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Use And Care
Table of Contents........................2
A Note to You
Parts and Features......................4
Operating Your Washer...............6
Caring for Your Washer
Laundry Tips
Removing Stains.......................19
Troubleshooting........................22
Requesting Assistance
or Service...................................24
Warranty
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SPEED SELECT AUTOMATIC WASHER

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Table of Contents

A Note to You...................................................2
Washer Safety..................................................3
Parts and Features
End of cycle signal....................................4
Control panels
Operating Your Washer
Starting your washer ................................6
Stopping/restarting your washer
Selecting a cycle and time ......................10
Using Rinse and Spin Using Drain and Spin
What happens in each cycle ..................12
MAGIC CLEAN* lint filter Using the liquid chlorine bleach
dispenser..................................................13
Using the fabric softener dispenser
Caring for Your Washer
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A Note to You

Cleaning your washer Winter storage or moving care
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Non-use or vacation care .......................14
Laundry Tips
Preparing clothes for washing Sorting
Loading ....................................................15
Saving energy Water Guidelines
Washing special-care hems ...................18
Removing stains........................................... 19
Stain removal rules..................................19
Stain removal guide.................................19
Troubleshooting
Requesting Assistance or Service
Warranty
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Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool washers 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 information about
how to operate and maintain your washer properly and safely. Please read h 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 plate (see diagram on page 4 for location of plate).
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
___

Washer 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 symbol.
This symbol alerts you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire, and electrical shock.
Awarning
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Awarning
• Read all instructions before using
your washer.
• Do not machine wash or machine dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, or other flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. Always
hand wash and line dry items containing
these materials.
• Flamn^ble fluids (dry-cleaning solvents,
kerosene, gasoline, etc.) should not be used or stored in or near your washer. Do not add flammable fluids to your wash water. These substances give off vapors that can create a fire hazard or explosion.
• Do not allow children to operate, play
with, or crawl on or inside your washer. Supervise children closely when your washer is used near them.
• Before your washer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the lid
to prevent accidental entrapment.
• After starting a cycle, do not reach into the basket unless the Cycle Control Knob is pushed in and all motion stops.
• Do not tamper with the controls.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your washer, follow basic precautions including the following:
• If your hot water has not been used re cently (usually 2 weeks or longer), hydro gen gases may build up in your water heater and your hot water pipes. HY DROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or damage, before using your washer, turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for several min
utes. This will albw gases to escape. Do not smoke or use any open flame near
your faucet while it is open.
Please...
• Have only a qualified person install, re
pair, or replace parts on washer.
• Maintain washer properly.
• Protect washer from the weather and keep it where the temperature will not fall below freezing.
• Install and level washer on a floor that can support the weight.*
• Connect washer to the correct 3-prong
outlet, electrical supply, water supply, and drain.*
• Ground washer properly.*
*See the Installation Instructions.

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Understanding your responsibilities

• store laurKfry aids and other materials in a cool, dry place where children cannot reach
them (in a locked cabinet if possible).
• Read and follow instructions on packages of detergent and laundry aids, especially warnings and precautions.
• Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with vegetable or cooking oil. These items may contain some oil after laundering. Due to the
remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch
fire by itself.
' Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia
or acids (such as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash. Hazardous fumes can form.
' Unplug power supply cord before attempt
ing to service your washer.
' Do not machine wash fiberglass materials.
Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation.

Parts and Features

The parts and features of your washer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer.
NOTES:
• The drawings in this book may vary from your washer model. They are designed to show
the different features of all mc^els covered by this book. Your model may not include all features.
• Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more infor mation about the features.
Load size selector
(P. 7)
Fabric softener dispenser
(p. 13)
Extra Rinse option
Temperature
> seiector
Speed seiector
(P. 8)
Cycie control knob
(P-10)
Liquid chlorine
bleach dispenser
(p. 13)
Model and serial
number plate
(under lid)

Model: LSC 9245B

End of cycle signal

The washer sounds a signal to
let you know when a cycle is complete. The signal is helpful when you a re washing items that should be removed from the
washer as soon as the cycle ends.
The signal is not adjustable and cannot be
turned off.
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MAGIC CLEAN*
lint filter
(bottom of washer basket)
(P-12)

Control panels

The control panels of the two washer
models covered by this book are illustrated below. Note which panel looks like your washer. Then read the descriptions of the various knobs and selectors on each panel on the following pages.

