Whirlpool 3363569 User manual

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UseAndCare
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4 Note to You ......................... 2
washer Safety ........................ 3
‘arts and Features ................. 5
Operating Your Washer ......... 6
Starting your washer.. ......... 6
Stopping/restarting
your washer ........................ 7
Selecting a cycle and time ... 8
Using rinse and spin ........... 9
Using drain and spin ........... 9
Understanding normal
washer sounds.. .................. 9
Understanding what
happens in each cycle ...... 10
MAGIC CLEAN@lint filter.. .. 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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TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS
WITH QUICK WASH
PART NO. 3363569 . I - 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 infor-
mation 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
page 5 for location of plate).
Please also record the purchase date of
Dealer Name
Dealer Address
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
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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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- dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns,
tion of the symbol. and personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
l Read all instructions before using your
washer.
l Do not machine wash or machine dry
items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or
spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, 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. 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.
Supervise children closely when your
washer is used near them.
l Before your washer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the lid to
prevent accidental entrapment.
@After starting a cycle, do not reach into
the basket unless the Cycle Control
Knob is pushed in and all motion stops.
l Do not tamper with the controls.
l If your hot water has not been used
recently (usually two 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, 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.
l Maintain washer properly.
l Protect washer from the weather and
keep it where the temperature will not fall
below freezing.
l Install and level washer on a floor that
can support the weight.*
.Connect washer to the correct 3-prong
outlet, electrical supply, water supply,
and drain.*
*Ground washer properly.*
* See the Installation Instructions.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
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Understanding your responsibilities
l Store laundry aids and other materials in a
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.
l Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia
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.
Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more
information about the features.
Load size Water temperature
selector
(P.6)
Liquid fabric
softener
dispenser /
(P. 11)
Extra rinse
/ ;;I ytor
- Cvcle control knob
(PP.7-9)
Liquid chlorine
bleach dispenser
(P. 11)
Model and serial
- number plate
(under lid)
- Basket
\ Tub
MAGIC CLEAN@
lint filter
(bottom of washer basket)
(P. 10)
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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 and 14.
l If desired, you may also add color safe
bleach or extra detergent for the Super
Wash cycle.
2. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add
measured liquid chlorine bleach to the
liquid bleach dispenser. See page 11.
l Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the
bleach dispenser.
3. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, pour
measured liquid fabric softener into
the dispenser. See page 11.
4. Close the washer lid.
5. 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 The Load Size Selector is a rotary
knob. Your washer has five 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.
6. Select a wash-rinse temperature with
the Water Temperature Selector. Match
the water temperatures with the type of
fabric and soils being washed.
l See page 15 for water temperature
guidelines.
Fabric softener
dispenser
Medium
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Load Size
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7. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, set the
Extra Rinse Selector to On to add an
additional rinse and spin to the end of
the wash cycle.
Extra Rinse
6. Push in the Cvcle Control Knob and
turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you
want. See pages 8 and 9.
9. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to
start the washer.
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 learn more about the
sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.
l Refer to page 10 to help you understand
what happens 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 9 (REGULAR), 12 (HEAVY), or 15
(EX HEAVY) minutes of wash time, depend-
ing on whether your load is moderately or
heavily soiled.
For lightly soiled cotton and linen fabrics,
use the 6-minute SOFTWASH setting.
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 (LIGHT)
or 9 (REGULAR) minutes of wash time,
depending on whether your wash load is
lightly or moderately soiled.
The Delicate cycle features a reduced
Delicate Cycle
agitation speed for gentle soil removal. Low
spin speeds reduce wrinkling. Use 3
(LIGHT) or 6 (REGULAR) minutes of wash
time for cleaning lightly to moderately soiled
delicate items and washable knits.
Quick Wash Cycle
The Quick Wash cycle features a reduced
agitation speed for gentle soil removal while
providing high spin speeds to shorten drying
times. Select this cycle for lightly soiled
items and use small load sizes. This cycle is
especially suited for cotton and polyester
blends.
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Using rinse and spin
NOTE: An Extra Rinse option is available in
some cycles. See page 7.
When using extra detergent for heavily
soiled clothes, or washing special-care
items, you may find an extra rinse and spin
is needed.
1. To add an additional rinse, 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,
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 the Cycle Control Knob and turn
clockwise to SPIN, as illustrated.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The
washer drains, then spins.
Understanding normal washer sounds
Your new washer may make sounds that
During drain
your old one didn’t. Because the sounds are
unfamiliar, you may be concerned about The rate that water is drained from your
them. Don’t be; most of them are normal. washer depends on your installation. If water
The following describes some of the is drained quickly from the washer, you may
sounds you may hear and what causes hear air being pulled through the pump. This
them. happens during the end of draining.
During washing After drain and before spin
When you select a small load size setting for When the cycle changes from draining to
a small wash load, your washer has a lower spinning, you may hear gears engaging.
water level. With this lower water level, you
may hear a clicking sound from the upper
portion of the agitator.
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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 RINSE
M
4
Fill
Wash selected time
I.4
-w-
Drain*
No agitation
*The Permanent Press &cIe partially
drains, fills, agitates briefly, and drains.
w
Spin
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.
Fill
Rinse
u
-+- Drain-No agitation
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Spin-Spray rinse
Spin
MAGIC CLEAN” lint filter
The lint filter at the bottom of the washer
basket cleans itself. During agitation, wash
and rinse water passes over the filter,
separating the lint from the water. The lint is
then spun away from the filter and out of the
system during the spin part of the cycle.
