Amana LW4303L-P1163304WL Owner’s Manual

Order # 36369

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Use and Care Guide

Home Laundry Automatic Washer

Model:

LW4302"1 LW4303"1

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. (If the washer changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies the washer.)

Part No. 36369 12/93

Amana Washing Machine...

Thank you for buying an Amana washer. Your satisfaction with this new product is very important to us. This Use and Care Guide will help you understand how your washer operates.., and how to get the most benefit from the

features you selected. Please read this Use and Care Guide thoroughly. Complete the Registration Card in the packet with this guide and return to Amana's Product Registration

Department promptly. If your registration card is missing, call 1-800-843-0304. If you believe something is operating incorrectly, please read the "Before You Call for Service" section, on

Page 19. If you still have questions, please call us at 1-800-843-0304. (Weekdays, during normal business hours, Central Time.)

Any time you call or write us regarding your washer, have the following information readily available. It is located on a nameplate, found on the right side of the washer cabinet. Take a moment to fill in the information so you have it handy!

Serial No. Model No.

Manufacturing No.

Please also record:

Date of purchase Selling dealer

Dealer address

Keep a copy of your sales receipt for future reference, in case warranty service is required. Did you know Amana offers a complete line of kitchen and laundry appliances.., refrigerators, freezers, ranges,

cooktops, wall ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, washers and dryers? We also manufacture a complete selection of high efficiency gas furnaces plus both central and room air conditioners. We hope you'll consider

Amana the next time you need one of these products.

Enjoy your new washer.

Contents

Important Safety Instructions ................................................................ 2

Before Washing

Prepare Wash Load ............................................................................... 4

Sort ........................................................................................................ 4

Pretreat .................................................................................................. 4

Loading the Washer

Load Articles .......................................................................................... 5

Load Sizes ............................................................................................. 5

Water Level ........................................................................................... 5

Water

Water Hardness ..................................................................................... 6

Iron ........................................................................................................ 6

Wash Temperature ................................................................................ 6

Laundry Tips ........................................................................................... 7

Washing Temperature Guide ................................................................. 8

Bleach Dispenser .................................................................................. 8

Fabric Softener Dispenser and Agitator ................................................ 8

How To Use Your Washer

Determine Proper Cycle ........................................................................ 9

To Wash Clothes ................................................................................... 9

Timer .................................................................................................. 10

Wash .................................................................................................. 10

Spin .................................................................................................... 10

Special Care

Starching ............................................................................................ 11

Knits .................................................................................................... 11

Permanent Press ................................................................................ 12

Washing Special Items ......................................................................... 13

Washing Problems ................................................................................ 14

Stain Removal ....................................................................................... 15

Maintenance

Cold Weather Care ........................... .................................................. 18

Care Of Your Washer ......................................................................... 18

Operating Tips

Out-Of-Balance Switch ....................................................................... 18

Motor Overload Protector ..................................................................... 18

Before You Call For Service ................................................................. 19

If Service Is Required ............................................................................. 19

When Service Is Required ........................................... Inside Back Cover

A WARNING

and to reduce the risk of fire or an

explosion, do not store or use

gasoline or other flammable vapors

and liquids in the vicinity of this or

FOR YOUR SAFETY

any other appliance.

IMPORTANT IN

(Save These Instructions)

IONS

--A WARNING 9. 15. To reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, serious

injury or death to persons

when using your washer, follow these basic

precautions:

1. Read all instructions before using the washer.

2. Refer to the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS in the INSTALLATION manual for

the proper grounding of the washer.

3. Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned

in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,

dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

4. Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close

supervision of children is necessary when the washer is

used near children. This is a safety rule for all appliances.

5. Before the washer is removed from service or discarded,

remove the door to the washing compartment.

6. Do not reach into the washer if the washtub is revolving.

7. Do not install or store the washer where it will be

exposed to water and/or weather.

8. Do net tamper with the controls.

Do not repair or replace any

part of the washer, 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.

10.

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.

11.

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. Ifthe 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.

12. To reduce the risk of an electric shock or fire, DO NOT

use an extension cord or an adapter to connect the

washer to the electrical power source.

13. Use your washer only for its intended purpose, washing

clothes.

14. ALWAYS disconnect the

washer from electrical supply

before attempting any service. Disconnect the power cord by

grasping the plug, not the cord.

16.

17.

18.

19,

20.

Install the washer according

to the INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS. All

connections for water, drain,

electrical power and

grounding must comply with

local codes and be made by licensed personnel when required. Do not do it yourself unless you know how!

