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Use And Care
Table of Contents
A Note to You
Understanding
Safety
Parts and Features of
Your Washer/Dryer
Checking Your Vent
Operating Your
Washer
Operating Your
Dryer............................14
Laundry Tips
Caring for Your
Washer/Dryer..............28
Troubleshooting
Requesting Assistance
or Service
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3396315 Rev. B
THIN TWIN* AUTOMATIC WASHER/DRYER
Table of Contents
A Note to You
Understanding Safety
Parts and Features of Your
Washer/Dryer ............................................5
Checking Your Vent...................................6
Operating Your Washer
Starting your washer
Stopping/restarting your washer
Selecting a cycle and time
Using rinse and spin
Using drain and spin..........................11
What happens in each cycle
Adding liquid chlorine bleach
Adding liquid fabric softener...............13
Operating Your Dryer
Starting your dryer
Stopping/restarting your dryer
Selecting a cycle and setting
End of Cycle signal
Laundry Tips ...........................................19
Sorting clothes
Choosing load sizes...........................19
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Washing and drying tips.....................19
Using dryer fabric softeners
Water guidelines
Removing stains
Washing special-care items
Drying special-care items
Caring for Your Washer/Dryer
Every load cleaning - washer
Every load cleaning - dryer
As needed cleaning - washer
As needed cleaning - dryer
Removing accumulated lint from
inside the dryer cabinet
Winter storage or moving care
Non-use or vacation care
Saving energy....................................31
Troubleshooting ......................................32
Common laundry problems - washer.... 32
Common laundry problems - dryer
Common washer/dryer problems
Requesting Assistance or Service
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A Note to You
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL* appliance.
Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL appliances are easy
to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years
of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable infor
mation about how to operate and maintain your washer properly and safely. Please read it
carefully.
Please record your model's information.
Whenever you call to request service on
your appliance, you need to know your
complete model number and serial number.
You can find this information on the model
and serial number label (see diagram on
page 5 for location of label).
Please also record the purchase date of
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
address, and telephone number.
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Model Number.
Serial Number .
Purchase Date.
Dealer Name
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
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Understanding Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety statements under
warning symbols. Please pay special
attention to these symbols and follow any
instructions given. Here is a brief explana
tion of the use of the symbol.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using the washer/dryer, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
• Read all instructions before using
the washer/dryer.
• Do not wash or dry articles that
have been previously cleaned
in, washed in, soaked in, or
spotted with gasoline, dry-clean
ing solvents, other flammable, or
explosive substances as they
give off vapors that could ignite
or explode.
• 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.
• Under certain conditions, hydro
gen gas may be produced in a
hot water system that has not
been used for 2 weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water system has not
been used for such a period,
before using the washing machine,
turn on all hot water faucets and
let the water flow from each for
several minutes. This will release
any accumulated hydrogen gas.
As the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame
during this time.
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• Do not allow children to play on or
in the washer/dryer. Close super
vision of children is necessary
when the washer/dryer is used
near children.
• Before the washer/dryer is re
moved from service or discarded,
remove the doors to the washing/
drying compartments.
• Do not reach into the washer/
dryer if the tub, agitator, or drum
is moving.
• Do not install or store the washer/
dryer where it will be exposed to
the weather.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not repair or replace any part
of the washer/dryer or attempt any
servicing unless specifically rec
ommended in this Use and Care
Guide or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand
and have the skills to carry out.
• Do not use fabric softeners or
products to eliminate static unless
recommended by the manufacturer
of the fabric softener or product.
This symbol alerts you to
hazards such as fire,
electrical shock, or
other injuries.
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continued on next page
SAFETY
»Do not use heat to dry articles
containing foam rubber or simi
larly textured rubber-like
materials.
• Clean dryer lint screen before
or after each load.
•Keep area around the dryer
exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from
the accumulation of lint, dust,
and dirt.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
•The interior of the machine and
dryer exhaust vent should be
cleaned periodically by qualified
service personnel.
•See Installation Instructions for
grounding requirements.
