Whirlpool CAWX629JQ1 User Manual

Home Appliances

Use And Care

GUIDE

A Note To You 2

Understanding Washer Safety 3

Knowing Your Washer’s Features 4

Operating Your Washer 5

Other Features 10

Laundry Tips 12

If You Need Assistance Or Service 22

Warranty 24

TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS

PART NO. 3360468

A NOTE TO YOU

A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.

You have purchased a quality, gone into its manufacturing. To ensure many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.

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AC UTION

Help when you need it.

If you have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see “If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 22. If you need further help, call an authorized Whirlpool service company. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 4). For your convenience, we have included a place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name 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 Phone ___________________________

UNDERSTANDING WASHER SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

• 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.

• Flammable 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.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury to persons when using your washer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Do not tamper with the controls.

• If your hot water has not been used

recently (usually 2 weeks or longer), hydrogen gases may build up in your water heater and your hot water pipes. HYDROGEN 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 minutes. This will allow 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,

repair, 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.

†

Understanding your responsibilities

• Store detergent, laundry 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 pack-

ages 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

attempting to service your washer.

• Do not machine wash fiberglass materi-

als. Small particles can stick to the fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation.

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KNOWING YOUR WASHER’S FEATURES

Knowing Your Washer’s Features

The parts and features of your washer are illustrated in this section. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer.

NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your washer model. They are designed to show

the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features.

Load size selector

Fabric softener dispenser

†

Agitator

Temperature selector

HEAVY DUTYHEAVY DUTY

ARM W

WARM

HOTHOT

OLD C

COLD

ARM W

WARM

HOTHOT COLDCOLD

RGE LA

LARGE

EXEX

ALL SM

SMALL

WATER SAVINGWATER SAVING

LOAD SIZE SELECTORLOAD SIZE SELECTOR

ENERGY SAVINGENERGY SAVING

TEMPERATURE SELECTORTEMPERATURE SELECTOR

Extra rinse option

High

Low

High

LARGE CAPACITYLARGE CAPACITY

High

Low Low Low

ENERGY SAVINGENERGY SAVING SPEED SELECTORSPEED SELECTOR

2 SPEED 7 CYCLE2 SPEED 7 CYCLE

MAGIC CLEAN FILTERMAGIC CLEAN FILTER

COLDCOLD COLDCOLD

ASH W

WASH

RINSERINSE

†

NORMALNORMAL

OFF

1010

PERMANENT

PRESS

REGULAR

OFF

NORMAL

1010

NORMAL

LIGHT

HEAVY

KNITS GENTLE

SUPER WASHSUPER WASH

OFF

PULL START • PUSH STOPPULL START • PUSH STOP

Cycle control

knob

Model and serial

number plate

(under lid)

Bleach dispenser

†

Basket

Tub

MAGIC CLEAN*

lint filter

(not shown)

On your control panel:

means Off

†

Available on some models

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

Operating Your Washer

In This Section

Page Page

Before starting your washer ............................. 5 Selecting a cycle and time ..............................6

Starting or stopping your washer .................... 5 Using rinse and spin .......................................8

Selecting a load size .......................................... 5 Using drain and spin .......................................9

Selecting wash-rinse temperatures ................. 6 What happens in each cycle ...........................9

Operating your washer properly ensures maximum washing efficiency. This section gives you important information to help you to select a cycle, time, and temperature for your wash load.

Before starting your washer

Add measured detergent. Then place a sorted load in the washer before starting. See page 12 for additional “Before you wash” information.

NOTE: If your washer has a Consumer Buy

Guide, remove it and place it in your Use and Care Guide.

Starting or stopping your washer

Starting your washer:

1. Select a load size and water temperature.

2. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it

clockwise. Stop when the indicator on the knob’s outer ring points to the number in the wash cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time.

3. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

Refer to pages 6-9 for additional information to help you make selections.

Stopping and restarting your washer:

• To stop the washer at any time, push in the

Cycle Control Knob.