To reduce the risk of fire, clothes which have traces of

any flammable substances such as vegetable oil, cooking

oil, machine oil, flammable chemicals, thinner, etc. must

not be put into the washer. These flammable substances

may cause the fabric to catch on fire by itself.

Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static

unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric

softener or product. Keep your washer in good

condition. Bumping or dropping the washer can damage safety features. If this occurs, have your washer checked by a qualified

serviceman.

Replace worn power cords and/or loose plugs.

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.

21.LoadingdoorMUSTBE CLOSEDanytimethewasher istoagitateorspin.DONOT by-passtheloadingdoor switchbypermittingthe washertoagitateorspinwith

theloadingdooropen.A brakewillstopthewashtub withinsecondsiftheloading doorisopenedduring spinning.Ifthewashtubdoes

notstopwhentheloading

doorisopened,removethe washerfromuseandcallthe

serviceman.

22.Alwaysreadandfollow

manufacturer'sinstructionson

packagesoflaundryand cleaningaids.Heedall warningsorprecautions.To

reducetheriskofpoisoningor

chemicalburns,keepthem outofthereachofchildrenat

alltimes(preferablyina

lockedcabinet).

NOTE:TheWARNINGAND IMPORTANTSAFETY

INSTRUCTIONSappearinginthis manualarenotmeanttocoverall

possibleconditionsandsituations thatmayoccur.Itmustbe understoodthatcommonsense,

cautionandcarefulnessare factorswhichCANNOTbebuilt intothewasher.Thesefactors

MUSTBEsuppliedbythe person(s)installing,maintaining, oroperatingthewasher.

Alwayscontactyourdealer, distributor,serviceagentorthe manufactureraboutanyproblems

orconditionsyoudonot understand.

23.Alwaysfollowthefabriccare

instructionssuppliedbythe

garmentmanufacturer.

24.Neveroperatethewasher withanyguardsand/or

panelsremoved.

25.DONOToperatethewasher withmissingorbrokenparts.

26.DONOTby-passanysafety

devices.

27.Failuretoinstall,maintain,

and/oroperatethis machineaccordingtothe

manufacturer'sinstructions mayresultinconditionswhich

canproducebodilyinjury and/orpropertydamage.

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.

Remove Nonwashable Trim

Check for colorfastness too, by squeezing a portion of garment in

warm or hot sudsy water. If the color bleeds or runs, wash the

item separately in cold water.

Sort

Proper sorting is easy if you follow

a few guidelines:

1. Sort by Color

Whites

Lights

Darks

Non-Colorfast

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2. Sort by Fabric and Construction

Cottons and

Linens

3. Sort by Care Label Cold

Warm

Hot

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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.

Sort Lint "Shedders" From Lint "Receivers"

Some fabrics attract lint and should not be washed with lint-

shedding loads. Lint shedders

are cottons, terry towels,

chenille bedspreads, rugs, and clothes which have been

heavily bleached.

Synthetics,

Blends &

Poly Knits

Permanent

Press

Delicates

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Lint receivers are synthetics, permanent or durable press, knits (including socks), corduroy, and other smooth

fabrics.

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.

Loading the Washer...

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.

Drop items loosely into the washtub. The bulk of the clothes

rather than the weight will determine load size. Do not pack items in or wrap them around the agitator. Overloading can cause

poor cleaning, excessive wrinkling, and tears.

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Items should move freely through

the wash water for best cleaning results. Items should reliever --

sink and then reappear. When washing very large items,

do not fill washtub as full as with other loads.

Load Sizes

Small

3-4 perm. press dress shirts

1 twin sheet, 1 pillow case

1-2 lightweight dresses

Medium

6-7 perm. press shirts

2 twin sheets, 2 pillow cases

8 bath towels, 6 bath cloths

Large

10-11 perm. press shirts

2 full size sheets, 2 pillow cases,

2 pair men's pajamas

12 bath towels, 4 hand towels,

4 wash cloths

Extra Large

8-9 shirts and

5 pair polyester pants

2 queen size sheets,

4 pillow cases, 2 nightgowns

1 pair men's pajamas

1 queen size bedspread

Reset

Use the RESET if agitation has started and more water is needed

for the load.

Water Level

Right

Wrong

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The water level in your washer should fit the size of your wash

load. Small loads will use lower

water levels. There must be enough water in the washtub to

allow items to move and turn over freely.

Overloading the washtub can

result in poor washing and rinsing. Overloading may also cause wrinkling and tearing of items.

Water...

Water Hardness

0 to 3.5 grains Soft Water

per gallon

Water

._,. Moderately Hard

_ Hard Water

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 a phosphate detergent or use more detergent if

using a non-phosphate detergent. 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.

