Jenn-Air JW3000 User manual

mL' JENN-AIR
Use and Care Manual
Washer
ModelJW3000
AIJTOMA_C CONTROLS
MANUALCONTROLS
Care of Special Items .......................................... 12-13
Care of Your Washer .................................................. 9
Congratulationsonyour choiceof aJenn-Airwasher! As Energy Saving Tips ..................................................... 9
you use your newwasher, we know you will appreciate Features ...................................................................... 8
the many features that provide excellent cleaning re- Laundry Aids ........................................................ 10-11
suits,energy efficiency, convenience and dependability. Bleach ................................................................. 11
Detergents .......................................................... 10
Beforeyou begin washing with your new washer, please Fabric Softeners.................................................. 10
take a few minutes to readand becomefamiliar with the Presoak ............................................................... 10
instructions inthis book.On the following pages,you will Prewash .............................................................. 10
find a wealth of information regarding all aspectsof your Water Hardness .................................................. 11
beautiful new washer. By following these instructions Water Temperature ............................................. 11
carefully, you will be ableto achieve excellent results. Operating the Washer Controls............................... 6-7
Cycle Description.................................................. 7
Should you have any questions about using your Jenn- To Set.................................................................... 6
Air washer, write to us. Be sure to provide the model Washing Guide ..................................................... 7
number• Preparingto Wash ...................................................... 4
Load Size .............................................................. 4
Jenn-Air Customer Assistance Precare.................................................................. 4
c/o MaytagCustomerServiceSorting................................................................... 4
P.O. Box2370 ProblemSolvingGuide........................................ 17-20
Cleveland,TN 37320-2370 Safety Precautions...................................................2-3
ServiceInformation................................................... 21
StainRemoval...................................................... 14-16
UsingYourNew Washer............................................ 5
Warranty .............................................................. 23-24

d. Remove the door to the washing compartment
before the washer is removed from service or
discarded.
1. Read all instructions carefully before using the 5.
washer. Retain all instructions for future reference.
2. Installation - Install and locatethis washer according a. Do not wash articles that have been previously
to the Installation Instructions. cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable
a. Thisappliancemustbeproperlygrounded. Never or explosive substances asthey give offvapors
plug the appliance electric cord into a receptacle that could ignite or explode.Any material on
which has not been grounded adequately and in whichyou haveusedacleaning solvent,orwhich
accordance with local and national codes, issaturatedwithflammableliquidsorsolids,should
not be placed in the appliance until all traces of
b. This appliance must be connected to a properly theseflammable liquidsorsolids and their fumes
rated, protected, and sized power supply circuit,have been removed. There are many highly
flammable items used in homes, such as: ac-
e. Do not install or store this appliance where it will etone, denaturedalcohol, gasoline,kerosene,oil,
be exposed to temperatures below freezing or chemical solvents, some liquid household clean-
exposed to the weather, ers, some spot removers,turpentine, waxes and
d. This appliance must be connected to adequate wax removers.
plumbing and drain facilities. b. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or
e. This appliance should be installed by a qualified other flammable or explosive substances to the
service technician, wash water.
3. If someone should get an electric shock from the c. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. Under cer-
washer, disconnect the electrical power. DO NOT tain conditions, hydrogengas maybeproduced in
OPERATE untilit has beenrepairedby anauthorized a hot water system that has not been used for
Jenn-Air Service Contractor. 2weeks or more. Ifthe hot water system has not
been used for such a period, before using a
4. To prevent injuryto 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 release any accumulated hy°
appliance. CIosesupervisionofchildrenisneces- drogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not
sarywhen using the washer, smoke or usean open flame during this time.
b. Keep all laundryaids out ofthe reachof children d. Keep area around and underneath the washer
preferably in a lockedcabinet. Use laundry aids free fromthe accumulation of combustiblemate-
onlyasdirected bythe manufacturerandobserve rials, such as lint, paper, rags, gasoline, and all
all warnings on the container labels, other flammable vapors and liquids.
¢. Destroythecarton andplastic bagsafter unpack-
ing the washer. Cartons covered with rugs, bed-
spreads, or plastic sheets can create a chamber
with inadequate ventilation.

e. 11. Improperlaundering offlame retardantfinishes could
remove them. Therefore,follow garment manu-
facturer's instructions carefully.
12. When moving,havethewasher checkedand properly
installed by a qualified Jenn-Air Service Contractor.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
6. Do notreachintotheapplianceifthetuboragitatoris
moving.Thewasherisequippedwithasafetyswitch
foryourprotection.IfactiondoesnotstopwhentheApplianceswiththeUL symbolon thedata platehave
washerlidisopenedduringtheSpin Cycle,discon- been listedwithUnderwriters'Laboratories,Inc.Those
nect the electricalpower to thewasher. Do not with a CSA Monogramon thedata platehavebeen
operatethewasher untilit hasbeen repairedbyan certifiedbytheCSA TestingLaboratoriesascomplying
authorizedJenn-AirServiceContractor. withCanadianStandardsAssociationrequirements.Nev-
ertheless,aswith any equipmentusingelectricityand
7. Do nottamperwiththecontrols, havingmovingparts,therearepotentialhazards.To use
thisappliancesafely,theoperatorshouldbecomefamil-
8. Do notrepairorreplaceanypart oftheapplianceor iarwiththeinstructionsforoperationoftheApplianceand
attemptanyservicingto preventpersonalinjuryand alwaysexercisecarewhileusingit.
damagetothewasher.
9. Observetheseprecautionswhen using cleaning
fluids,spotorstainremovers,etc.:
a. Useonlyaccordingto themanufacturer'sdirec-
tionsasstatedonthelabelorcarton.
b. Useoutdoorsorin awellventilatedarea.
c. Useonlyproductslabeled"NON-FLAMMABLE".
d.Afterusingtheseremovers,thoroughlyrinsethe
clothesby hand beforethey areplaced in the
washer. Someoftheseremovers- forexample:
rustremover- willdamagethecomponentsand
thefinishofthe washer.
10.Do notwash fiberglassarticlesunlesslabelstates
theyaremachinewashable. Mostfiberglassarticles
shed small particlesof glass that will notreadily rinse
outofthewasher.Theseparticlesmaygetonclothing
in laterloadsand causeskin irritationanddiscomfort.
Be sure to rinsethe washer thoroughly before using
it again.

ISorting I I Load Sizel
For bestresults,clothesshouldbesortedinto loadsthat can be• Size ofLoad-Thespacethatfabricsoccupyismoreimportant
washed and dried together. Sort clothesinto loadsthat can bethantheirweight.Forcleanwrinkle-freewashingresults,fillthe
washedwiththesamewatertemperature,washtime, agitation,spin washer so that all items have plentyofroomto movefreely.
Do notovercrowdthewasher. Thisis particularlyimportantfor
speed,and laundryaids. heavilysoileditems.
Thus, sort clothes according to:•Size of Items- Combine both large and small articles for good
•Color - Separatewhites from colors,light colors from bright or washing action.Do notgroup alllarge items inone load. Several
dark colors. Wash non-colorfast items separately, sheetscombinedwithsmalleritemsinoneloadwillprovidebetter
washing action than a load of sheets only.
