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Саге and Cleaning
Cautions 16
Controls Setting Guide 8, 9
Dryer
Automatic Drying
Controls
Dryness Selections
End-of-Cycle Signal
Energy-Saving Tips
Knits Drying Tips
Lint Filter
7 Hard Water
7 Limestone Deposits
Kepair service
Safety Instructions
User Maintenance Instructions 25
Vacation Tips 25
Warranty
Washer
Agitator
Controls
Detergents, Other Additives 11-15
Energy-Saving Tips 7
Back Cover
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Operating Instructions 7
Perm, Press Drying Tips 7, 23
Sorting
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Energy-Saving Tips
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Model and Serial Numbers
Lint Filter
Loading Clothes
5 Operating Instructions 6
7 Sorting 5
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Before using your Spacemaker™ Laundry,
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It is intended to help you operate
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olici mainigli your n@W applioIiCc
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
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Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
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If you received a damaged 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 aown tne 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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don’t touch
electrical switches.*
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open flame.,
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ignite the gas.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use
gasoline or other
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iiquids in the vicinity
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appliance.
All washing and drying instruction terms in this book conform to the
Care Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
WARMNG—To reduce the risk
of lire, ciectnc shock, or injury to
persons when using your appliance,
follow basic precautions,
including the following:
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intended purpose as described in
this Use and Care Book.
• This appliance must be
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accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used. If
you did not receive an Installation
Instructions sheet with your
appliance, you can obtain one by
contacting the service location
nearest you.
—Properly ground to conform
with ail governing codes and
ordinances. Follow details in
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—Locate where the temperature is
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satisfactory operation of the
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control system. Do not install or
store the appliance where it will
be exposed to the weather.
—Connect to a properly rated,
protected and sized power-supply
circuit to avoid electrical overload.
—Exhausting to the outside is
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
to prevent large amounts of
moisture and lint from being blown
into the room. Carefully follow the
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Instructions. If your appliance is
not vented to the outside, see
special instructions on page 25.
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washer is not in use to relieve
oressure on hoses and valves, and
to minimize leakage if a hose or
valve should break or rupture.
• When disconnecting this appli
ance pull by the plug rather tfian
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
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• Do not repair or replace any
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part of the appliance or attempt
any servicing unless specifically
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Book or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand
and have the skills to carry out.
hot water system may not have
been used for some time, turn on
all hot water faucets and allow
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before using any electrical
annliance which is connected to
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the hot water system. This will
allow any hydrogen gas to escape.
Since the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame or
appliance during this process.
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• Never reach into washer while
To minimize the possibility of injury:
it is moving. Before loading,
unloading or adding clothes, push
the cycle selector knob in, then
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with
ammonia or acids such as vinegar
and/or rust remover. Mixing can
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wait until the machine has
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opening the lid.
produce a toxic gas which may
cause death.
® Never reach into the dryer
while the drum is moving. Before
• Do not wash or dry articles
that have been cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted with
combustible or explosive substances
(such as gasoline, degreasers,
dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene,
etc.) which may give off vapors
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substances around your washer
and dryer during operation.
• HYDROGEN GAS is produced
by the chemical action within
your water heater and the gas can
accumulate in the water heater
and/or water pipes if hot water has
not been used for a period of two
weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS
CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER
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prevent the possibility of damage
or iniurv. if vou have not used hot
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water for two weeks or more, or
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clothes, wait until the drum has
completely stopped.
• Close supervision is necessary
if this appliance is used by or near
children. Do not allow children
to play inside, on or with this
appliance or any discarded
appliance. Dispose of discarded
appliances and shipping or
packing materials properly.
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dryer or removing them from
service, remove the lid or door.
• Keep all laundry aids (such as
vìvivigwiuo, uivaviivd, lauiiv ovxiiviiviD,
etc.) out of the reach of children,
Dieferablv in a locked cabinet. Observe
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all warnings on container labels to
avoid personal injury.
• Keep the floor around your
appliances clean and dry to reduce
the possibility of slipping.
move into a residence in which the
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
• To minimize the possibility
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appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning (except the removal and
cleaning of the dryer lint filter).
NOTE: Pushing the washer cycle
selector knob in or turning the
dryer cycle selector to OFF does
NOT disconnect the appliance
from the power supply.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not operate this appliance
if it is damaged, malfunctioning,
partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including
a uoiiiag&u wuiu ui 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
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picked up by clothing during
subsequent use of the appliance.
To minimize the possibility of a fire hazard:
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containing rubber, plastic, or
similar materials (such as
padded bras, tennis shoes,
galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs,
baby pants, plastic bags, etc.) as
these materials may melt or
burn. Also, some rubber
materials, when heated, can
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produce fire by spontaneous
combustion.
• Garments labeled “Dry Away
From Heat” (such as life iackets
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containing Kapok) must not be put
in your dryer—fire hazard could
result.
