Whirlpool 3363562 User manual

UseAndCare
A Note to You ....
..................... 2
Washer Safety ........................ 3
Parts and Features.. ............... 4
Operating Your Washer ......... 5
Starting your washer.. ......... 5
Stopping/restarting
your washer ........................ 6
Selecting a cycle
and time .............................. 7
Using rinse and spin ........... 8
Using drain and spin ........... 8
Understanding what
happens in each cycle ........ 9
Understanding normal
washer sounds ..................
10
Adding liquid
chlorine bleach.. ................
11
Adding liquid
fabric softener ...................
11
Caring for Your Washer.. ..... 12
Laundry Tips.. ....................... 13
Removing Stains .................. 17
Troubleshooting ................... 20
Requesting Assistance
or Service ..............................
22
Warranty ...............................
24
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PART NO. 3363562 D-Line

A Note to You
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance.
Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL washers are easy to
use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of
trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable informa-
tion about how to operate and maintain your washer properly and safely. Please read it
carefully. Also, please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with
your appliance. The 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
Dealer Name
page 4 for location of plate).
Please also record the purchase date of
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
address, and telephone number.
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
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Our Consumer Assistance Center
number is toll-free 24-hours a day.
1-800-253-1301 1
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Washer Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety statements under
warning symbols. Please pay special
attention to these symbols and follow any This symbol will help alert you to such
instructions given. Here is a brief explana- 1 and personal injury. ’ 1
dangers as fire electrical shock burns
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tion of the symbol.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury
when using your washer, follow basic precautions
including the following:
l Read all instructions before using your l If your hot water has not been used
washer. recently (usually two weeks or longer),
l Do not machine wash or machine dry hydrogen gases may build up in your
items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or water heater and your hot water pipes.
spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, or HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
other flammable fluids. The fumes can To prevent injury or damage, before
create a fire hazard or explosion. Always using your washer, turn on all hot water
hand wash and line dry items containing faucets and allow water to run for several
these materials. minutes. This will allow gases to escape.
l Flammable fluids (dry-cleaning solvents, Do not smoke or use any open flame
kerosene, gasoline, etc.) should not be near your faucet while it is open.
used or stored in or near your washer. Do Please ...
not add flammable fluids to your wash l Have only a qualified person install,
water. These substances give off vapors repair, or replace parts on washer.
that can create a fire hazard or explosion. l Maintain washer properly.
l Do not allow children to operate, play
with, or crawl on or inside your washer. l Protect washer from the weather and
Supervise children closely when your keep it where the temperature will not fall
washer is used near them. below freezing.
l Before your washer is removed from *Install and level washer on a floor that
service or discarded, remove the lid to can support the weight.*
prevent accidental entrapment. *Connect washer to the correct 3-prong
wafter starting a cycle, do not reach into outlet, electrical supply, water supply,
the basket unless the Cycle Control and drain.*
Knob is pushed in and all motion stops. @Ground washer properly.*
l Do not tamper with the controls. *See the Installation Instructions.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Understanding your responsibilities
l Store laundry aids and other materials in a l Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia
cool, dry place where children cannot reach
them (in a locked cabinet if possible).
l Read and follow instructions on packages of
detergent and laundry aids, especially
warnings and precautions.
l Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with
vegetable or cooking oil. These items may
contain some oil after laundering. Due to the
remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch
fire by itself.
or acids (such as vinegar or rust remover)
in the same wash. Hazardous fumes can
form.
l Unplug power supply cord before attempt-
ing to service your washer.
l Do not machine wash fiberglass materials.
Small particles can stick to fabrics washed
in following loads and cause skin irritation.
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Parts and Features
The parts and features of your washer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all
parts and features before using your washer.
NOTES:
l The drawings in this book may vary from your washer model. They are designed to show
the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all
features.
l Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more
information about the features.
Water temperature
, selector
Load size
selector
(P.5) ’
Cycle control knob
(PP.e-7)
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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 13-l 4.
l If desired, you may also add color safe
bleach to the wash load.
2. Close the washer Ild.
3. Turn the Load Size Selector to the
setting that corresponds with the size
of your wash load and the type of
fabric being washed.
l Depending on your model, your washer
has either two (Small, Large) or three
(Small, Medium, Large) load size
settings.
l To change the load size setting after the
washer has started to fill, turn the
Selector to the desired new setting.
