Whirlpool LST7233DQ0 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 ........................ 8
Selecting a cycle and time ... 9
Using rinse and spin ......... 11
Using drain and spin ......... 11
Understanding normal
washer sounds.. ................ 11
Understanding what
happens in each cycle ...... 12
MAGIC CLEAN@lint filter.. .. 12
Adding liquid chlorine
bleach ............................... 13
Adding liquid fabric
softener.. ........................... 14
Caring for Your Washer.. ..... 15
Laundry Tips.. ....................... 16
Removing Stains .................. 21
Troubleshooting ................... 24
Requesting Assistance
or Service .............................. 26
Warranty ............................... 28
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TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS
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PART NO. 3363564 v7r 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
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- dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns,
tion of the symbol. and personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY 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 can
l Read and follow instructions on packages of form.
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
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tire by rtselt.
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.
*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 2 weeks or longer),
hydrogen gases may build up in your
water heater and your hot water pipes.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
To prevent injury or damage, before
using your washer, 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.
*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.*
aGround washer properly.*
l See the Installation Instructions.
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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.
Load size Water temperature Cycle signal Extra rinse
selector
(P. 6)
selector
/ (P. 8)
CLEAN TOUCH@
panel*
(PP. 7,8)
Liquid fabric
softener /
dispenser*
(P. 14)
Liquid chlorine
I bleadh dispenser
l On some models.
Other models have rotary knobs.
Model and serial
- number plate
(under lid)
- Basket
ITub
MAGIC CLEAW
lint filter
(bottom of washer basket)
(P. 12)
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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 16 and 17.
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 13.
l Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the
bleach dispenser.
3. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, on
models with a liquid fabric softener
dispenser, pour measured liquid
fabric softener into the dispenser.
See page 14.
l If your model does NOT have a liquid
fabric softener dispenser, see Step 11
and page 14.
4. Close the washer lid.
Fabric schtener
dispenser
(on some models)
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Small -
A
1
Load Size
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. Depending on your model, your
washer has three, four, or five load
size settings:
-Small OR -Small OR -Extra
-Medium -Medium Small
-Large -Large -Small
-Extra -Medium
Large - Large
-Extra
Large
l To change the load size setting after
the washer has started to fill, turn the
Selector to the desired new setting.
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Load Ske I
OR
Load Size
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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 18 for water temperature
guidelines.
l Depending on your model, your washer
has one of the Water Temperature
Selectors shown:
- Rotary knob with three temperature
selections;
- Rotary knob with four temperature
selections;
- CLEAN TOUCHTM Selector with
four temperature selections. (The
washer shown on page 4 has a
CLEAN TOUCH panel.)
l For all Selectors, the top temperature
is the wash water, and the bottom
temperature is the rinse water.
NOTE: On CLEAN TOUCH models, a
colored indicator shows the setting you
select.
7. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, on
models with the Extra Rinse option,
set the CLEAN TOUCH Extra Rinse
Selector to On to add an additional
rinse and spin to the end of the wash
cycle.
l Use the Extra Rinse option when adding
extra detergent for the Super Wash
cycle, or any other cycle, depending on
your model.
old
Wash
RIllsa
Temperature
Rotary Knob
OR
1 TemEture
Rotary Knob
OR
rll
Temperature
CLEAN TOUCH
Selector
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Options
CLEAN TOUCH
Selector
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8. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, on
models with the end-of-cycle signal
option, set the CLEAN TOUCHTM
Cycle Signal to On if you want the
washer to alert you when the wash
cycle is complete.
l The signal is helpful when you are
washing items that should be removed
from the washer as soon as the cycle
ends.
9. Push In the Cycle Control Knob and
turn it clockwise to the wash cycle
you want. See pages 9 and 10.
10. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to
start the washer.
11. (OPTIONAL STEP) If deslred, on
models with no liquid fabric softener
dispenser, add measured liquid fabric
softener to the rinse water.
See page 14.
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Options
CLEAN TOUCH
Selector
r
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 l Some washer models have an Extra Rinse
wash cycles you can select with the Cycle option in most wash cycles.