7LSC 9245

7LSP 9245

Heavy DutySuper Capacity

PARTS AND FEATURES

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.

Starting Your Washer

1. Add measured detergent to the washer. Then place a sorted load of clothes In the washer.
• Sort and load clothes as described on
page 15.
• If desired, you may also add color-safe
all-fabric bleach or extra detergent for the Super Wash cycle.
Bleach dispenser
2. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add
measured liquid chlorine bleach to the liquid bleach dispenser (see page 13).
• Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the
bleach dispenser.
• For optimal brightening and bleaching, liquid chlorine bleach is automatically
diluted and dispensed in the last few
minutes of the wash cycle.
3. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured fabric softener to the fabric softener dispenser (see page 13).
• The dispenser automatically dilutes and releases the fabric softener at the proper time in the rinse cycle.
• Water rinses the dispenser so clogging does not occur.
4. Close the washer lid.
Fabric softener
dispenser
5. Select a load size setting that corre
sponds with the size of your wash load and the type of fabric being washed.
See page 16 for loading suggestions. Your washer has efther a slide or rotary
knob Load Size Selector.
• For the siide Load Size Selector,
choose a setting anywhere on or between the Ex Small and Ex Large settings.
To change the load size setting after the washer has started to fill, first slide the Selector to RESET, then to the desired new setting.
• For a rotary knob Load Size Selector,
turn the Selector to any setting on or
between Extra Small and Extra Large.
To change the load size setting after
the washer has started to fill, turn the Selector to the desired new setting.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
Meuium
Small Large
Extra m f )■ Exira
Small MV J ^ Large
6. 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 17 for water temperature guidelines.
• Your washer has either a pushbutton or
CLEAN TOUCH™ Water Temperature
Selector.
• Four wash-rinse temperatures are avail
able: hot-warm, hot-cold, warm-cold, and cold-cold.
• The top temperature is the wash water, and the bottom temperature is the rinse water.
W'ash Temperature
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER
Select an agitation and spin speed that corresponds with the type of fabric and soil being washed. Refer to the
table below for recommendations.
• Your washer has either a pushbutton
or CLEAN TOUCH”* Speed Selector. For both Selectors, the top speed is the agitation speed and the bottom speed is
the spin speed.
• Four agitate-spin speeds are available; low-bw, Ibw-high, high-high, and high-low.
NOTE: If you select high-speed agitation, the Gentle Wash System helps protect your fabrics by reducing wash agitation
speed during the last few minutes of wash agitation in the Regular, Heavy, and
Permanent Press cycles.
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Agitation and spin speeds usage guide
The following speed selections are recommended for better fabric care. See page 10 for suggested cycies.
SPEEDS
AGITATION SPIN
LOW LOW
LOW HIGH
HIGH HIGH Sturdy cottons, blends
HIGH LOW Permanent press,
Delicate fabrics, bulky knits that wrinkle easily
Delicate fabrics • Gentle cleaning for light soils
synthetic fabrics
USE FOR COMMENTS
• Gentle cleaning for iight soils
• Minimizes wrinkiing
• Shortens drying time
• Removes heavy soils
• Shortens drying time
• Removes heavy soils
• Minimizes wrinkling
8. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, select Extra Rinse “On” to add an additional rinse to the end of the wash cycle.
• Depending on your washer model, you may have either a pushbutton or CLEAN TOUCH^*« Extra Rinse Selector.
• Use the Extra Rinse option when using extra detergent for the Super Wash cycle or any of the following cycles: Heavy, Permanent Press, or Delicate. The Bdra Rinse option is not offered in
the Regular cycle.
• Before a cycle starts, select Extra Rinse “On”. The washer automatically adds an extra rinse and spin to the cycle.
• If you do not want an extra rinse and spin, or if you are using the Regular cycle, select Extra Rinse “Off".
NOTE: On CLEAN TOUCH models, the “On” indicator lights when Extra Rinse
is selected.
9. 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 page 10.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER

Stopping/restaiting 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 Kriob.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER

Selecting a cycle and time

Your washer’s Cycle Control Knob is shown below. 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.
■ The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal for washer operation.
• An Extra Rinse option (see page 9) is available in all cycles except Super Wash and the Regular cycle.
• Refer to page 12 to help you understand what happens during a wash cycle.

