GE Spacemaker WSM2700L, Spacemaker WSM2780L Use And Care Manual

S~emaker”hundry
Gntenk
Appliance Registration
2
Safety Instructions
3,4
Care and Cleaning
User Maintenance Instructions 25
Cautions
Vacation Tips
Controls Setting Guide
41:
Warranty
Back Cover
Dryer
Washer
Automatic Drying
7
Agitator
Controls
7
Controls
6
Dryness Selections
7
Detergen@
Other Additives 11-15
End-of-Cycle Signal
7
Energy-Saving Tips
10
Energy-Saving Tips
10
Hard Water
14
Knits Drying Tips
7
Limestone Deposits
12
Lint Filter
7
Lint Filter
6,25
Operating Instructions
Loading Clothes
6
Perm.
Press Drying Tips
7,2:
Operating Instructions
6
Sorting
5
Sorting
5
Timed D~in~
7
Stains
16
Front Access Panel
Stain Removal Guide
17
Model and Serial Numbers
2
Problem Solver
18-24
GE-W
Repair Service
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Models
WSM2700L WSM2780L
Help us help you...
Before using your
SpacemakerTM
Laundry,
read this book carefully.
It is
intended to help you operate
and
maintiin
your new appliance
properly. Keep it handy for answers to your
questions. If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include your phone number):
Consumer Affairs GE Appliances
Appliance Park Louisville,
KY40225
If you received a
dam~ed
appliance . . .
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the appliance.
Save time and money.
Before you request service . . .
check the Problem Solver on pages 18 through 24. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
Write down the model and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label on the inside of the door or the rating plate on top of the dryer.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your appliance. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your appliance.
tfyousrnell
gas:
3. Minguish any
open
flares.
4.
Immedjateiycatl
yourgassuppiier.
All washing and drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care Labeling Rule established by the
Federd Trade Commission, January 1984.
2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instruction before using this appliance.
W-&fi
reduce the
risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury
to
persons when using your
appke,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
.
Use
this
apptiance ody
for its
intended purpose as
described
in
this Use
and Care
Book.
TM apphance
must
be
properly
instaMed md located
in
accordance with the
~Mlation
Instructions before it k used.
M
you
did
not receive an
kstiation
Instructions sheet with your appliance, you can
obtain one
by
contacting the service
location
nearest
you.
~Mperlyground
to conform
with W
governing
~des and
or-es,
Fotiow deti
in
-Instigation
Mructians,
--
where the temperature is
abow
*“F. @O°C)
for
sat-tory
operation of the
control
system.
Do not
_
orstoretbeapm
where it ~ be
e~ed to the
mther. –Connmt
to a
properly rated,
protwted
and
sid power-supply
circuit to
avoid elec&ricd overload.
–Exhausting to
the outside 1s
STRONGLY
MCOMMHNDED
to prevent
large
amounts
ofmoi-
and lint from being blown
into the
room.
Carefully
fo~ow
the details
in the
bstilation lnstructioms.
If
your appliance
is
not vented
to the
outside.
see
s~id
instructions
on
page 25.
❞❞
off
w~~r ~uc@
w~~n ~~
washer is not in use to
retieve
pressure
on hoses
and
valves, and
to miniw
leakage if a hose
or
-Ave
shotid
break
or rupture.
Men disconnecting this
~pph-
ance
pull by
the p~ug
rather than
the cord to
avoid damage
to the
cord
or
junction
of
cord
and
plug.
Make
sure
that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
h
not
repair
or rephce any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless
spec~lctiy
recommended in this Use and& Book or
in pubMshed
user-repair
instructions that
you
understand
and
have the skills to carry out.
c Do
not mix
chlorine bleach with
ammonia or acids
such as vinegar
andlor
rust remover.
Mixing can
produce a toxic gas which
may
cause death.
not ~~
or *
a~icl~ that
have
been cleaned k, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted with
eombusdbleor@osive su-
(such as
WW,
paint, gasoline,
degreasers, dry+ieaning
solvents,
kerosene,
eti.)
which
may ignite
or
mplode.
h
not add these
substanw to
the
wash
water, =d do
not
use
or
store these
substanw
0~/OF
around
your
washer and
dryer
during
operation.
wM&mRwm
GM
is
prodwed
by
tbechemiddon
wi$ti
your water heater and
the
gas a
Wcum*te h
the water
heater
an~orwater pipes if hot
water has not
been
used
for
a
period
titwoweeks
or longer.
