Whirlpool 3396314 Installation instructions

UseAndCare
A Note to You ......................... 2
Understanding Safety ......... M
Parts and Features of
Your Washer/Dryer.. ............... 6
Operating Your Washer .........7
Starting your washer.. ........ .7
Stoppingkestarting
your washer ........................ 8
Selecting a cycle
and time .............................. 8
Using Rinse and Spin ........ .9
Using Drain and Spin.. ........ 9
What happens in
each cycle.. .......................
10
Adding liquid
chlorine bleach.. ................
11
Adding liquid
fabric softener ...................
11
Operating Your Dryer.. ......... 12
Starting your dryer ............ 12
Stopping/restarting
your dryer ..........................
12
Selecting a cycle
and setting ........................ 12
Laundry Tips.. ....................... 16
Caring tar Your
Washer/Dryer ........................ 25
Troubleshooting ................... 29
Requesting Assistance
or Service.. ............................ 33
Warranty ............................... 36
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AUTOMATIC WASHER/DRYER
PART NO. 3396314

A Note to You
Thank you for buying a Ropee appliance.
Roper appliances give you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price. To
ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It
contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and
safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration
Card provided with your appliance. This card helps us notify you about any new information
on your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call to request service on
Model Number
your appliance, you need to know your
complete model number and serial number.
Serial Number
You can find this information on the model
Purchase Date
and serial number plate (see diagram on
page 6 for location of label).
Dealer Name
Please also record the purchase date of
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
Dealer Address
address, and telephone number.
Dealer Phone
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
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24 hours a day.
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Understanding Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This auide contains safetv statements under
wamkg symbols. Please’pay special
attention to these symbols and follow any
instructions given. Here is a brief explana-
tion of the use of the symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such
IMPORTANT SAFEI-Y INSTRUCTIONS
For your safety, the information in this manual
must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion, or to prevent property damage,
personal injury, or loss of life.
-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
In the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
l Do not try to light any appliance.
l Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your
building.
l Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
l Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
l If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency, or the gas supplier.
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IMPOFWANT SAFEI-Y INSTRUCTIONS
l Read all instructions before using your
washer/dryer.
l Do not machine wash or machine dry
items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or
spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry
cleaning solvents, or other flammable
fluids. The fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion. Always hand wash
and line dry items containing these
materials.
l flammable fluids (dry-cleaning solvents,
kerosene, gasoline, etc.) should not be
used or stored in or near your washer/
dryer. Do not add flammable fluids to
your wash water. These substances give
off vapors that can create a fire hazard
or explosion.
l Do not allow children to operate, play
with, or crawl on or inside your washer/
dryer. Supervise children closely when
your washer/dryer is used near them.
l Before your washer/dryer is removed
from service or discarded, remove the lid
and door to prevent accidental entrap
ment.
@After starting a cycle, do not reach into
the basket unless the washer Cycle
Control Knob is pushed in and all motion
stops.
.Do not reach into your dryer if the drum
is moving.
l Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, or heat-
sensitive materials with heat.
l Do not tamper with the controls.
l If your hot water has not been used
recently (usually 2 weeks or longer),
hydrogen gases may build up in your
water heater and your hot water pipes.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To
prevent injury or damage, before using
your washer/dryer, turn on all hot water
faucets and allow water to run for
several minutes. This will allow gases to
escape. Do not smoke or use any open
flame near your faucet while it is open.
Please ...
l Have only a qualified person install,
repair, or replace parts on washer/dryer.
l Install and level washer/dryer in a well-
ventilated room and on a floor that can
support the weight.*
l Connect washer/dryer to the correct
3-prong outlet, electrical supply, water
supply, and drain.*
@Ground washer/dryer properly.*
l Protect washer/dryer from the weather
and keep it where the temperature is
above 45°F (7°C).
l Maintain washer/dryer properly.
l Use only fabric softeners specifically
labeled as not being harmful to the
dryer.
l Do not allow lint to build up inside the
dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning
should be done periodically by a
qualified person.
McLean lint screen before or after each
load.
l Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemi-
cals, etc. pile up around or under your
washer/dryer.
*See the Installation Instructions.