4. Select a wash-rinse temperature with
the Water Temperature Selector. Match
the water temperature with the type of
fabric and soils being washed.
l See page 15 for water temperature
guidelines.
l Three wash-rinse temperatures are
available: hot-cold, warm-cold, and
cold-cold.
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Load Size
OR
Medium
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Load Size
Warm
Wash
Rlnn
Temperature
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5. Push in Cycle Control Knob and turn it
clockwise to the wash cycle you want.
See page 7.
6. Pull out Cycle Control Knob to start
washer.
7. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add
measured liquid chlorine bleach after
the washer starts agitating. See
page 11.
8. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add
measured and diluted liquid fabric
softener to the final rinse cycle. See
page 11.
Stopping/restarting your washer
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.
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Selecting a cycle and time
This section illustrates and describes the
wash cycles you can select with the Cycle
Control Knob. Use this information 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 9 to help you understand
what happens during a wash cycle.
l Refer to page 10 to learn more about the
sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.
Normal Cycle
The Normal cycle features the Gentle Wash
system, high agitation
speeds, and longer
spin speeds to
shorten drying time.
Use this cycle for
cleaning cotton and
linen fabrics. Select 6,
10, or 14 minutes of
wash time, depending on whether your wash
load is lightly, moderately, or heavily soiled.
NOTE: The wash times may be labeled
HEAVY, REGULAR, and LIGHT, depending
on your washer model.
Permanent Press Cycle
The Permanent Press cycle features the
Gentle Wash system,
a cool-down rinse,
and low spin speeds
to reduce wrinkling.
Use this cycle for
cleaning permanent
press and some
synthetic fabrics.
Select 6 or 10 minutes of wash time, de-
pending on whether your wash load is lightly
or moderately soiled.
Delicate Cycle
(on some models)
The Delicate cycle features a brief soak and
reduced agitation
speed for gentle soil
removal. Low spin
speeds reduce
wrinkling. Use this
cycle for cleaning
delicate items and
washable knits.
Select 6 or 8 minutes of wash time, depend-
ing on whether your wash load is lightly or
moderately soiled.
Short/Knits Cycle
(on some models)
The Short/Knits cycle features a brief soak
and reduced agitation
speed for gentle soil
removal. Low spin
speeds reduce
wrinkling. Use this
cycle for cleaning
delicate items and
washable knits. Select
6 or 8 minutes of wash time, depending on
whether your wash load is lightly or moder-
ately soiled.
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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 the Cycle Control Knob and turn
clockwise to RINSE, as illustrated.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The
washer fills to selected load size, agi-
tates, 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 the Cycle Control Knob and turn
clockwise to SPIN, as illustrated.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The
washer drains, then spins.
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Understanding 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 occurs with
the washer lid up or down.
After agitation starts, the Cycle Control
Knob turns clockwise until it points to an
OFF area and the cycle ends.
WASH
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4
Fill
NOTES:
l The washer pauses briefly throughout
each cycle. These pauses are normal for
washer operation.
l A Gentle Wash system helps protect your
fabrics by reducing wash agitation speed
during the last few minutes of wash
agitation in the Normal and Permanent
Press cycles.
RINSE
Fill
Wash selected time Rinse
Drain*
No agitation
*The Permanent Press cycle parlially
drains, fills, agitates briefly, and drains.
Spin
u
-w- Drain-No agitation
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Spin-Spray rinse
s&l
Spin
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Understanding normal washer sounds
Your new washer may make sounds that
your old one didn’t. Because the sounds are
unfamiliar, you may be concerned about
them. Don’t be; most of them are normal.
The following describes some of the
sounds you may hear and what causes
them.
During washing
When you select a small load size setting for
a small wash load, your washer has a lower
water level. With this lower water level, you
may hear a clicking sound from the upper
portion of the agitator.
During drain
The rate that water is drained from your
washer depends on your installation. If water
is drained quickly from the washer, you may
hear air being pulled through the pump. This
happens during the end of draining.
After drain and before spin
When the cycle changes from draining to
spinning, you may hear gears engaging.
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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. Follow manu-
facturer’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 directly 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 fabric softener with l/2to
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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Caring for Your Washer
Proper care of your washer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your
washer properly and safely.
Cleaning your washer
Exterior Interior
Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills
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with a soft, damp cloth or
sponge as they occur. Occa-
sionally wipe the outside of the
, 0 washer to keep it looking like
new.