•Fabrics - Separate intocottons,delicatefabrics,andpermanent
press items. Cottons require hotter water. Delieates require • How to Load - Loosely load the washer to the top of the small
shorter wash times and cooler water to prevent shrinkage, vanes on the agitator with dry unfolded items.Do not:
Permanent press and synthetics require special washing to
reduce wrinkling, a. over pack clothes;
• Lint Transfer - Separate lint-givers (terry cloth, chenille and b. load wet items (This encourages overloading.)
rugs)from linttakers (corduroy,synthetic knits,and permanent
press) to reduce lint transfer during washing, c. wrap large items around the agitator. (Load large itemsfirst
and in gentle folds.)
•Amount ofSoil - Separateheavilysoileditems from moderately
andlightlysoileditems.Mixingsoiltypescouldcauseheavysoils
to depositonthelightlysoileditems.
L Precare 1
When you sort clothes into washloads, inspecteach itemfor:
•Rips and Tears -Mendall rips and tearsso theydon'tgrow.
•Objects Left inPockets-Removecrayons,lipsticks,cigarettes,
ballpointpens, matches,tissues, and other objectsthat may
damageclothesand/orthewasher.
•Non-washableItems-Removebuttons,pins,buckles,or other
sharp items that may not washwell andthat may scratchthe
insideofthewasher or snagotheritemsintheload.
•Dirt, Lint,and Sand -Turndowncuffsand brushoffdirt andlint.
Vacuumrugstoremoveloosesurfacesoil.Shakesandyclothes
andtowels.
•Belts,Zippers, Hooks - Tiebeltsand apronsashesintobows
so thattheywon't tangleduringwashing.Closezippers and
hookssothattheywon'tsnagotheritemsinthe load. Foradded
safety,placein mesh laundrybag.
•Spots and Stains -Removebeforeyou washtheitem. (See
Stain RemovalChart on pp. 14-16.)

1. Add Bleach, if needed, to the Bleach Dispenser 3. Place Clothes In Washer
Undiluted liquid chlorinebleachmay be added to thebleach Put dry,unfoldedclothes loosely in thetub,up to the topof the
dispenser as shown, agitatorvanesfora maximumload. Do notover packorwrapitems
around the agitator,
'tAGITATOR
Carefully measure the amount of bleach recommended onlabel of
the bleach bottle for the amount ofwaterbeing used.Properly
diluted bleachwillbe added automatically to the wash water,
Note: Place small or delicate items in a mesh bag.
Note: Oxygen bleach may be added by following the instructions
on the package.Do not put powdered bleach or detergent
inthebleach dispenser. 4. Add Fabric Softener
Addrecommendedamount to innerchamberofdispenser cup on
Note: All bleaches, whether liquid or granular, are powerful top of agitator. Do NOT add above the fill line. If below the fill
chemicalsand can cause fabric damagesuch as tears or line, add water tobring liquid level up to the fill line. Fabric soft-
color lossif not used properly, ener will automatically be added to the final rinse.
Formoreinformationon Bleach,see p.11. _ LIQUID
DISPENSER
2. Add Detergent
Add measured amount tothe washer basket before loading the
clothes. For more information on types Ofdetergent and soap,I_,_bCRUBsER
see p. 10.
The amount of detergent or soap to use depends on how big the
load is, how dirty it is, and how hard the water is.Inadequate
amounts may cause poor cleaning and other problems.
Note: The Liquid Dispenser may be used also for adding liquid
detergent with the ULTRA WASH cycle.Dispenser should
be cleaned after use of liquid detergent. See p. 8.
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To set: I
1, TouchtheSTART/PAUSEPadtoactivatetheelectroniccontrols. 4.To Start: TouchtheSTART/PAUSE Pad,
The pause indicator willlight. Note: You may stop the washer at any time by touching the
2.SELECT CYCLE: "me PERMA PRESS cycle has been pre- START/PAUSE Pad. (First touch will cause thewasher
selected. This means that NORMAL agitation/SLOW spin to pause. Second touch will restart the washer.)
speeds, WARM WASH/COLD RINSE, and HIGH water level
lightswill glow. IfSTART/PAUSE Pad istouched the washer will 5. To stopwasher completely. Touch the OFF Pad.
proceedthrough the PERMA PRESS cycle.Note:The washerautomatically stops when thewash cycleis
If this isnot the cycle desired, choose the cycle which best complete.
describes thetypeof fabricto bewashed. Theproper wash and
spin speeds as well asthewater temperature are automatically 6,Turn off faucetswhen not using washer. This is to protect the
provided and indicated. If different speeds,water level or tam- water fill hose against excessive pressure.
peratureisdesired, useManualOptions, indicatorlightswillglow
when selectionismade. Controlwill beep if selection isinappro-
priate. INOTE: Ifa powerfailure occursduring a cycle,restart and useSPIN
LONLY to drain the washer. Then,start a new cycle.
3. WATERLEVEL: Thewater level ispreset on HIGH. To change,
touchLEVELPad until desiredsetting is shown. Determine
setting basedon loadsize (see table). Selection should provide
sufficient water topermit clothes tocirculateduring agitation.
It may become necessary,dueto bulkyfabrics,to adjustthewater
/eve1afteragitation begins. To adjustfor higher water levelduring
the wash, touch OFF Pad. Then reactivate unit and make new
selections(Steps 1-4). If higheror lowerwater levelisdesiredonly
in rinse, touch LEVEL Pad until desired water level is selected.
Machinewill automaticallygo tothat level for rinse.
Water Saver O_ Weight of Clothes
ControlSetting (pounds) (kilograms)
High 12+ 5.4+
Medium 6-12 2.7 - 5.4
Low 2-6 .9 - 2.7
Extra Low 2 or under .g

[CycleDescrip,_] OTHEROPTIONS
MANUAL OPTIONS ULTRA WASH Cycles:
Eliminate the need for prespot products while providingcomparable
The Automatic Cycles can be customized to yourneeds by using the stain removal performance. Add liquid or granular detergent in the
Manual Options (SPEED, TEMP., and LEVEL). Select options at the wash basket, then place liquid detergent in the liquid dispenser.
beginning of the cycle. Ifone isoverlooked touch the START/PAUSE Clothes soak for 30minuteswith several briefminutes of agitation.
Pad and make selection while washer isin fill. Indicator lights Water isspun out and clean wash water isadded along with liquid
illuminate option selected. Some combinations of Automatic Cycles detergent for at5 minute wash.
and Manual Options alsovary time. Control will beep if aselection is
inappropriate. ULTRA WASH I provides a HOT water SOAK and WASH with a
COLD RINSE. This cycle is recommended for most cotton fabrics
AUTOMATIC OPTIONS(check manufacturer's labels).Use for diapers, baby formula,
cosmetics, and most oil based stains.
