.
• ObjectsLeft in Pockets-Removecrayons,lipsticks,cigarettes,
ballpoint pens, matches,tissues, and other objects that may
damageclothes and/orthe washer.
•Non-washableItems-Removebuttons,pins,buckles,or other
sharpitemsthatmay notwash welland that mayscratchthe
insideof thewasherorsnag otheritemsintheload.
•Dirt, Lint,andSand-Turn downcuffsandbrushoffdirtandlint.
Vacuumrugsto removeloosesurfacesoil.Shakesandyclothes
andtowels.
•Belts,Zippers, Hooks-Tiebeltsandapronsashesintobows
so that theywon'ttangleduringwashing. Closezippersand
hookssothattheywon'tsnagotheritemsintheload.Foradded
safety,placein meshlaundrybag.
•Spots and Stains - Removebeforeyouwashtheitem.(See
StainRemovalChartonpp. 14-16.)

lItems to Add l
1.AddBleach,ifneeded,to the BleachDispenser 3.PlaceClothesIn Washer
Undiluted liquid chlorine bleach may be added to the bleach Put dry,unfoldedclothesloosely in thetub, upto thetop of the
dispenseras shown, agitatorvanesforamaximumload.Donotoverpackorwrapitems
aroundthe agitator.
__ SCRUBBER
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It AGITATOR
Carefullymeasuretheamountofbleachrecommendedonlabelof
the bleach bottle for the amount of water being used. Properly
dilutedbleachwillbe added automaticallyto thewash water.
CAUTION: BecarefulwheneveryoUUseiiqU_chlodiiebleach.
Donofpourdirecttyon fabti_s::wjpeupspillsWithI
a paper:towel.:,Note: Placesmall or del{cateitemsinamesh bag.
Note: Oxygenbleachmaybeaddedbyfollowingtheinstructions
on thepackage. Donotputpowderedbleachor detergent
inthebleachdispenser. 4,Add FabricSoftener
Add recommendedamountto innerchamberof dispensercup on
Note: All bleaches, whether liquid or granular, are powerfultop of agitator. Do NOT add abovethe fill line. If belowthe fill
chemicalsand can causefabric damagesuch astears or line, add water to bring liquid level up to thefill line. Fabricsoft-
color lossif not usedproperly, ener will automaticallybe addedto thefinal rinse.
Formoreinformationon Bleach,seep. 11. _ uou_o
DISPENSER
2. AddDetergent
Add measuredamounttothewasherbasketbeforeloadingthe
clothes. For more informationon types of detergent and soap, SCRUBBER
see p. 10.
The amountof detergentor soapto usedependson howbigthe
load is, how dirty itis, and how hard the water is. Inadequate II AGITATOR
amountsmay cause poorcleaningand otherproblems.
Note: The Liquid Dispensermay be used alsofor adding liquid
detergentwiththeULTRAWASHcycle. Dispensershould
be cleanedafter useof liquid detergent. See p.8.

ITo set: I
1. Set TEMP.SELECTION (Wash& RinseTemperature) 4.SelectCycle Time
Four differentwater combinationsare provided. To set CycleTime, pushthe TIMER DIAL in (off position) and
Wash Rinse turn it totheright (clockwise)untilthered indicator is at the
Hot Wash Cold Rinse recommendedstarting point in the wash segment in either the
REGULARWASH, FINE WASH, or ULTRA WASH(SOAK TO
Warm Wash Warm RinseWASH)cycle. See Cycle Descriptionson p. 7.
Warm Wash ColdRinse
Co_dWashColdRinse5. Pull TIMERDiAL Out ToStart Washer
Thesetemperatureselectionsare to beusedwith REGULAR YoumaystopthewasheratanytimebysimplypushingtheTIMER
WASH,FINE WASH,orSOAK TOWASH.DIAL in. Thereforeitispossibletoobtaina non-agitatedsoakfor
as longasyou wish, or toshorten, skipor repeatany part ofa
For moreinformationon water temperature, see page 11. cycle.TheTIMERDIALmustbe pushedin(offposition)whenyou
changethe setting.
ChooseULTRAWASH(2WarmWashesand aCold Rinse)only
whenchoosingULTRA WASHon the TIMERDIAL. Note:Do not attemptto turnthe TIMERDIAL counterclockwise
sincedamagetothe timerwillresult.
2. SetCYCLE SELECTION(SpeedCombination -Wash & Spin) 6. Stops automaticallywhen wash cycle is completed.
Yourwasherhas four wash and spin speedcombinations. See
washingguidefor options on p. 7. 7. Turn off faucetswhen not usingwasher.This is to protect the
water fillhoseagainst excessivepressure.
3. SetWATER LEVEL
Determinetheselected settingbasedonclothes load size (see
table). Be sure to select enough water to permit clothes to
circulateduring agitation.
Water Level Dry Weightof Clothes
Control Setting (pounds) (kilograms)
Super12+5.4+
High 6-12 2.7 - 5.4
Medium 2-6 .9 - 2.7
Low2 or under .9
Itmaybecomenecessary,dueto bulkyfabrics,toadjustthewater
levelafteragitationbegins. Toadjustfor ahigherwater level,slide
controltotheRESETpositionandthenbacktothedesiredsetting.
Note: When launderingpermanentpressgarmentsor garments
of delicateconstruction,washablewoolens or loosely knit
articles,never use lessthan the HIGH WATER LEVEL
setting. This willminimizeshrinkage,wrinklingandpulling
of seams,

ICycle Descriptions 1
REGULARWASH ULTRAWASH
REGULARWASHconsistsof15minutesofagitation.Youmaysetthe Eliminatestheneedforpre-spotproductswhileprovidingcomparab!e
TIMERDIAL atanypointbetweenNORMAL,LIGHTandQUICKfor stainremovalperformance.Add liquid or granulardetergent to the
completeflexibility, washer basket, then place liquiddetergent in the liquid dispenser.
Clothes soak for 30 minutes with several brief periods of agitation.
FINE WASH Waterisspunoutandcleanwashwater isaddedalongwithdetergent
FINEWASH consists of alternating short periodsof agitationend fora 15 minutewash.
soaking.Thismethodinsuresgentle handling. FINEWASHis used
with delicatefabrics or blankets &spreads that require specialULTRAWASH mustbeselectedontheTIMERDIALand theULTRA
treatment. WASHbutton mustbe pushed.Otherwise,the detergentwill bespun
out inthe rinsewater.