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• Do not wash or dry articles
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For washer operation
• Do not leave washer lid up during
cycle. This will stop the spin action
and prevent completion of the cycle.
substances (such as gasoline,
degreasers, diycleaning solvents,
kerosene, etc.) which may give
off vapon that could ignite or
explode. Do not add these
substances to the wash water, and
do not use these substances
around your appliance during
operation*
• Any article on which you have
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contains flammable materials
(such as cleaning cloths, mops,
towels used in beauty salons,
restaurants or barber shops, etc.)
must not be placed in or near the
dryer until all traces of these
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their fumes have been removed.
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items used in homes such as:
acetone, denatured alcohol,
gasoline, kerosene, some
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fabric soteners or
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laundered fabrics or reduce the
static electricity in them. We
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fabric softener in the wash cycle,
accordiim 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 be safely
used in your dryer.
Service or performance problems
caused by the use of these products
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manufacturers of those products
and are not covered bv the warranty
of this appliance.
household cleaners, some spot
removers, turpentines, waxes, wax
removers and products containing
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• Clean the dryer lint filter
before each load to prevent lint
accumulation inside the dryer or
in the room* DO NOT OPERATE
THE DRYER WITÏoÏÏt THE
LINT FILTER IN PLACE.
• The interior of the machine
and the exhaust duct connection
inside the dryer should be
cleaned periodically by a
qualified individual.
• Keep area around and
underneath your appliance free
from the accumulation of
combustible materials, such as
lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
• The laundry process can reduce
the flame retardancy of fabrics. To
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manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully.
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LINT COLLECTORS-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
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correctly for washing, you will
have properly sorted drying loads.
Here’s an additional suggestion for
good dryer load make up:
Sort by weight
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It pays to check and pre-treat before washing.
• Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,
zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks and
buttons.
• Do any necessary mending
rips, hems, tears.
• Check ail items for areas of heavy
soil or stain and remove stains.
For Stain Removal Guide, see
page 17.
• Turn Poly Knits inside-out to
minimize fabric surface damage.
Soakii^—a good way to
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A thorough soaking with detergent
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way to remove heavy soils, embedded
dirt and even some stains. For detailed
information on how to soak in your
washer, see page 6.
For information on soaking
agents, see page 15.
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How to operate your clothes washer
WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,
read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
Load the washer properly
• Add accurately-measured
detergent to empty tub. See pages
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• Load 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
3 boxer shorts shirts
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2 pair trousers pillowcases
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10 Dieacn me loau, measure
liquid bleach according to directions
on container. After washer has filled
and agitated for several minutes, add
diluted bleach to the wash water.
How to use powdered bleach,
fabric softeners and other laundry
products is explained on page 15.
washing tennperature water level
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Set the controls
See the Controls Setting Guide on
pages 8 and 9.
O Select Washing Temperature.
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provided with all cycles.
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SMALL: Washer is less than 1/3
MEDIUM: Between 1/3 and 2/3 ftiU.
LARGE: Over 2/3 full of clothes.
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e Push Cycle Selector in and
turn clockwise to your selected
wash cycle.
O Pull Cycle Selector out to start
the cycle.
Note: If you have selected the Perm
Press or Regular cycle and wish to
change cycle setting after washer
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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.
• Close lid. Washer will fill and
agitate but will not spin with lid
open. This washer has a Safety Lid
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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 cyclc,
push Cycle Selector IN and wait for
lid lock to release, about 30 seconds,
before opening.
For vour nersonal safety, never
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reach into washer while parts are
moving. Always stop washer to
load, unload, add forgotten items
or additional laundry aids.
Self-cleaning lint filter. The lint
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Lint collected during washing and
rinsing of clothes is automatically
flushed down the drain.
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How to soak in the washer
Set Washing Temperature control.
Add detergent or soak agent. Turn
Cycle Selector to desired cycle.
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Start the washer. After washer fills
and begins to agitate, push in the
Cycle Selector to stop washer. Allow
to soak for as long as desired. After
desired soak, turn to the last Spin.
Puli out the Cycle Selector to
complete the cycle.
Delicate cycle
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Delicate Cycle, always set it at
the beginning of the cycle. During
wash, the Delicate Cycle alternates
between agitation and pauses to
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How to operate your dryer
WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or itvjury to persons,
read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before oneratine this annliance.
Load the dryer properly
• Load sorted clothes into dryer.
See page 5.
• Clean lint filter before each load.
Kemove tne lint niter oy puinng
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
softeners unless you follow these
lint cleaning instructions=
Do not operate dryer without lint
See Controls Setting Guide on
pages 8 and 9.
©Turn Cycle Selector clockwise
to desired cycle and select correct
drying time for load type.
e Press Push to Start button.
(Opening door during operation
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and press Push to Start button again.)
filter in place.
• Close door. Door must be closed
before dryer will operate.
End-ofri^cle signal
Buzzer sounds bnefly to alert you
when cycle is completed.
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For most normal loads.
For loads that include heavyweight htbrics.
If you desire to remove more moisture.
For lightweight febric loads.
• For very small loads. (Add two or more similar
articles, even if dry, to assist tumbling.)