PERMA PRESS preset to provide WARM WASH/COLD RINSE and
12 minutes of REGULAR agitation. SLOWspin speeds and three ULTRA WASH II provides a WARM water SOAK and WASH with a
spray rinses help reduce wrinkling. COLD RINSE.As in ULTRA WASH I,water and detergent are re-
freshed. This cycle should be used with polyesters and blends
WHITES AND COLORS provides 15 minutes of REGULAR agitation (check manufacturer's recommendations). Grass,ketchup, soil, and
and FAST spin speeds. WHITESis preset on HOT WASH/COLD juices are among stains that respond well to this type of treatment.
RINSE and high water level. COLORS is preset to give a WARM
WASH/COLD RINSE and HIGH water level. SOAK TO WASH eliminates the inconvenience of wash tub soaking
of stained clothes before thewash cycle. SOAK TO WASH provides
MIXED LOADS provides COLD WASHAND RINSE temperatures,a 15 minute soakwhich automaticallyproceedsintoa 15 minutewash
12 minutes of GENTLE agitation, and SLOWspin speeds, without pump out of wash water. Brief periods of agitation are used
to thoroughly dissolve detergent.
FINEWASH provides 10 minutes of intermittent GENTLE agitation
and a SLOWspin speed. COLD WASH and RINSE have been QUICK WASH reduces wash time of any cycle except ULTRA
preset. WASH by 50% with no effect on rinse or spin times.
KNITS-BLANKETS- washer fills with WARM WATERand agitates EXTRA RINSE adds an additional rinse fill,4 minutes of agitation,and
slow (GENTLE) for 10 minutes,followed by a COLD RINSE. FAST 5 minutes to spin. The agitation and spin speeds correspond to cycle
spin speeds remove excess moisture,selected.
SPIN ONLY - Washer will drain and spin for 4 minutes at FAST spin
speed. Use for draining washer after cancelling a cycle or after a
power failure. It can also beused to spin water from a hand washed
item. SPIN ON LY can be selected at any time during a cycle.Washer
can be turned OFF during SPINONLYbut PAUSE will not be
accepted.
Washing Guide
(AUTOMATIC CYCLES)
FINAL
CYCLE WASH RINSE AGITATE SPIN REGULAR/QUICK WASH
WHITES HOT COLD REGULAR FAST 15 7.5 MIN
COLORS WARM COLD REGULAR FAST 157.5 MIN
PERMA PRESS WARM COLD REGULAR SLOW 12 6 MIN
MIXED LOADS COLD COLD GENTLE SLOW 126MIN
FINE WASH COLD COLD GENTLE SLOW 10 5 MIN
(INTERMITTENT)
KNITS-BLANKETS WARM COLD GENTLE FAST 10 5 MIN
SOAK TO WASH USED WITH ANY OF THE ABOVE CYCLES 15+CYCLE SELECTED
ULTRA WASH I HOT/HOT COLD REGULAR FAST 30+15 MIN
ULTRA WASH II WARM/WARM COLD REGULAR FAST 30+15 MIN
ENERGY SAVER - MANUALLY SELECT COLD WASH AND COLD RINSE WITH ANY CYCLE.

[ Lint Filtering System (Automatic) Ii Overl_ Protector I
TheLint Filtering system doesnotrequirecleaning. Abuilt-inprotectorautomaticallyshutsoffthewashermotorincaseof
Washandrinsewaterisfilteredand re-filteredcontinuouslytotraplintan overload_Thiscanoccurif:
shed bymost fabrics duringagitationcycle before it can be re-
depositedonthewashload. Theengineered hole designon thewash • Too heavy a load is being washed.
basket in conjunction with water flow produced by the agitator traps
lint away from the clothes between the inner wash basket and outer • Too many appliances are plugged into the line operating
tub. Lint is automatically flushed from the washer during spin cycle,your washer.
• A low voltage condition existson the line.
IOut ofBalance Loads t• Lid is opened and closed repeatedly.
Yourwasher isdesignedto handleout of balanceloads without The overloadprotectorpermitsthewasherto startagainwhenthe
shuttingdownorinterruptingthewashingcycle. Thecyclewillalways motorhascooledtoa safeoperatingtemperature.
becompleted,butclothesinthiscyclemay containexcessivemois-
ture. Redistributethe clothes inthe washerand activatethe washer If themotor stopsrepeatedly,call yourJenn-Air ServiceContractor.
by selectingSPIN ONLY.Touch START/PAUSE Pad for extra spin.
ISafety Spin ] Thedispensermaybe usedforfabricsoftenerwith REGULARWASH
Ifforany reasonyou openthewasher lidwhenthewasher isin a cyclesor liquiddetergentwith ULTRA WASH cycleThedispenser
SPINperiod,theoperationwillimmediatelystop.IF YOUR WASHER should be cleaned afteruseofliquid detergent.
DOES NOT STOP, CALL YOUR JENN-AIR SERVICE CONTRAC-
TOR IMMEDIATELY. To clean the dispenser, hold thedispenser with bottom side up and
pushinward on the tabs. You are then ableto clean bothparts using
warm water and a brush if necessary.
LIQUID DISPENSER
_/,_I_NERCHAMeER
When the lid isclosed the operationwillautomatically be resumed. _,-----OUTER CHAMBER
,//
To reassemble, hold both pieces in an upright position. Insert the
inner chamber into the outer chamber using ribs to position parts.
Rotateuntila stop isfelt. Pushparts together firmlyto engage locking
tabs.
To turnlight OnorOff: The lightswitch is located under the control
panel on the left side. Push on the switch to turn the light on
and/or off.

1. Usewarmorcoldwatertowashlightlysoileditems;usehotwater 5. Ifpropersortingproducessmallloads, adjustthewaterleveltothe
for loadsthat contain white items and loads that contain heavily size ofthe load.(Use enough water so clothes move freely.)
soiled items. 6. Donot over load thewasher. Overloading reduces the cleaning
2. Selecta washtime and cycle according to thedegree of soil.action ofa washerand resultsinmoreabrasion,lintand wrinkles.
Shorter wash times can be used for lightly soiled items. Infact, too large a load can waste energy and can require you to
wash the load again.
3. Save clothes of similar color and similar degree of soil until you
havea full load. An automatic washer goes through the same 7. Use the FAST Spin for highly absorbentitems suchas towels,
cycleforafull loador single pairofjeans. Themoreyouplanyour blankets,etc. Thismethod removesmorewaterand helpsreduce
wash for full loads, the more electricity and water you save. drying time.
4. Useacoldwaterrinse. Inmostinstancesacoldwaterrinseisjust 8. Useyourwasherduringnonpeaktimesasrecommendedbyyour
as effective as a warm one. local utilitycompany.This does notsaveyou energy buthelpsto
free electrical power during peak periods.
1. After washing leave the lid open until the interior isdry. 8. Remove pins, buckles or other sharp objects from clothes to
prevent scratching the interior parts.
2, Check hoses to be sure there are no kinks or knots. 9. Clothes should not be stored in washer.
3. Your washer shouldnotbe installed or stored wheretemperature
will go belowfreezing, as damage to the washer could result. 10. Bleach, detergent,solvents, etc.spilledon thetop ofyourwasher
that are allowedto remainwill remove theglossy finish. Remove
4. Occasionally wipe exterior with a clean damp sponge or cloth, all spills with a damp, soft cloth. Care should also be exercised
Polish with a soft dry cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers, when using a prespotting agent since it may damage printing or
control panel finishes.
