Alliance Laundry Systems SWD439C User Manual [en, es]

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SWD439C

Part No. 800938

March 2001

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: – Do not try to light any appliance. – Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. – Clear the room, building or area of all occupants. – Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s

instructions.

– If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

• Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

IMPORTANT: Purchaser must consult the local gas supplier for suggested instructions to be followed if the unit user smells gas. The gas utility instructions plus the SAFETY and WARNING note directly above must be posted in a prominent location near the unit for customer use.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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Notes

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Table of

Contents

Important Safety Instructions ........................................................... 5

Use and Care ....................................................................................... 7

Before Washing .................................................................................... 7

Prepare Wash Load.......................................................................... 7

Sort................................................................................................... 7

Pretreat ............................................................................................. 8

Load Articles.................................................................................... 8

Load Sizes........................................................................................ 8

Water..................................................................................................... 8

Water Level...................................................................................... 8

Water Hardness................................................................................ 8

Iron................................................................................................... 9

Energy .............................................................................................. 9

Washing Special Items ......................................................................... 10

Common Washer Sounds ..................................................................... 10

Washing Concerns................................................................................ 11

Laundry Tips......................................................................................... 12

Special Care.......................................................................................... 13

Starching .......................................................................................... 13

Knits................................................................................................. 13

Permanent Press............................................................................... 13

Stain Removal....................................................................................... 14

Before Drying ....................................................................................... 17

Energy Saving Tips.......................................................................... 17

Helps and Hints................................................................................ 17

Sort................................................................................................... 18

Load ................................................................................................. 18

Drying Special Items ............................................................................ 19

Motor Overload Protector..................................................................... 22

Lint Filter.............................................................................................. 22

Maintenance ........................................................................................ 23

User Maintenance ................................................................................. 23

Lubrication....................................................................................... 23

Cold Weather Care........................................................................... 23

Vacations and Extended Non-Use ................................................... 23

Care of Your Washer ....................................................................... 23

Care of Your Dryer .......................................................................... 23

Exhaust System................................................................................ 23

For Energy Conservation...................................................................... 24

Reinstallation of Shipping Materials .................................................... 24

Before You Call for Service ................................................................. 25

If Service Is Required........................................................................... 26

Information for Handy Reference......................................................... 27

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Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your stacked washer and dryer, follow these basic precautions.

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WARNING

(Save These Instructions)

11. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

12. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

1. Read all instructions before using the unit.

2. Refer to the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS in the INSTALLATION manual for the proper grounding of the unit.

3. Do not wash or dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

4. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using a washing machine or combination washer-dryer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. The gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

5. Do not allow children to play on or in the unit. Close supervision of children is necessary when the unit is used near children. This is a safety rule for all appliances.

13. To reduce the risk of an electric shock or fire, DO NOT use an adapter to connect the unit to the electrical power source.

14. To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT DRY plastics or articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubberlike materials.

15. ALWAYS clean the lint filter after every load. A layer of lint in the filter reduces drying efficiency and prolongs drying time.

16. Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding area free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.

17. The interior of the dryer and the exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

18. If not installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions or if there is damage to or mishandling of this product’s components, use of this product could expose you to substances in the fuel or from fuel combustion which can cause death or serious illness and which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

6. Before the unit is removed from service or discarded, remove the doors to the washing and drying compartments.

7. Do not reach into the washer or dryer if the cylinders are revolving.

8. Do not install or store the unit where it will be exposed to water and/or weather.

9. Do not tamper with the controls.

10. Do not repair or replace any part of the unit, or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the User-Maintenance instructions or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

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19. Washer and dryer will not operate with the loading door open. DO NOT by-pass the door safety switches by permitting the washer or dryer to operate with the doors open. The washer and dryer will stop tumbling when the doors are opened. Do not use the washer or dryer if they do not stop tumbling when the doors are opened or start tumbling without pressing the START mechanisms. Remove the unit from use and call the service person.

