Whirlpool 3396315 User Manual [en, es]

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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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THIN TWIN* AUTOMATIC WASHER/DRYER

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

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.

• 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.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

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.

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•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.

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.

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.

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minutes of most cycles. This provides better fabric care.

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drains, fills, agitates briefly, and drains.

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Drain-No agitation^

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RINSE

Fill

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Drain-N^gitation

Spin-S^y rinse

Spin

Off

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.

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.

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

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.

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)

/ / /

/ /

Press

(Low Heat)

TIMED DRYING

CYCLE (minutes)

High Heat

40-50 30-40 20-30

lot

20-30 10-20

lot

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.

20-30

10-20

lot

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

JÉ

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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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