• To restart the washer, close the lid (if neces-

sary) and pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

Extra

Rinse

inse

Regular

Light

Normal

Super Wash

Pre-Wash

Cycles may vary with model

Permanent Press

Knits Gentle

Woollens

ool

own

Pause

inse

Spin

Extra

inse

Soak

Selecting a load size

Your washer has a knob or slide Load Size Selector. Position the Load Size Selector at the setting that corresponds to the size load you want to wash.

Select a load size based upon the size of the load and the fabric you are washing. See page 12 for additional loading information.

• If your washer has a knob Load Size Selec-

tor, turn selector to the desired load size.

Small

Medium

Ex Small

Settings may vary with model

Large

Ex Large

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

• If your machine has a slide Load Size Selector,

you may set the load size anywhere on or between the small and ex large settings.

To change the load size setting after the washer has started to fill, move the Selector to the desired new setting.

NOTE: If your washer has RESET on the Load

Size Selector, change the load size selection by first moving the Selector to RESET, then to the new load size.

Load size tips

• Items should move freely in the washer. Do

not overload the machine or select a load size that is too small for the wash load.

• Use a large load size setting for best results

with permanent press clothes.

• Reduce wash time when using a small load

size setting. Loads with only a few small items need less wash time.

eset

mallMediumEx x Large

Slide selector with ‘‘Reset’’

Selecting wash-rinse temperatures

Your washer has a knob or CLEAN TOUCH* Water Temperature Selector. Match the water temperature to the type of fabric and soils being washed. The top temperature is the wash water and the bottom temperature is the rinse water.

Water temperature tips

• Use warm wash water with the Permanent

Press and Knits Gentle cycles.

• Always use warm wash water and warm

rinse water with the Woollens cycle.

• Always use cold rinse water for permanent

press fabrics.

• For heavily soiled permanent press or knit

clothes, prewash or presoak before washing in warm water.

See the “Water usage guide” on page 16 for more information.

Warm Warm

Hot

Cold

Hot

Warm

Knob selector

Warm

Cold

Cold Cold

Selecting a cycle and time

You will find information you need to help you make correct cycle selections in this section.

• Pages 7-9: Use the information on these

pages to guide you when selecting a wash cycle and time.

• Page 9: Use this page to help you understand

what happens during a wash cycle.

Regular

Light

Normal

Super Wash

Cycles may vary with model

inse

Pre-Wash

Extra

Rinse

Hot

Warm Cold

Warm

Cold

Cold Cold

CLEAN TOUCH selectoran indicator appears above the water temperatures selected

Permanent PressPermanent Press

Knits Gentle

Woollens

ool

own

Pause

inse

Spin

Extra

inse

Soak

Regular cycle

The Regular cycle features the Gentle Wash system and high spin speeds to shorten drying time.

• Use Normal, 10-14 minutes of wash time, to

clean sturdily constructed cotton and linen fabrics that are moderately to heavily soiled.

• Use Light, 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 low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.

• Use 8-12 minutes of wash time to clean

permanent press and some synthetic fabrics that are moderately soiled.

NOTE: The washer pauses briefly during the

wash cycle. This is normal for washer operation.

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

Extra

Rinse

inse

Regular

Light

Normal

Regular cycle

Permanent Press

Knits Gentle

Woollens

ool

own

Pause

inse

Spin

Extra

inse

Knits Gentle cycle

The Knits Gentle cycle features a reduced agitation speed for gentle soil removal. Shorter spins reduce wrinkling.

• Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean delicate

items and washable knits that are lightly to moderately soiled.

Woollens cycle

(on some models)

The Woollens cycle features a reduced agitation speed for gentle soil removal. Select warm wash and warm rinse water when using this cycle.

• Use this 4 minute cycle for washable

woollens and knits that are lightly soiled.

Permanent press cycle

Knits Gentle

inse

Knits gentle cycle

Woollens cycle

ool

Extra

ool

Extra

inse

own

Pause

Spin

own

Pause

Spin

inse

Woollens

inse

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

Soak cycle

(on some models)

The manual Soak cycle features a brief period of agitation, and a soak, to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment.

• After the Soak cycle ends, turn the Cycle

Control Knob to PRE-WASH or SPIN.

• Use warm water when soaking laundry. (See

page 13 for stain removal information.) Use the amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by manufacturer.

Pre-Wash cycle

(on some models)

The Pre-Wash cycle features a brief 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 page 13 for stain removal information.