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Understanding your responsibilities
. Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
l Never operate your washer/dryer if:
electrical power before attempting to
service your washer/dryer. Shut off gas - it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot).
valve if you have a gas washer/dryer. - it is damaged.
l Do not wash or dry items that are soiled - parts are missing.
with vegetable or cooking oil. These - ail panels are not in place.
items may contain some oil after laun-
dering. Due to the remaining oil, the -the lint screen is loose, damaged, or
fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself. missing.
*Store flammable solvents or fluids away
l Be sure that your washer/dryer:
from your washer/dryer. - is properiy connected to fuel and ex-
l Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should haust systems (gas dryers must be
never be put directly into your washer/ vented outdoors).’
dryer. - is not installed against draperies or
“Store detergent, laundry aids, and other curtains, or on carpet.’
materials in a cool, dry place where - is used only for jobs normally expected
children cannot reach them (in a locked of a home washer/dryer.
cabinet if possible). - is not used by anyone unable to operate
l Read and follow instructions on pack- it ProPeW.
ages of detergent and laundry aids,
especially warnings and precautions.
@Do not use chlorine bleach and ammo-
nia or acids (such as vinegar or rust
remover) in the same wash. Hazardous
fumes can form.
*Unplug power supply cord before
attempting to service your washer/dryer.
*Do not machine wash or dry fiberglass
materials. Small particles can stick to
the fabrics in following loads and cause
skin irritation. *See the Installation instructions.
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Parts and Features of Your
Washer/Dryer
The parts and features of your washer/dryer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with
all parts and features before using your washer/dryer. Page references are included next to
some features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features.
Washer controls
(PP. 7-W
Optional
exhaust
(pp. 2526)
Lld Inrtructlons
Tub
Other features not shown:
Automatic dryness control
End-ofcycb sign4
Manual cleen lint filter (Inside agitator)
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End-of-Cycle signal
The dryer sounds a signal to let you know
when the cycle is finished. The signal is
helpful when you are drying permanent press,
synthetics, and other items that should be
removed from the dryer as soon as it stops.
The signal cannot be adjusted or turned off.

Operating Your Washer
To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly. This section
gives you this important information. Page references are included for more information.
Starting your washer
1. Add measured detergent to the
washer. Then place a sorted load of
clothes in the washer.
l Sort and load clothes as described on
pages 16 and 17.
l If desired, you may also add color-safe
all-fabric bleach.
2. Close the washer lid.
3. Select a load size.
Turn the Load Size Selector to the setting
that corresponds with the size of the wash
load and the type of fabric being washed.
l To change the load size setting, move
the Selector to RESET, and then to the
desired new setting.
l See pages 16 and 17 for loading tips.
4.
5.
5.
7.
8.
Select a wash-rinse temperature with
the Water Temperature Selector. Match
the water temperature with the type of
fabrk and soils being washed. See
page 18 for water temperature guidelines.
l Four wash-rinse temperatures are
available: hot-cold, warm-warm,
warm-cold, and cold-cold.
Push in and turn the Cycle Control
Knob clockwise. Stop when the indica-
tor on the outer ring points to the
number in the wash cycle you want.
l The numbers are minutes of wash time.
l The cycles are described on pages 8-10.
Pull out Cycle Control Knob to start
washer.
(OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add
llquld chlorine bleach AFTER washer
starts agitating. See page 11.
(OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add
measured and diluted fabric softener
to the final rinse cycle. See page 11.

Stopping/restarting your washer
If necessary, you can stop your washer
during a cycle to add more clothes.
l To stop the washer at any time, push in
the Cycle Control Knob.
l To restart the washer, close the lid (if
necessary) and pull out the Cycle
Control Knob.
Selecting a cycle and time
Use the information in this section to help
you make the best cycle selections for your
wash loads. Each cycle is designed for
different types of fabrics and soil levels.
l The washer pauses briefly throughout
each cycle. These pauses are normal for
washer operation.
l Refer to page 10 to help you understand
what happens during a wash cycle.
Regular cycle
The Regular cycle features the Gentle Wash
system and high spin speeds to shorten
drying time.
l Use HEAVY, 12 minutes of wash time, to
clean sturdily-constructed cotton and linen
fabrii that are heavily soiled.
l Use NORMAL, 8 minutes of wash time, to
clean cotton and linen fabrics that are
lightly to moderately soiled.