Note: Theextendedpauses are part of the cycle. Thetimer is not
malfunctioning. Do notturnthetimerthroughthesepauses. ULTRAWASHprovidesa warmwater soak,warm wash and a cold
rinse. It also providesfast agitation and spin speeds, This cycle is
SOAK TO WASH recommendedformostfabrics(checkmanufacturerslabels). Usefor
SOAKTOWASHeliminatesthe inconvenienceofwash tubsoaking grass,ketchup,soiland juice stains.
ofstainedclothesbeforethewashcycle. SOAKTOWASHprovides
a30 minutesoakwhichautomaticallyproceedsintoa 15minutewash
withoutpumpoutofwashwater.Briefperiodsofagitationare usedto
thoroughlydissolvedetergent. Liquiddispenseris usedonly iffabric
softenerisdesiredin the rinsecycle.
SOAK TO WASH must be selected on the TIMERDIAL, The
TEMP. SELECTORshould be on HOT/COLD,WARM/WARM,
WARM/COLD,or COLD/COLD.
Washing Guide
CYCLE TEMPERATURE
CYCLE SELECTION SELECTION TIMER
Wash Load SELECTION AGITATION Speed* SPIN Speed Wash Rinse DIAL
Cottonand Linen, COTTON REGULAR FAST HOT COLD REGULARWASH
White, Colorfast & LINENS
Cottonand Linen, COTTON REGULAR FAST WARM COLD REGULARWASH
Non-Colorfast & LINENS
ColdWaterWash COTTON REGULAR FAST COLD COLD REGULARWASH
& LINENS
PermanentPress PERMAPRESS REGULAR SLOW HOT COLD REGULARWASH
Whitesand Colorfast
PermanentPress PERMAPRESS GENTLE SLOW WARM COLD FINEWASH
Non-Colorfast
DoubleKnitsandPERMAPRESS GENTLE SLOW WARM COLD FINEWASH
Delicates
*NOTE: Use REGULARAgitationSpeed for heavilysoileddurable fabrics. UseGENTLE AgitationSpeed forlightlysoiledor less
durable fabrics.

( Lint FilteringSystem(A_omati¢) I IOverl°ad Protector I
The Lint Filtering system does not requirecleaning. A built-inprotectorautomaticallyshutsoff the washermotorin case
ofan overload. Thiscan occurif:
Washandrinsewaterisfilteredandre-filteredcontinuouslytotraplint •Tooheavy a load is beingwashed.
shed by most fabrics during agitation cycle before it can be re-
depositedonthewashload.Theengineeredholedesignonthewash
basketinconjunctionwithwaterflowproducedbytheagitatortrapslint •Too many appliances are pluggedinto thelineoperating
away fromtheclothesbetweenthe innerwash basketandoutertub. yourwasher.
Lintisautomaticallyflushedfrom the washerdudng spincycle.• A lowvoltageconditionexistsonthe line.
{Out of Balance Loads I • Lid isopenedand closed repeatedly.
The ovedoad protector permitsthe washer to startagain when the
Your washer is designed to handle out of balance loads without motor hascooledto a safe operatingtemperature.
shuttingdownor interruptingthewashingcycle. Thecyclewillalways
be completed,butclothesinthis cyclemay containexcessivemois- if the motorstops repeatedly,callyour Jenn-AirServiceContractor.
ture. RedistributetheclothesinthewasherandresettheCycleControl
for thefinalspin period.
ISafetySpin IThedispensermaybeusedforfabriosoftenerwithREGULARWASH
cycles or liquid detergentwith ULTRA WASHcycle. The dispenser
If for any reason you open the washer lid whenthe washeris in a shouldbecleanedafter useof liquiddetergent.
SPINperiod,theoperationwillimmediatelystop.IFYOURWASHER
DOES NOT STOP, CALLYOUR JENN-AIRSERVICE CONTRAC- Toclean thedispenser,holdthedispenser withbottom sideup and
TOR IMMEDIATELY.pushinwardon thetabs. Youarethenableto c}eanbothpartsusing
warmwaterand a brush ifnecessary.
LIQUID DISPENSER
_INNER CHAMBER_-_.._
Whenthe lid is closed,theoperationwillautomaticallybe resumed._,----_ OUTERCHAMBER
,/
TO reassemble,holdbothpiecesinan uprightposition.Insertthe
inner chamber into the outer chamber using ribs to position parts.
Rotateuntilastopisfelt.Pushpartstogetherfirmlytoengagelocking
tabs.

1. Usewarmorcoldwatertowash lightlysoileditems;usehotwater 5. Ifpropersortingproducessmallloads,adjustthewaterleveltothe
for loadsthat containwhite itemsand loadsthat contain heavily size of the load.(Useenoughwater soclothes movefreely.)
soiled items. 6. Donotover load thewasher. Overloadingreducesthe cleaning
2. Select a wash time and cycle according to the degree of soil. actionofa washerand resultsinmoreabrasion,lintandwrinkles.
Shorterwashtimes can be usedfor lightly soileditems. Infact, too largee loadcanwasteenergyand canrequireyouto
wash the loadagain.
3. Saveclothesof similar colorand similar degree ofsoil untilyou
havea full load. An automaticwasher goes throughthe same 7.Use the FAST Spin for highly absorbentitems such as towels,
cyclefora fullloadorsinglepairofjeans. Themoreyouplanyour blankets,etc. Thismethodremovesmorewaterandhelpsreduce
wash forfull loads,the moreelectricityandwater you save. dryingtime.
4. Usea coldwaterrinse. Inmostinstancesacoldwaterrinseisjust 8. Useyourwasherduring nonpeaktimesasrecommendedbyyour
aseffectiveasa warm one. localutilitycompany. Thisdoesnotsaveyouenergybuthelpsto
free electricalpowerduringpeak periods.
1. Afterwashing leavethe lid open untilthe interiorisdry. 8. Remove pins, buckles or other sharp objects from clothes to
preventscratchingthe interiorparts.
2.Checkhosesto besure thereareno kinksor knots. 9. Clothesshould notbe stored in washer.