Parts and Features of Your
Washer/Dryer
The parts and features of your washer/dryer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with
all parts and features before using your washer/dryer. Page references are included next to
some features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features.
Other features your
washer/dryer has:
Automatic dryness control (p. 16)
End of Cycle signal (p. 18)
Manual clean lint filter
(inside agitator)(p. 28)
Master Selector Switch
Your laundry system will not wash and dry
at the same time.
• For washing, set switch on Washer.
• For drying, set switch on Dryer.
Checking Your Vent
Your washer/dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency.
Install your washer/dryer in a well-ventilated room where the temperature is always above 7°C
(45°F). Also make sure that your washer/dryer is leveled. Refer to your Installation Instructions
for more information.
AWARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
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Venting
If the washer/dryer is not properly installed
and vented, it will not be covered under the
warranty.
NOTE: Service calls caused by improper
venting will be paid for by the customer,
whether it was a paid installation or selfinstalled. For paid installation, call the
company that installed the vent for
adjustment.
1. 10.16 cm (4 inch) heavy metal or flexible
metal vent must be used. Do not use
plastic vent or flexible metal foil vent. Do
not kink or crush flexible metal vent. It
must be completely extended to allow
adequate exhaust air to flow. Check vent
after installation. Refer to your Installation
Instructions for proper length require
ments of vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.
2. Use a 10.16 cm (4 inch) exhaust hood.
Smaller hoods increase drying times.
3, The exhaust vent can be routed up, down,
left, right, or straight out the back of the
dryer. Space requirements are listed in
your Installation Instructions.
4. Use the straightest path possible when
routing the exhaust vent. Avoid 90° turns,
if possible. Allow room when using elbows
or making turns. Bend vent gradually to
avoid kinking.
CHECKING YOUR VENT
5. Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not
use screws to secure vent. Lint may catch
on screws.
6. Clean exhaust vent periodically, depend
ing on use, but at least every 2 years, or
when Installing your washer/dryer in a
new location.
• Disconnect vent from the washer/dryer
and clean one section at a time until you
reach the exhaust hood.
• Use the hose attachment on your
vacuum, or a pole or wire with a feather
duster or rag attached, to clean out lint.
• Be sure the flapper on the outside end of
vent moves freely.
• When cleaning is complete, be sure
to follow the Installation Instructions
supplied with your washer/dryer for
final product check.
Operating Your Washer
To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly. This section
gives you this important information. Page references are included for more information.
▲WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Never place items in the washer that
are dampened with gasoiine or other
flammabie fiuids.
No washer can completely
remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever
had any type of oii on it (inciuding
cooking oils).
Doing so can resuit in death,
explosion, or fire.
Starting your washer
1 ■ Set Master Seiector Switch on Washer.
2. Add measured detergent to the washer.
Then piace a sorted load of clothes in
the washer.
• Sort and load clothes as described on
pages 19 and 20.
• If desired, you may also add color safe
bleach.
3. Close the washer lid.
4. Select a load size.
Turn the Load Size Selector to the setting
that corresponds with the size of the wash
load and the type of fabric being washed.
• To change the load size setting, move
the Selector to “Reset”, and then to the
desired new setting.
• See pages 19 and 20 for loading tips.
▲WARNING
Electricai Shock Hazard
Piug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Faiiure to foiiow these instructions
can resuit in death, fire, or
eiectrical shock.
Medium
Snul
Load Size
5. Select a wash-rinse temperature with
the Water Temperature Selector. Match
the water temperature with the type of
fabric and soils being washed. See
page 21 for water temperature guidelines.
• Four wash-rinse temperatures are
available: hot-cold, warm-warm,
warm-cold, and cold-cold.
6. Push in and turn the Cycle Control
Knob clockwise. Stop when the indica
tor on the outer ring points to the
number in the wash cycle you want.
• The numbers are minutes of wash time.
• The cycles are described on pages
10 and 11.
7. Pull out Cycle Control Knob to start
washer.
8. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add
liquid chlorine bleach AFTER washer
starts agitating. See page 13.
g. (OPTiONAL STEP) If desired, add
measured and diluted fabric softener
to the final rinse cycle. See page 13.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
Stopping/restarting your washer
If necessary, you can stop your washer
during a cycle to add more clothes.