If your washer drains into a tub, remove
any lint collected in the tub or strainer.
MAGIC CLEAN Basket
lint filter interior
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Adding liquid chlorine bleach
Use your washer’s liquid chlorine bleach
dispenser to add bleach to the wash load.
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. Load the washer.
NOTE: Do not use this dispenser to add
powdered chlorine or color safe bleach to
your wash load. The dispenser is for liquid
chlorine bleach use only.
2. Pour measured chlorine bleach carefully
into the dispenser. Do not let bleach
splash, drip, or run down into washer
basket. Undiluted bleach will damage any
fabric it touches.
3. Start the washer. Bleach will be diluted
automatically during wash part of cycle.
Adding liquid fabric softener
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Add detergent and load clothes into the
basket.
Pour liquid fabric softener into the dis-
penser using the amount recommended
on the package. Avoid dripping or spilling
any fabric softener on the load.
Dilute fabric softener with warm water.
Fill dispenser with warm water until liquid
reaches the cross bar in the opening.
Start the washer. Diluted fabric softener
will be added to the load during the final
rinse.
NOTE: Do not stop the washer before the
rinse part of the cycle begins. Staining
can occur.
Flush dispenser periodically with warm
water, as illustrated.
l To remove the dispenser, grasp the top
of the dispenser with both hands.
Squeeze and push upward with thumbs
to remove.
l Clean dispenser by holding under water
faucet. Replace after cleaning.
NOTE: Do not wash clothes with this
dispenser removed. Do not add detergent
or bleach to dispenser. The dispenser is
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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
liiiiid
with a soft, damp cloth or
sponge as they occur. Occa-
sionally wipe the outside of the
’ I 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
(see page 9) for about 30 seconds to mix 5. Run the washer through a complete cycle
the antifreeze and water. with 1 cup (250 ml) of detergent to clean
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
snagging other items. Remove
pins, buckles, and other hard
objects to avoid scratching the
washer interior. Remove non-
washable trim and ornaments.
l Empty pockets and turn them inside out.
l Tie strings and sashes so they will not
tangle.
l Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.
l Treat spots and stains. (See “Removing
Stains” on pages 17-l 9.)
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
l 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, perma-
l Separate dark colors from light colors,
colorfast items from noncolorfast items.
l Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy
cottons, knits, delicate items).
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.
H
Load evenly to maintain
/ washer balance. An off- balance load can make the
De’
-- 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 suggested full-sized loads, set the Load Size Selector to the highest load size
setting.
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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 8 hand towels
sheet(s) 10 wash cloths
4 oillowcases 1 bath mat
6 i-st
6 pair
2 c-hi.4
2
6 I,a,lunGI1
lirts
shorts
a,111is
blouses
hanAlxar~hi&
2 camisoles
Saving energy
l Use warm or cold wash water for most
loads. Use hot water only when washing
heavy, greasy soils or whites.
l Use cold rinses.
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 Dark/noncolorfast colors l Best for moderately soiled to lightly
90-l 10°F l Permanent press items soiled items
(32-44”(Z) 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 lightly soiled items
70-90°F l Noncolorfast items l Saves hot water
(21-32°C) l Hand washables l Best rinse water temperature
*The washer features cold rinses for all wash temperatures. In addition, warm rinses are
available with warm washes. Warm rinse water provides better water extraction than cold
rinse water and shortens drying times. However, warm rinse water may increase wrinkling
when line drying. In cold climates, warm rinse water also provides a more comfortable
temperature for handling the wash load.
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 damaged
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 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 in
items 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 l When bleach is recommended, use a
stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. bleach that is safe for the fabric.
l Most stains are easier to remove when l Test stain removers on an inside seam or
they are fresh. Old or set stains may not hidden corner of the item to see if the color
come out. Follow package directions for is removed.
pretreatment products. l Put the stained area face down on a paper
l Before treating any stain, find out what towel or white cloth. Apply the stain
kind of stain it is, how old the stain is, what remover to the back of the stain. This
kind of fabric it is, and if the fabric is forces the stain off the fabric instead of
colorfast. (Check the care label.) through it.
l Washing and drying can set some stains. l Meat tenderizer or enzyme presoaks help
l Start with cold or warm water. Hot water break down some protein stains so they
can set some stains. are easier to remove.
Stain removal guide
STAIN
Alcoholic
t-
beverage
Blood
Chewing
gum
F
Chocolate
or coffee
Crayon and
candle wax
Cream,
milk, or
ice cream
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.
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 - five minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Wash.
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.
Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Place fabric between two blotters or
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.
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 TO REMOVE
Deodorants Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent.
and anti- Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.
perspirants Heavy stain: Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammo-
nia and color safe bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes. Wash in hottest water
safe for fabric.
Fat, grease, Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried.
or oil 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.
Fruit stains 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.
Grass or Soak in warm or cold water with an enzyme presoak for at least 30
green minutes, or sponge with denatured alcohol. Wash in water temperature
vegetables 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.
Ink or
ballpoint
pen ink
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.)
Iron or rust 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.
Ketchup or Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a
tomato prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, apply a
products liquid detergent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak.
Rewash.
Lipstick 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,
egg
Mildew
Mustard
Paint
Perspiration
Scorch
Soft drinks
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 a 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, rips,
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 l Water temperature too low
(from body oils) l Not enough detergent