5. Lifetime lubrication isdone at the factory, so your washer never
needs to be oiled or greased.11. Ifyouclose your homefor thewinter,havea servicemandrainthe
washer. Unplug cord from the electric outlet and disconnect
6.Donot layheavy or sharp objects on top of your washer,hoses from faucets.
7. Thetopofthewashershould notbeusedforremoving stainsfrom
garments. Some stain removers, such as rust remover, will mar
the finish.

Occasionally, you may want to sanitize your washer and laundry. Many complaints about unsatisfactory washing results can be traced
Sanitizing isdesirable during periods of family illness to help prevent directly to hard water. Water hardness is measured in grains per
the spread of infections from one family member to another,gallon.
ToSanitize Your Washer Hardness Grains PerGal.
Fillwasherwithhotwater,pour 1-1/4c. of)iquJdchlorinebJeachintothe Soft 0- 3 grains
bleachdispenser or directly intothe washer.TurnTIMER DIALto 12 Medium 4 - 6 grains
minutes; closelid ordoor, and startwasher. Letwasher complete the Hard 7 -10 grains
cycle. Very Hard over 11 grains
Sanitize Your Laundry Thelocal water company or County Extension office can supply
Select adisinfectantthatsuits theloadof laundry(fiberand color),and informationabout water hardness in your area.
carefullyreadthedirectionsonthepackage. Followthemanufacturer's
directions for amount to use, and note any precautions. Carefully IdealJy,softwatershouldbeusedbothforwashingandrinsing. Ifyour
measurethe recommendedamount ofdisinfectant, andadd itdirectly water is hard, it can be softened in several ways:
tothetub atthe proper time in the cycle. Do not put any disinfectant
otherthanliquid chlorinebleach intothedispenser as itcould damage 1.Increasingtheamountofdetergentisaneffectivewaytotieupthe
the dispenser, water hardness minerals.
2. Add a non-precipitating water conditioner to the wash and rinse
water.
Bleach helps to whiten clothes, removecertain stains andsoil, 3. Consider installingin your home a mechanicalwatersoftener
disinfectanddeodorize, Bleach shouldbeused in the washcycle, whichwillsoftenthewateras itflowsthroughthefaucet.
Thetwo basictypesofbleachare: CMorine-Liquid andOxygen-
Type-Dry.
Chlorine-Liquid
Chlorinebleachcanbeusedwhenwashingmostfabrics.DonotuseThe correctwatertemperatureinsuresgoodwashingresults. Select
chlorine-bleachwithacetate,rayon,silk,wool,Spandex,ornoneoloffast thewatertemperatureaccordingtothefabricsbeingwashedandthe
fabrics. Whenin doubt,checkgarmentmanufacturer'scarelabel degreeof soilpresent.
Alwaysfollowthebleachmanufacturer'sdirectionsfortheamountto HOT
use. UsuallyitisbesttoaddbleachtothedispenserbeforeloadingtheHOT water iseffectivefor washingmostwhiteitemsor for washing
washer in order to preventany undilutedbleachfromaccidentally heavilysoiledcolorfastitems. Itisalsohelpfulinremovingbodysoil,
spillingontoitemsin the washload.perspirationandgreasy soils. If yourwater heaterislocateda great
distance from the washer, it may be necessary for you to set the
Fabric damage relatedto misuseof chlorine bleach may not appear thermostat on the water heater to its hottest setting because water
untiJseveraJlaooderingslater. If undiJutedbleachcomesintodirectcools as it travels from the water heaterto thewasher.
contact with fabrics, it will show up as rips, tears, holes, overall
yellowingorcolorloss. WARM
WARM water is recommendedforwashing normal to lightlysoiled
regular,permanentpress, knitand somedelicateitems.It reduces
theamountoffadingandtheamountofwrinkles.
Oxygen-Type-Dry
Oxygentypebleachesaremild,containnochlorine,andareconsid-COLD
ered safe for mostwashable colodastfabrics. They may beadded COLD water minimizes shrinkage andgives best color retention.
directlyto the washwater along with the detergent. Follow directions Usingcoldwater can provideless effectivecleaning, sobe sureto use
on the package forthe correct amount to use. Oxygen bleaches are a detergent especiallyformulated for cold water. Since the tempera-
more effective in hot water. They are not designed for heavy stain tureof ooldwatervarieswiththeseasons, someitems maynoflookas
removal, clean as in warmer water. Follow these steps for best results when
using cold water:
• Increase amount of detergent to about 1-1/2 times amount
normally used.
• Dissolve detergent in warm water before adding to the washer.
• Pretreat spots and stains.
• Increase thelengthofwashingtimetomaximumprovided.
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Item Description of Care
BEDSPREADS Choose HOT or WARM water temperature according to colo#astness and amount ofsoil Set
(Chenille, Fiberglass, Beta R, Quilted) water levelatSUPER. Wash separatelyfor 10minutes atREGULAR speed. Use COLD rinse.
Most fiberglass materials should not be laundered in your washer. Check label to be sure
spread is machine washable. If it is, wash separately at SUPER water level. Check label for
correct water temperature. If none available,use WARM WASH/COLD RINSE. Agitate for
4 minutes at GENTLE speed.
BLANKETS
Man-madefabrics: Acrylic, nylon, etc. Somenapped blankets madefrom man-madefibers tend topill Checklabeltoseethat blanket
has an anti-pilling finish, Be sureto follow any directions that come with the blankets. Avoid
excessagitation. This method may be usedfor electricblankets and sheets (iflabeled machine
washable). Wash separately usingWARMor COLD wash and rinse. If heavily soiled, soak,
otherwise wash 4 minutes using GENTLE wash with NORMAL spin speeds.
Woolen (Washable) Measure blanket and pretreat heavily soiled areas. Select KNITS-BLANKETS. Use SUPER
water level, WARM wash,GENTLE agitation and FAST spin. Add detergent. Startwasher
and agitate for one minute to dissolve detergent. Stop washer. Add blanket and immerse
completely in water. Close lid and soak (without agitation) 10 to 15 minutes,depending on
amount of soil. Start washer and continuethrough the wash cycle. Allow washer to fill with
WARMrinse water. Stop washer and soak for 5 minutes without agitation. Start washer and
complete cycle.
Layblanket onflat surface,and ifnecessary,block bygently stretching tooriginal measurement.
Woolen blanketstendto shrink morethefirsttimetheyare washed becauseofthecharacteristics
of wool fibers. Look for shrinkage controls on label.
CURTAINS/DRAPERIES Check label directions before washing. Be sure fabric is washable, shrink resistant and
colorfast.DO NOT wash lined draperies or fiberglass curtains. Wash curLainsfrequently as
heat, light and sun weaken fibers. Eventhough sunspots may notbe visible, they could cause
holes to appear after laundering.