20. Do not put articles soiled with vegetable or cooking oil in the washer or dryer. Due to the oil, the fabric may catch on fire by itself.

Important Safety Instructions

21. To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT put clothes which have traces of any flammable substances such as machine oil, flammable chemicals, thinner, etc., or anything containing wax or chemicals such as in mops and cleaning cloths, or anything dry-cleaned at home with a drycleaning solvent in the dryer.

22. Use your washer only for its intended purpose, washing clothes.

23. Use the dryer only for its intended purpose, drying clothes.

24. Always disconnect the electrical power to the washer and dryer before attempting service to either unit. Disconnect the power cords by grasping the plug, not the cord.

25. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent.

26. Install this unit according to the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. All connections for electrical power, grounding and gas supply must comply with local codes and be made by licensed personnel when required. Do not do it yourself unless you know how!

27. Keep your unit in good condition. Bumping or dropping the unit can damage safety features. If this occurs, have your unit checked by a qualified service person.

28. Remove laundry immediately after the dryer stops.

29. Always read and follow manufacturer’s

instructions on packages of laundry and cleaning aids. Heed all warnings or precautions. To reduce the risk of poisoning or chemical burns, keep them out of reach of children at all times (preferably in a locked cabinet).

31. Be sure water connections have a shut-off valve and that fill hose connections are tight. CLOSE the shut-off valves at the end of each wash day.

32. ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the garment manufacturer.

33. Never operate the unit with any guards and/or panels removed.

34. DO NOT operate the unit with missing or broken parts.

35. DO NOT by-pass any safety devices.

36. Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this machine according to the manufacturer’s instructions may result in conditions which can produce bodily injury and/or property damage.

37. Do not operate washer and dryer if the units have been separated.

IMPORTANT: Solvent vapors from dry-cleaning machines create acids when drawn through the heater of the drying unit. These acids are corrosive to the dryer as well as to the laundry load being dried. Be sure make-up air is free of solvent vapors.

IMPORTANT: Have your unit installed properly.

Don’t do it yourself unless you know how!

NOTE: The WARNINGS and IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating the dryer.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or the manufacturer about any problems or conditions you do not understand.

30. Do not tumble fiberglass curtains and draperies unless the label says it can be done. If they are dried, wipe out the cylinder with a damp cloth to remove particles of fiberglass.

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WHITES

LIGHTS

DARKS

NON-COLORFAST

Before Washing

Prepare Wash Load

Empty Pockets and Cuffs

Make sure all pockets are empty and turn them inside out. One bobby pin, metal or plastic toy, nail or sharp object in a load can catch laundry and cause tears. Facial tissue left in a pocket will produce extreme “lint.” A crayon or lipstick in a wash load may cause stains that cannot be removed. Roll down cuffs and shake out grass, sand, and gravel.

Mend Rips and Tears

Little holes can become bigger in the washer. Mend holes and tears before placing garments in the washer.

Close Zipper and Fasten Hooks

These can catch on garments in a wash load and tear them. Tie belts and sashes so they won’t wind around clothes.

Check for Colorfastness

Squeeze a portion of garment in warm or hot sudsy water. If the color bleeds or runs, wash the item separately in cold water.

2. Sort by fabric and construction.

COTTONS AND

LINENS

SYNTHETICS, BLENDS

& POLY KNITS

Figure 2

PERMANENT

3. Sort by care label.

COLD

HOT

PRESS

DELICATES

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WARM

Sort

Proper sorting is easy if you follow a few guidelines:

1. Sort by color.

Figure 1

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Figure 3

4. Sort by type and amount of soil.

Children’s play clothes, as well as work clothes, will need extra treatment. Lightly soiled clothes can become dingy if washed with heavily soiled items.

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Pretreat

Pretreat shirt collars and cuffs with a pre-wash product or liquid detergent when placing them in the washer. Before washing, treat special stains with bar soap, liquid detergent or a paste of water and granular detergent. Use a pretreat soil and stain remover.