~RWEN
GM M BE
Wmsm
UNDER -E
m-mm
so to prevent
the
possibfity of
damage or
injury,
if you have
not
used
hot
water
for two weeks or
mom,
or
move
into a residence in w~
the
hot water system
may
not have been used for some time, turn on
dlhot
water faucets and
dlow
them to run for several minutes before using any
elwtrid
appliance which is
conneeted
to the hot water system. This will
a~ow
any hydrogen gas to escape.
Since the gas is
fhumnable,
do not
smoke or use an open
flame
or
apphance du~
this process.
o
Never ~~ ~~
w~er
while
it is moving. Before loading,
-orad~cloth=,
push
the cycle
seleetor knob in,
then
wait
unti
the machine
has
completely stopped before
opeting
the lid.
s Never ~cb
“into
tbe ~er
w~e
the drum is moving.
*fore
loading,
unloatig
or adding
clothes,
+t
until
the
drum has
completely stopped.
c
aw
supervbdon
is
n~
U* ap~aneeis
used by or near
cM1dren. Do
not
Wow cbiidren
to
pky
&i~
on or
wbb
this
ap~ance or any ~scarded appfianc~. Mspose ofdisearded apptianees andsMpping
or
P*
~*~*
properly,
Before
~
a washer or
dryer or
removing
them from
service, remove the Ed or door.
*
mp
dl
laundry
aids
(such
~S
detergents, bleaches,
kbric
softeners,
etc.)
out
of
tie
reach of children,
@mblyinalockedcabinet.
Observe
W
warnings on container
labels
to
avoid
perso~
injury.
.
KeCp
the
floor
around
YOUr
appliances clean and dry to
reduce
the
possibility of slipping.
3
Tomi_
the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of the dryer lint
fflter).
N~E:
Pushing the washer cycle selector knob in or turning the dryer
cycle
selector to OFF does
N~
disconnect the appliance
from the power supply.
m not tamper
with
controls.
Do not operate this appliance
if it is
damagd, malfunctiotig, partidy disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
Never climb on or stand on the
washer or dryer top.
Do not wash or dry fiberglass articles in your appliance. Skin irritation could result from the
remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent use of the appliance.
To
~e
the
possibfity
of a fw
h-d:
DO
not use heat
to dry articles containing rubber, plastic, or
SMM materhds
(such as
paddti
bras,
tennis
shoes, galoshes,
bath
mats, rugs, bibs,
b~by
pants,
plastic bags, etc.) as
these
materhds
may melt or burn. Also, some rubber materials, when heated, can under certain
circumstances produce
fire
by
spontaneous combustion.
Garments labeled “Dry Away
From Heat”
(such as life jackets
containing
tipok) must not be put
in your dryer-fire
hmrd codd
result.
DO
not wash
or dry
articles
that have been
clwed
in,
wushed
in, soaked in, or spotted
tith
combustible
or~hivesu~
(such
as
WU,
paint, gasoline,
degmsers,
drycleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or e~lode. Do not add these substances to the wash water, and do not use or
store
these
substances
odor
around your
appliance during operation.
Any article
on
which
you
have
used a cleaning solvent, or which contains flammable materials (such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in beauty salons, restaurants or barbershops, etc.) must not be placed in or near the dryer until
dl
traces of these
fl
ammable
liquids or solids and their fumes have been removed. There are many highly flammable items used in homes such as: acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products containing petroleum
distillates.
Q
Clean the dryer lint filter before each load to prevent lint
accurmdation
inside the dryer or
in the room.
DO N~ OPERA~
= DR~R W~O~
T~
L~ ~TER ~
PLACE.
The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct connection inside the dryer shodd he
claed
periodically by a qualified individual.
~aust
duct
(s~ ins~~~tion
instructions). Use
o~y
meti
duct
inside
dryer
or for
*usting
dryer to the outside.
Keep
area around
and
underneath your appliance
free
from the
accum~ation
of combustible materials, such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
Do not store items that may burn or melt (such as clothing, paper material, plastics or plastic containers, etc.) on top of the dryer during operation.
The laundry process can reduce the flame
retardancy
of fabrics. To
avoid
such a result, the garment manufacturer’s care instructions should be followed very carefully.
For
wsher
operation
Do not leave washer lid up during cycle. This will stop the spin action and prevent completion of the cycle.
Dryer-applied fabric
sofinersor
-
anti-static conditioners
You may wish
tosoftenyour
laundered fabrics
orreducethe
static electricity in them. We
recornmendyou
use either a
fabric softener
inthewashcycle,
according to the manufacturer’s instructions for those products,
or
try a dryer-added product for which the manufacturer gives written assurance on the package that their product can
besafdy
used in your dryer. Service
orperformanceproblems
caused by the use of these products are the responsibility of the manufacturers of those products
and
are not covered by the warranty
of this appliance.