Clean interior with 1 cup (250 mL) of chlo-
rine bleach mixed with 2 cups (500 mL) of
detergent. Run washer through a complete
cycle using hot water. Repeat process if
necessary.
Do not put sharp or metal objects in your
washer. They can damage the
finish. Check all pockets for
pins, clips, money, bolts, nuts,
etc. Do not lay these objects
on your washer after emptying
pockets.
NOTE: Remove hard water deposits using
only cleaners labeled as washer safe.
Winter storage or moving care
Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the
hoses, freezing can damage your washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing
weather, winterize it.
To winterize washer: To use washer again:
1. Shut off both water faucets.
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
3. Put 1 quart (1L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in 3. Turn on both water faucets.
the basket. 4. Reconnect power supply cord.
4. Run washer on a drain and spin setting 5. Run the washer through a complete cycle
(see page 8) for about 30 seconds to mix with 1 cup (250 mL) of detergent to clean
the antifreeze and water. out antifreeze.
5. Unplug the power supply cord.
Non-use or vacation care
Operate your washer only when you are at
home. If you will be on vacation or not using
your washer for an extended period of time,
you should:
l Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
l Turn off the water supply to the washer.
This helps avoid accidental flooding (due
to a water pressure surge) while you are
away.
electrical power to the washer.
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Laundry Tips
This section reviews proper laundering techniques and gives you additional washing
information.
Preparing clothes for washing
l Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid l Tie strings and sashes so they will not
snagging other items. Remove tangle.
pins, buckles, and other hard l Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.
objects to avoid scratching the
washer interior. Remove non- l Treat spots and stains. (See “Removing
washable trim and ornaments. Stains” on pages 17-l 9.)
l Empty pockets and turn them inside out. l Stained or wet garments should be
washed promptly for best results.
l Turn down cuffs, brush away lint and dirt.
l Turn synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling.
Sorting
eavily soiled items from lightly
soiled ones, even if they would
normally be washed together.
Separate lint givers (towels,
chenille) from lint takers
l Separate dark colors from light colors,
colorfast items from noncolorfast items.
l Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy
cottons, knits, delicate items).
(corduroy, synthetics, perma-
nent press). When possible, turn lint givers
inside out.
Loading
l Drop items into washer loosely. Fill to the
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top of the basket (top row of
holes). Do not wrap items
around the agitator. Items
should move easily through
wash water for best cleaning
and wrinkle-free results. Items should sink
and reappear later.
l Load washer properly and select correct
load size setting. Overloading or packing
the machine, and selecting a setting too
small for the wash load can:
- cause poor cleaning.
- increase wrinkling.
- create excessive lint.
-wear out items faster (because of pilling).
l Load by the amount of space items take
up, not by their weight.
l Mix large and small items in each load.
Load evenly to maintain
washer balance. An off-
balance load can make the
washer vibrate during spin.
l Use a large load size setting to reduce
wrinkling with permanent press clothes and
some synthetic knits. These items should
have more room to move in the water than
heavy items (towels, jeans).
l Reduce wash time when using a small
load size setting. Loads with only a few
small items need less wash time.
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Loading suggestions
For these
setting.
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suggested full-sized loads, set the Load Size Selector to the highest load size
LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS
Heavy Work
Clothes
2 pair pants
3 shirts
3 pair jeans
1 coverall
Knits
2 slacks
2 blouses
4 shirts
4 tops
2 dresses
Permanent Press
1 double sheet
1 tablecloth
1 dress
1 blouse
2 slacks
3 shirts
2 pillowcases
Mixed Load Towels
2 double or 8 bath towels
1 king size sheet(s) 8 hand towels
4 pillowcases 10 wash cloths
6 T-shirts 1 bath mat
6 pair shorts
2 shirts Delicates
2 blouses 2 camisoles
6 handkerchiefs 4 slips
4 panties
2 bras
2 nighties
SUPER CAPACITY WASHERS
Heavy Work
Clothes
3 pair pants
3 shirts
4 pair jeans
1 coverall
1 overall
Knits
3 slacks
3 blouses
6 shirts
4 tops
4 dresses
Permanent Press Mixed Load Towels
2 double or 3 double sheets 10 bath towels
1 king size sheet(s) 4 pillowcases 10 hand towels
1 tablecloth 8 T-shirts 14 wash cloths
1 dress 6 pair shorts 1 bath mat
1 blouse 2 shirts
2 slacks 2 blouses Delicates
3 shirts 8 handkerchiefs 3 camisoles
2 pillowcases 1 quilted robe
4 slips
4 panties
2 bras
2 nighties
1 baby’s dress
Saving energy
l Use warm or cold wash water for most
loads. Use hot water only when washing
heavy, greasy soils or whites.