Remove hooks,pinsand trimmings. Shake to remove lintand dust.Ifheavily soiled, soak or
prewash in warm water. Place looselywoven or delicate fabrics in a mesh laundry bag. Wash
in smallloads using ample water because crowding will cause wrinkles. Wash no more than
2 or 3 pairs of curtains; 1 long pair or 2 short pairs of draperies.
Use HOTwash for colorfast cottons andWARM wash for rayon, non-colorfastcotton, polyester,
nylon or permanent press fabrics. Use COLD rinse. Soak 5 to 10 minutes followed by 2-6
minutes of GENTLE agitation. Use SLOWspin.
DIAPERS Rinse in COLD water immediately after use. Soak in covered pail of clean warm water with
detergent.Before washing,spin excess water from diapers.Launder in ROT water,detergent
and bleach. Agitate for 12-14 minutes. Wash upto 5 dozen diapers. Use REGULAR speed.
ELASTICGARMENTS Elasticgarments pick upbody oilsreadily.Because theseoilsare damaging, elasticsshould be
washed frequently to prolong the life of the garment.
Pretreat any soiled spots. To avoid snagging, close zippers, fasten hooks and garters,
Depending on amount ofsoil, useeither aHOTorWARM wash set forGENTLE speed and
wash 4-6 minutes.
FIBERGLASS Read manufacturer's instructions.
OnlyFiberglassBetaRfabricsmaybelaunderedasindicated,Neverusebleach,Donotwash
fiberglassfabricsinyourwasherbecausethefiberscanbreakendremaininthewasher.These
glass particles could become imbedded in thefabricswashed inthe next load and cause skin
irritation. Wash a full load of itemsusingWARM wash and COLDrinse.Agitate 2-3 minutes at
GENTLE speed.
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IiDisi_ectahts i I _ HdnessI
Occasionally,you may want to sanitize your washerand laundry.Many complaintsaboutunsatisfactorywashing resultscan be traced
Sanitizing isdesirableduringperiodsoffamilyillnesstohelp preventdirectlyto hard water. Waterhardness is measured in grains per
the spread ofinfectionsfromonefamily member toanother,gallon.
To Sanitize Your Washer Hardness Grains Per Gal.
Fillwasherwithhotwater,pour1-1/4c,ofliquidchlorinebleachintothe Soft 0 -3grains
bleach dispenser ordirectlyintothe washer. TurnTIMER DIAL to 12Medium 4 - 6 grains
minutes; close lid or door,and startwasher. Letwasher complete the Hard 7 -10 grains
cycle. Very Hard over 11 grains
Sanitize Your Laundry The local water company or County Extension office can supply
Select adisinfectantthat suitstheload oflaundry(fiberand color),and information aboutwater hardness in your area.
carefullyreadthedirectionsonthe package.Followthemanufacturer's
directions for amount to use, and note any precautions. Carefully Ideally,softwatershouldbeusedbothforwashingandrinsing. Ifyour
measurethe recommendedamount of disinfectant, and add itdirectly water is hard, it can be softened in several ways:
tothe tub at the propertime in the cycle.Do not put any disinfectant
otherthanliquidohlorinebleachintothedispenserasitcoulddamage 1. Increasingtheamount ofdetergentisaneffectivewaytotieupthe
the dispenser,water hardness minerals.
2. Add a non-precipitating water conditioner to the wash and rinse
IB|_ I water.
Bleach helps to whiten clothes, remove certain stains and soil, 3. Consider installing in your home a mechanical water softener
disinfect and deodorize. Bleach should be used in the wash cycle, which will soften the water as it flows through the faucet.
The two basic types of bleach are: Chlorine-Liquid and Oxygen-
Type-Dry. i_W_t_ _t_: l
Chlorine-Liquid
Chlorinebleach canbeusedwhenwashingmostfabrics.Do notuseThecorrectwatertemperatureinsuresgoodwashingresults.Select
chlorine-bleachwithacetate,rayon,silk,wool,Spandex,ornoncolorfast the watertemperatureaccordingtothefabricsbeingwashedandthe
fabrics.Whenin doubt,checkgarmentmanufacturer'scarelabel, degree of soilpresent.
Alwaysfollowthe bleachmanufacturer'sdirectionsfortheamountto HOT
use. UsuallyitisbesttoaddbleachtothedispenserbeforeloadingtheHOT water iseffectiveforwashingmost whiteitemsor forwashing
washerinorderto preventany undilutedbleachfrom accidentally heavilysoiledcolorfastitems.Itisalsohelpfulinremovingbodysoil,
spillingontoitemsinthewash load. perspirationandgreasysoils. Ifyourwater heater islocateda great
distancefrom thewasher,itmay benecessary for you to set the
Fabricdamage relatedtomisuseofchlorinebleachmay notappearthermostaton the water heaterto its hottestsettingbecausewater
untilseveral launderingslater. Ifundilutedbleachcomes intodirect coolsas ittravelsfromthe waterheatertothewasher.
contactwith fabrics, it will show up as rips, tears, holes,overall
yellowingorcolorloss. WARM
I• _1 WARM water is recommended for washing normal to lightly soiled
...... Iregular, permanent press, knit and some delicate items. It reduces
the amount of fading and the amount of wrinkles.
Oxygen-Type-Dry
Oxygen type bleaches are mild, contain no chlorine, and are consid- COLD
ered safe for most washable colorfast fabrics. They may be added COLD water minimizes shrinkage and gives best color retention.
directlyto the washwater along with the detergent. Follow directions Usingcold watercan provideless effectivecleaning,so besureto use
on thepackagefor thecorrectamount to use. Oxygen bleaches are a detergent especially formulated for cold water. Since the tempera-
more effective in hot water.They are not designed for heavy stain tureofcoldwatervarieswiththe seasons, someitems maynotlookas
removal, clean as in warmer water. Follow these steps for best resultswhen
using cold water:
• Increase amount of detergent to about 1-1/2 times amount
normally used.
• Dissolvedetergent in warm water before adding to the washer.
• Pretreat spots and stains.
• Increasethe lengthof washing time to maximum provided.
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Care of Special Items (Cont.)
Item Description of Care
FLAME RETARDANT FINISHES Tohelp reducethepossiblelossofthe flame retardantfinish throughcontinuous washing,clean
according to the instructions furnished by themanufacturer of the item.
LINGERIE,DELICATE BLOUSES Use HOTwaterforwhitecotton,permanent pressor blends.UseWARMwaterforsilks,rayons,
acetatesand colors.Ifdesired, placevery delicatelyconstructed garmentsina meshbag. Wash
4 to 10 minutes. Follow with COLDrinse.REGULAR speed for sturdy items and GENTLE
speed for delicate items. Check hang tag.
PLASTICS Checkcurtainsto besurethey are not rippedor torn. Wash shower curtainswithout detergent,
(Shower Curtains, Tablecloths, usingpackaged non-precipitating water conditioner to avoid water spots whendry.Soak, then
Baby Panties, Rubber Boots) agitate no morethan 2minutes. (Usuallyshowercurtainsarecovered withsudsysplashes, thus
addingdetergenttowash isnot necessary.) When washing,useWARM WASH/WARM RINSE
and GENTLEspeed. Line dry.