~S~UC~ONS
-
4
How to
soti
the clothes
Sort by surface tetiure
from
LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT
COLLE~RS—such
as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract
lint, and must be dried separately. For more information about lint
control, see page 21.
Sort by fabric
Separate
from
from
from
Sort by color
from
from
from
Sort by soil
from
from
Normally, if you sort clothes correctly for washing, you will have
properIy sorted drying loads.
Here’s an additional suggestion for
good dryer load make up:
Sort by weight
from
It pays
tocheckandpre-treat
before washing.
Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks and buttons.
Do any necessary
mending—
rips, hems, tears.
Check all items for areas of heavy
soil or stain and remove stains.
For
Stiin
Removal Guide, see
page 17.
Turn
Poly
Knits inside-out to
minimize fabric surface damage.
Soaking-a good way to
loosen deep
so~
and
-.
A
thorough soaking with detergent or special soaking agent is another way to remove heavy soils,
em~ded
dirt and even some stains. For
detied
information on how to soak in your washer, see page 6.
For information on soaking agents, see page K.
5
How to operate your clothes washer
WM~G—TO
reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,
read the IMPORTANT
SA~TY
INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
had
the washer properly
Add accurately-measured
detergent to empty tub. See pages
11 through 13.
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clothes loosely.
Dry clothes level should be no higher than the top row of circular holes in the wash tub. Do not put clothes on top of the agitator or wind them around it. For best results, mix large items with small ones. When washing a single heavy item, such as a shag rug or bedspread, add one or two other pieces to balance the load. Large items
should be no more
than one-half of the total load.
Here is a typical full load: 2 double sheets 2 long-sleeve
2 pair trousers
shirts
2 standard
pillowcases
To bleach the load, measure
liquid bleach according to directions on container. After washer has find and agitated for several minutes, add diluted bleach to the wash water.
How to use powdered bleach, fabric softeners and other laundry
produc~
is explained on page 15.
Close lid.
Washer will fill and
agitite
but will not spin with lid open. This washer has a Safety Lid Lock. As a safety measure the lid will be automatically locked during the spin portion of each cycle. The lid will automatically unlock about 30 seconds after the end of the spin cycle. To open lid during spin cycle, push Cycle Selector in and wait for lid lock to release, about 30 seconds, before opening.
For your personal safety, never reach into washer while parts are moving.
Always stop washer to load, unload, add forgotten items or additional laundry aids.
COLD
[’>
-@-
Wash temperature
Q
MEo
Low,~ 1 \HIGH
/
@
Water Level
Dehcate
OFF ~5
10
Regular
Set the controls
See
the Controls Setting Guide on
@Push Cycle Selector in and
pages 8 and 9.
turn clockwise to your selected
~
Select Washing Temperature.
wash cycle.
Cold rinse will be automatically
OPullCycleSelector outto
start
provided with all cycles.
the
cycle.
There is a brief pause
in
@
Select
Water
Level.
the final spin of each cycle. This is normal operation for this washer.
LOW: Washer is less than 1/3 full
Note: If you have selected the
Perm
of clothes.
Press or Regular cycle and wish to
MED:
Between 1/3 and 2/3 full.
change cycle setting after washer
HIGH: Over 2/3 full of clothes.
has started, push Cycle Selector in and wait for washer to stop. Then reset to the new position. Setting can be changed at any time during the
Perm Press or Regular cycle.
Self<leaning lint filter. The lint filter needs no attention from you. Lint collected during washing and rinsing of clothes is automatically flushed down the drain.
How to soak in the washer
Set Washing Temperature control. Add detergent or soak agent. Turn Cycle Selector to desired cycle. Start the washer. After washer fills
Delicate cycle
Deficate
OFF
To get the full benefit of the
and begins to agitate, push in the
Delicate Cycle, always set it at
Cycle
Selmtor
to stop washer.
Mow
the beginning of the cycle. During
to soak for as long as desired. After
wash, the Delicate Cycle alternate=
desired soak, turn to the last Spin.
between agitation and pauses to
Pull out the Cycle Selector to
protect delicate clothes.
complete the cycle.
6
How to
opemte
your dryer
WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire,
elwtric
shock, or injury to persons,
read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
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the dryer properly
Load sorted clothes into dryer.
See page 5.
Clean lint filter before each load.
Remove the lint filter by pulling straight out. Wipe all accumulated lint from screen. Occasionally wash filter using soap and warm water. Rub lightly, rinse and dry thoroughly. This will help remove all fabric softener buildup.