Control Knob. Use this information to help l Cycle descriptions are included below and
you make the best cycle selections for your on the following pages for 6-cycle, 7-cycle,
wash loads. Each cycle is designed for and 8-cycle models.
different types of fabrics and soil levels. l Refer to page 11 to learn more about the
l The washer pauses briefly throughout sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.
each cycle. These pauses are normal for
washer operation. l Refer to page 12 to help you understand
what happens during a wash cycle.
Super Wash Cycle
The Super Wash cycle (18 minutes) features
an extended wash time for washing heavily
soiled loads that need maximum soil removal.
For improved cleaning, use two times the
amount of detergent recommended for a
wash cycle.
Normal Cycle
The Normal cycle features the Gentle Wash
system, and high agitation and spin speeds
to shorten drying time. Use this cycle for
cleaning cotton and linen fabrics. Select
9 (REGULAR) or 12 (HEAVY) minutes of
wash time, depending on whether your
load is moderately or heavily soiled.
For lightly soiled cotton and linen fabrics,
use 6 minutes of wash time. (On 8-cycle
models, this is labeled SOFTWASH.)
On All Models
6 and 7-Cycle
Models &Cycle Model
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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.
NOTE: On 6-cycle models, the Permanent
Press cycle has 9 minutes of wash time.
Delicates Cycle
The Delicates cycle features a reduced
agitation speed for gentle soil removal. Low
spin speeds reduce wrinkling. Use 6 minutes
of wash time for cleaning lightly to moder-
ately soiled delicate items and washable
knits.
Hand Washables Cycle
The Hand Washables cycle features brief,
low-speed agitation (2 seconds), and short
soaks (28 seconds) to gently clean special-
care items. Low spin speeds reduce wrin-
kling. Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean
lightly soiled hand washables.
Wash small loads. If items appear to be
floating (due to trapped air), stop the washer
by pushing in the Cycle Control Knob. Push
items down into the washer. Restart the
washer. Refer to “Hand Washables” on page
19 for more information.
6 and 7-Cycle
Models
6 and 7-Cycle
Models
6 and 7-Cycle
Models
6-Cycle Model
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&Cycle Model
&Cycle Model
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Using rinse and spin
NOTE: On some models, an Extra Rinse
option is available in most cycles. (See
paw 7.1
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.
During agitation, the XTRA ROLL ACTIONTM
agitator creates a continu-
ous rollover action that
provides a thorough
cleaning of the wash load.
After agitation starts, the Cycle Control Knob
turns clockwise until it points to an OFF area
and the cycle ends.
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.
WASH
F”1
4
Fill
Wash selected time
I4
-:-
Drain*
No agitation
*The Permanent Press cycle partially
drains, fills, agitates briefly, and drains.
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4 Spin
RINSE
Fill
Rinse
t.....l
-+- Drain-No agitation
w Spin-Spray rinse
l&J Spin
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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.
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.
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.
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Adding liquid fabric softener
Models with fabric softener dispenser installed
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 cross bar in 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, 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
for liquid fabric softener use only.
Models with no fabric softener
dispenser installed
l Always dilute fabric softeners with l/2 cup
(125 mL) to 1 cup (250 mL) warm water.
Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.
l Add diluted fabric softener only in the final
rinse.
l Fabric softeners 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
liiiid
with a soft, damp cloth or
sponge as they occur. Occa-
sionally wipe the outside of the
’ . 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 11) for about 30 seconds to 5. Run the washer through a complete cycle
mix 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 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 21-23.)
l Empty pockets and turn them inside out. l Stained or wet garments should be
l Turn down cuffs, brush away lint and dirt. washed promptly for best results.
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
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
IL2
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.
l!!Ea
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 suggested full-sized loads, set the Load Size Selector to the highest load size
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 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 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 DarkInoncolorfast colors l Best for moderately soiled to lightly
90-l 10°F l Permanent press items soiled items
(32-44°C) 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”(Z) l Hand washables l Best rinse water temperature
’ The washer features cold rinses for all wash temperatures. In addition, on some models,
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
Hand washables
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.
Garments are labeled “Hand Wash” because:
l The fiber or construction may be sensitive to agitation.
l The fabric contains sensitive dyes that may bleed.
Properly sort and then use your Hand Washables cycle for gentle
washing. Follow care label directions for drying. Items that may
shrink should be dried flat. Block these items by gently stretching to
original measurements. Woolens tend to shrink more the first time
they are washed.
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ITEM CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Knits 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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