• To stop the washer at any time, push
in the Cycle Control Knob.
• To restart the washer, close the lid
(if necessary) and pull out the Cycle
Control Knob.
PERATING YOUR WASHER
Selecting a cycle and time
Use the information in this section to help
you make the best cycle selections for your
wash loads. Each cycle is designed for
different types of fabrics and soil levels.
Regular
The washer pauses briefly throughout
each cycle. These pauses are normal for
washer operation.
Refer to page 12 to help you understand
what happens during a wash cycle.
Delicate
Soak
Regular cycle
The Regular cycle features the Gentle Wash
system and high spin speeds to shorten
drying time.
• Use Heavy, 12 minutes of wash time, to
clean sturdily constructed cotton and linen
fabrics that are heavily soiled.
• Use Normal, 8 minutes of wash time, to
clean cotton and linen fabrics that are
lightly to moderately soiled.
Delicate cycle
The Delicate cycle features a reduced
agitation speed for gentle soil removal. Low
spin speeds reduce wrinkling.
• Use 8 minutes of wash time to clean
delicate items and washable knits that are
moderately soiled.
• Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean
delicate items and washable knits that are
lightly soiled.
Permanent Press cycle
The Permanent Press cycle features the
Gentle Wash system, a cool-down rinse,
and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.
• Use 10 minutes of wash time to clean
permanent press and some synthetic
fabrics that are moderately soiled.
• Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean
permanent press and some synthetics that
are lightly soiled.
Pre-Wash cycle
The Pre-Wash cycle features a brief
2-minute period of high speed agitation to
help remove heavy soils and stains that
need pretreatment.
• Use warm water for prewashing stained
laundry. (Hot water can set stains.) See
pages 22-24 for stain removal information.
• After Pre-Wash ends, add detergent and
set a new wash cycle.
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Soak cycle
The Soak cycle features brief periods of agi
tation and soak time to help remove heavy
soils and stains that need pretreatment.
• Use warm water when soaking laundry.
(Hot water can set stains.) See pages
22-24 for stain removal information.
• Use the amount of detergent or presoak
additive recommended by manufacturer.
• After the 12-minute Soak cycle ends, add
detergent and set a new wash cycle.
Using rinse and spin
When using extra detergent for heavily
soiled clothes, or washing special-care
items, you may want an extra rinse and spin.
1. Push in Cycle Control Knob and turn
clockwise to Rinse, as illustrated.
2. Pull out Cycle Control Knob. The washer
fills to selected load size, agitates, drains,
and spins.
Super Wash cycle
The Super Wash cycle automatically pre
washes the laundry and advances into the
Regular wash cycle. (The washer does not
need to be reset after the Super Wash
cycle.) Use this 14-minute cycle when
washing heavily-soiled loads that need
maximum soil removal.
• For proper cleaning, use double the
amount of detergent recommended for a
wash cycle.
NOTE; The washer pauses between the
Super Wash cycle and the Heavy part of the
Regular wash cycle. This is normal.
Using drain and spin
A drain and spin may help shorten drying
times for some heavy fabrics or special-care
items by removing excess water.
1. Push in Cycle Control Knob and turn
clockwise to Spin, as illustrated.
2. Pull out Cycle Control Knob. The washer
drains and then spins.
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PERATING YOUR WASHER
What happens in each cycle
When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a
number and pulled out, the washer fills (to
the selected load size) before agitation and
timing start. The washer begins agitating
immediately after filling; agitation can occur
with the washer lid up or down. After agita
tion starts, the Cycle Control Knob turns
clockwise until it points to Off and the
cycle ends.
The washer pauses briefly throughout
each cycle. These pauses are normal for
washer operation.
NOTE: A Gentle Wash system helps protect
your fabrics by reducing wash agitation
speed during the last few minutes of wash
agitation in the Regular and Permanent
Press cycles.
WASH
Fill
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t Agitation speed is reduced in the last few
minutes of most cycles. This provides
better fabric care.