Load Articles

Load items by the amount of space they take up, not by their weight. Mix large and small items in a load to get the best washing results.

Load items loosely into the wash drum. The bulk of the clothes rather than the weight will determine load size.

Load Sizes

Load sizes vary. Small and large items should be washed together to create a balanced load. If washing a large item, two bath towels should be added to even the load. Smaller loads can create an unbalanced condition and cause premature wear on the washer. Do not hesitate to fill the entire inner drum of the washer. The load will compress a great deal when wet. This allows room for proper tumbling.

Water

Water Level

The washer will automatically adjust the water level to the type and size of the load during any fill.

Water Hardness

SOFT WATER

10 grains per U.S. gallon

MODERATELY HARD WATER

20 grains per U.S. gallon

HARD WATER

50 grains per U.S. gallon

VERY HARD WATER

Over 50 grains per U.S. gallon

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NOTE: One grain per U.S. gallon equals 17.1 parts per million (P.P.M.).

Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon (G.P.G.) or parts per million (P.P.M.). To learn your water hardness, call your Water Department or State Extension Service. Hard water will not remove soil as well as soft water and can result in gray, dingy laundry. To get clothes clean in hard water, use more detergent but avoid oversudsing. Do not use soap.

Hard Water May Be Softened By:

1. A mechanical water softener installed in your home.

2. The use of a packaged water conditioner.

Soft Water

Water should be soft enough to allow soaps and detergents to remove soil effectively. Clothes will be whiter and brighter when washed and rinsed in soft water.

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Iron

If iron is present in the water, the clothes may become an all-over yellow or they may be stained with brown or orange spots or streaks. Iron is not always visible in the water.

Solutions to Iron Problems

The installation of a water softener will remove small amounts of iron from the water supply. The installation of an iron filter may be necessary for more severe cases. If the iron comes from the pipes, it may be sufficient just to let the water run into the empty washer for about one minute. This may help to clear the pipes. Spin this water out of the wash drum before starting the wash.

If iron comes from the water heater, drain the heater occasionally to remove the rust.

Iron with Chlorine Bleach

The use of chlorine bleach with water that contains iron will make the rust discoloration worse. Use an “all fabric” bleach.

Energy

You can save energy when washing by following a few guidelines:

1. Heating water accounts for the greatest energy expense when washing. Save on heating water by using cold rinses.

2. Wash full loads, but do not overload.

3. Soak heavily soiled items to reduce wash times.

4. Select a shorter wash time for lightly soiled items.

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Washing Special Items

NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’s care label instructions.

Bedding ● Warm wash and warm rinse.

● PERMANENT PRESS cycle.

● Pretreat heavily soiled areas before washing.

● When washing an electric blanket, protect the plug by stitching the edge of the

blanket over the plug. Only dry in the dryer if manufacturer says it can be done.

Diapers

Draperies, Curtains, Slip Covers

Pillows (Feather and Down)

Rugs

Slips and Nightgowns

● Rinse out diapers immediately in cold water and soak in a diaper pail with a small

amount of detergent or enzyme presoak.

● Limit wash load to two dozen cloth baby diapers.

● Recommend an all-purpose, low-sudsing detergent.

● Shake to remove dust. Remove hooks and close zippers.

● Do not wash sun-damaged draperies and curtains. They will not withstand washing.

● Use warm water.

● Wash curtains frequently. They can be weakened from soil, fumes, dust and the sun.

● Fiberglass curtains need gentle care. Read care label to see if washable. Some

fiberglass curtains should be hand washed.

● Do not wash pillows unless they can be dried in the dryer. They may mildew if not

dried completely.

● Use warm wash and low-sudsing detergent.

● Shake before washing. Do not use hot water on rubber-backed rugs.

● Wash two or three rugs to balance the washer.

● Wash often using all-purpose detergent, warm or hot water and cold rinse on the

PERMANENT PRESS cycle.

● To keep nylons and polyesters white, wash only with whites and use chlorine bleach

occasionally.