3.6 to 7 grains per gallon

7.1 to 10.5 grains per gallon

More than 10.6

Very Hard Water

grains per gallon

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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 wilt remove small

amounts of iron from the water supply. The installation of an iron

filter may be necessary for more severe cases. Ifthe 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

washtub before starting the wash.

If iron comes from the water heater, drain the heater

occasionally to remove the rust.

If the Iron Condition Cannot Be

Corrected

Prepare the wash water first by

adding detergent (not soap), then add the clothes to the washtub.

Use a phosphate detergent. The phosphate content of a detergent

is listed on the package side panel.

Add a nonprecipitating water

conditioner to the washtub just

before the rinse water enters. Do not use fabric softener in the rinse

water if a packaged water conditioner is used.

Wash Temperature

Hot Water

Hot water will give the best results of cleaning and sanitizing, but it is

not suitable for all items. It is best

for sturdy whites and colorfast

items, heavily soiled items and

diapers.

Warm Water

By using warm water, there is less

chance of color loss in items. Warm water also reduces

wrinkling in permanent press items. Use with light and moderate soils, non-colorfast or

dark colors, permanent press, silks, woolens, nylon, and acrylic.

Cold Water Cold water is less effective in

cleaning than hot or warm water, but it does minimize wrinkling and

color fading. Use it for washing

extra-sensitive clothes and for the rinsing of all fabrics.

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. Use soak cycles for heavily soiled items to reduce wash

times.

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

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.

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.

140-°F/60-°C HOT

100°F/37-°C -

65°-F/1 _ COLD

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Laundry

Aids

Laundry Tips...

Use

Comments

Soak/Pretreat

Products

Detergents/ Soaps

Bleaches

Fabric Softeners

Water

Conditioners

Non-Precipitating

Type

Precipitating Type

oUse a soaking agent either during the soak cycle or

overnight to remove stains and soils.

• Always follow manufacturer's instructionswith any pretreatment product.

• You may use detergent or soap in your washer. The determining factor is the hardness of the water. Always

use detergent if the water is over three grains hard.

eUse to remove certain stains, disinfect, and keep clothes

white.

• Use bleach in the wash water only. Do not use bleach in the rinse.

• Follow directions on care label of garment.

• Bleach should not be used as a substitute for detergent.

Use the recommended amount of bleach.

oUse to soften clothes and remove static electricity from

permanent press knits and other fabrics of man-made

fibers.

• Add during the rinse cycle, using no other product in the rinse. Follow bottle directions carefully.

• These products soften water by tying up the hardness minerals. Recommended if using soap with water over three grains hard, or when using nonphosphate

detergents.

• These products settle out hardness minerals by converting them into particles that will not dissolve in the

water. If used with nonphosphate detergent or soap in hard water, a deposit may form on the clothes and

washer parts.

• Do not use a soaking agent with chlorine bleach.

J•

Do not use pretreaters around the washer or

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

Soap and nonphosphate powdered detergents will not give good washing results in hard

water. Soap in hard water will form sticky deposits.

The use of powdered

soap or detergent is not recommended when

washing in cold water.

When using liquid chlorine bleach, always use the bleach

dispenser. Always measure the

bleach. Never exceed one cup of bleach per

full load.

• Never use chlorine

bleach and ammonia in

the same wash cycle.

• Undiluted fabric softener poured directly

on clothes can stain

them.

• Do not use with detergent or bleach.

• Do not use with nonphosphate

detergents or soaps.

Washing Temperature Guide...

Water

Temperature Use Comments

HOT • Sturdy whites and colorfast items. • Best cleaning for heavily

(approx. 140-0F • Work clothes, soiled items.

or 60-0C) • Soiled items. • Helps remove wrinkles

• Diapers. from permanent press.

WARM

(approx. 100-0F

or 370-0)

COLD • Rinsing of all items. • Saves energy.

(approx. 65° F • Non-colorfast fabrics. • Reduces color fading.

or 18-00) • Extra sensitive clothing.

Bleach Dispenser

The bleach dispenser is located in the left front corner, under the loading door.

Use liquid bleach in the dispenser.

Use no more than one cup chlorine bleach for large loads, three-quarters cup for medium

and one-half cup for small loads. Be careful not to spill undiluted

bleach. It is a strong chemical and can damage some fabrics if it is

not properly diluted. Powdered bleach must not be

used in the bleach dispenser. Add powdered bleach to the wash

water.

Fabric Softener Dispenser and Agitator

To Use Dispenser

After the clothes are loaded into

the washtub and before the start of the WASH CYCLE, pour the

proper amount of liquid fabric softener into the bottle measuring cap (see bottle directions). Pour

intodispenser fill opening to tip of arrow which indicates correct fill

level. Over-filling can allow fabric

softener to spill onto the clothes. Setting the water level to medium

or higher will result in better performance from the fabric

softener.