Permanent Press cycle
The Permanent Press cycle features the
Gentle Wash system, a cool-down rinse,
and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.
l Use 10 minutes of wash time to clean
permanent press and some synthetic
fabrics that are moderately soiled.
l Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean
permanent press and some synthetics that
are lightly soiled.
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Delicates cycle
The Delicates cycle features a reduced
agitation speed for gentle soil removal. Low
spin speeds reduce wrinkling.
l Use 8 minutes of wash time to clean
delicate items and washable knits that are
moderately soiled.
l The washer pauses for 2 minutes during
the Delicates cycle.
Soak cycle
The Soak cycle features brief periods of
agitation and soak time to help remove
heavy soils and stains that need pretreat-
ment.
l Use warm water when soaking laundry.
(Hot water can set stains.) See pages 20-
22 for stain removal information.
l Use the amount of detergent or presoak
additive recommended by manufacturer.
l After the 1P-minute Soak cycle ends, add
detergent and set a new wash cycle.
Pre Wash
Pre Wash features a brief period of high
speed agitation to help remove heavy soils
and stains that need pretreatment.
l Use warm water for prewashing stained
laundry. (Hot water can set stains.) See
pages 20-22 for stain removal information.
l After Pre Wash ends, add detergent and
set a new wash cycle.
Super Wash cycle
The Super Wash cycle automatically pre-
washes the laundry and advances into the
Regular wash cycle. (The washer does not
need to be reset after the Super Wash
cycle.) Use this 1Gminute cycle when
washing heavily soiled loads that need
maximum soil removal.
l For proper cleaning, use double the
amount of detergent recommended for a
wash cycle.
NOTE: The washer pauses between the
Super Wash cycle and the HEAVY part of
the Regular wash cycle. This is normal.
Using Rinse and Spin
When using extra detergent for heavily
soiled clothes, or washing special-care
items, you may want an extra rinse and spin.
1. Push in Cyck Control Knob and turn
clockwise to RINSE, as illustrated.
2. Pull out Cycle Control Knob. The washer
fills to selected load size, agitates, drains,
and spins.
Using Drain and Spin
A drain and spin may help shorten drying
times for some heavy fabrics or special-care
items by removing excess water.
1. Push in Cycle Control Knob and turn
clockwise to SPIN, as illustrated.
2. Pull out Cycle Control Knob. The washer
drains and then spins.

What happens in each cycle
When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a
number and pulled out, the washer fills (to
the selected load size) before agitation and
timing start. The washer begins agitating
immediately after filling; agitation can occur
with the washer lid up or down. After agita-
tion starts, the Cycle Control Knob turns
clockwise until it points to OFF and the
cycle ends.
The washer pauses briefly throughout
each cycle. These pauses are normal for
washer operation.
NOTE: A Gentle Wash system helps protect
your fabrics by reducing wash agitation
speed during the last few minutes of wash
agitation in the Regular and Permanent
Press cycles.
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‘Agitatfon speed is reduced in the lest few
minutes of most cycles. This provides
better fabric care.
Drain (or partial drain*)
No agitation
‘The Permanent Press cyde pattially
drains, fills, agitates brief&, and drains.
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Spin
RINSE
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Spin-Spray rinse
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Spin
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Adding liquid chlorine bleach
Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do
not guess. Never use more than 1 cup
(250 mL) for a full load. Use less with lower
water level settings. Follow manufacturer’s
directions for safe use. Use a cup with a
pouring spout to avoid spilling.
1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating
the load.
2. Add bleach to wash cycle so it can be
removed in the rinse cycle. Pour bleach
around agitator, not directfy on load.
l Follow directions on care labels. Do not
use chlorine bleach on wool, silk,
spandex, acetates, or some flame-
retardant fabrics.
l When soaking with chlorine bleach, add
detergent to soak water.
NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any
fabric it touches. The damage appears as
rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not
show up until several washings later.
Adding liquid fabric softener
l Always dilute liquid fabric softener with l/i
to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL) warm water.
Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.
l Add diluted fabric softener only in the final
rinse.
l Fabric softener should not be mixed with
other laundry products because greasy
stains may form. If stains form, remove by
wetting the stain and rubbing with liquid
detergent or a bar of soap. Rewash the
stained item.
l Too much fabric softener can make some
items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent.
If this happens, use less fabric softener or
do not use it every time.