● Use fabric softener to remove static electricity.

Common Washer Sounds

Sounds Cause

Accelerating This sound is heard during the spin portion of every cycle.

Tapping These sharp sounds may come from metal fasteners, zippers, belt buckles or coins hitting

the wash drum or door glass.

Thumping Washer may be out of balance. Washer is designed to balance the load. If the washer is

severely unbalanced, pull timer knob out to stop washer and redistribute the load.

Rumbling Washer may not be level. Stop washer and adjust leveling legs. Refer to INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS for details.

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Washing Concerns

on them, use proper washing practices at all times. If you notice that your clothes are not as bright as they

To keep clothes looking white or bright and to prevent

should be, take corrective measures immediately.

a gradual build-up of soil or water hardness minerals

Problem Cause Solution

Gray or Dingy Clothes

Yellowed Clothes Unremoved Soil Skin soil is hard to remove. Check hem edge of sheets and

Too Little or Too Much Detergent Add recommended amount of low-sudsing detergent to

dispenser drawer before loading clothes. Mild detergents are not suitable for average soil.

Improper Sorting Wash whites separately. Separate light from heavily soiled

items. Clothes can pick up soil from dirty wash water.

Water Not Hot Enough White clothes will stay whiter with hot wash water. Increase

temperature.

pillowcases, bottom end of t-shirts, etc. If this portion is white and center is yellow, the fabric contains unremoved soil. Use sufficient detergent and a hot wash. Chlorine bleach or powdered bleach may be needed.

Clothes Stained from Iron in the Water

To test for an iron stain, use a rust remover that is recommended for use with washing machines on a portion of the garment. Follow bottle directions for larger items.

Older Clothes Some white fabrics turn yellow with age and cannot be

whitened.

Clothes Tearing or Damaged

Excessive Lint Improper Sorting Fabrics which shed lint should not be washed with fabrics

Improper Use of Chlorine No correction for bleach damaged clothes. Always keep level

at or below maximum in bleach dispenser compartment.

Insufficient Precare Fasten all hooks and zippers. Mend tears. Remove objects

from pockets.

that receive lint.

Insufficient Detergent Use enough detergent so lint remains suspended in water and

flushed out. Do not oversuds the water.

Mixing Fabric Types Knits and permanent press attract lint. Wash these only with

similar items. Use fabric softener in dispenser drawer.

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Laundry Tips

Laundry Aids Use Comments

Pretreat Products

Detergents/Soaps

Bleaches

Fabric Softeners

● Use a pretreating agent and soak overnight to remove

stains and soils.

● Always follow manufacturer’s instructions with any

pretreatment product.

● Use low-sudsing detergent (recommended for high

efficiency or front loading washers) in your washer.

● When using detergents made for topload washers, use

1/3 of the recommended amount to prevent oversudsing. Using these detergents may decrease cleaning performance.

● Use to remove certain stains, disinfect, and keep

clothes white.

● Do not use powdered bleach in the bleach dispenser

compartments. Powdered bleach can be used in the detergent compartment only.

● Use liquid bleach in the proper dispenser compartment

only. Do not add bleach to the wash load.

● Follow directions on care label of garment.

● Do not use bleach as a substitute for detergent.

● Use to soften clothes and remove static electricity

from permanent press knits and other fabrics of manufactured fibers.

● Add to the fabric softener dispenser compartment.

Follow bottle directions carefully.

● Do not use a pretreating agent with

chlorine bleach.

● Do not use pretreaters around the

washer or dryer control panel. They may harm the finish or panel markings.

● Soap and powdered detergents will

not give good washing results in hard water. Soap in hard water will form sticky deposits.

● We do not recommend the use of

powdered soap when washing in cold water.

● Always measure the bleach. Never

exceed maximum level on bleach dispenser.

● Never use chlorine bleach and

ammonia in the same wash cycle.

● Add powdered bleach along with

the detergent.