• Light and moderately soiled items.

• Non-colorfast or dark colors.

• Permanent press.

• Silks, woolens, nylon, acrylic.

The fabric softener will remain in the dispenser during the wash fill,

agitation and spin. At the end of the wash spin, the liquid fabric softener will be dispensed into the washtub through the slots in the agitator and will be mixed with the

incoming rinse water.

To Clean The Dispenser

Remove the dispenser housing from agitator by pulling directly upward and at the same time

tilting slightly. This will expose the dispenser cup, which is also removable for cleaning (refer to illustration). Both housing and cup

can be soaked in hot soapy water and rinsed clean. The funnel

shape in top of agitator also needs to be cleaned. The hole

and the slots in the two rings will require using a small brush for proper cleaning.

After cleaning, install dispenser cup, then push dispenser housing

directly downward onto top of agitator until firmly snapped

together.

Use Tips

• Fabric softener spilled onto garments may cause staining.

To remove, soak in a soapy solution made from Ivory or Camay soap, or rub the stain

with a bar of either of these soaps. Then wash.

Reduces wrinkling. Less fading.

Liquid fabric softeners will be

displayed during the final rinse

and should not be combined

with bleach, bluing, starch, detergents, soaps or packaged water conditioners during the

rinse. Fabric softener is not to be

used in dispenser when using

the Soak cycle. When adding detergent to

wash water, do not allow any to enter into softener dispenser cup, as softener will become gummy.

To prevent softener buildup, the dispenser can be filled with clean water for automatic cleaning. This can be done in washing cycles

other than when softener is used.

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.._DISPENSER

DISPENSER

CUP

AGITATOR

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How To Use Your Washer...

Operation Instructions

- A WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious

injury or death, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS, Pages 2

and 3, before operating the washer.

Determine Proper Cycle

Regular

Use for sturdy items, like play or

work clothes, towels, T-shirts, etc. The wash time selection will

depend on the type of fabric and the amount of soil. For the best

results when cleaning heavily

soiled items, use a longer wash time (15 minutes maximum).

Lightly soiled items require less

wash time.

Permanent Press/Knits

Use for permanent press items and synthetics. The wash time selection will depend upon the type of fabric and amount of soil.

The PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS cycle automatically cools the

temperature of the fibers before the spin. After wash the agitation

stops, the washtub spins slowly, partially drains and then stops.

Cold water will then be automatically added to the

washtub until the proper water

level is reached. This happens one or two times, depending on the size of the load and type of

drain connection. When the

COOL DOWN is complete, the washer will pause for

approximately one minute before continuing the cycle.

Soak/Prewash 1. Use for heavily soiled or stained

clothing. Turn timer knob to the beginning of the SOAK! PREWASH cycle. Pull timer knob

out to start the water fill. Add detergent to the washtub, then 2. place the load into the tub. Close

lid. After fill is completed, agitation will begin. This cycle has alternate

periods of agitation and soaking. 3. After the soak/agitation period is

over the washer will go into a spin cycle and then shut off. Do not

leave clothes sit in washer 4. overnight. After spin, select

appropriate cycle and pull timer knob out to start water fill. Once

the water mixes with the clothes, add detergent.

Delicate

Wash delicate items usually washed by hand on this cycle. A

full tub of warm water is recommended (even for small

loads) to allow the delicate items to move freely through the water. More water helps reduce fabric wear, wrinkling, and provides for a

clean wash.

The wash portion of this cycle alternates between short periods of agitation and longer periods of soaking. Cycle includes a cold

water rinse.

To Wash Clothes

IMPORTANT: Before using your

new washer, make sure the washer cord is plugged into a

!20 Volt electrical outlet that has

the proper grounding and polarity. Make sure the washer hoses are

connected to the hot and cold water faucets, and that the

faucets are turned on. Be sure the drain hose is not kinked and is

inserted into a drain. See the

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

for details of proper washer installation.

Get the clothes ready for washing. Empty pockets and cuffs. Sort items into separate

loads. Pretreat stains and

heavily soiled areas.

Measure and add detergent to the washtub, after the water

level has exceeded two inches.

Add clothes loosely into the washtub. The bulk of the

clothes rather than the weight will determine load size.

Close the loading door. The washer will not agitate or spin with the loading door open.

A WARNING

To reduce the risk of

serious injury, do not by- pass the loading door

switch by permitting the

washer to agitate or spin with the loading door open.