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Perm Press Drying Tips
• Do not overload—Garments
being dried or dewrinkled should
• Remove clothes immediately—
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from the dryer immediately at the
end of the drying cycles.
• Place on hai^ers—Permanent
Press and Polyester Knit garments
look best if placed on hangers after
drying.
How Timed and Automatic
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Automatic dryii^—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 Selector advances
(when the heat is off) until it
automatically turns dryer off.
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number of minutes you wish the
dryer to run and it turns off at
the end of this time period.
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Controls Settii^ Guide for different fabrics and loads
Washer
Wash Water
туре of Load
Rabv Clothes
Plastic-lined items
Diapers
Man-made fabrics**
Mixed cottons
Bedspreads
Blankets
Electric
Man-made**
Woolen
Cottons & Linens
Colorfest/White
Non-Colorfast
Curtains
Cotton
Man-made** Sheers
Permanent Press
Délicates
Lingerie, Knits Warm
Foundation Garments t
Glass Fiber
Permanent Press
Curtains Warm Perm Press See #1 below.
Draperies Warm
Dresses, sportswear
Heavy slacks
Knits, man-made**
Lingerie Warm
White shirts, blouses Hot
Work clothes
Plastic Warm Delicate*
Temperature
Warm
Hot
Warm
Warm
Follow Label Directions.
Warm
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Warm
Hot
Warm
Hot or Warm Regular See ^1 below.
Warm
Warm Perm Press
Warm
Do not wash glass fiber in the washer.
Warm Perm Press
Hot Perm Press
Warm Delicate*
Hot
Hot Perm Press
Wash
Cycle
Delicate* Set at START.
Regular See below.
Delicate* Set at START.
Perm Press
Delicate*
Delicate*
Regular
Delicate*
Delicate*
Delicate*
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Wash Cycle
Setting
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Set at START.
Set at START.
Set at START.
See #1 below.
Set at START.
See #2 below. Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
Set at START.
Set at START.
Set at START.
See ^2 below.
See §1 below.
Set at START.
Set at START.
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See #2 below.
See ^2 below.
Set at START. Air Fluff (No Heat)
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Dry
Cycle
Air Fluff (No Heat)
Timed Dry (High Heat)
Delicate (Low Heat)
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
Delicate (Low Heat)
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Timed Dry (High Heat)
Timed Dry (High Heat)
Delicate (Low Heat)
Delicate (Low Heat)
Delicate (Low Heat)
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Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
Delicate (Low Heat)
Delicate (Low Heat)
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Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
Quilted Items
Swimsuits Follow Label Directions.
Sweaters, man-made fabrics**
Synthetic Sheets Warm
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Work Clothes Hot
Warm Delicate*
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Delicate*
Regular
Set at START. Delicate (Low Heat)
Set at START. Delicate (Low Heat)
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Timed Dry (High Heat)
ffi Regular Cycle: 10-15 minutes for Heavy soil, 5-10 for Normal soil, up to 5 for Light soil.
ifl Perm Press Cycle: 12 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 febncs and remove when dry. Then reset the control for the remaining fabnes.
tNever dry foam rubber or similarly textured, rubber-like materials in the dryer except on AIR FLUFF (no heat). Fire hazard may result.
Save and refer to Garmeni Manufacturers’ Care Labels
For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS!’
For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Governm.ent Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
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Kinse at once, soaK in aiaper pan witn solution or com water and borax (VA teaspoons to gallon). Soak before
washine with a nresoak oroduct. 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 juice stains; cold for egg, milk and cereal stains.
Follow Label Directions.
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65-95
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small blankets at a time.
**Wâshâblc Woolens'^ instnuctions below.
Full loads 65-75
Small loads 35-45
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If badly sun-weakened, even hand washing will cause tearing. Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable.
Remove hooks and non-washable trim. Use Warm Soak if heavily soiled.
Less Dry
20-30
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.
Less Dry
If badly sun-weakened, even hand washing will cause tearing. Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable.
Remove hooks and non-washable trim. Use Warm Soak if heavily soiled.
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25-35
20-30
Midpoint
Use Warm Soak for pillowcases stained with hair oil.
Midpoint Pretreat collars and cuffs with liquid laundry detei^ent.
More Dry
15-20
See “Work Clothes” instructions below.
Some plastics will tear if machine washed. Place small items in mesh bag for washing. If shower curtains are
soap-streaked, add Calgon brand to wash water; don’t use detergent.
Follow Label Directions.
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40-55 Pretreat around neckline. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
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detergent is preferred because it dissolves faster in a soak than a granulated detergent. Pretreat woolens with
liquid detergent. Never use chlorine bleach.
65-85 Pretreat heavily soiled areas by rubbing in liquid laundry detergent. Let stand 30 to 60 minutes. If clothes are
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Use 1/4 to 1/2 cup liquid laundry detergent in SOAK; 1/2 to 1 cup in Wash.
NOTE; The Cycle Selector settings indicated here are to be used as a guide. \bu may find that best results are obtained for some of your fabrics by
setting the Cycle Selector to either side of the recommended settings.
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