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Operating Your Dryer
The infomMion in this section helps you learn to use your dryer efficiently and safely. Refer
to “Laundry Tips” on pages 16 and 17 for additiinal information on sorting, loading, and
drying most types of washables.
NOTE: Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from
storing and shipping.
Starting your dryer
1. Load clothes into the dryer and close
the door. 3.
Push the Start Button.
NOTE: Your dryer stops
automatically when a cycle
ertds.
2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the &
sired cycle and setting. Use
the Energy Preferred Autc~
matk Setting @)to dry most
loads. Seepage13fordescrip
tions of the cycles.
Stopping/restarting your dryer
You can stop your dryer anytime during a
cycle.
To stop the dryer, either:
l Open the dryer door
OR
l Turn the Cycle Control Knob to OFF.
NOTE: The Cycle Control
Knob should point to an OFF
area when the dryer is not in
1. Close the dryer door.
2. Select a new cycle, if desired.
3. Push the Start Button.
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Drying Guidelines
l Always follow care label directions when
they are available.
l To dry delicate fabrics, rubber, plastic, and
heat-sensitive fabrics, always use the Fluff
Air cycle or dry these items on a line or
rack.
l The last few minutes of all cycles are
without heat to make the load easier to
handle.
l To help reduce wrinkling, remove the toad
from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops.
This is especially important for permanent
press, knits, and synthetic fabrii.
l Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static
cling, and damage to some fabrii.
l Refer to pages 16-19 for information
about:
- sorting clothes for drying
- choosing load sizes
- using dryer fabric softeners
- drying special-care items.
Cycle Descriptions
Automatic Cycle(s)
Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred
Automatic Setting (*). Your Automatic
cycle(s) shuts off when the selected dryness
is reached. The Cycle Control Knob will not
move until the load is almost dry. After the
cool-down, the Knob automatically turns to
an OFF area and tumbling stops.
l If the toad is drier than you like, select
LESS DRY the next time you dry a similar
toad.
l If the bad is not as dry as you like, corn
plete drying using the Timed Drying cycle.
Select VERY DRY the next time you dry a
similar load.
Your dryer has both a High Heat cycle
(Automatic Penn Press/Heavy) and a Low
Heat cycle (Automatic Delicate). Refer to the
chart on page 14 to guide you when making
drying selections.
NOTE: The Automatic cycles use an auto-
matic dryness control that senses the
exhaust temperature and determines the
dryness of the load.
Timed Drying Cycle
Use the Timed Drying cycle to complete
drying if some items are damp after Aut T
matic drying. Rmed Drying is also usefu for:
l Delicate items and small toads that need a
short drying time.
l Bulky items and large loads that require a
long drying time.
l Damp drying items; turn the Cycle Control
Knob to 30 minutes or less.
Your dryer offers High Heat in the Timed
Drying cycle. Refer to the chart on page 14
for Timed Drying suggestions.
Tumble Dry Cycle
The Tumble Dry cycle removes wrinkles
from clothes that have been packed in a
suitcase, or from items not removed from
the dryer at the end of a cycle. Put only 7l
few items in your dryer for best results w en
using this cycle. As soon as the dryer stops,
fold or put the items on hangers.
Fluff Air Cycle
The Fluff Air cycle has no heat. Use this
unheated cycle to fluff or air dry bedding,
plastic tablecloths, foam pillows, sneakers,
etc. Refer to the Warning and the chart on
page 15 for more information.
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Drying chart
Use the chart below and the one on the next
Page to guide you when making drying
sektbns. The charts suggest settings and
dryinfg times for various loads.
Always follow care label directions when
they are available.
TYPE OF LOAD
AUTOMATIC CYCLES
--
COTTONS AND LINENS
Extm Heavy
Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts
He;avywelght
lowets, jeans, corduroys, work clothes
Medlumwelght
I;heets,, cotton underwear, diapers
Ugihtwelght
EM&es, organdies, lingerie
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PERMANENT PRESS,
SYNTHETICS, AND BLENDS
HeavyweIght
Work clothes, jackets, raincoats
Mediumwelght
Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks
LIghtweIght
lingerie, blouses, dresses
KNITS
Heavyweight
CMtons, rayons, blends, T-shirts,
slacks, shirts
Medlumwelght
Eiynthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.),
dlress slacks, skirts, sweaters
Llghtwelght
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) and
blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
DEUCATES’
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels),
gmze, lace, etc.