Super Wash cycle

The Super Wash cycle automatically prewashes the load and advances into the Heavy cycle. (The washer does not have to be reset after the Super Wash cycle.) Use this 15-minute cycle when washing heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil re
moval. NOTE: For proper cleaning, use double the
amount of detergent recommended for the load size.

Heavy cycle

The Heavy cycle features the Gentle Wash
System (if high-speed agitation is selected) and a longer final spin to shorten drying
time.
• Use 9 to 12 minutes of wash time to clean large loads of sturdily constructed fabrics
that are moderately to heavily soiled.
• Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean
sturdily constructed fabrics that are lightly
soiled.

Regular cycle

The Regular cycle features the Gentle Wash System (if high-speed agitation is selected) and a longer final spin to shorten drying time. All rinses are cold in this cycle.
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• Use 9 to 12 minutes of wash time to clean
cotton and linen fabrics that are moder ately to heavily soiled.
• Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean cotton
and linen fabrics that are lightly soiled.

Permanent Press cycle

The Permanent Press cycle features the
Gentle Wash system, a cool-down rinse, and a shortened spin to reduce wrinkling.
• Use 9 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 synthetic fabrics that are lightly soiled.

Delicate cycle

The Delicate cycle features reduced agita tion time for gentle soil removal. A shortened spin reduces wrinkling.
• Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean delicate items and washable knits that are
lightly soiled.

Using Rinse and Spin

NOTE: An Extra Rinse option is available in
all cycles except Super Wash and the Regular cycle.
When using extra detergent for heavily­soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may want an extra rinse and spin.
1. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn
clockwise to RINSE, as illustrated.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The washer fills to the selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins.

Using Drain and Spin

A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special-care
hems by removing excess water.
1. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn
clockwise to SPIN, as illustrated.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The washer drains, then spins.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
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OPERATING 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 an OFF area and the cycle ends.
The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal for washer operation.
NOTE: The Gentle Wash System helps protect your fabrics (if high-speed agitation is selected) by reducing wash agitation speed during the last few minutes of wash agitation
in the Heavy, Regular, and Permanent
Press cycles.
WASH
Fill
JÏI
*lf high-speed agitation is selected, agitation speed is reduced in the last few minutes of most cycles. This provides better fabric care.
'The Permanent Press cyde partially drains, fills, agitates briefly, and drains.
Wash selected time*
Drain (or partial drain*)
No agitation
Spin

MAGIC CLEAN* lint filter

The lint fiKer at the bottom of the washer basket cleans itself. During agitation, wash and rinse water passes over the filter, separating the lint from the water. The lint is then spun away from the filter and out of the system during the spin part of the cycle.
If your washer drains into a tub, remove
any lint collected in the tub or strainer.
RINSE
Rll
hr
Rinse
Drain-No agitation
Spin-Spray rinse
Spin
Off
A
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MAGIC CLEAN Basket lint filter interior
OPERATING YOUR WASHER

Using the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser

Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do
not guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Use less with lower water level settings. Follow manufacturer's directions for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling.
1. Load the washer.
2. Pour measured chlorine bleach carefully into the dispenser. Do not let bleach splash, drip, or run down into washer basket. Uridiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches.
3. Start the washer. Bleach will be diluted
automatically during wash part of cycle.
NOTE: Do not use this dispenser to add powdered chlorine or all-fabric bleach to
your wash load. The dispenser is for liquid
chlorine bleach use only.

Using the fabric softener dispenser

1. Add detergent and load clothes into
the basket.
2. Pour liquid fabric softener into the dis
penser using the amount recommended on the package. Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric softener on the load.
3. Dilute fabric softener with warni water.
RII dispenser with warm water until liquid
reaches the opening.
4. Start the washer. Diluted fabric softener will be added to the load during the final
rinse. NOTE: Do not stop the washer before the
rinse part of the cycle begins. Staining
can occur.
5. Flush dispenser periodically with warm
water.
NOTE: Do not wash clothes with this dispenser removed. Do not add detergent or bleach to dispenser. The dispenser is for liquid fabric softener use only.
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Caring for Your Washer

Proper care of your washer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your washer properly and safely.