● Do not add fabric softener directly

to load. Use fabric softener dispenser.

● Do not mix with detergent or

bleach.

● Do not fill past maximum level on

dispenser compartment.

Water Conditioners

Non-precipitating Type

Precipitating Type

● These products soften water by tying up the hardness

minerals and are recommended if using soap when water is over three grains hard.

● These products settle out hardness minerals by

● Use water conditioner when

converting them into particles that will not dissolve in the water.

necessary.

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Special Care

Starching

We do not recommend starching in this washer.

Knits

A variety of knits are used for many types of clothing and household furnishings. Many knits are machine washable, some are hand washable, and some must be dry-cleaned. When buying, make sure the garment has a care label with care instructions. These directions must be followed. Some knits are stretched during their manufacture and may shrink or relax when exposed to water.

Cotton Knits

Unless the label indicates that it is preshrunk, cotton knits will probably shrink to some degree. Overdrying contributes to shrinkage of cotton knits. Wash water should be hot or warm, suitable for color and soil. The rinse water should be cold.

Rayon Knits

Rayon stretches and shrinks easily. Treat as a delicate fabric and wash gently.

Synthetic Fiber Knits

Knits made from synthetic fibers or blends containing a high percentage of synthetics will generally keep their shape. When buying, make sure the trimmings (including belts) are machine washable, seams are not puckered, and zippers and trimmings are well fastened.

Knits of Manufactured Fibers

In general, follow the rules for permanent press fabrics as they tend to have the same characteristics. Set machine to PERMANENT PRESS cycle. Set the wash water warm, or suitable for color and soil. Rinse water should be cold. Do not wash with lint-shedding fabrics. Separate items for color, washing whites separately.

Sweaters of Manufactured Fibers

For sweaters labeled “machine washable,” follow manufacturer’s directions. Dry flat. Excess tumbling is the main cause of wool shrinkage.

Woo l Knits

Dry-clean wool knits unless labeled “machine washable.” Follow manufacturer’s directions.

Permanent Press

Permanent or durable press garments and household items will usually not need pressing when washed and dried properly. However, some will be more wrinkle resistant than others.

The care needed for permanent press is a little different than for cottons. Permanent press garments will soften or become pliable when heated. This softening in warm or hot wash water will allow wear wrinkles to be removed. This will also cause the fabric to wrinkle if it is crushed, squeezed or spun when hot.

Permanent press cycles of washers, when washer controls are properly set, will cool the clothes before the wash spin to avoid wrinkling. Because the clothes soften when heated, it is important to remove them from the washer as soon as tumbling stops.

How to Wash Permanent Press

1. Sort loads correctly. Refer to Before Washing section.

2. Do not wash with lint-shedding loads. Permanent press attracts lint in the wash water.

3. Pretreat grease stains and oily areas. This is especially important for shirt collars and cuffs. Rub liquid detergent or a paste of detergent into the area.

4. Use the PERMANENT PRESS cycle, hot or warm water, cold rinse, and sufficient detergent.

5. Use fabric softener in the dispenser. This will reduce the static electricity which attracts lint and makes garments cling.

To Dry Permanent Press

Follow directions for comparable knits. Button sweaters and turn inside out. The ribbon behind the buttons and button holes may shrink. Stretch to shape after washing. Orlon sweaters may stretch. Avoid pulling them when wet. Dry items in dryer.

Wool Sweaters

Loosely knit or delicately constructed sweaters will need delicate care. Hand wash. Measure garment before and after washing. Squeeze gently through the water with little motion. Rinse thoroughly. Block to shape and dry flat.

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For best results, permanent press should be dried in the dryer. See garment care labels. Ironing may be necessary. Use low heat setting on iron or steam setting on a steam iron.

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Stain Removal

Many soils will not become stains if treated promptly. Older stains may be difficult or impossible to remove. Hot water will set some stains, particularly proteinbased stains. Use cold or warm water on these before washing in hot water.