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t The Permanent Press cycle partially
drains, fills, agitates briefly, and drains.
Wash^
Drain-No agitation^
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RINSE
Fill
Ri^se
Drain-N^gitation
Spin-S^y rinse
Spin
Off
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER
Adding liquid chlorine bleach
Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do
not guess. Never use more than 250 mL
(1 cup) for a full load. Use less with lower
load size settings. Follow manufacturer’s
directions for safe use. Use a cup with a
pouring spout to avoid spilling.
1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating
the load.
2. Add bleach to wash cycle so it can be
removed in the rinse cycle. Pour bleach
around agitator, not directly on load.
• Follow directions on care labels. Do
not use chlorine bleach on wool, silk,
spandex, acetates, or some flameretardant fabrics.
• When soaking with chlorine bleach, add
detergent to soak water.
NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any
fabric it touches. The damage appears as
rips, holes, tears, or color loss, and may not
show up until several washings later.
Adding liquid fabric softener
• Always dilute liquid fabric softener with
125 to 250 mL (Vz to 1 cup) warm water.
Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.
• Add diluted fabric softener only in the final
rinse.
• Fabric softener should not be mixed with
other laundry products because greasy
stains may form. If stains form, remove by
wetting the stain and rubbing with liquid
detergent or a bar of soap. Rewash the
stained item.
• Too much fabric softener can make some
items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent.
If this happens, use less fabric softener or
do not use it every time.
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Operating Your Dryer
The information in this section helps you learn to use your dryer efficiently and safely. Refer
to pages 19 and 20 In the "Laundry Tips" section for additional Information on sorting,
loading, and drying most types of washables.
NOTES:
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer
drum with a damp cloth to remove dust
from storing and shipping.
Make sure your dryer is properly vented
before using it. See “Checking Your Vent”
on pages 6 and 7, and your Installation
Instructions.
Make sure your dryer is properly installed
in a well-ventilated room where the tem
perature is above 7°C (45°F).
Make sure your dryer is leveled on a floor
that can support the weight.
AWARNING
Explosion Hazard
Never place items in the dryer that
are dampened with gasoline or other
flammable fluids.
No washer can completely
remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever
had any type of oil on it (including
cooking oils).
Doing so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
Starting your dryer
1. Set Master Selector Switch on Dryer.
2. Load clothes into the dryer and close
the door.
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3. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the
desired cycle and setting.
Use the Energy Preferred
Automatic Setting (*) to dry
\(( most loads. See page 16 for
HI l( descriptions of the cycles.
4. Push the Start Button.
NOTE: Your dryer stops
automatically when a cycle
ends.
OPERATING YOUR ÒRVER
Stopping/restarting your dryer
You can stop your dryer anytime during a
cycle.
To stop the dryer, either:
• Open the dryer door
' Turn the Cycle Control Knob to Off.
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1 NOTE: The Cycle Control
Knob should point to an Off
area when the dryer is not
^in use.
To restart the dryer:
1. Close the dryer door.
2. Select a new cycle, if desired.
3. Push the Start Button.
Selecting a cycle and setting
Your dryer’s Cycle Control Knob is shown
on the next page. Use the drying guidelines
and cycle descriptions on the following
pages for help in selecting the right
drying cycles.
Drying Guidelines
• Always follow care label directions when
they are available.
• To dry delicate fabrics, rubber, plastic, and
heat-sensitive fabrics, always use the Fluff
Air cycle or dry these items on a line or
rack.
• The last few minutes of all cycles are
without heat to make the load easier to
handle.
' To help reduce wrinkling, remove the load
' Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static
' Refer to pages 19-27 for information about:
from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops.
This is especially important for permanent
press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.
cling, and damage to some fabrics.
- sorting clothes for drying
- choosing load sizes
- using dryer fabric softeners
- drying special-care items
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OPERATING YOUR DRYER
Cycle Descriptions
Timed Drying
Automatic cycle(s)
Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred
Automatic Setting (*). Your Automatic
cycle(s) shuts off when the selected dryness
is reached. The Cycle Control Knob will not
move until the load is almost dry. After the
cool-down, the Knob automatically turns to
an Off area and tumbling stops.