PILLOWS Do notwash pillows filledwith kapok,fiberglass or cotton. Check labels on fiber-filled pillows
to make surethey are machine washable. Checkto see that aIJseams and fabrics are strong
and will not break. If in doubt, place in zippered case or in pillow case and baste shut. Keep
outercovering on foampil(owsorplace inzipperedcase. Washpillowstwo ata timetobalance
load.Placepillowsinthewasheronoppositesidesoftheagitator. UseSUPERfilI. Afterwasher
fills, press pillows into water to remove air. Wash with WARM water and detergent. Stop
washer after 2 minutes, turn pillows over. Wash for a total of 4 to 8 minutes. Rinse. Use
REGULARWASH or FINE WASH and REGULAR spin.
RUGS (Scatter) Check labelto make sure rug iSwashable and colorfast.Vacuum or shake to remove loose
surfacesoil. Soak or prewash rug if it is badlysoiled. Use amplewater as rugs arevery
absorbent. Exampleofa load: One 4'X 6' or three 2' or 3'. Wash more than one small rug at
a time. Ifyou wash only onesmall rug,addbath towelsto balancetheload. A largerug should
be distributed evenlyaround theagitator to balancethe load.Be surethe rug can move freely
duringagitation. Use HOTwater for white,cottonrugs. Use WARMwater for colors andrubber
or Latex-backedrugs. Wash 8 to 12 minutes at REGULAR speed.
SLIPCOVERS Be surefabric is washable, shrink-resistant and colorfast. Shakeor vacuumto remove lintand
dust. Closefasteners.Pretreatanyheavilysoiledspots. Washinsmall loadsusingamplewater,
as these items are oftenbulky and absorb a large amount. Soak or prewash if heavilysoiled.
Usa WARM wash withaCOLD rinse. Soak 5 to 10minutes, then wash6-8 minutes. Use
REGULAR speed unless slipcovers areweakenedby age,then use GENTLEspeed.
SWEATERS (Man-Made) Follow manufacturer's instructions. Treat as a delicate item.
Follow procedures used for woolen blankets. Check label to besureit is machine washable.
Handmade knits should NOT be dryer dried.
WATER REPELLENT FINISHES Water repellentfinishesare appliedtosuch fabricsorfinished itemsassportjackets,all-weather
coats and sleepingbags toprovide protectionfrom rain or dampness. These finishes alsomay
resiststains. To maintainwater repellentproperties,itisimportanttorinseitemsverythoroughly
during laundering. Usinga fabricsoftener,thenpressing thegarment thoroughly helpsmaintain
thewater repellent properties.
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J UnknownStains j
• Treat stains promptly. For unknown stains,follow these steps in sequence untilthe stain is
removed.
•Identify the stain, if possible. 1. Soak the stain in cold water for at least 20 minutes.
• Avoid using hot water on unidentified stains,as it might set 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. Before you use any stain
remover,be sure it will not harm the fabric, finish, or color. The 3. Launder in hottest water safe for fabric using ample amount of
watertemperature, typeofstain remover,orbleach, andeventhe laundry detergent. Useachlorine bleach on white or colorfast
methods, may vary dependingupon thefabric or color, cottons. Nylons, acrylics, polyesters,rayons or other fabrics use
an oxygen bleachand warmwater. Set washerfor 10 minutesand
• Atways test stain remover on an inconspicuous area (a seam allowthewashertogo through acomplete cycle. Soak silkor wool
allowance, hem, or facing) to be sure it will not harm thefabric, articles in warm water and agitate very briefly, if at all.
• Place stained area face down on paper towels and apply stain 4. Soak overnight using a laundry presoak product, following
remover to underside of stain. This will force the stain off the manufacturer's directions.
surfaceand notthrough thefabric.Replace towelsfrequently to
prevent stain transfer. 5. Sponge thestained area thoroughly with dry cleaning fluid.
Repeat, if necessary. Rinse thoroughly by hand and launder.
• Somestainsaredifficulttoremove. It maybenecessaryto repeat
a procedureseveral times beforea stain is removed.
CAU_ON,
•Toavoidpersonal inury,observealt precautionsgiven on:t_euseprewash sprays with caution as they can remove markingsfrom
prod_l_fabets of stare remOVersthat ere fl_r_rh_e, _gweo_ dials and buttons on washers and dryers, paint from walls and
_0isonous vaporS,;orthat arepoisoho_if _owed, 'cabinets, andsoftenfingernailpolish. Whenyouarewearingfingernail
polish, be sure itdoesn't rub off on the items you are pretreating.
O_ER°USEAMMO_ |E
[tthese Excessively soiled articles, such as men's work clothes, diapers, or
children's play clothes, need to be prewashed in warm water and
itemsin thedryer.'detergent to help loosen soil. Follow with a REGULAR WASH to
which detergent has been added.
Soakinghelpsloosensoil. Soak inwarmor coldwater with anenzyme
presoakor laundrydetergent. Letlaundryproductdissolvethoroughly
beforeadding clothes.
To prevent transferof dye, soak white fabrics separatelyfrom colored
ones. Soaking items for at least 30 minutes is recommended but
sometimesitisnecessarytosoakfabricsforseveral hours(particularly
thosestains that have been in the fabric a long time).
You can soak clothes easily and conveniently using the ULTRA
WASH/SOAK TOWASH cycle on your washer. Be sure to follow
soakingwith a washing cycleusingthe full amount ofdetergent. (See
Cycle Descriptions on page 6.)
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This chartappliesonlyto washable items.Itdoes notapplyto itemswhich shouldbe drycleaned. Alwaystreat stainsassoon aspossiblebefore
laundering.Air dry articles to becertain stain has been removed;machine drying could make the stain more difficultto remove.You can use
prewasb spray productsor you can rub detergent intothedampened stain.
StainRemoval Procedure
Alcoholic Beverages/Wine Spongepromptlywithcoldwaterorsoakincoldwater30 minuteswithdetergent. Pretreatremaining
stein. Launderwithan appropriate bleach. Use the hottest watersafefor thefabric.
Blood Rinse or soak in cold water with detergent for 30 minutes. Pretreat remaining stain. Launder in the
hottest watersafe forthefabric.Useappropriate bleach. If stainstill persists,soak inwarm water with
apresoak product.
CandleWax Scrape off excess with a dull knife.Place stain between several layers of cleanwhite paper towels,
and press with a warm iron. Spongewith cleaningfluid. Rinse.Ifstain remains,launder in the hottest
water safe for the fabric and using appropriate bleach.
Carbon PaperRubdetergentintodampenedstain. Rinsethoroughly.Ifstainpersists, put a few drops ofammonia
on the stain and repeat treatment with detergent. Rinse thoroughly. If necessary, repeat. If
colorfastness is in question, usehydrogenperoxideinstead of ammonia.
Catsup Scrapeoff excess withdull knife. Soakincoldwater for30 minuteswithdetergent.Pretreatremaining
stain. Launder with an appropriate bleach. Use the hottest water safe for thefabric.