3. Yourwashershouldnotbe installedor storedwheretemperature
will go belowfreezing,asdamagetothe washercould result. 10. Bleach,detergent,solvents,etc.spilledonthetopofyourwasher
that areallowedto remainwill removetheglossyfinish. Remove
4. Occasionallywipe exterior with a clean damp spongeor cloth, all spills with a damp,soft cloth. Careshouldalso be exercised
Polishwith a softdrycloth.Do notuseabrasivecleansers, when usinga prespottingagentsince itmay damageprintingor
controlpanel finishes.
5. Lifetimelubricationisdone atthefactory,soyour washernever
needsto be oiled or greased. 11.Ifyoucloseyourhomeforthewinter,haveaservicemandrainthe
washer.Unplug cord from the electric outlet and disconnect
6. Donot layheavyor sharpobjectsontop of yourwasher, hosesfrom faucets.
7.Thetopofthewashershouldnotbeusedforremovingstainsfrom
garments.Somestain removers,such as rust remover,will mar
thefinish.

I Detergents I [Fabric Softeners]
Detergentscome in manytypes andforms. Regardlessof the type Fabric softeners are designed to reduce static electricity, make
it is importantto read the manufacturer'sinstructionsand use the fabricssofferandfluffier,and minimizewrinkling. Thethreetypesare:
correct amount. The proper amount to use depends on several rinse-added,dryer-added,and detergentswith fabric softeners.
factors:
a. sizeof load; Rinse - Added Fabric Softener
b. degreeof soil; These softeners should only be used in the final rinse cycle. They
c. hardnessofthe water;and shouldnot be usedwith soap,detergent,bleach,waterconditioners
d. amountofwater, or otherlaundryproductsintherinsewater. Ifusedtogether, theywill
reactand cause a white stickyresidueto appearon clothes. This is
Most manufacturer'sinstructionsare for washing an average load sometimesmistakenfor lint.
with average soil in 16 gallons of water with average hardness
(5 grainspergallon). Therefore,moredetergentwill beneededifany The fabric softener mustbe dilutedaccordingto the manufacturer's
ofthe followingexists: recommendations.Add fabricsoftenertothe dispenserafterclothes
a.loadsize is extralarge, havebeen addedto thewasher.
b. clothesare heavilysoiled,
c.water hardnessisabove average,or Dryer - Added
d. amount ofwater selectedwas morethan HIGH. This typeoffabric softenerisaddedtothedryeralongwiththe loadof
clothes. Itmay beintheformofa softenerimpregnatedtear-offsheet
Usingtoolittledetergentresultsina poorwash,whileusingtoo much or a slow dispensingpacket.
causesoversudsing. Note: Avoidoveruseoffabricsofteners.Toomuchfabricsoftenercan
Non-phosphate make clothes, such asdiapersand towels, non-absorbent. If
As phosphate content is controlled by law in someareas, most this occurs, decrease the amount of fabric softener used or
detergentsare non-phosphate.Somegranularnon-phosphatedeter- occasionallyomit using it. If fabric softenercomesin contact
gentsmay be difficultto dissolvein coldwater. They mayalso react withfabrics,itmaycauseastain.Toremove,wetfabricandrub
with the hardnessminerals in the water to deposit a white "lint like" the stainedarea with a barof soapand wash itemsagain.
residueon clothesas wellas washerparts.
For best results with non-phosphate detergents follow these Detergent with Fabric Softener
Somedetergentscontain fabric softener in theirformulation. Read
suggestions: andfollow manufacturer'sinstructionsfor use.
1. Washgarmentsin the hottestwater safefor thefabric.
2.Pretreatstainsand heavilysoileditemsbeforeplacingthem inthe
washer. I I
3.Followthe detergentpackageinstructionsfor the amountto use. I Presoak I
4. Addthe detergenttothe washerfirst,thenadd theload ofclothes
to be washed. Closethe lid andfill the washerwith water. Presoakproductshelpto breakdowncertaintypesof soilsandstains
5. Insomeinstances,softor softenedwater may help. into simple forms which can be removed moreeasily by the other
detergent ingredients and the washing action. Washing products
Liquid or Powder Detergent containingenzymesareeffectiveonprotein-typestainssuchasblood,
Powdereddetergentsgenerallyprovidegood resultsfor mostlaundry babyformula, milk,meat juice,diaper soil, grass,etc. Enzymepre-
loads. Liquiddetergentsareparticularlyusefulforcoldwaterwashing, soak productsare most effectivewhen they havetime in which to
for washing lightly soiled loads and for pretreating spots or greasy work. Clothes shouldsoak for at least30 minutesand it is helpful
soils, sometimestosoak clothesfor severalhours.
High sudsor lowsuds?r 3
Moundsof sudsare notnecessaryforcleanclothes. Too manysuds / Prewash/
can hamperwashaction.Thepresenceofsuds doesnotindicatethe LJ
correct amount of detergent being used. In very soft water a low Prewashsprayproductsare helpfulin removingcollarsoil,and other
sudsingdetergentmaybenecessaryinordertouseenoughdetergent stains. Followpackagedirections. Usecautionwhenusingprewash
to cleanclothes,spraysbecausethey canremovemarkingsfromdialsand buttonson
ISoaps I appliances,paintfrom wallsand cabinets,or softenfingernailpolish.
I i
Soap shouldnotbe usedunlessyour water isverysoft (0 - 3 grains
ofhardnessper gallon). Inhardwater (above3 gpg)soapcombines
withwater hardnessmineralstoform a scumoffilm. This deposit is
very hard to rinseout and can build up on clothescausing them to
becomegray, dingyand greasyfeeling.
10

IDisinfectants I I Water Hardness ]
Occasionally,you may want to sanitize your washer and laundry. Manycomplaintsaboutunsatisfactorywashing resultscanbetraced
Sanitizingisdesirableduring periodsof familyillnessto helpprevent directlyto hard water.Water hardness is measured in grains per
the spreadof infections from one family member to another, gallon.
To SanitizeYourWasher Hardness Grains Per Gal.
Fillwasherwithhotwater,pour1-1/4c.ofliquidchlorinebleachintothe Soft 0 - 3 grains
bleachdispenserordirectlyintothe washer. TurnTIMERDIALto12 Medium 4 -6 grains
minutes;closelid ordoor,andstartwasher.Letwashercompletethe Hard 7 -10 grains
cycle.Very Hard over 11grains
Sanitize Your Laundry The local water company or County Extension office can supply
Selectadisinfectantthatsuitstheloadoflaundry(fiberandcolor),and informationaboutwater hardnessin your area.
carefullyreadthedirectionsonthepackage.Followthemanufacturer's
directionsfor amount to use, and note any precautions. Carefully Ideally,softwatershouldbeusedbothforwashingandrinsing. Ifyour
measuretherecommendedamountofdisinfectant,andadd itdirectly water is hard,it canbe softenedin several ways:
tothetub atthe propertimeinthe cycle.Donot putanydisinfectant
otherthanliquidchlorinebleachintothedispenserasitcoulddamage 1.Increasingtbeamountofdetergentisaneffectivewaytotieupthe
thedispenser, water hardnessminerals.