WARNING

Never put highly flammable substances like gasoline, kerosene, waxes, cooking oils, dry-cleaning solvents, etc. into a washer or dryer. Never put articles that have been cleaned with such substances into a washer or dryer. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in a fire, explosion, and/or serious burns or death. All items with these substances on them should be thoroughly hand-washed with a detergent so that no trace of the flammable substances remains. The articles can then be machine washed and/or dried.

When using any kind of a dry-cleaning fluid, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. The fumes should never be inhaled. Use in a well ventilated room away from sparks and flames. Air dry before washing or drying. Dry-cleaning fluid may

cause a “ring” to be formed on some permanent press fabrics. This will not wash out. To remove, clean the garment in a coinoperated dry-cleaning unit, or by a professional dry-cleaner.

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Stain Treatment

Adhesive Tape Place face down on paper towels and sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent (refer to

WARNING above). Launder.

Airplane Glue Place face down on paper towels and sponge with fingernail polish remover until stain

dissolves. Launder.

Alcoholic Beverages Sponge stain immediately with cold water or soak stain 30 minutes in cold water.

Apply detergent to any trace of stain while still wet. If safe for the fabric, launder in hot water using chlorine bleach.

Blood Treat stain immediately. Soak 30 minutes or more in cold water. Rub detergent into

stain. If stain persists, place a small amount of household ammonia on the stain and rub again with detergent. If safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach if traces of the stain persist.

Candle Wax Rub with ice and scrape off excess wax. Place stain between paper towels and press

with warm iron. Then place stain face down on paper towels and sponge with drycleaning solvent (refer to WARNING above). Let dry, launder. If traces of color remain, launder with a commercial color remover (Rit, Putnam, etc.) or if safe for the fabric, hot water and chlorine bleach.

Catsup, Tomato-based Products

Scrape off excess. Soak in cold water 30 minutes. Rub detergent into the stain and if safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.

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Chewing Gum Rub with ice and scrape off excess gum. Place face down on paper towels and sponge

with a dry-cleaning solvent.

Cocoa or Chocolate Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse. If greasy stain remains, sponge

face down on paper towels with a dry-cleaning solvent. If traces of the stain remain, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

Coffee, Tea Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse. If traces of the stain remain,

launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

Crayon Treat the same as candle wax or wash in hot water (if safe for fabric) using soap (not

a detergent) and 1-2 cups baking soda. If stains remain, professional dry-cleaning may be necessary.

Deodorants and Anti-perspirants

Some of these products contain substances that can change the color of some dyes. The color can sometimes be restored if the area is sponged with ammonia then rinsed. To remove stains, apply white vinegar. Rub, rinse. If stains remain, rub detergent into stain and launder with hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

Dye Treat with a commercial dye remover (Rit, Putnam, etc.) or if safe for fabric, bleach

with chlorine bleach.

Egg If dried, scrape off excess. Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into damp stain and if

safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.

Fabric Softener Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Launder as usual.

Fruit Juices Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

Grease, Oil Place face down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid (refer to

WARNING on page 14). Dampen stain with water and rub with bar soap or detergent. Launder in hot water (if safe for fabric).

Ink Saturate the stain with hair spray or place the fabric face down on paper towel and

sponge with cleaning fluid or rubbing alcohol (refer to WARNING on page 14). Rinse. If traces of the stain remain, rub detergent into the dampened stain and launder. Some inks may be impossible to remove.

Iodine Rinse from the back side of the stain with cold water. Then soak in a commercial

color remover (Rit, Putnam, etc.) or rub in a paste of water and starch. Let stand for 15-30 minutes and launder.

Lipstick Place on paper towel and sponge with cleaning fluid (refer to WARNING on

page 14). Rinse. Rub dampened stain with bar soap and launder.

Mildew Treat promptly. Mildew damages fabric and sometimes cannot be removed. Launder

with chlorine bleach. For items that cannot be washed with chlorine bleach, soak in an all-fabric bleach, then launder.

