Whirlpool 3366859 Installation instructions

UseAndCare
Bilingual Guide
A Note to You ......................... 2
Washer Safety ........................ 3
Parts and Features ................. 4
Operating Your Washer ......... 5
Caring for Your Washer ....... 11
Laundry Tips.. ....................... 12
Removing Stains .................. 16
Troubleshooting ................... 19
Requesting Assistance
or Service.. ............................ 21
Warranty ............................... 22
TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER
Part No. 3366859

A Note to You
Thank you for buying an Estate@ appliance.
Estate 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.
Youcan find this information on the modei
and serial number plate (see diagram on
page 4 for location of plate).
Serial Number
Purchase Date
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.

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
instructions given. Here is a brief explana-
tion of the symbol.
This symbol alerts you to such dangers
as personal injury, burns, fire, and
electrical shock.
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. Super-
vise 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.
wafter 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 re-
cently (usually 2 weeks or longer), hydro-
gen gases may build up in your water
heater and your hot water pipes. HYDRO-
GEN 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, re-
pair, 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.*
l Connect washer to the correct 3-prong
outlet, electrical supply, water supply, and
drain.*
l Ground washer properly.*
*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 or acids (such as vinegar or rust remover)
them (in a locked cabinet if possible). in the same wash. Hazardous fumes
l Read and follow instructions on packages can form.
of detergent and laundry aids, especially l Unplug power supply cord before attempt-
warnings and precautions. ing to service your washer.
l Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with l Do not machine wash fiberglass materials.
vegetable or cooking oil. These items may Small particles can stick to fabrics washed
contain some oil after laundering. Due to the in following loads and cause skin irritation.
remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch 3
fire by itself.

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 informa-
tion about the features.
Model 7TAWS700
Load size Temperature Extra Rinse selector
Cycle control knob
(PP. 7-8)
Liquid chlorine
Fabric bleach dispenser
(P. 10)
Agitator Model and serial
- number plate
(under lid)
- Basket
(bottom of washer basket)
Self-cleaning lint(1.t;;
Control Panel

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
page 12.
l If desired, you may also add color-safe
all-fabric 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 10).
l Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the
bleach dispenser.
l For optimal brightening and bleaching,
liquid chlorine bleach is automatically
diluted and dispensed in the last few
minutes of the wash cycle.
3. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add
measured fabric softener to the fabric
softener dispenser (see page 10).
l The dispenser automatically dilutes and
releases the fabric softener at the proper
time in the rinse cycle.
l Water rinses the dispenser so clogging
does not occur.
4. Close the washer lid.
Fabric softener
dispenser

5. Turn the Load Size Selector to the
setting that corresponds with the size
of the wash load and the type of fabric
being washed. (See pages 12-13.)
l Select any of five load sizes: Extra
Small, Small, Medium, Large, and Extra
Large.
l To change the load size setting after the
washer has stat-ted to fill, turn the
Selector to the desired new setting.
6. Turn the Water Temperature Selector
to the setting that corresponds with
the type of fabric and soils being
washed.
l Select any of four wash-rinse water
temperature combinations: hot-warm,
hot-cold, warm-cold, and cold-cold.
l The top temperature is the wash water
and the bottom temperature is the rinse
water.
l See page 14 for water temperature
guidelines.
7. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, set the
Extra Rinse Selector to On to add an
additional rinse to the end of the
wash cycle.
. Use the extra rinse option when using
extra detergent for the Super Wash cycle
or for the Heavy, Permanent Press, or
Knits/Gentle cycles. Extra rinse option is
not offered in the Regular cycle.
l Before a cycle starts, select Extra Rinse
On. The washer automatically adds an
extra rinse and spin to the cycle.
l If you do not want an extra rinse and
spin, or if you are using the Regular
cycle, select Extra Rinse Off.
8. 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 7-8.

Stopping/restarting your
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.
washer
Selecting a cycle and time
Your washer’s Cycle Control Knob is shown
below. 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 An Extra Rinse option is available in all
cycles except the Regular cycle.
l Refer to page 9 to help you understand
what happens during a wash cycle.
Super Wash cycle
The Super Wash cycle automatically
prewashes the load and advances into the
Heavy cycle. (The washer does not have to
be reset after the Super Wash cycle.) Use
this 15minute cycle when washing heavily
soiled loads that need maximum soil re-
moval.
NOTE: For proper cleaning, use double the
amount of detergent recommended for the
load size.
Heavy cycle
The Heavy cycle features high agitation and
spin speeds, and a longer final spin to
shorten drying time.
l Use 12 minutes of wash time to clean
large loads of sturdily constructed fabrics
that are moderately to heavily soiled.
l Use QUICK WASH, 6 minutes of wash
time, to clean sturdily constructed fabrics
that are lightly soiled.
Regular cycle
The Regular cycle features high spin speeds
to shorten drying time. All rinses are cold in
this cycle.
l Use NORMAL, 9 minutes of wash time, to
clean cotton and linen fabrics that are
moderately to heavily soiled.
l Use SOFT WASH, 6 minutes of wash time,
to clean cotton and linen fabrics that are
lightly soiled.