(heat set-tin
‘erm Press/Heavy
High Heat
/
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Delicate
nowHeal
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/ 15-20
TlMED DRYING
CYCLE (minutes)
High Heat
70-80
50-60
40-50
20-30
40-50
30-40
20-30
40-50
30-40
20-30
l Fluff Air Cycle or line drying is also recommended for delicate fabrics.
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Fire Hazard
Do not dry heat-sensitive fahrii,
plastic, rubber, or some stuffed items
wfth heat. Use the Fluff Aii cycle or line
drytheseitemsonalineorrack
Faifure to do so couki resuft in fire or
damaged items.
Fluff Air Cycle
The chart below includes examples of items
that require drying without heat. Use the
FM Air cycle, or place the items on a line or
raclk to air dry.
NOTES:
l H’sat-sensitive fabrics shoub he air dried.
l Line dry bonded or Laminated fabrics.
l Always folbw care label directions when
they are avaitabb.
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1YPE OF LOAD
--
DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc.
FLUFF AIR CYCLE ’
(minutes)
20-30
FWBBER,PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS
F’oam Rubber - Pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys
l Make sure coverbgs are securety stitched.
l Shake and fluff pitbws by hand several times during the fluff
Air cycle.
l Make sure pillows are completely dry. Foam rubber pillows
take a long time to dry.
Plastic -- Shower curtains, tablecloths
Flubber-hacked rugs
Olefii, Polypropylene, Sheer nybn
COTTON AND CANVAS SHOES
l Ptace several bath towels in the dryer to act as a fxdfer, or
place shoes on a drying rack if your dryer has one.
l Remove shoes from dryer while still damp.
l Stretch shoes and allow to air dry.
-
*Reset cycle as needed to complete drying.
2cKw
20-30
40-50
lo-20
3040
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Laundry Tips
This section reviews proper laundering techniques, gives you additional laundering
information, and discusses solutions to common laundering problems.
Before you wash or dry
Before using your washer/dryer, see pages
3-5 for important Safety information.
l Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid
snagging other items. Remove
pins, buckles, and other hard
objects to avoid scratching the
washer interior or the dryer drum.
Remove unwashabie trim and
ornaments or heat-sensitive trim that can
be damaged by drying.
l Stained or wet garments should be
washed promptly for best results.
l Check garments to make sure all spots
and stains were removed during the wash.
See pages 20-22 for pretreatment and
stain removal information. lf stains were
not removed, do not tumble dry. Heat may
permanently set stain. Soiled items can also
leave stains on the dryer drum. These stains
can be picked up by other items in the load.
l Turn down cuffs and brush away lint and dirt.
l Turn synthetics inside out to avoid pilling.
l Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.
etai objects can damage your
washer. Check pockets for
pins, clips, money, bolts,
nuts, etc. and turn pockets
inside out. Do not lay these
objects on your washer after
emptying pockets.
. Turn lint takers and dark items inside out to
help prevent lint pickup.
l Tie strings and sashes so they will not
tangle.
. Place small items such as baby socks or
hankies in a mesh bag for easier removal.
. Articles to be ironed should be removed
from the dryer while still damp.
Sorting
l items properly sorted for washing are
usually properly sorted for
drying. Separate heavily soiled
items from lightly soiled ones
even if they would normally be
washed together. Separate lint
givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers
(corduroy, synthetics, permanent press).
When possible, turn lint takers inside out.
l Separate heavy fabrics (denim, towels)
from light fabrics (synthetics, permanent
press).
l Separate dark from light colors; colorfast
from noncoiotfast.
Load sizes
l Drop items into washer loosely. Fill to the
q
top of the basket. Do not pack
or wrap items around agitator.
items shoukf move easily
through wash water for best
cleaning and wrinkle-free
results. Watch for rollover. items should
sink and reappear later.
l To reduce wrinkling, permanent press and
synthetic knits should have more room to
move in the water than heavy items
(towels, jeans).
l Do not overload the washer/dryer. Cver-
crowding causes poor cleaning, uneven
drying and wrinkling, and can cause items
to wear out faster (because of pilling).
