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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