2, Add a non-precipitatingwater conditioner to the wash and rinse
IBleach Iwater.
Bleach helps to whiten clothes, remove certain stains and soil, 3, Consider installing in your home a mechanical water softener
disinfect and deodorize. Bleach shouldbe used in the wash cycle, whichwill softenthewater as itflows throughthefaucet.
The two basic types of bleach are: Chlorine-Liquid and Oxygen-
Type-Dry. l Water Temperature}
Chlorine-Liquid
Chlorinebleach canbe usedwhenwashingmostfabrics. DonotuseThecorrectwatertemperatureinsuresgoodwashingresults.Select
chlorine-bleachwithacetate,rayon,silk,wool,Spandex,ornoncolorfast thewatertemperatureaccordingtothefabricsbeingwashedandthe
fabrics. Whenindoubt,checkgarmentmanufacturer'scarelabel, degreeofsoilpresent.
Alwaysfollowthebleachmanufacturer'sdirectionsfortheamounttoHOT
use.usuallyitisbesttoaddbleachtothedispenserbeforeloadingtheHOT wateriseffectiveforwashingmostwhiteitemsorforwashing
washer in orderto preventany undilutedbleachfrom accidentallyheavilysoiledcolorfastitems.Itisalsohelpfulinremovingbodysoil,
spillingontoitemsinthewashload. perspirationand greasysoils. If yourwaterheateris locateda great
distance from the washer, it may be necessary for youto set the
Fabricdamagerelatedto misuseof chlorinebleachmay notappear thermostaton the water heater to its hottest setting because water
untilseverallaunderingslater. If undilutedbleachcomes intodirect cools asit travelsfrom thewater heaterto thewasher.
contact with fabrics, it will show up as rips, tears, holes,overall
yellowingor color loss. WARM
IWARNING--Do NOT usebleachwithammonia. I WARM water is recommendedfor washing normal to lightly soiled
: regular,permanent press, knit and some delicate items. It reduces
theamount offading andthe amount ofwrinkles.
Oxygen-Type-Dry
Oxygentype bleachesare mild, containno chlorine,and are consid- COLD
ered safe for most washable colorfastfabrics. They may be added COLDwater minimizes shrinkage and gives best color retention.
directlytothewashwater alongwiththedetergent. Followdirections Usingcoldwater canprovideless effectivecleaning,sobesureto use
on the packagefor thecorrectamountto use. Oxygenbleachesare a detergentespeciallyformulatedfor coldwater. Sincethetempera-
moreeffectivein hot water. They are not designedfor heavy stain lure ofcoldwatervarieswiththeseasons,someitemsmaynotlookas
removal, clean as in warmerwater. Followthese stepsfor best resultswhen
usingcold water:
•Increase amount of detergent to about 1-1/2 times amount
normallyused.
• Dissolvedetergent inwarm water beforeadding tothe washer.
• Pretreat spots and stains.
• Increasethe lengthof washingtime to maximumprovided,
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Item Descriptionof Care
BEDSPREADS ChooseHOTorWARMwatertemperatureaccordingtocolorfastnessandamountofsoil. Set
(Chenille,Fiberglass,BetaR, Quilted) waterlevelatSUPER. Wash separatelyfor10 minutesatREGULARspeed.UseCOLDrinse.
Mostfiberglassmaterialsshouldnot belaunderedin yourwasher.Checklabelto besure
spreadismachinewashable. Ifitis,washseparatelyatSUPER waterlevel. Checklabelfor
correctwatertemperature.Ifnoneavailable,useWARM WASH/COLD RINSE. Agitate for
4 minutesat GENTLEspeed.
BLANKETS
Man-madefabrics:Acrylic,nylon,etc. Somenappedblanketsmadefromman-madefiberstendtopill.Checklabeltoseethatblanket
has an anti-pillingfinish. Be sure tofollow anydirectionsthat comewith the blankets. Avoid
excessagitation. This methodmaybe usedforelectricblanketsand sheets(iflabeledmachine
washable).WashseparatelyusingWARMor COLDwash and rinse. If heavily soiled, soak,
otherwisewash 4 minutesusingGENTLEwash with NORMALspinspeeds.
Woolen(Washable) Measureblanketand pretreatheavily soiledareas. SetTIMER DIALfor maximumwashtime.
UseSUPERwater level,WARMwash,GENTLEagitationandFASTspin. Adddetergent. Start
washerandagitateforoneminutetodissolvedetergent. Stopwasher.Addblanketandimmerse
completelyin water.Close lid and soak (withoutagitation) 10 to 15 minutes, dependingon
amountofsoil. Agitate 1-2minutes. AdvanceTIMERDIALtoendofwashcycletoremovewater
from basket.Allow washer to fill with WARMrinsewater. Stop washer and soak for
5 minuteswithoutagitation.AdvanceTIMER DIAL to SPIN. Spin one minute.Repeatrinse
agitation 1-2minutesand allowwasher tocompleteSPIN cycle.
Layblanketonflatsurface,andifnecessary,blockbygentlystretchingtooriginalmeasurement.
Woolenblanketstendtoshrinkmorethefirsttimethey arewashedbecauseofthecharacteristics
ofwoolfibers. Lookfor shrinkagecontrolson label.
CURTAINS/DRAPERIES Checklabeldirectionsbeforewashing.Besurefabriciswashable,shrinkresistantandcolorfast.
DO NOTwash lined draperiesor fiberglass curtains. Wash curtainsfrequently as heat, light
and sunweaken fibers. Eventhough sunspotsmay notbe visible,they couldcause holesto
appearafterlaundering.
Removehooks, pinsandtrimmings.Shaketo removelint and dust. if heavilysoiled,soak or
prewashinwarm water. Placelooselywovenor delicatefabricsin a mesh laundrybag.Wash
in small loads usingamplewater because crowdingwill cause wrinkles. Wash no morethan
2or 3 pairsof curtains;1 longpairor 2 shortpairsofdraperies.