Chewing Gum Rubwithicetoharden. Scrapeoffexcess withadull knife. Spongewithcleaningfluid. Rinseby hand
and launder using the hottest water safefor the fabric.
Chocolate,Cocoa, Coffee or Tea Rinseor soak in coldwater with detergent. Pretreat remaining stain. Launderusing thehottestwater
safe forthe fabric. Use appropriate bleach. Ifstain remains,spongewith a safe cleaningfluid. Rinse
by hand. Launder again,
Cosmetics Pretreatthestain. Launderusing the hottest watersafe for the fabric. Use appropriate bleach.
Crayon Rubdetergent or soap into dampened stain untila thick suds is formed. Work in until outline ofstain
isremoved.Launder inhotwater using chlorinebleach,ifsafeforfabric. Repeatprocess,ifnecessary.
For stains throughout a load of clothes,wash items in hot water using laundry soap (not detergent)
and one cupofbakingsoda. If colorstain remains,launder witha detergentand chlorine bJeach.Use
warm water and oxygen-type bleach instead of chlorine bleach ifcolorfastnessis in question.
DeodorantsandAnti-PerspirantsPretreat the stain. Launder using the hottest water safe for the fabric.Use appropriate bleach.
Anti-perspirantsthatcontainacidicsubstances,such asaluminumchloride,maycause fabricdamage
and change thecolor of some dyes. Color might be restored by sponging with ammonia. Rinse
thoroughly.Ifcolorfastness is in question, launder inwarm water. Ifammonia treatment isrequired
to treat wool, mohair or silk, dilute with equal amount ofwater. Rinsethoroughly.
Egg, MeatJuice and Gravy If dried,scrapeoff as much as possiblewith a dullknife. Soak incoldwater withdetergent. Pretreat
thestain.Launderusingthehottestwatersafe forthefabric.Useappropriatebleach.
Fruit, Fruit Juice Soakin coldwaterwithdetergent. Pretreatthestain.Launderusingthehottestwatersafeforthe
fabric.Useappropriatebleach.
Glue Soakinwarmwaterwithdetergent. Launderinhotwateriffabriciscolorfast.
Grass Pretreatstain.Launder usingthe hottestwatersafeforthefabric. Useappropriatebleach.If stain
remains,sponge withdenaturedalcohol. Rinsethoroughly. }fcolorfastness isquestionableorfabric
is acetate, dilute alcohol with two partswater.
Grease, Oil and Salad Dressing Pretreatstain.Launder using the hottest water safe for the fabric. Use appropriate bleach. If stain
remains,sponge with cleaning fluid. Rinse thoroughly by hand. Launder again.
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Stain Removal Chart (Cont.)
stain Removal Procedure
Ink (Ballpoint) Spraystain with hairspray untilsaturated or sponge stainwith rubbing alcohol or spray withpretreat
)roduct. Rinse thoroughly. Pretreat stain. Launder using the hottest water safe forthe fabric. Use
appropriate bleach.
Ink (Felt Tip) Spraystain with liquidhousehold cleaner until saturated. Rubcleaner intostain. Rinse.Repeat as
many times as necessary to remove stain. Launder.
Mildew Pretreatstain. Launder using the hottest water safe for the fabric. Use appropriate bleach. Ifstain
remains,spongewith hydrogen peroxide. Rinse thoroughly and launder again.
Milk, Cream, lee CreamSoak in cold water withdetergent. Pretreat stain. Launder using the hottest water safe for thefabric.
Useappropriatebleach. If greasystain remains,spongewith cleaningfluid.Rinse byhand.Launder
again.
Mud Letstain dry, thenbrushwell.Spongewith coldwater. Pretreatstain. Launder usingthehottestwater
safe for the fabric. Use appropriate bleach.
Mustard Pretreat stain. Launder using the hottest water safe for the fabric. Use appropriate bleach.
Nail Polish Placestain face down on paper towels. Sponge with nail polish remover or amy1acetate. Use amyl
acetate only on acetate. (Test nail polish remover on seam of garment first.) Launder after rinsing
thoroughly by hand. If color remains,bleach, ifsafe for fabric.
Perfume Sponge promptlywith coldwater orsoak in coldwater 30 minuteswith detergent. Pretreatremaining
stain, Launder with an appropriate bleach. Use the hottest water safe for the fabric,
Perspiration Pretreatremainingstain.Launderwith anappropriatebleach.Usethehottestwater safeforthe fabric.
If fabric has been discolored,restoreby applying ammonia to fresh stains or vinegar toord stains.
Rinse. Launder.
Rust Apply rustremover according to manufacturer's directions. Launder. Do notusechlorine bleach on
rust stains. Do not use rust remover in washer or on washer top.
ShoePolish Scrapeoff asmuchaspossible witha dull knife.Pretreatremainingstain. Launderwithan appropriate
bleach. Use the hottest water safe for thefabric. If stain persists, sponge with one part denatured
alcohol and two partswater. Rinse thoroughly by hand. Launder.
Tar Treat immediately before stain is dry. Pour cleaning fluid through fabric. Repeat. Stain may be
Lmpossibleto remove. Rinse thoroughly by hand. Launder.
UrineSoak incoldwaterwith detergent. Pretreat remainingstain. Launderwith anappropriate bleach. Use
the hottest watersafefor thefabric.
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Problem Remedy Prevention
Are clothessorted properly? Are you using Brush lintfrom clothes or use a lint remover Separatelint-giver(terrytowels, sweat-shirts,
enough detergent,overloadingwasher, leav- roller, chenille) from lint-receivers (corduroy,per-
ing tissue paper inpockets,or overdrying? manent press,knits).Use GENTLEagitation.
Man-madefabrics,blends andpermanent
press readilyattractlintfromcottonsdueto
static electricity. Usea fabric softener inthe
dryer to lessen static electricity. Increase
detergent. Empty pockets.
GreasyorOilystains_ ,, =
Foodorcookingoilstainsonsyntheticfabrics Rub in undiluteddetergent,let stand30rain-Wash syntheticgarmentsassoonafterwear-
aresometimes called "invisible stains" be- utes and rewash, usinghottest water safefor ing as practical, using more detergent than
cause you may notnotice them whenyou put fabric, normal and hottest water safe for fabric.
clothesinthewasher.If oily soiJsare net
completely removed in the wash, theoily
spots may pick up dirtfrom wash water. The
spotswillthenbevisible. Theyarenotcaused
bythe washer.
Areyou usingenough detergent? Increase detergentusage.
Rust Stains
(Brown or Yellow Stains) ,
Doyouhave ironpipes?
is theresediment in the hotwater tank? Flush hotwatertank.
Isthere Ironor Manganesein thewatersupply Commercialrustremovers. Toremove,usea If porcelain sinks and tubs have rust Colored
reacting withsoap, detergent, or chlorinecommercialrustremover,followlabel direc- deposits,ironprobablyispresentinthewater
bleach? Iron in the water may bein a dis- tionsasrustremovercoulddamagethefinish supply. Tocorrect, checkwith awater treat-
solved form and notvisibletothe eye without ofyour washer. Rinseclothes thoroughly by ment company. Donotusechlorinebleach in
a chemicaltest. hand beforeplacing in the washer. Afterwater thatcontainsiron. Consider replacing
rinsing,clothes should be washed, the rusted out watertank or usean iron filter
if problem is severe.