• If the load is drier than you like, select
Less Dry the next time you dry a similar
load.
• If the load is not as dry as you like, com
plete drying using the Timed Drying cycle.
Select Very Dry the next time you dry a
similar load.
Your dryer has both a High Heat cycle
(Regular) and a Low Heat cycle (Permanent
Press). Refer to the chart on page 17 to
guide you when making drying selections.
NOTE; The Automatic cycles use an auto
matic dryness control that senses the
exhaust temperature and determines the
dryness of the load.
Timed Drying cycle
Use the Timed Drying cycle to complete
drying if some items are damp after Auto
matic drying. Timed Drying is also useful for:
• Delicate items and small loads that need a
short drying time.
• Bulky items and large loads that require a
long drying time.
• Damp drying items; turn the Cycle Control
Knob to 30 minutes or less.
Your dryer offers High Heat in the Timed
Drying cycle. Refer to the chart on page 17
for Timed Drying suggestions.
TUMBLE PRESS* feature
The Tumble Press feature removes wrinkles
from clothes that have been packed in a
suitcase, or from items not removed from
the dryer at the end of a cycle. Put only a
few items in your dryer for best results when
using this cycle. As soon as the dryer stops,
fold or put the items on hangers.
Fluff Air cycle
The Fluff Air cycle has no heat. Use this
unheated cycle to fluff or air dry bedding,
plastic tablecloths, foam pillows,
sneakers, etc.
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OPERATING YOUR DflYER
Drying chart
Use the chart below and the one on the next page to guide you when making drying
selections. The charts suggest settings and drying times for various loads.
Always follow care label directions when they are available, especially for delicate items.
The check mark (3) denotes the recommended setting available on your dryer.
TYPE OF LOAD
COTTONS AND LINENS
Extra Heavy
Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts
Heavyweight
Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes
Mediumweight
Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers
Lightweight
Batistes, organdies, lingerie
PERMANENT PRESS,
SYNTHETICS, AND BLENDS
Heavyweight
Work clothes, jackets, raincoats
Mediumweight
Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks
Lightweight
Lingerie, blouses, dresses
AUTOMATIC CYCLES
(heat settings)
Permanent
Regular
(High Heat)
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/
Press
(Low Heat)
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TIMED DRYING
CYCLE (minutes)
High Heat
40-50
30-40
20-30
lot
20-30
10-20
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KNITS
Heavyweight
Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts,
slacks, shirts
Mediumweight
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.),
dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
Lightweight
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) and
blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
t To remove moisture from clothing, use 10 minutes High Heat then Fluff Air, or use Fluff Air
only to complete drying.
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20-30
10-20
lot
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OPERATING YOUR DRYER
Fluff Air cycle
The chart below includes examples of items
that require drying without heat. Use the
Fluff Air cycle, or place the items on a line or
rack to air dry.
NOTES:
• Heat-sensitive fabrics should be air dried.
• Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
• Always follow care label directions when
they are available.
TYPE OF LOAD
DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc. 10
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS
Foam Rubber - Pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys
• Make sure coverings are securely stitched.
• Shake and fluff pillows by hand several times during the Fluff
Air cycle.
• Make sure pillows are completely dry. Foam rubber pillows
take a long time to dry.
Plastic - Shower curtains, tablecloths
Rubber-backed rugs
Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon
AWARNING
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Fire Hazard
Use Fluff Air cycle or line dry items
listed below.
Do not use heat to dry these items.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or fire.
FLUFF AIR CYCLE+
(minutes)
10
10
20
10
COTTON AND CANVAS SHOES
• Place several bath towels in the dryer to act as a buffer, or
place shoes on a drying rack if your dryer has one.
• Remove shoes from dryer while still damp.
• Stretch shoes and allow to air dry.
f Reset cycle as needed to complete drying.
End of Cycle signal
The dryer sounds a signal to let you know
when the cycle is finished. The signal is
helpful when you are drying permanent
press, synthetics, and other items that
should be removed from the dryer as soon
as it stops. The signal is not adjustable and
cannot be turned off.