UseNOTwashforcolorfastcottonsandWARMwashforrayon,non-colorfastcotton,polyester,
nylonor permanent press fabrics.Use COLD rinse. Soak 5 to10 minutesfollowed by 2-6
minutesof GENTLEagitation. Use SLOWspin.
DIAPERS RinseinCOLDwater immediatelyafter use. Soak incovered pail of cleanwarm water with
detergent.Beforewashing,spinexcesswaterfromdiapers. LaunderinHOTwater,detergent
andbleach. Agitatefor12-14 minutes.Washupto5 dozendiapers. UseREGULARspeed.
ELASTICGARMENTS Elasticgarmentspickupbodyoilsreadily. Becausethese oilsaredamaging,elasticsshouldbe
washedfrequentlyto prolongthe lifeof thegarment.
Pretreat any soiled spots. To avoid snagging, closezippers,fasten hooks and garters.
Dependingon amountof soil,use eithera HOT or WARMwashset for GENTLEspeed and
wash 4-6 minutes.
FIBERGLASS Readmanufacturer'sinstructions.
OnlyFiberglassBetaRfabricsmay belaunderedas indicated. Neverusebleach. 13onotwash
fiberglassfabricsinyourwasherbecausethefiberscanbreakand remaininthewasher.These
glass particlescouldbecome imbeddedinthefabrics washed inthe next load and cause skin
irritation. Wash afull loadofitemsusingWARMwashand COLDrinse. Agitate2-3 minutesat
GENTLEspeed.
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Care of SpecialItems (Cont.)
Item Description of Care
FLAME RETARDANT FINISHES Tohelpreducethepossiblelossoftheflameretardantfinishthroughcontinuouswashing,clean
according tothe instructionsfurnished bythe manufacturerofthe item.
LINGERIE,DELICATEBLOUSES UseHOTwaterforwhitecotton,permanentpressor blends. UseWARMwaterforsilks, rayons,
acetatesandcolors.Ifdesired,placeverydelicatelyconstructedgarmentsina meshbag. Wash
4 to 10 minutes. Follow with COLDrinse. REGULAR speedfor sturdy itemsand GENTLE
speedfordelicate items.Checkhangtag.
PLASTICS Checkcurtainstobesuretheyare notrippedortorn. Washshowercurtainswithoutdetergent,
(ShowerCurtains,Tablecloths, usingpackagednon-precipitatingwater conditionerto avoidwater spotswhendry. Soak,then
Baby Panties,RubberBoots) agitatenomorethan2 minutes.(Usuallyshowercurtainsarecoveredwithsudsysplashes,thus
addingdetergenttowash isnotnecessary.)Whenwashing,useWARMWASH/WARMRINSE
andGENTLEspeed. Linedry.
PILLOWS Do notwash pillowsfilled with kapok,fiberglassor cotton. Checklabelson fiber-filledpillows
to makesurethey are machinewashable. Checktosee thatall seamsand fabricsare strong
and will notbreak. If in doubt, placein zipperedcase or in pillowcase and basteshut. Keep
outercoveringon foampillowsorplaceinzipperedcase. Washpillowstwoatatime tobalance
load.Placepillowsinthewasheronoppositesidesoftheagitator. UseSUPER_l. Afterwasher
fills, press pillows intowater to remove air. Wash with WARMwater and detergent. Stop
washer after 2 minutes, turn pillows over.Wash for a total of 4 to 8 minutes.Rinse.Use
REGULARWASHor FINEWASH and REGULAR spin.
RUGS(Scatter) Check label to make sure rug iswashable and colorfast. Vacuum or shake to remove loose
surface soil. Soakor prewashrug if it is badly soiled. Use ample wateras rugs are very
absorbent. Exampleof a load: One4' X 6'or three2' or 3'. Wash morethanone small rugat
a time.Ifyou washonlyone small rug,add bathtowelstobalancethe load. A large rugshould
bedistributedevenlyaroundtheagitatorto balancethe load. Be suretherug canmovefreely
duringagitation. Use HOTwaterforwhite,cottonrugs. UseWARMwaterfor colorsand rubber
or Latex-backedrugs. Wash 8 to 12minutesat REGULARspeed.
SLIPCOVERSBesurefabric iswashable,shrink-resistantandcolorfast. Shakeorvacuumtoremovelintand
dust.Closefasteners. Pretreatanyheavilysoiledspots. Washinsmallloadsusingamplewater,
asthese itemsare often bulkyand absorba large amount. Soakor prewash if heavily soiled.
Use WARMwash with a COLD rinse.Soak 5 to 10 minutes,then wash 6-8 minutes. Use
REGULARspeed unlessslipcoversare weakenedby age,then useGENTLEspeed.
SWEATERS(Man-Made) Follow manufacturer'sinstructions. Treatas a delicate item.
Follow proceduresusedforwoolen blankets. Checklabelto be sure it is machinewashable.
Handmadeknitsshould NOTbe dryerdried.
WATERREPELLENTFINISHES Waterrepellentfinishesareappliedtosuchfabricsorfinisheditemsassportjackets,all-weather
coatsandsleepingbagstoprovideprotectionfromrainor dampness. Thesefinishesalsomay
resiststains. Tomaintainwaterrepellentproperties,itisimportanttorinseitemsverythoroughly
duringlaundering.Usingafabricsoftener,thenpressingthegarmentthoroughlyhelpsmaintain
the water repellentproperties.
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• Treat stainspromptly. Forunknownstains,follow these stepsin sequence untilthe stain is
removed.
• Identifythestain, if possible. 1. Soak thestain in coldwater for at least20 minutes.
• Avoidusing hotwater on unidentifiedstains, as it mightset the
stain. 2. Work a liquid laundry detergent into the stain area and allow to
stand for 30 minutes,then rinse.
• Never iron a stain as this will set it. Beforeyou use any stain
remover,be sureit will notharmthefabric,finish, orcolor. The 3. Launder in hottest water safe for fabric using ample amount of
watertemperature,typeofstain remover,orbleach, andeventhe laundry detergent. Use a chlorine bleach on white or colorfast
methods, mayvary dependinguponthefabric or color, cottons. Nylons,acrylics,polyesters,rayonsor otherfabricsuse
anoxygenbleachandwarmwater. Setwasherfor 10minutesand
• Always test stain removeron an inconspicuousarea (a seam allowthewashertogothrougha completecycle. Soaksilkorwool
allowance,hem,or facing) to be sureit willnot harmthefabric, articlesin warm waterand agitatevery briefly,if atall.