l Wash full loads.
l Use lower water levels when washing
small loads.
l Avoid rewashing. Use enough detergent
and pretreat stains or heavy soils. Use the
cycles and wash times recommended for
the fabric and soil.
l Use your washer during off-peak hours -
usually early morning and late evening.
(Ask your power company.)
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Water guidelines
Selecting water temperatures
WASH WATER
TEMPERATURE* SUGGESTED FABRICS COMMENTS
HOT
l Work clothes l Best cleaning for heavily soiled items
130°F (54°C) l Sturdy whites/colorfast l Removes oils, perspiration, greasy
or above pastels soils, and stains
l Diapers l Prevents graying or yellowing
WARM l Darkfnoncolorfast colors l Best for moderately soiled to lightly
90- 110°F l Permanent press items soiled items
(32-44X) l Nylon, polyester, acrylics, l Safe for most fabric finishes
silks, woollens l Less fading and dye bleeding
l Knits/delicate fabrics l Reduces wrinkling
COLD
l Extra-sensitive colors l Best for very lightly soiled items
70-90°F l Noncolorfast items l Saves hot water
(2l-32%) l Hand washables l Best rinse water temperature
l The washer features cold rinses for all wash temperatures,
Checking hot water
temperature
Your hot water should be 130°F (54°C) or
above. If you do not know your hot water
temperature, 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.
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 (21“C), detergents do not dissolve
well. Also, soils may be difficult to remove,
and some fabrics may retain wear wrinkles
and may have increased pilling.
Water hardness
Many poor washing results can be 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 137 parts/
million, you should 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
Blankets
(electric or woolen)
Curtains, drapes,
slipcovers
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and
time according to the type of blanket being washed. Two rinses
may be necessary. Check care label to see if manufacturer
recommends machine washing.
Wash small loads. Crowding may cause wrinkling. Replace
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 fabric softeners - absorbency will be
reduced.
Elastic, spandex
Flame-retardant
clothing
Knits
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 original shape more than knits made of cotton
or ramie.
Pillows, stuffed
toys
Plastic, rubber
[terns
Quilts, bedspreads
Washing feather pillows is not recommended unless they will be
dried in a dryer.
Treat as delicate items. Wash in warm water. Wash small items
in a mesh bag.
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.
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.
Stain removal guide
STAIN
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
three to five 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 fabric 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 fabric cleaner, or a prewash soil and stain
remover. Rinse. Wash. Repeat if necessary. If 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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STAIN
Deodorants
and anti-
perspirants
Fat, grease,
or oil
Fruit stains
Grass or
green
vegetables
Ink or
ballpoint
pen ink
Iron or rust
Ketchup or
tomato
products
Lipstick
TO REMOVE
Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent.
Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.
Heavy stain: Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammo-
nia and all-fabric bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes. Wash in hottest water
safe for fabric.
Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried.
See vegetable/cooking oil Warning on page 3. For other types of greasy
stains, use one of the methods below:
l Use pretreatment stain remover. Follow label directions. Wash in hottest
water safe for fabric.
l Use talcum powder to absorb as much grease as possible. Sponge with
a nonflammable fabric cleaner. Rinse. Wash.
l Treat with liquid detergent or rub a detergent paste on the stain. Wash
using hottest water safe for fabric.
Fresh stains: Soak immediately in cool water. Wash. If stain remains,
cover area with a paste made of color safe bleach, a few drops of hot
water, and a few drops of ammonia. Wait 15 to 30 minutes. Wash.
Old stains: Sponge with white vinegar. Rinse. Repeat procedure for
fresh stains.
Soak in warm or cold water with an enzyme presoak for at least 30
minutes, or sponge with denatured alcohol. Wash in water temperature
and bleach safe for the fabric. For colored fabrics, check colorfastness
before applying alcohol. For acetate, sponge with a nonflammable fabric
cleaner. If stain remains, bleach with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Rinse.
Rewash.