Do
not use dryer-applied fabric
.jofteners
unless you follow these
lint cleaning instructions. Do not operate dryer without lint
filter in place.
Close door. Door must be closed
before dryer will operate.
Del;cate~(, FL”FF ‘0”
oFF
DRY
AutoDry
(HEAT OFF) 10
Low
.
--
E -&”Q,.
MEoluM
HEA1
I // I I )\
-°FF
~. ,-
fi’medDrv
0
Start
HIGH
HEA;
0-”
Q
Set the
controk
See Controls Setting Guide on pages 8 and 9.
OTurnCycle
Selector clockwise to desired cycle and select correct drying time for load type.
~PressPushto
Start button.
(Opening door during operation
stops dryer. To
re-start,
close door
and press Push to Start button again.)
~d-of~cle sigd
Buzzer sounds briefly to alert you when cycle is compl;ted. .
Dryness Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycle
Set
For most normal loads.
Middle
OFF M“::,
AutoDrv
Position
‘;” O@Eo@MFD(UM
HiAT
\
~h
~~
,,s5
“R”
_
OFF
Set
toward
For loads that include heavyweight fabrics.
I MOREDRY
OFF!gCE
A./oDry
If
you
desire to remove more moisture.
r
\
O@b
MEDIUM
HEAT
+@
~h
**
,,s, D.”
-
OFF
Set
toward
For lightweight fabric loads.
LESS DRY
OFF ~~!f
AutoDry
For very small loads. (Add two or more similar
B
\
09~4e ‘ED’UM
‘EAT articles, even if dry, to assist tumbling. )
.
~h
@o
,[%5
If you desire to remove less moisture.
“R”
_
OFF
7
%lyester =k
&
Wrm mess
Drying
~ps
Do not overload—Garments
being dried or
dewrin~ed
should
tumble freely.
Remove clothes
immediately—
To help prevent
writiing,
remove from the dryer immediately at the end of the drying cycles.
Place on hangers-Permanent
Press
and Polyester
hit
garments look best if placed on hangers after drying.
How
Wed
and Automatic
Drying Differ
Automatic drying-The Automatic
Dry Control system continually senses air temperature in dryer drum. Wet laundry keeps this air cool. When drum air is warm enough, heat turns off. When the air cools, heat turns back on. This on and off cycling may happen a number of times (depending on the fabric, load size and Cycle Selector setting). The Cycle
Selwtor advanws
(when the heat is
of~
until it
automatically turns dryer off.
Timed drying—You
select the number of minutes you wish the dryer to run and it turns off at the end of this time period.
Controk
Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads
Washer
Wash Water Wash Wash Cycle
Dry
Type of
bad
Temperature
Cycle
Setting Cycle
Baby Clothes
Plastic-lined items
Warm Delicate*
Set at START.
Air Fluff (No Heat)
Diapers
Hot Regular See #l below.
Timed Dry (High Heat)
Man-made fabrics** Warm Delicate*
Set at START.
Delicate (Low Heat)
Mixed cottons Warm
Perm Press
See #2 below.
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
1
1
1
1
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BedsDreads
Follow
Label Directions.
.
,
,
Blankets
Electric
Warm
Delicate*
Set at START.
Delicate (Low Heat)
Man-made**
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Warm
I
Delicate* I Setat START.
I
Delicate (Low Heat)
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Woolen
Warm Delicate*
Set at START.
Delicate (Low Heat)
Cottons & Linens
Colorfast/White
Hot
Non-Colorfast
Regular
Warm
See #1 below.
Timed Dry (High Heat)
Curtains
Cotton
Hot or Warm Regular See #1 below.
Timed Dry (High Heat)
Man-madeY*
Sheers
I
Warm
I Delicate* I Setat START.
I
Delicate (Low Heat)
Permanent Press
Warm
Perm Press
See #2 below.
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
Delicates
Lingerie, Knits
Warm
Delicate*
Set at START.
Delicate (Low Heat)
Foundation
Garmentst
Warm
Delicate*
Set at START.
Delicate (Low Heat)
Glass Fiber
Do not
wasb
glass fiber in the washer.
Permanent Press
Curtains
Warm
Perm Press
See #2 below.
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
DraDeries
I
Warm
I
Delicate* I Setat START.
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Automatic
Dry
(Medium Heat)
I
Dresses, sportswear
Warm
Perm Press
See #2 below.
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
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Heavy slacks
Hot
Perm Press
See #2 below.
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
Knits, man-made**
Warm Delicate*
Set at START.
Delicate (Low Heat)
Lingerie
I
Warm
I
Delicate* I Setat START.