Do not use washer if it does not stop when loading door

is open or starts without

pulling the timer knob out.

5, Set WASH/RINSE

temperatures.

TEMPERATURE

WARM WARM WARM COLD

HOT

COLD

WASH RINSE

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COLD COLD

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NOTE: The washer will provide a

cold rinse in all TEMPERATURE settings except on the WARM

wash WARM rinse setting. DO

NOT use a warm rinse with permanent press or other

synthetic fabrics. A warm rinse can cause wrinking in some

garments. Cold rinses will save you money and energy and will help reduce wrinkling in permanent press and synthetics.

6. Set LOAD SIZE (WATER LEVEL) control. Use RESET if

agitation has started and more water is needed.

LOAD SIZE

MEDIUM

Select the cycle according to

the type of fabric being washed. Push the timer knob in

and turn clockwise to the desired cycle and wash time.

Pull the timer knob out to start

the water fit!. Agitation will begin when the water reaches the level you selected.

The washer will stop (pause) for approximately two minutes

before the wash and rinse spins. Do not turn the timer

through these pauses. They are part of the cycle.

Timer

Although the washer cycles are

automatic, the timer may be reset

to lengthen, shorten, or repeat a

portion of a cycle.

Wash

Regular

Use REGULAR setting for sturdy items like work or play clothes and most permanent press items.

You wilt also want to use

REGULAR agitation for items that

are heavily soiled. Gentle

Use the GENTLE setting for loosely woven fabrics, delicates

and sheer synthetics or cottons, loads that can give off excessive

lint or for items that can be

damaged by REGULAR agitation.

Spin

Fast

You can use this spin speed for most loads.

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WATER LEVEL

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RESET

IMPORTANT: Holding the LOAD

SIZE (WATER LEVEL) control in the RESET position can cause

flooding of the washer.

SPIN

SOAK/PREWASH

SPIN

RINSE

COOL DOWN

DELICATE

SPIN RINSE

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To set or reset the timer, push timer knob in to stop the washer.

Hold timer knob in firmly while turning it clockwise to the setting

desired. Pull timer knob out to start the washer.

REGULAR

RINSE

SPIN

PERMANENT

PRESS/KNITS

COOL DOWN

Slow

Use the SLOW spin speed for

items that wrinkle easily, like

lightweight synthetics, delicates or

lightweight permanent press.

SPEED

REG GENTLE

SLOW FAST

REG

FAST

WASH

SPIN

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GENTLE

SLOW

Starching

Starching adds crispness and body to fabrics, enhances soil resistance, and makes ironing easier. There are several types of starches. Carefully follow label directions for spray or hand

starching or starching in the

washer.

Knits

A variety of knits are being 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.

Special Care . . .

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.

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 net

puckered, and zippers and trimmings are well fastened.

Cotton Knits Wash water should be hot or

warm suitable for color and soil. The rinse water should be cold.

Avoid overdrying as cotton knits may shrink.

Knits of Man-Made Fibers

In general, follow the rules for

permanent press fabrics as they tend to have the same

characteristics. Set machine to

PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS

cycle. Set the wash water warm, or suitable for color and soil.

Rinse water should be cold and

agitation gentle. Do not wash with

lint-shedding fabrics. Separate items for color, washing whites

separately.

Sweaters of Man-Made Fibers

Fellow directions for 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. Dryer dry.

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.

For sweaters labeled "machine washable", follow manufacturer's directions or use warm water

wash, cold rinse, gentle agitation, short wash time, and fast spin.

Dry flat. Excess agitation and excess tumbling are the main causes of wool shrinkage.

Wool Knits

Dry-clean wool knits unless

labeled machine washable.

Follow manufacturer's directions.

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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 will

soften or become pliable when

heated. This softening when it is in warm or hot wash water will

allow wear wrinkles to be removed. It 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 dryer as soon as tumbling

stops.

6. Use fabric softener in the rinse water. This will reduce the

static electricity which attracts lint and makes garments cling.

To Dry Permanent Press

For best results, permanent press must be dryer dried. See garment

care labels. Ifto be line dried, use slow spin (if your washer has it).

Ironing may be necessary. Use low heat setting on iron or steam setting on a steam iron.

How To Wash Permanent Press

1. Wash often. Permanent press clothes tend to look clean even

when they should be washed.

2. Sort loads correctly, refer to Page 4.

3. Do not wash with lint-shedding

loads. Permanent press attracts lint in th.e wash water.

4. Pre-treat 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.

5. Use the PERMANENT PRESS/ KNITS cycle, hot or warm

water, cold rinse, agitation and spin speed suitable for fabric and sufficient detergent.

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