Spray stain with an aerosol hair spray or rubbing alcohol. Sponge stain
continuously until all bleeding stops. Let dry. Repeat if necessary. Wash.
If stain remains, bleach if safe for fabric. (India and other indelible inks
are almost impossible to remove completely.)
Colored or noncolorfast items: Apply lemon juice and salt. Place in the
sun to dry. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary.
White or colorfast items: Try a rust remover. Test first on inside seam
or hem. Some rust removers are not washer safe. Follow package
directions.
Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a
prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, apply a
liquid detergent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak.
Rewash.
Apply nonflammable fabric cleaner or prewash soil and stain remover.
Blot with absorbent material. Repeat if necessary. Rinse. If stain still
remains, rub with liquid detergent. Wash.
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STAIN
Meat juice,
=w
Mildew
Mustard
Paint
Perspiration
Scorch
Soft drlnks
TO REMOVE
Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Soak in cold or warm water with
enzyme presoak at least 30 minutes, or treat stains with a nonflammable
fabric cleaner. Wash.
Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. If stain remains, soak in warm water
and color safe bleach for 15 to 30 minutes. Rewash. (Old mildew stains
are almost impossible to remove. Mildew fungus destroys or weakens
fabrics.) An alternative to bleach is to treat with salt and lemon juice and
dry in direct sunlight. Rinse and rewash. Mildew may form if wet or damp
laundry remains in your washer for extended periods of time. To prevent
mildew, promptly dry laundry after washing.
Treat immediately. Scrape off excess mustard. Sponge with a nonflam-
mable fabric cleaner or a prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Work
liquid detergent and a few drops of vinegar into stain. Rinse. If stain
remains, apply 3% hydrogen peroxide. Rinse and wash.
Hand wash paint-stained items.
Water base: Treat stains while still wet. (These paints cannot be removed
after they have dried.) Rinse in warm water to flush out paint. Sponge with
a nonflammable fabric cleaner. Rinse. Wash.
Oil base: Scrape off fresh paint. Sponge with a nonflammable fabric
cleaner or treat stain with recommended thinner. While stain is still wet
with solvent, rub liquid detergent into it. Wash with hottest water safe
for fabric.
Remove stains before ironing. Perspiration stains may weaken fabric.
Wash or sponge stain thoroughly with detergent and warm water. If
perspiration has changed the color of the fabric, use one of the following
treatments:
Fresh stains: Apply ammonia to stain. Rinse. Launder to remove
ammonia odor.
Old stains: Apply white vinegar to stain. Rinse. Launder to remove
vinegar odor.
Severe scorch cannot be removed. Wet stain with 3% hydrogen peroxide.
Cover with a dry cloth and press with an iron as hot as is safe for fabric.
Rinse well. Wash.
OR
Wet with lemon juice and spread in the sun to dry. Wash.
Sponge immediately with cold water and alcohol. Heat and detergent may
set stain.
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Troubleshooting
Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following
list for common laundry problems and the next page for common washer problems. If you
need further assistance, see page 22.
Common laundry problems
PROBLEM CAUSE
Brown, yellow l Chlorine staining
stains
l Iron in water heater or pipes; iron and manganese in water
Dye transfer
l Improper sorting
l Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle
Gray whites,
dingy colors
l Improper sorting
l Water temperature too low
l Not enough detergent
l Using soap in very hard water (use detergent in hard water)
Greasy looking
spots
Lint
l Fabric softener poured directly on clothes
l Not enough detergent, or dispenser not used
l Improper sorting
l Paper or tissue in pockets
l Pilling being mistaken for lint
l Not enough detergent
Load too wet
after spin
Shrinking
l Cold rinses
l Cycle stopped before spinning is complete
l Fabric type (some knits stretch during manufacturing -
laundering returns fabric to original size)
l Care label directions not followed
Snags, rlps, and
holes
l Items damaged before washing
l Misuse of chlorine bleach (do not pour directly on clothes);
dispenser not used
l Sharp items not removed from pockets; fasteners not fastened
Stiff, rough
fabrics
l Using soap in very hard water (use detergent in hard water)
l Not enough detergent
l Line drying
Twisting/
Tangling
Wrinkling
l Overloading
l Clothes wrapped around agitator
l Overloading (leave more room for permanent press and knits)
l Load not immediately removed from washer after cycle
l Warm rinse water
l Cycle selection incorrect
Yellow areas
(from body oils) l Water temperature too low
l Not enough detergent