Cleaning your washer

Exterior

Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills
with a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur. Occa sionally wipe the outside of the washer to keep it looking like new.
Do not put sharp or metal objects in your
washer. They can damage the finish. Check all pockets for pins, clips, money, bolts, nuts, etc. Do not lay these objects on
your washer after emptying pockets.

Interior

Clean interior with 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach mixed with 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Run washer through a com plete cycle using hot water. Repeat process
if necessary. NOTE: RenrvDve hard water deposits using
cleaners labeled as washer safe only.

Winter storage or moving care

Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing
weather, winterize it.
To winterize washer:
1. Shut off both water faucets.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3. Put 1 quart (1L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in
the basket.
4. Run washer on a drain and spin setting (see page 11) for about 30 seconds to
mix the antifreeze and water.
5. Unplug the power supply cord.
To use washer again:
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
3. Turn on both water faucets.
4. Reconnect power supply cord.
5. Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 cup (250 mL) of detergent to clean out antifreeze.

Non-use or vacation care

You should operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time, you should:
• Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
electrical power to the washer.
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• Turn off the water supply to the washer.
This helps avoid accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away.

Laundry Tips

This section reviews proper laundering techniques and gives you additional washing
information.

Preparing clothes for washing

• Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior. Remove non-washable trim and ornaments.
• Empty pockets and turn them inside out.
• Turn down cuffs, brush away lint and dirt.

Sorting

• Separate heavily-soiled items from lightly-
soiled ones, even if they would normally be washed together. Separate lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics, permanent press).
• Turn synthetic knits inside out to avoid
pilling.
• Tie strings and sashes so they will not
tangle.
• Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.
• Treat spots and stains. (See “Removing
Stains” on pages 19-21.)
• Stained or wet garments should be
washed promptly for best results.
When possible, turn lint givers inside out.
• Separate dark colors from light colors,
colorfast items from noncolorfast items.
• Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy
cottons, knits, delicate items).

Loading

• Drop items into washer loosely. Fill to the
top of the basket, but do not
wrap items around the agitator. Items should move
easily through wash water for
best cleaning and wrinkle-free
results. Items should sink and reappear later.
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• Load washer properly and select correct load size setting. Overloading or packing
the machine, and selecting a setting too small for the wash load can:
- cause poor cleaning.
- increase wrinkling.
- create excessive lint.
- wear out items faster (because of pilling).
Load by the amount of space items take
up, not by their weight.
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Mix large and small items in each load.
Load evenly to maintain washer balance. An off balance load can make the washer vibrate during spin.
' Use a large load size setting to reduce
wrinkling with permanent press clothes and
some synthetic knits. These items should have more room to move in the water than heavy items (towels, jeans).
’ Reduce wash time when using a small
load size setting. Loads with only a few small items need less wash time.
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LAUNDRY TIPS

Loading suggestions

For these suggested full-sized loads, set the Load Size Selector to the highest water
level setting.
SUPER CAPACITY WASHERS Heavy Work
Clothes
3 pair pants 3 shirts 4 pair jeans
1 coverall 1 overall
Knits
3 slacks 3 blouses 6 shirts 4 tops 4 dresses
Permanent Press
2 double or 1 king size
sheet(s)
1 tablecloth 1 dress 1 blouse 2 slacks 3 shirts 2 pillowcases
Mixed Load
3 double
sheets
4 pillowcases
8 T-shirts 6 pair shorts 2 shirts
2 blouses 8 handker
chiefs
Towels
1 bathmat
Dellcates
3 camisoles
1 quilted robe
4 slips 4 panties 2 bras 2 nighties
1 baby’s dress

Saving energy

• Use warm or cold wash water for most loads. Use hot water only when washing heavy, greasy soils or whites.
• Use cold rinses.
• Wash full loads.
• Use lower water levels when washing small loads.
• Avoid rewashing. Use enough detergent and pretreat stains or heavy soils. Use the cycles arid wash times recommended for the fabric and soil.
• Use your washer during off-peak hours ­usually early morning and late evening. (Ask your power company.)
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Water Guidelines