Milk and Milk Products Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

Sponge with a cleaning fluid (refer to WARNING on page 14), if a stain is noticeable. Rewash.

Miscellaneous Eye and Face Make-up, Tar, Gravy, Felt-tip Marker, Pitch, Typewriter Ribbon

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Place stain side down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid (refer to WARNING on page 14). Apply dry spotter (one part mineral water and eight parts dry-cleaning solvent). Tap on the stain with a spoon to loosen it. Keep stain moist with dry spotter and blot occasionally with toweling. Continue until stain is removed. Allow to dry completely, rinse in warm water, and launder as usual.

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Stain Treatment

Mud Scrape off excess. Soak in solution of one quart warm water, half teaspoon liquid

hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon vinegar for 15 minutes. Rinse. Launder in hot or warm water with enzyme product.

Mustard Rub dampened stain with bar soap. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe

for fabric).

Nail Polish Place face down on paper towel. Sponge with nail polish remover (non-oily) until

stain disappears. Launder. Do not use nail polish remover on Acetate or Arnel fabrics.

Paint Water-based – Treat by rinsing fabric in cool water while stains are still wet. Then

launder. Dried paint cannot be removed. Oil-based – Pretreat with a solvent recommended on the paint container. If not available, use mineral spirits. Rinse. Pretreat with a stain remover or detergent, rinse and launder.

Perspiration Rub dampened stain with detergent. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe

for fabric). If the fabric is discolored, you can try to restore it by treating fresh stains with ammonia or old stains with vinegar.

Rust Apply a commercial rust remover (Whink, Rit, RoVer, etc.). Follow manufacturer’s

directions and launder as usual.

Scorching Launder using hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). Fabrics can be

damaged by being scorched. If this has happened, you may not be able to remove the marks.

Shoe Polish Rub dampened stain with detergent. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe

for fabric).

Soft Drinks Rinse stain with cold water immediately. Launder in warm water and chlorine bleach

(if safe for fabric).

Tobacco Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Rinse. If necessary, soak in an all-fabric bleach

solution. If stain remains, launder with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

Urine Rinse with cold water. Soak with an enzyme soaking product. Launder in hot water

with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). If the color of the fabric has changed, sponging the area with ammonia may restore the color.

Vo mi t Soak in a solution of one quart warm water, half teaspoon liquid hand dishwashing

detergent, and one tablespoon ammonia (if safe for fabric). Soak 15 minutes. Use sponge to loosen stain. Blot with toweling. Launder in hot water (if safe for fabric) with an enzyme product.

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Use and Care

Before Drying

Energy Saving Tips

● Make sure the lint filter is always clean.

● Do not overload the dryer.

● Do not overdry items.

● Remove items to be ironed while still damp.

● Large loads of similar fabrics dry the most

efficiently. However, dry permanent press in smaller loads to prevent wrinkling.

● Use the correct cycle for the type of fabric being

dried.

● Locate your dryer so the exhaust duct is as short

and straight as possible.

● Do not open the door during the drying cycle.

● Plan to do your laundry on low humidity days;

your clothes will dry faster.

● Dry multiple loads of clothes one right after

another so dryer interior does not have to be reheated for each load.

Helps and Hints

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, serious injury or death, clothes which have traces of any flammable substances such as cooking oil, machine oil, flammable chemicals, thinner, etc. must not be put into the dryer.

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● The necessary suggestions and directions for

installation and proper exhausting are given in the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS which are included with the dryer.

● Static electricity may cause garments of synthetic

fibers (as in lingerie) to cling together, especially if they are overdried. The use of a liquid fabric softener in the rinse water of the washer, or a fabric softener sheet in the dryer, will soften clothes and reduce static electricity.

● Do not wash or dry clothes that shed lint in the

same load with permanent press or knit garments.

● Remove permanent press loads immediately after

dryer stops.

● Follow the care labels on FLAME

RETARDANT, SCOTCHGUARD™, etc., garments for the proper washing and drying.

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