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l Mix large and small items in each bad.
k
Load evenly to maintain washer
balance.Anoff-bakmcebadcan
make the ma&ins vibrate dur-
ing spin. Load the dryer by the
amountofqtaoeitemstakeup,
InA by their weight.
l Reducewrinkhgofpmanentpf8ssand
synthetics by dlyii smaller loads and
removing Zerns from the dryer as mcm as
tumbling stops.
l Dryer fabric softeners are reoommended
for reducing static ding and for
softening fabrics. Always
follow Package instructbns.
- Put one fabric soft-r
sheetontopofthebad
before starting the dryer. Do not a&i a
fabricsoftenersheetrfterthecycJehas
started. instant heat can cause the fabric
softener to spot fabrics.
- Remove fabric softener stains by wetting
l For better tumbling adion when drying
only a few small hems, add one or two iint-
free towels. This also prevents small,
lightweight items from bbcking airflow.
l You may need to rearrange large items
(sheets, blankets, tabdoths) during a
dfyingcydekreduceb&ngarroQngup
the stains and rubbing them with liquid
detergent or bar soup and rewash.
-Sofnefabficsoftenerscandogthelint
screen and sbw drying. Use fabric
softeners labeled as dryer safe.
Washer loading suggestions
For these suggested full-sized bads, use the highest water level setting.
COMPACT WASHERS
iiNlvy work Knits Mixed Load Permanent Press
Clwbes
2 slacks 1 Pair slacks 6 shirts
3workshiis 2 shirts 2pilbwcases u-
2pairPants u- 2 shirts 2doublesheets
3 dresses 1 T-&ii Ppillowcases
Towels Dellcater U-
9 bath towels lCXillli&Ae 2si4lglesheets
&h towels 2slii 2 piib~ses
2 panties
3 hand towels Pbras
6washcbths 1 nightie
1 half slip
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Water Guidelines
Selectlng water temperatures
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WASH WATER
TEMPERATURE* SUGGESTED FABRICS COMMENTS
HOT
130°F (54°C)
or above
l Work cbthes
l Best cleaning for heavily soiled items
l Sturdy whiies/cobrfast
l Removes oils, perspiration, greasy
pastels soils, and stains
l DiaDers l
Prevents aravina or velbwina
WARM
l DarkInoncobrfast colors
go”-1 10°F
l Best for lightiy soiled to moderateiy
soiled items
(32=44’C)
1
l Permanent press items
l Nylon, polyester, acrylics,
l Safe for most fabric finishes
silks, woolens
l Less fading and dye bleeding
l Knits/delicate fabrics
l Reduces wrinkling
COLD l Extra-sensitive colors
l Best for very iightiy soiled items
70”-90°F
l Noncolorfast items
l Saves hot water
(21’-32°C)
l Hand washables
l Best rinse water temperature
l The washer features cold rinses for all wash temperatures. in addition, warm rinses are
available wfth warm washes. Warm rinse water provides better water extraction than cokf
rinse water, but may increase wrinkling when line drying. in cold climates, warm rinse water
also provides a more comfortable temperature for handling the wash bad.
Checking hot water
temperature
Your hot water should he 130°F (54%) or
ahove. if you do not know your hot water
ten-Perature, you can check it easily. You
may need to raise the temperature of your
water heater. To check your hot water:
1. Fill a pan with the hottest water available
from the faucet that fills your washer.
Water hardness
Many poor washing results can he traced to
the hardness of the wash water. To check
your water hardness:
l City water - ask the city water company.
l Well water - ask the local water authority.
Ask for the mineral content in grains/gallon
or parts/million. if your water is more than
8 grains/gallon or more than 153 parts/
NOTE: if you do not have a faucet at your
washer site, collect the water from the
faucet closest to your washer.
2. Place a candy thermometer or cooking
thermometer in the water to check the
temperature.
NOTE: in wash water temperatures colder
than 70°F (121%), detergents do not dissoive
well. Also, soils may be diffiiuit to remove,
and some fabrics may retain wear wrinkles
and may have increased pilling.
million, you shouid consider:
l Installing a water softener.
l Using more detergent.
l Using a packaged water conditioner.
l Not using soap.
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Washing special-care items
Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always
follow care label directions when they are available. Below are general washing instruc-
tions for some special washables.