Permanent Press cycle Knits/Gentle cycle
The Permanent Press cycle features a cool- The Knits/Gentle cycle features reduced
down rinse and low spin speeds to reduce agitation time for gentle soil removal. A
wrinkling. shortened spin reduces wrinkling.
l Use NORMAL, 9 minutes of wash time, to l Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean
clean permanent press and some synthetic delicate items and washable knits that are
fabrics that are moderately soiled. lightly soiled.
l Use LIGHT, 6 minutes of wash time, to
clean permanent press and some synthetic
fabrics that are lightly soiled.
Using Rinse and Spin
NOTE: An Extra Rinse option is available in
all cycles except the Regular cycle.
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 one of the dots on the dial,
as illustrated.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The
washer fills to the selected load size,
agitates, drains, and spins.
Using Drain and Spin
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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 agitation starts, the Cycle Control Knob
turns clockwise until it points to an OFF area
and the cycle ends.
The washer pauses briefly throughout
each cycle. These pauses are normal for
washer operation.
WASH RINSE
Fill Fill
Wash selected time
Drain (or partial drain*)
No agitation
‘The Permanent Press cycle partially
drains, fills, agitates briefly, and drains
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Spin
Drain-No agitation
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2!it
Spin-Spray rinse
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Spin
Inl Off
Self-cleaning 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.

Using the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser
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.
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 pan of cycle.
NOTE: Do not use this dispenser to add
powdered chlorine or all-fabric bleach to
your wash load. The dispenser is for liquid
chlorine bleach use only.
Using the fabric softener dispenser
1. Add detergent and load clothes into
the basket.
2. 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.
3. Dilute fabric softener with warm water.
Fill dispenser with warm water until liquid
reaches the opening.
4. 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.
5. Flush dispenser periodically with warm
water.
NOTE: Do not wash clothes with this
dispenser removed. Do not add detergent or
bleach to dispenser. The dispenser is for
liquid fabric softener use only.
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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
I the washer to keep it looking
like new.
Clean interior with 1 cup (250 mL) of
chlorine bleach mixed with 2 cups (500 mL)
of detergent. Run washer through a com-
plete cycle using hot water. Repeat process
if necessary.
NOTE: Remove hard water deposits using
only cleaners labeled as washer safe.
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.
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
You should 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 Turn synthetic knits inside out to avoid
snagging other items. Remove pilling.
pins, buckles, and other hard l Tie strings and sashes so they will not
objects to avoid scratching tangle.
the washer interior. Remove
non-washable trim and l Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.
ornaments. l Treat spots and stains. (See “Removing
l Empty pockets and turn them inside out. Stains” on pages 16-18.)
l Turn down cuffs, brush away lint and dirt. l Stained or wet garments should be
washed promptly for best results.
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,
permanent press). When
. Separate dark colors from light colors,
colorfast items from noncolorfast items.
. Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy
cottons, knits, delicate items).
possible, turn lint givers inside out.
Loading
l Drop items into washer loosely. Fill to the
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top of the basket, but 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.
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Load evenly to maintain
washer balance. An off-
/ balance load can make the
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-- 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 water
level setting.
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
2 double or
1 king size
sheet(s)
1 tablecloth
1 dress
1 blouse
2 slacks
3 shirts
2 pillowcases
Mixed Load
3 double
sheets
4 pillowcases
8 T-shirts
6 pair shorts
2 shirts
Towels
10 bath towels
10 hand towels
14 wash cloths
1 bathmat
Delicates
2 blouses 3 camisoles
1 quilted robe
8 handker- 4 slips
chiefs 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 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
130°F (54°C)
or above
WARM
90” - 110°F
(32” - 44°C)
l Work clothes l Best cleaning for heavily soiled items
l Sturdy whites/colorfast l Removes oils, perspiration, greasy
pastels soils, and stains
l Diapers l Prevents graying or yellowing
l Dark/noncolorfast colors l Best for lightly soiled to moderately
l Permanent press items soiled 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
l Best for very lightly soiled items
l Saves hot water
l Best rinse water temperature
COLD l Extra-sensitive colors
70” - 90°F l Noncolorfast items
(21o- 32°C) l Hand washables
* The washer features cold rinses for all wash temperatures. In addition, warm rinses are
available with hot washes. Warm rinse water provides better water extraction than cold 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 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 153 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 CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Blankets Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and
(electric or woolen) time according to the type of blanket being washed. Use of the
Extra Rinse feature may be necessary. Check care label to see if
manufacturer recommends machine washing.
Curtains, drapes,
slipcovers 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 a knit made of cotton
or ramie.
Pillows, stuffed
toys
Plastic, rubber
items
Quilts, bedspreads
Scatter rugs
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.
Use of the Extra Rinse feature may be necessary.
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.
Use of the Extra Rinse feature 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 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 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 all-fabric 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 tempera-
ture and bleach safe for the fabric. For colored fabrics, check colot-fast-
ness 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,
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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.
Mildew Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. If stain remains, soak in warm water
and an all-fabric 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.
Mustard 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.
Paint 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.
Perspiration 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.
Scorch 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.
Soft drinks 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 21.
Common problems
PROBLEM CAUSE
Brown, yellow
stains
Dye transfer
l Chlorine staining
l Iron in water heater or pipes; iron and manganese in water
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
(from body oils) l Water temperature too low
l Not enough detergent
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Common washer problems
Before calling for service, check these:
Is the power cord firmly plugged into a live outlet with proper voltage?
Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker? Has a time-delay
fuse been used?
Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on?
Are the water hoses kinked or clogged?
Is the drain hose lower than the water level in the washer? It must be higher.
Is the lid closed?
Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out?
I th
s e washer making noises or vibrating?
Is the wash load properly distributed around the agitator?
NOTE: Washer stops briefly during a wash cycle. These pauses are normal.
If none of these items was causing your problem, see “Requesting Assistance or Service”
on page 21.
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