I
Delicate (Low Heat)
Sheets & pillowcases
Hot
Perm Press
See #2 below.
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
White shirts, blouses
Hot
Perm Press
See #2 below.
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
Work clothes Hot
Perm Press
See #2 below.
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
Plastic
Warm
Delicate*
Set at START.
Air Fluff (No Heat)
Quilted Items
Follow Label Directions.
Swimsuits
Follow
Label
Directions.
Sweaters,
man-made fabrics**
Warm
Delicate*
Set at START.
Delicate (Low Heat)
Synthetic Sheets
Warm Delicate*
Set at START.
Delicate (Low Heat)
Washable Woolens
Warm Delicate*
Set at START.
Delicate (Low Heat)
1
1
1
1
Work Clothes
Hot Regular See #1 below.
Timed Dry (High Heat)
fl
Regular Cycle:
1O-H
minutes for Heavy soil, 5-10 for Normal
soil,
up to 5 for Light soil.
#2
Perm Press Cycle: U minutes for
Heavy soil, 4-8 for Normal soil, up to 4 for Light soil.
*Delicate
cycle
alternates between pauses and agitation during wash.
**Man-made
fibers (synthetics) such as polyester, nylon and acrylics must be dried using the Delicate
(low
heat)
Cycle.
If
you miX VariOus
types
of
fabrics in your drying load, set the controls for the lightest weight fabrics and remove when dry. Then reset the control for the remaining fabrics.
~Never
dry foam rubber or similarly textured, rubber-like materials in the dryer except on AIR FLUFF (no heat). Fire hazard may result.
8
Save
and refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care
hbels
For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS;’ For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C.
20402.
Drver
Dry Cycle
Setting Special Instructions
I
up
to
20
I
Plastic-1ined
Pants,
bibs.
~ads,
crib sheets
mav
be washed with regular load but should be dried
separately
I
45-60
I
Rinse at once, soak indiaperpail
witb
solution of cold water and borax
(lti
teaspoons to gallon). Soak before
washing with a presoak
p~odu-ct.
Use warm water.
25-40
Midpoint
Pretreat heavily soiled areas; brush on a little liquid detergent, or wet area and rub in detergent. Use Warm Soak for
oil
and
iuice smins:
cold’ for
egg.
milk and cereal stains.
Follow Label Directions.
85-95
Shake out excess dust. Remove
stiins.
Pretreat heavily soiled areas with detergent. Wash one large or two
I
65-95
small blankets at a time.
15
See
“Washable Woolens” instructions below.
Full
loads
65-75
Small loads 35-45
25-35
If badly sun-weakened, even hand washing will cause tearing. Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable.
5-1o
Remove hooks and non-washable trim. Use Warm Soak if heavily soiled.
Less Drv
I
I
30-40 Frequent washing lengthens life, helps retain shape. Remove non-washable trim. Close zippers; fasten hooks.
Do not dry glass fiber in the dryer.
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Less Dry
If badly sun-weakened, even hand washing will cause tearing. Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable.
Midpoint
Remove hooks and non-washable trim. Use Warm Soak if heavily soiled.
Midpoint
More Drv
Turn slacks and dark items inside out to
Drevent whitening
of seams and creases.
I
25-35
20-30
Midpoint Use Warm Soak for pillowcases stained with hair oil.
Mid~oint
Pretreat collars and cuffs with liauid
Iaundrv detergent.
More Dry
See “Work Clothes” instructions below.
I
15-20
I
Someplasticswill tearifmachinewashed. Place small items inmeshbagforwashing. If showercurtainsare
soap-s~reaked, add Calgon brand to wash water; don’t use detergent.
Follow Label Directions. Follow Label Directions.
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40-55
Pretreat around neckline. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
15-20
5-15
As a general rule, if wool can be hand washed, it can be “washed” by soaking in the washer. A liquid detergent is preferred because it dissolves faster in a soak than a granulated detergent. Pretreat woolens with
Iiauid
deterzent. Never use chlorine bleach.
65-85
Pretreat heavily soiled areas by rubbing in liquid laundry detergent. Let s~nd 30 to 60 minutes. If clothes are heavily soiled, use Warm Soak for greasy and oily soil. Cold Soak for flour, dust, blood-stained garments. Use
1/4
to 1/2 cup liquid laundry detergent in SOAK; 1/2 to 1 cup in Wash.
DO NOT tumble dry jackets or pillows containing Kapok. Fire hazard may result
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The Cycle Selector settings indicated here are to be used as a guide. You may find that best results are
ob~ined
for some of your fabrics by
titting
the Cycle Selector to either side of the recommended settings.
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