Selecting water temperatures

WASH WATER TEMPERATURE*
HOT • Work clothes
130°F(54°C)
or above
WARM
90°-110°F (32° - 44°C)
SUGGESTED FABRICS
• Sturdy whites/colorfast pastels
• Diapers
• Dark/noncolorfast colors
• Permanent press items
• Nylon, polyester, acrylics. silks, woolens
• Knits/delicate fabrics
LAUNDRY TIPS
COMMENTS
• Best cleaning for heavily soiled items
• Removes oils, perspiration, greasy soils, artd stains
• Prevents graying or yellowing
• Best for lightly soiled to moderately soiled items
• Safe for most fabric finishes
• Less fading and dye bleeding
• Reduces wrinkling
COLD
70° - 90°F (21°-32°C)
* The washer features cold rinses for all wash temperatures. In addition, warm rinses are
available with hot 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.
• Extra-sensitive colors
• Noncolorfast items
• Hand washables
Checking hot water
temperature
Your hot water should be 130°F (54°C) 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. RII 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.
NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 70° F (21 °C), detergents do not dissolve well. Also, soils may be difficult to remove, and some fabrics may retain wear wrinkles and may have increased pilling.
• Best for very lightly soiled items
• Saves hot water
• Best rinse water temperature

Water hardness

Many poor washing results can be traced to the hardness of the wash wafer. 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 153 parts/ million, you should consider:
• Installing a water softener.
• Using more detergent.
• Using a packaged water conditioner.
• Not using soap.
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LAUNDRY TIPS

Washing special-care items

Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always
follow care label directions when they are available. Below are general washing instruc
tions for some special washables.
ITEM CARE INSTRUCTIONS Blankets
(electric or woolen)
Curtains, drapes, slipcovers
Diapers
Elastic, spandex
Flame-retardant
clothing
Knits
Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and time according to the type of blanket being washed. Use of the Extra Rinse feature may be necessary. Check care label to see if manufacturer recommends machine washing.
Wash small loads. Crowding may cause wrinkling. Replace slipcovers while still slightly damp. They will dry to fit tightly.
NOTE: Sun-damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether
hand or machine washed. When using chlorine bleach for soaking, add extra detergent to
the load. Avoid overuse of fabric softeners - absorbency will be reduced.
Elastic picks up oil from the body. Oil can damage elastic. Wash
often to reduce the damage. Use warm water and sufficient detergent to remove oils. Do not use chlorine bleach.
Items will be clearly labeled as flame-retardant. Folbw manufacturer’s instructions to retain flame-retardant qualities.
Knits are comfortable to wear because they stretch. However,
this means that knits are more likely to be stretched and dam aged when washed (especially bull^ knits). Knits made of synthetic fabrics such as polyester, nylon, and acrylic tend to
keep their original shape more than a knit made of cotton
or ramie.
Pillows, stuffed
toys
Plastic, rubber items
Quilts, bedspreads
Scatter rugs
Snowsuits, jackets
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Washing feather pillows is not recommended unless they will be dried in a dryer.
Treat as delicate items. Wash in warm water. Wash small items
in a mesh bag. Do not wash cotton-filled comforters unless they are quilted or
stitched. Tucked cotton batting tends to slip and become lumpy.
Use of the Extra Rinse feature may be necessary. Shake or vacuum rugs to remove loose dirt. Wash more than one
rug at a time. If washing only one rug, add bath towels to balance
the load. Wash only one or two items at a time. You may need to stop the
washer occasionally to press air from the items being washed. Use of the Extra Rinse feature may be necessary.

Removing Stains

Stained, heavily-soiled, or greasy items may need to be prewashed or soaked for best results. Soaking helps rerrvsve 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 Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme presoak for 30
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.
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.
Chewing gum
Chocolate or coffee
Crayon and candle wax
Cream,
milk, or
ice cream
Use ice to make gum hard. Scrape off what you can. Sponge with a
nonflammable fabric cleaner. Let dry. Wash.
Sponge immediately wrth 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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