• Placestained area face down on papertowels and apply stain 4. Soak overnight using a laundry presoak product, following
removerto undersideof stain. This will force the stain off the manufacturer'sdirections.
surfaceand notthroughthefabric. Replacetowelsfrequentlyto
preventstaintransfer. 5. Sponge the stained area thoroughly with dry cleaning fluid.
Repeat,if necessary. Rinsethoroughly by handand launder.
• Somestainsaredifficulttoremove. Itmaybenecessarytorepeat
a procedureseveral timesbeforea stain is removed.IPro.e.,I
CAUTION
•To avoidpersonalinjury,observeallprecautionsgivenon the Useprewashsprayswith cautionas theycan removemarkingsfrom
product labelsof stain removersthat are flammable,give off dials and buttons on washers and dryers, paint from walls and
poisonousvapors,or that are poisonousif swallowed, cabinets,andsoftenfingernailpolish.Whenyouarewearingfingernail
polish,be sure itdoesn't rub off on the itemsyouare pretreating.
• NEVERUSEAMMONIAWITH CHLORINEBLEACH.
• Thoroughlyhand washall itemswhich containa volatile solu- I Prewash I
tion with a detergent in a basin, to remove all tracesof the
solution beforeyou machine wash them. Only after you
thoroughlyhandwashand machnewashshouldyouputthese Excessivelysoiled articles, such as men's work clothes, diapers, or
children's play clothes,need to be prewashed in warm water and
itemsin the dryer,detergent to help loosen soil.Follow with a REGULARWASH to
which detergenthas beenadded.
Soakinghelpsloosensoil. Soakinwarmorcoldwaterwithanenzyme
presoakorlaundrydetergent.Letlaundryproductdissolvethoroughly
beforeaddingclothes.
To preventtransferofdye,soakwhitefabricsseparatelyfromcolored
ones. Soaking items for at least 30 minutes is recommendedbut
sometimesitisnecessarytosoakfabricsforseveralhours(particularly
thosestains that havebeen in thefabric a longtime).
You can soak clothes easily and conveniently using the ULTRA
WASH/SOAK TO WASHcycle on your washer.Be sure to follow
soakingwith awashingcycleusingthefullamountofdetergent. (See
Cycle Descriptionson page 6.)
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Thischar appliesonlytowashableitems. Itdoesnotapplytoitemswhichshouldbe drycleaned,Alwaystreatstainsassoonaspossiblebefore
laundering. Air dryarticlestobe certain stain hasbeenremoved;machinedryingcouldmakethe stain moredifficultto remove. You canuse
prewashspray productsor youcan rub detergentintothe dampenedstain.
Stain RemovalProcedure
AlcoholicBeverages/Wine Spongepromptlywithcoldwaterorsoakincoldwater30 minuteswithdetergent.Pretreatremaining
stain. Launderwith an appropriatebleach. Use thehottest water safe forthe fabric.
Blood Rinseorsoak in coldwaterwith detergentfor30 minutes. Pretreatremainingstain. Launderin the
hottestwatersafeforthefabric. Useappropriatebleach. Ifstainstill persists,soak inwarmwaterwith
a presoak product.
CandleWax Scrapeoff excesswitha dull knife. Placestain betweenseverallayersof cleanwhite paper towels,
andpresswith awarm iron. Spongewithcleaningfluid. Rinse.Ifstain remains,launderinthehottest
water safe forthe fabricand usingappropriatebleach.
Carbon Paper Rubdetergentintodampenedstain. Rinsethoroughly. If stainpersists,putafew dropsofammonia
on the stain and repeat treatment with detergent. Rinse thoroughly. If necessary, repeat. If
colorfastnessisin question,use hydrogenperoxideinstead ofammonia.
CatsupScrapeoffexcesswithdullknife. Soakincoldwaterfor30minuteswithdetergent. Pretreatremaining
stain.Launderwith an appropriatebleach. Usethe hottest watersafe for thefabric.
Chewing Gum Rubwith icetoharden. Scrapeoffexcesswithadull knife.Spongewithcleaningfluid.Rinsebyhand
and launder usingthe hottestwater safe forthe fabric.
Chocolate,Cocoa,Coffee or Tea Rinseor soakincoldwaterwith detergent.Pretreatremainingstain. Launderusingthehottestwater
safeforthefabric, Useappropriatebleach. Ifstain remains,spongewitha safecleaningfluid. Rinse
by hand.Launderagain.
Cosmetics Pretreatthe stain. Launderusingthe hottestwater safefor thefabric. Use appropriatebleach.
Crayon Rubdetergentor soapintodampenedstainuntila thicksudsis formed.Work in untiloutlineof stain
isremoved. Launderinhotwaterusingchlorinebleach, ifsafeforfabric. Repeatprocess,ifnecessary.
For stainsthroughout a load ofclothes, wash itemsin hotwater using laundrysoap (notdetergent)
andonecupofbakingsoda.Ifcolorstainremains,launderwith adetergentandchlorinebleach. Use
warmwater and oxygen-typebleachinsteadof chlorinebleachif colorfastnessis in question.
DeodorantsandAnti-Perspirants Pretreatthe stain.Launderusingthe hottestwater safefor the fabric. Useappropriatebleach.
Anti-perspirantsthatcontainacidicsubstances,suchasaluminumchloride,maycausefabricdamage
and change the colorof some dyes. Color might be restored by sponging with ammonia. Rinse
thoroughly.Ifcolorfastnessisin question,launderinwarm water. Ifammoniatreatmentis required
totreat wool, mohairor silk, dilutewith equalamount ofwater. Rinsethoroughly,
Egg,MeatJuiceand Gravy Ifdried,scrapeoffas muchaspossiblewitha dull knife. Soakincoldwater withdetergent. Pretreat
I thestain. Launder usingthe hottestwater safe for thefabric. Use appropriatebleach.
,-'ruit,FruitJuice Soakincold waterwith detergent. Pretreatthe stain.Launder usingthe hottestwater safe forthe
fabric. Useappropriatebleach.
Glue Soakin warm water with detergent. Launderin hotwater iffabric iscolorfast.