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Laundry Tips
This section provides information on preparing clothes for laundering, removing stains, and
handling special-care items.
Sorting clothes
Separate dark from light colors; colorfast
from noncolorfast. Items
properly sorted for washing are
usually properly sorted for
drying.
Separate heavy fabrics (denim, towels)
from light fabrics (synthetics, permanent
press).
Choosing load sizes
• Mix large items with smaller items. Load
the washer or dryer by the
amount of space items take
up, not by their weight.
Overcrowding causes poor
cleaning, uneven drying, and
wrinkling, and can cause items to wear out
faster (because of pilling).
• You may need to rearrange large items
(sheets, blankets, tablecloths) during a
cycle to reduce balling or rolling up.
• Separate lint givers (towels, chenille) from
lint takers (corduroy, synthetics, perma
nent press). When possible, turn lint takers
inside out.
For better tumbling action, when drying
only a few small items, add one or two lintfree towels. This also prevents small,
lightweight items from blocking airflow.
To reduce wrinkling when washing,
permanent press and synthetic knits
should have more room to move in the
water than heavy items (towels, jeans).
Washing and drying tips
• Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid
snagging other items. Remove
heat-sensitive trim that can be
damaged by drying. Tie strings
and sashes so they will not
tangle.
• Check garments to make sure all spots
and stains were removed during the wash.
Do not tumble dry soiled or stained items.
Heat may permanently set stains.
Sharp or metal objects can damage your
washer interior or dryer drum.
Check pockets for pins, clips,
money, bolts, nuts, etc. Do not
lay these objects on your
washer or dryer after emptying
pockets. Turn pockets of heavy items
inside out for even drying.
Place small items such as baby socks or
hankies in a mesh bag for easier removal.
Articles to be ironed should be removed
from the dryer while still damp.
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LAUNDRY TIPS
Using dryer fabric softeners
Dryer fabric softeners are recommended for
reducing static cling and for softening
fabrics. Always follow package instructions
carefuily. Use fabric softeners labeled as
dryer safe.
• Put one fabric softener sheet on top of the
lo3d before starting the
dryer. Do not add a fabric
softener sheet after the drying
[ I cycle has started. Instant heat
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can cause the fabric softener
to spot fabrics.
• Remove fabric softener stains by wetting
the stains and rubbing them with liquid
detergent or bar soap and rewash.
• Some fabric softeners may cause a
build-up on the lint screen. See “As
needed cleaning - dryer” on page 29.
Water guidelines
Washer loading suggestions
For these suggested full-sized loads, use the highest load size setting.
COMPACT WASHERS
Heavy Work
Clothes
3 work shirts
2 pair pants
Towels
9 bath towels
- or6 bath towels
3 hand towels
6 wash cloths
Knits
2 slacks
2 shirts
-or3 dresses
Délicates
1 camisole
2 slips
2 panties
2 bras
1 nightie
1 half slip
Mixed Load
1 pair slacks
2 pillowcases
2 shirts
1 T-shirt
Permanent Press
6 shirts
-or2 double sheets
2 pillowcases
-or2 single sheets
2 pillowcases
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Selecting water temperatures
WASH WATER
TEMPERATURE^
SUGGESTED FABRICS
LAUNDRY TIPS
COMMENTS
HOT
54°C (130°F)
or above
WARM • Dark/noncolorfast colors • Best for lightly-soiled to moderately-
32°-44°C
(90°-110°F)
COLD
2r-32°C
(70°-90°F)
t The washer features cold rinses for all wash temperatures. In addition, warm rinses are
available with warm washes. Warm rinse water provides better water extraction than cold
rinse water, but may increase wrinkling when line drying. In cold climates, warm rinse water
also provides a more comfortable temperature for handling the wash load.