ITEM
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Blankets
Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and time
(electric or woolen)
according to the type of blanket being washed. An extra rinse may
be necessary (see page 9 for rinse and spin information). Check
care label to see if manufacturer recommends machine washing.
Curtains, drapes,
Wash small loads. Crowding may cause wrinkling. Replace
slipcovers
slipcovers while still slightly damp. They will dry to fit tightly.
NOTE: Sun-damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether
hand or machine washed.
Diapers When using chlorine bleach for soaking, add extra detergent to
the load. Avoid overuse of fabrii softeners - absorbency will be
reduced.
Elastic, spandex
Flame-retardant
clothing
Knits, washable
Elastic picks up oil from the body. Oil can damage elastic. Wash
often to reduce the damage. Use warm water and sufficient
detergent to remove oils. Do not use chlorine bleach.
Items will be clearly labeled as flame-retardant. Follow
manufacturer’s instructions to retain flame-retardant qualities.
Knits are comfortable to wear because they stretch. However,
this means that knits are more likely to be stretched and dam-
aged when washed (especially bulky knits). Knits made of
synthetic fabrics such as polyester, nylon, and acrylic tend to
keep their criginal shape more than a knit made of cotton
or ramie.
Pillows, stuffed Washing feather pillows is not recommended unless they will be
toys dried in a dryer.
Plastic, rubber Treat as delicate items. Wash in warm water. Wash small items
items in a mesh bag.
Quilts, bedspreads Do not wash cotton-filled comforters unless they are quilted or
stitched. Tucked cotton batting tends to slip and become lumpy.
An extra rinse may be necessary.
Scatter rugs Shake or vacuum rugs to remove loose dirt. Wash more than one
rug at a time. If washing only one rug, add bath towels to balance
the load.
Snowsuits, jackets Wash only one or two items at a time. You may need to stop the
washer occasionally to press air from the items being washed.
An extra rinse may be necessary.
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Removing stains
Stained, heavily-soiled, or greasy items may
need to be prewashed or soaked for best
results. Soaking helps remove protein-type
stains like blood, milk, or grass. Prewashing
helps loosen soil before washing.
Stain removal rules
l Use warm water for soaking or prewashing
stained laundry. Hot water can set stains.
l Most stains are easier to remove when
they are fresh. Old or set stains may not
come out. Follow package directions for
pretreatment products.
l Before treating any stain, find out what
kind of stain it is, how old the stain is, what
kind of fabric it is, and if the fabric is
colorfast. (Check the care label.)
l Washing and drying can set some stains.
l Start with cold or warm water. Hot water
can set some stains.
Stain removal guide
l When bleach is recommended, use a
bleach that is safe for the fabric.
l Test stain removers on an inside seam or
hidden corner of the item to see if the color
is removed.
l Put the stained area face down on a paper
towel or white cloth. Apply the stain
remover to the back of the stain. This
forces the stain off the fabric instead of
through it.
l Meat tenderizer or enzyme presoaks help
break down some protein stains so they
are easier to remove.
STAlN
Alcoholic
beverage
TO REMOVE
These stains turn brown with age, so treat immediately. Sponge or soak
fresh stains with cold water. Wash. If stain remains, soak 15 minutes in a
solution of lukewarm water, liquid detergent, and a few drops of white
vinegar. Rinse. Wash.
Blood
Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme presoak for 30
minutes or longer. Rinse. Rub detergent into any remaining stains. Rinse.
If stain remains, put a few drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide on stain for 3-5
minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Wash.
Chewing
gum
Chocolate
or coffee
Use ice to make gum hard. Scrape off what you can. Sponge with a
nonflammable fabric cleaner. Let dry. Wash.
Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabrii cleaner or apply a prewash
soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. if stain remains, apply a liquid deter-
gent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak. Rewash.
Crayon and Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Place fabric between two blotters or
candle wax facial tissue. Press with warm iron. Remove color stain with nonflammable
fabric cleaner. Hand wash until stain is gone. If full load is crayon stained,
take to cleaners or coin-operated dry cleaning machine.
Cream,
milk, or
ice cream
Sponge with a nonflammable fabrii cleaner, or a prewash soil and stain
remover. Rinse. Wash. Repeat if necessary. lf stain remains, apply a few
drops of liquid detergent and a few drops of ammonia. Blot dry and rinse.
If stain remains, soak in an enzyme presoak. Wash.
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