Grass Pretreatstain. Launderusing thehottestwatersafe for thefabric. Useappropriatebleach. If stain
remains,spongewithdenaturedalcohol.Rinsethoroughly. If colorfastnessisquestionableorfabric
is acetate,dilutealcoholwith two parts water.
Grease,Oil andSaladDressing Pretreat stain.Launderusing the hottestwater safe for thefabric. Useappropriatebleach. If stain
I remains,spongewith cleaningfluid. Rinsethoroughly byhand.Launderagain.
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Stain Removal Chart (Cont.)
Stain RemovalProcedure
Ink (Ballpoint) Spraystainwithhairsprayuntilsaturatedorspongestainwithrubbingalcoholorspraywithpretreat
_roduct.Rinsethoroughly.Pretreatstain.Launderusingthehottestwatersafeforthefabric. Use
appropriatebleach.
Ink (Felt Tip) Spraystainwithliquidhouseholdcleaneruntilsaturated. Rubcleanerinto stain.Rinse. Repeatas
manytimes as necessaryto removestain. Launder.
Mildew Pretreatstain.Launderusingthe hottestwater safe forthe fabric. Use appropriatebleach. Ifstain
remains,spongewith hydrogenperoxide.Rinsethoroughly and launderagain.
Milk,Cream, IceCream Soakin coldwater withdetergent.Pretreatstain.Launderusingthehottestwatersafe forthefabric.
Useappropriatebleach. Ifgreasystainremains,spongewithcleaningfluid. Rinsebyhand.Launder
again.
Mud Letstaindry,thenbrushwell. Spongewithcoldwater.Pretreatstain.Launderusingthe hottestwater
safe for thefabric.Use appropriatebleach.
Mustard Pretreatstain.Launder usingthe hottest water safefor thefabric. Use appropriatebleach.
Nail Polish Placestain face downon papertowels. Spongewith nailpolishremoveror amylacetate. Useamyl
acetateonlyon acetate. (Test nail polishremoveron seam of garmentfirst.) Launderafter rinsing
thoroughlyby hand. Ifcolor remains,bleach, if safefor fabric.
Perfume Spongepromptlywithcoldwateror soakincoldwater30minuteswithdetergent. Pretreatremaining
stain. Launderwith an appropriatebleach. Use thehottestwater safefor the fabric.
Perspiration Pretreatremainingstain.Launderwithanappropriatebleach. Usethehottestwatersafeforthefabric.
Iffabric hasbeendiscolored,restoreby applyingammoniato fresh stainsorvinegar to old stains.
Rinse. Launder.
Rust Applyrustremoveraccordingto manufacturer'sdirections.Launder. Donotusechlorinebleachon
rust stains.Donot userust removerinwasher or on washertop.
ShoePolish Scrapeoffasmuchaspossiblewithadullknife.Pretreatremainingstain.Launderwithan appropriate
bleach.Usethe hottestwatersafeforthe fabric. Ifstain persists,spongewith one partdenatured
alcoholand two partswater. Rinsethoroughlyby hand.Launder.
Tar Treat immediatelybeforestain is dry.Pourcleaningfluid through fabric. Repeat. Stain may be
impossibleto remove. Rinsethoroughly byhand. Launder.
UrineSoakincoldwaterwith detergent. Pretreatremainingstain.Launderwithanappropriatebleach. Use
the hottestwater safe forthe fabric.
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Problem Remedy Prevention
Unt on Clothes
Areclothessortedproperly?Areyouusing Brushlintfromclothesorusea lintremover Separatelint-giver(terrytowels,sweat-shirts,
enoughdetergent,overloadingwasher,leav- roller, chenille)from lint-receivers(corduroy,per-
ingtissuepaperinpockets,oroverdrying? manentpress,knits).UseGENTLEagitation.
Man-madefabrics,blendsand permanent
_ressreadilyattractlintfromcottonsdueto
staticelectricity.Useafabricsoftenerinthe
dryerto lessenstaticelectricity. Increase
detergent.Emptypockets.
Foodorcookingoilstainsonsyntheticfabrics Rubinundiluteddetergent,letstand 30 min-Washsyntheticgarmentsassoonafterwear-
are sometimes called "invisible stains" be- utesand rewash,usinghottestwatersafefor ing as practical, using more detergent than
causeyou maynotnoticethemwhenyouput fabric,normaland hottestwatersafe for fabric.
clothes in the washer. If oily soils are not
completely removed in the wash, the oily
spotsmaypick updirtfrom washwater. The
spotswillthenbevisible.Theyare notcaused
bythe washer.
Are you usingenough detergent? Increasedetergentusage.
..ststai.s
(Brown or Yellow Stains)
Doyouhaveironpipes?
Isthere sedimentin the hotwater tank? Flush hotwatertank.
IstherelronorManganeseinthewatersupply Commercialrustremovers.Toremove, usea If porcelainsinksand tubs have rustcolored
reacting with soap, detergent, or chlorine commercial rust remover,follow label direc- deposits,iron probablyis presentinthe water
bleach? Iron in the water may be in a dis- tionsas rustremovercoulddamagethefinish supply. To correct,checkwith a water treat-
solvedform andnotvisibletotheeyewithout of yourwasher. Rinseclothesthoroughlyby mentcompany. Donotusechlorinebleachin
chemicaltest.hand before placing in the washer. After water that containsiron. Consider replacing
rinsing,clothesshouldbe washed, the rustedoutwater tank or use an ironfilter
if problemissevere.
LaunderedClothes
Are youusingenough detergent? Increasedetergentusage.
Are you washing heavily soiled and lightly Sortdirty clothes byamountof soil. If only a
soiledclothesin the same load? few clothesarevery dirty,prewashthemfirst.
Is the washer basket dirty from washing Wipeout basketand rewashdirty clothes. Shake out sandy clothes, vacuum rugs.
heavilysoiledclothes,rugs? Prewashheavilysoiledclothes,suchasmen's
work and children's play clothes. Wipe out
washer basketwith dampspongeor cloth.
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ProblemSolving Guide(Cont.)
Problem Remedy Prevention
Grayed Clothes
Is water hot enough? Are clothes sorted Washin hottestwater safeforfabric and use Wash white cottons, linens and man-made
properly? adequateamountof detergent. Repeatpro- fabricsinhotwater. Hotwaterisnecessaryto
cedureseveraltimes, if necessary, removeperspirationandgreasyor oilystains.