Laundered Clothes
Areyou using enough detergent? Increase detergent usage.
Are you washing heavily soiled and lightly Sor_dirty clothes by amount of soil. If only a
soiled clothes in thesame 1gad? few clothesare very dirty, prewashthem first.
is the washer basket dirty from washing Wipeout basket and rewash dirty clothes. Shake out sandy clothes,vacuum rugs.
heavily soiled clothes, rugs? PrewashheaviLysoiledclothes,suchasmen's
work and children'splayclothes. Wipeout
washer basket with damp sponge or cloth.
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ProblemSolving Guide (Cont.)
Problem Remedy Prevention
Is water hot enough?Are clothes sorted Wash in hottest watersafe for fabric anduse Wash white cottons,linens and man-made
properly? adequate amountofdetergent. Repeatpro- fabdcs inhotwater.Hotwaterisnecessaryto
cedure several times,if necessary, removeperspirationand greasyor oilystains.
Sort laundry by fabric,color and amount of
soil.
Are you using enough detergent? Use adequate detergent. Staff withamount
recommended on detergent package.Use
more for largeloads or very dirty loads,or
when you wash in hard water.
Is washer overloaded and/or not enough Placeunfolded laundry looselyin washer, do
water for load? notfill above top of small vanes on agitator.
Setwaterlevel according toload size.
Haveyoureadsectiononsoaking?Improper Usuallya 30 minutesoak issufficient.How-
soakingwithinsufficientdetergentcouldbea!ever,whenheavilysoiledgarmentsaresoaked
cause, for extended periods,you may need to use
twicetherecommendedamountofdetergent.
I Is soap being used in hard water or is an Use a phosphate detergent, if possible. In
inferior poor quality detergent being used? addition,usewaterconditioner, pretreatstains,
usehottest water possible,usebleachwhere
3ossible, use presoaks, or install a water
softener.
Is enough detergent beingused?Are clothes IIncrease detergent usage. Nylon whitener Wash whites by themselves. Useadequate
sorted by color? Permanent press blends may help. Bleach according to garment detergent.
etc., washed with pastel colors pick up even manufacturer's instructions.
tracesof loose dye.
=Are heavily soiled or greasy items washed ITry usingaspot lifter. Orspongegreasespot Remove grease spots whilefresh. Wash
Iwith other clothes?Is water temperature too with safe drycleaning fluid; then,before it clothesinhotwater, usingplentyofdetergent.
low? dries, saturate area with liquid detergent.Do not wash permanent press items with
Wash.Forold or heavy grease spots, clean other greasy itemssince they readily absorb
article in coin operated dry cleaner, greasy soils.
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ProblemSolving Guide (Cont.)
Problem i Remedy Prevention
ISwatertemperaturetoolow? Wash in the hottestwater safefor fabric and Usecorrectwatertemperature. Foradequate
=use adequate amountof detergent, results, hot wateris recommended.
Isthere too little detergent being used? Measure detergent with a measuring cup;
fottowmanufacturer's instructions.Increase
amountofdetergentfor heavilysoiledclothes.
ts therehard water? Use a packaged non-precipitatingwatercon-
ditioner.
Is toolittlewater forthequantity of garmentsMake certain water levelallowsclothes to
being washed? move freely.
I
Was fabric softener used correctly? Rub dampenedstain areavigorously with Carefully follow manufacturer's instructions.
(Besure to dilute) hand soap. Rinse,then wash. If many items Never pour fabric softener directlyonto cloth-
are involved, dry cleaning is recommended, ing.
Thedry cleaningfluid usedintheprocess
should lift temporary markings.
Doesdetergentlaundryaidor fabricsoftener If caused by adetergent or granular laundry IAdd product first then clothes and start
contain a blue co[oring? Failure of a blueaid, add 1 cup of white vinegar to 1 quart of washer.
coloring in detergent,laundry aid or fabric water. Use a plasticcontainer. Soak item for
softenertodissolve or dispense couldbe the1 hour;rinse.Ifcaused byfabric softener, rub
problem, stain with bar soap; wash.
Depositsfromacombinationofoilysoil;water Condition washerwith2 cups Calgon. After
hardness; fabric softener; low or non-phos-laundering heavily soiled clothes,wipe the
phate detergents whichcontain precipitatingwash tub,the inside and outsideof the agita-
builders, totwithadampabsorbentcloth.
Particles may collectunder the agitator or on Rewashwith hottest water safe for fabric and IInareasthat havehard waterorclay soil, use
theoutsideoftheinnerwashtuband eventu- adequateamount of detergent.I a conditioner.
ally loosen and deposit on the Clothes.
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Problem Solving Guide (Cont.)
Problem Remedy Prevention
Improper use of chlorinebleach. There isno solutiononce thistype ofdamage Always measure bleach. Dilute measured
has occurred. _leachin at least one quart of water before
adding to washer. Donotpour bleachdirectly
onto clothes.
Too little water in washer or too largea load. Load washer so itemswill movefreely during
agitation, and select correct water level for
load.
Are pinsor sharp objects left on garments or Remove all pins; check pockets of all gar-
in pockets? ments beforeyou put them in the washer.
Also, check wash tub for any objects.
Are snap,hooks,zippers,sharpbuttons,buck-Fastenhooks,snaps andbuttons;zipzippers.
iesclosed? Removesharpobjectsand buckles. This pro-
cedure isvery importantwhenyouwash knits,
which can snageasily. Placesheergarments
in a mesh bag before placing in washer.
Is the damagefrom chemicals such as hair Immediately andthoroughly rinsetowels and
_reparations (bleach, dye, home permanent otherarticleswhich havecome in contactwith
solution)or batteryacid,and sometoilet bowl these chemicals before you put them in the
cleaners? washer. Avoid contaminating items ofcloth-
mg with such chemicals.
Isdamage caused by treatment by manufac- This deterioration can be slowed bywashing
turer? Collars and cuffs of permanent press small permanent press loads with a SUPER
items fray.(Because the permanent press water level. Do not wash heavy items, such
processweakensthe fibers).This problem is astowels, with permanent press.When pos-
not caused by the washer,sible remove collar stays.
Were thereundetected holes or defects? Check garments carefully before loading
Small,unnoticedholes,tears,orrippedseams washer. Mend all rips and tears.
may enlarge during washing. Manufacturing
defects unnoticed at purchase may appear
after washing.
Was REGULAR agitation speed used for Refertogarmentmanufacturer'scareinstruc-
delicate fabrics? tions. If in doubt, use GENTLE agitation.
Are garments weakened by aging,sun or Thisisaninevitableprocessandisnotcaused
atmosphere? bythe washer. You may slow down the pro-
cess by use of GENTLE agitation.
Isthere roughness or burrson agitator due to Examine agitator for roughness or burrs,and
damageincurredbyheavy belt buckles,etc.? smooth by filing, if necessary.
2o