• Work clothes
• Sturdy whites/colorfast
pastels
• Diapers
• Permanent press items
• Nylon, polyester, acrylics.
silks, woolens
• Knits/delicate fabrics
• Extra-sensitive colors
• Noncolorfast items
• Hand washables • Best rinse water temperature
Checking hot water
temperature
Your hot water should be 54°C (130°F) or
above. If you do not know your hot water
temperature, you can check it easily. You
may need to raise the temperature of your
water heater. To check your hot water:
1. Fill a pan with the hottest water available
from the faucet that fills your washer.
NOTE: If you do not have a faucet at your
washer site, collect the water from the
faucet closest to your washer.
2. Place a candy thermometer or cooking
thermometer in the water to check the
temperature.
• Best cleaning for heavily-soiled items
• Removes oils, perspiration, greasy
soils, and stains
• Prevents graying or yellowing
soiled items
• Safe for most fabric finishes
• Less fading and dye bleeding
• Reduces wrinkling
• Best for very lightly-soiled items
• Saves hot water
Water hardness
Many poor washing results can be traced to
the hardness of the wash water. To check
your water hardness:
• City water - ask the city water company.
• Well water - ask the local water authority.
Ask for the mineral content in grains/gallon
or parts/million. If your water Is more than
8 grains/gallon or more than 137 parts/
million, you should consider:
• Installing a water softener.
• Using more detergent.
• Using a packaged water conditioner.
• Not using soap.
NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder
than 21°C (70°F), detergents do not dissolve
well. Also, soils may be difficult to remove,
and some fabrics may retain wear wrinkles
and may have increased pilling.
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LAUNDRY TIPS
Removing stains
Stained, heavily-soiled, or greasy items may
need to be prewashed or soaked for best
results. Soaking helps remove protein-type
stains like blood, milk, or grass. Prewashing
helps loosen soil before washing.
Stain removal rules
• Use warm water for soaking or prewashing
stained laundry. Hot water can set stains.
• Most stains are easier to remove when
they are fresh. Old or set stains may not
come out. Follow package directions for
pretreatment products.
• Before treating any stain, find out what
kind of stain it is, how old the stain is, what
kind of fabric it is, and if the fabric is
colorfast. (Check the care label.)
• Washing and drying can set some stains.
• Start with cold or warm water. Hot water
can set some stains.
• When bleach is recommended, use a
bleach that is safe for the fabric.
• Test stain removers on an inside seam or
hidden corner of the item to see if the color
is removed.
• Put the stained area face down on a paper
towel or white cloth. Apply the stain
remover to the back of the stain. This
forces the stain off the fabric instead of
through it.
• Meat tenderizer or enzyme presoaks help
break down some protein stains so they
are easier to remove.
Stain removal guide
STAIN
Alcoholic
beverage
Blood
Chewing
gum
Chocolate
or coffee
Crayon and
candle wax
Cream,
milk, or
ice cream
TO REMOVE
These stains turn brown with age, so treat immediately. Sponge or soak
fresh stains with cold water. Wash. If stain remains, soak 15 minutes in a
solution of lukewarm water, liquid detergent, and a few drops of white
vinegar. Rinse. Wash.
Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme presoak for 30
minutes or longer. Rinse. Rub detergent into any remaining stains. Rinse.
If stain remains, put a few drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide on stain for 3-5
minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Wash.
Use ice to make gum hard. Scrape off what you can. Sponge with a
nonflammable fabric cleaner. Let dry. Wash.
Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a prewash
soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, apply a liquid deter
gent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak. Rewash.
Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Place fabric between two blotters or
facial tissue. Press with warm iron. Remove color stain with nonflammable
fabric cleaner. Hand wash until stain is gone. If full load is crayon stained,
take to cleaners or coin-operated dry cleaning machine.
Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner, or a prewash soil and stain
remover. Rinse. Wash. Repeat if necessary. If stain remains, apply a few
drops of liquid detergent and a few drops of ammonia. Blot dry and rinse.
If stain remains, soak in an enzyme presoak. Wash.
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STAIN
Deodorants Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent,
and anti- Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.
perspirants Heavy stain: Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammo
TO REMOVE
nia and color safe bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes. Wash in hottest water
safe for fabric.
AWARNING
Fire Hazard
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it
(including cooking oils).
Doing so can result in death or fire.