Sort laundryby fabric, color and amount of
soil.
Are youusingenoughdetergent? Use adequatedetergent. Start with amount
recommendedon detergent package. Use
more for large loads or very dirty loads, or
whenyou wash in hardwater.
Is washer overloaded and/or not enough Placeunfoldedlaundrylooselyin washer,do
water for load? not fill abovetop of small vanes on agitator.
Setwater levelaccordingto load size.
Haveyoureadsectiononsoaking? Improper Usuallya 30 minutesoak is sufficient. How-
soakingwith insufficientdetergentcouldbe a ever,whenheavilysoiledgarmentsaresoaked
cause, for extended periods, you may need to use
twicetherecommendedamountofdetergent.
Is soap being used in hard water or is an Use a phosphate detergent, if possible. In
inferiorpoor qualitydetergent beingused? ]addition,usewaterconditioner,pretreatstains,
usehottestwaterpossible,usebleachwhere
possible, use presoaks,or install a water
softener.
Dingy White Permanent PressiNylons
or Blends
Is enoughdetergentbeingused?Are clothes Increase detergent usage.Nylon whitener Wash whites by themselves. Use adequate
sorted by color? Permanent press, blends, may help. Bleach according to garment detergent.
etc., washedwith pastel colorspick up even manufacturer'sinstructions.
tracesof loosedye.
Are heavily soiled or greasy items washed Tryusingaspotlifter. Orspongegreasespot Remove grease spots while fresh. Wash
with otherclothes?Is watertemperaturetee with safe drycleaning fluid; then, before it clothesinhotwater, usingplentyofdetergent.
low? dries, saturate area with liquid detergent.Do not wash permanent press items with
Wash.For old or heavygrease spots,clean othergreasy itemssince they readilyabsorb
articlein coin operateddry cleaner,greasy soils.
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Problem Solving Guide (Cont.)
Problem Remedy Prevention
Iswatertemperaturetoo low? Washin the hottestwater safe forfabric and Usecorrectwatertemperature.Foradequate
useadequateamountof detergent,results, hotwateris recommended.
Istheretoo littledetergentbeing used? Measure detergent with a measuring cup;
follow manufacturer'sinstructions.Increase
amountofdetergentforheavilysoiledclothes.
is therehardwater? Usea packagednon-precipitatingwatercon-
ditioner.
Istoo littlewaterfor thequantityof garments Make certain water level allows clothes to
beingwashed? movefreely.
Wasfabric softenerusedcorrectly? Rub dampened stain area vigorously with Carefullyfollow manufacturer'sinstructions.
Be sureto dilute) hand soap. Rinse,then wash.If many items Neverpourfabricsoftenerdirectlyonto cloth-
are involved,dry cleaning is recommended, ing.
The dry cleaning fluid used in the process
shouldlift temporarymarkings.
Doesdetergentlaundryaid or fabricsoftener If causedby a detergent or granular laundry Add product first then clothes and start
contain a blue coloring? Failure of a blue aid, add 1cup of white vinegarto 1 quart of washer.
coloring in detergent, laundry aid or fabric water.Use a plasticcontainer.Soakitem for
softenerto dissolveordispensecouldbethe 1hour;rinse.Ifcausedbyfabricsoftener,rub
problem, stain with bar soap;wash.
Depositsfromacombinationofoilysoil;water Conditionwasherwith2 cupsCalgon.After
hardness;fabricsoftener;lowor non-phos- launderingheavilysoiledclothes,wipethe
_hatedetergentswhichcontainprecipitating washtub,theinsideandoutsideoftheagita-
builders,torwith a dampabsorbentcloth.
Particlesmay collectunderthe agitatoror on Rewashwith hottestwatersafeforfabricand Inareasthathavehardwateror claysoil,use
theoutsideoftheinnerwashtubandeventu- adequateamountef detergent, a conditioner.
ally loosenanddeposit on theclothes.
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Problem Solving Guide (Cont.)
Problem Remedy Prevention
Holes,Tears,Snagsor ExcessiveWear
Improperuseof chlorinebleach. Thereisnosolutiononcethistypeofdamage Always measure bleach. Dilute measured
hasoccurred, bleach in at least one quart of water before
addingtowasher.Donotpourbleachdirectly
ontoclothes.
Toolittle water inwasher ortoo largea load. Loadwasherso itemswill movefreely during
agitation, and select correct water level for
load.
Are pinsor sharpobjectsleft ongarmentsor Removeall pins; check pockets of all gar-
in pockets? ments before you put them in the washer.
Also, checkwash tubfor any objects.
Aresnap,hooks,zippers,sharpbuttons,buck- Fastenhooks,snapsandbuttons;zipzippers.
lesclosed? Removesharpobjectsand buckles.Thispro-
cedureisveryimportantwhenyouwash knits,
which cansnageasily.Placesheergarments
ma mesh bag beforeplacingin washer.
Is the damagefrom chemicals such as hair Immediatelyandthoroughlyrinsetowelsand
preparations(bleach,dye, home permanent otherarticleswhichhavecomeincontactwith
solution)orbatteryacid,and sometoiletbowl these chemicals before you putthem in the
cleaners? washer.Avoidcontaminating itemsofcloth-
mgwith such chemicals.
Isdamagecausedbytreatmentbymanufac- This deteriorationcan beslowed bywashing
turer? Collarsand cuffs of permanentpress small permanentpress loads with a SUPER
items fray. (Because the permanent press water level. Do notwash heavy items, such
processweakensthefibers).This problemis as towels,with permanentpress.When pos-
notcausedbythe washer, sible removecollar stays.
Were there undetected holes or defects? Check garments carefully before loading
i Small,unnoticedholes,tears,or rippedseams washer.Mendall ripsand tears.
may enlargeduring washing.Manufacturing
defects unnoticed at purchase may appear
afterwashing.
Was REGULAR agitation speed used for Refertogarmentmanufacturer'scareinstruc-
delicatefabrics? tions. If in doubt,use GENTLEagitation.
Are garments weakened by aging, sun or Thisisaninevitableprocessandisnotcaused
atmosphere? by thewasher.You mayslow downthe pro-
cess byuseof GENTLE agitation.
Isthereroughnessor burrsonagitatordueto Examineagitatorforroughnessor burrs,and
damageincurredbyheavybeltbuckles,etc.? smoothby filing, if necessary.
2O