Fat, grease,
or oil
Fruit stains
Grass or
green
vegetables
Ink or
ballpoint
pen ink
Iron or rust
Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried.
For other types of greasy stains, use one of the methods below:
• Use pretreatment stain remover. Follow label directions. Wash in hottest
water safe for fabric.
• Use talcum powder to absorb as much grease as possible. Sponge with
a nonflammable fabric cleaner. Rinse. Wash.
• Treat with liquid detergent or rub a detergent paste on the stain. Wash
using hottest water safe for fabric.
Fresh stains: Soak immediately in cool water. Wash. If stain remains,
cover area with a paste made of color safe bleach, a few drops of hot
water, and a few drops of ammonia. Wait 15-30 minutes. Wash.
Old stains: Sponge with white vinegar. Rinse. Repeat procedure for
fresh stains.
Soak in warm or cold water with an enzyme presoak for at least 30 minutes,
or sponge with denatured alcohol. Wash in water temperature and bleach
safe for the fabric. For colored fabrics, check colorfastness before applying
alcohol. For acetate, sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner. If stain
remains, bleach with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Rinse. Rewash.
Spray stain with an aerosol hair spray or rubbing alcohol. Sponge stain
continuously until all bleeding stops. Let dry. Repeat if necessary. Wash.
If stain remains, bleach if safe for fabric. (India and other indelible inks
are almost impossible to remove completely.)
Colored or noncolorfast items: Apply lemon juice and salt. Place in the
sun to dry. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary.
White or colorfast items: Try a rust remover. Test first on inside seam or
hem. Some rust removers are not washer safe. Follow package directions.
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LAUNDRY TIPS
STAIN TO REMOVE
Ketchup or
tomato
products gent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak. Rewash.
Lipstick
Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a prewash
soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, apply a liquid deter-
Apply nonflammable fabric cleaner or prewash soil and stain remover.
Blot with absorbent material. Repeat if necessary. Rinse. If stain remains,
rub with liquid detergent. Wash.
Meat juice,
egg
Miidew
Mustard Treat immediately. Scrape off excess mustard. Sponge with a nonflam
Paint
Perspiration
Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Soak in cold or warm water with
enzyme presoak at least 30 minutes, or treat stains with a nonflammable
fabric cleaner. Wash.
Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. If stain remains, soak in warm water
and a color safe bleach for 15-30 minutes. Rewash. (Old mildew stains
are almost impossible to remove. Mildew fungus destroys or weakens
fabrics.) An alternative to bleach is to treat with sait and lemon juice and
dry in direct sunlight. Rinse and rewash. Mildew may form if wet or damp
laundry remains in your washer for extended periods of time. To prevent
mildew, promptly dry laundry after washing.
mable fabric cleaner or a prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Work
liquid detergent and a few drops of vinegar into stain. Rinse. If stain
remains, apply 3% hydrogen peroxide. Rinse and wash.
Hand wash paint-stained items.
Water base: Treat stains while still wet. (These paints cannot be removed
after they have dried.) Rinse in warm water to flush out paint. Sponge with
a nonflammable fabric cleaner. Rinse. Wash.
Oil base: Scrape off fresh paint. Sponge with a nonflammable fabric
cleaner. While stain is still wet with solvent, rub liquid detergent into it.
Wash with hottest water safe for fabric.
Remove stains before ironing. Perspiration stains may weaken fabric.
Wash or sponge stain thoroughly with detergent and warm water. If
perspiration has changed the color of the fabric, use one of the following
treatments:
Fresh stains: Apply ammonia to stain. Rinse. Launder to remove
ammonia odor.
Old stains: Apply white vinegar to stain. Rinse. Launder to remove
vinegar odor.
Scorch
Soft drinks
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Severe scorch cannot be removed. Wet stain with 3% hydrogen peroxide.
Cover with a dry cloth and press with an iron as hot as is safe for fabric.
Rinse well. Wash.
OR
Wet with lemon juice and spread in the sun to dry. Wash.
Sponge immediately with cold water and alcohol. Heat and detergent may
set stain.
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