• After the Pre-Wash cycle ends, add deter-

gent and set a new wash cycle.

Super Wash cycle

(on some models)

Super Wash automatically prewashes the laundry and advances into the Regular cycle. (The washer does not need to be reset after the Super Wash cycle.) Use this 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 machine pauses during Super

Wash. This is normal for washer operation.

Super Wash

Soak cycle

Pre-Wash

Pre-wash cycle

Soak

Using rinse and spin

NOTE: If your washer has the Extra Rinse

option, see page 10. When using extra detergent for heavily soiled

clothes, or washing special-care items, you may want an extra rinse and spin.

1. Push Cycle Control Knob in and turn

clockwise to RINSE, as illustrated.

2. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The washer

will fill to selected load size, agitate, drain, and spin.

Regular

Super Wash

Super wash cycle

Extra

Rinse

inse

Permanent Press

inse

Extra

inse

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

Using drain and spin

NOTE: If your model has the Extra Rinse

option, move your selector to OFF. A drain and spin may help shorten drying times

for some heavy fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water.

Regular

1. Push Cycle Control Knob in and turn

clockwise to SPIN, as illustrated.

2. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The washer

will drain and spin.

Super Wash

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 will begin agitating immediately after filling; agitation can occur with the washer lid up or down. After agitation 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.

Permanent Press

Spin

Fill

▼

Wash selected time

▼

Drain (or partial drain†)

No agitation

▼

†

The Permanent Press cycle partially

drains, fills, agitates briefly, and drains.

Spin

▼

RINSEWASH

Fill

▼

Rinse

▼

Drain-No agitation

▼

Spin-Spray rinse

▼

Spin

▼

Off

▼

OTHER FEATURES

Other Features

In This Section

Using the extra rinse option ........................... 10 Using the chlorine bleach dispenser ...........11

Using the fabric softener dispenser............... 10 MAGIC CLEAN* lint filter ...............................11

Your washer may have some of the following features. Understanding the use of the features on your machine will help you efficiently use your washer.

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Using the extra rinse option

(on some models)

Some models offer an extra rinse in all cycles.

• Before a cycle starts, select Extra Rinse ON.

The washer automatically adds an extra rinse and spin to the cycle.

• If no extra rinse and spin is desired, select

Extra Rinse OFF.

NOTE: On CLEAN TOUCH

indicator appears when an Extra Rinse is selected.

models, the “On”

Off

Extra rinse knob Extra rinse pad

On Off

Using the fabric softener dispenser

(on some models)

1. Add detergent and load the basket.

2. Add liquid fabric softener to the dispenser

using the amount recommended on the package. Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric softener on the load.

3. Dilute fabric softener with warm water. Fill

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 dispenser

removed. Do not add detergent or bleach to dispenser. The dispenser can clog.

Flush to clean

OTHER FEATURES

Using the chlorine bleach dispenser

(on some models)

Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 250 mL (1 cup) 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

dispenser. Do not let bleach splash, drip or run down into washer basket. Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches.

3. Start the washer. Bleach will be diluted

automatically during wash part of cycle.

NOTE: Do not add powdered chlorine or all-

fabric bleach to the dispenser. The dispenser can clog.

MAGIC CLEAN* lint filter

The lint filter at the bottom of the washer basket cleans itself. During agitation, wash and rinse water pass 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.

MAGIC CLEAN lint filter

Basket interior

LAUNDRY TIPS

Laundry Tips

In This Section

Before you wash .............................................. 12 Solving laundering problems .......................20

Removing stains .............................................. 13 Caring for your washer .................................21

Water usage guide ........................................... 16 Care during periods of non-use ...................21

Using laundry aids........................................... 17 Saving energy ................................................21

Washing special-care items............................ 18

This section reviews proper laundering techniques, gives you additional washing information and discusses solutions to common laundering problems.

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Before you wash

Preparing clothes for washing

• Empty pockets and turn them inside out.

• Turn down cuffs and brush away lint and dirt.

• Turn synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling.

• Close zippers, snaps and hooks to avoid

snagging other items. Remove pins, buckles and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior.

• Remove unwashable trim and ornaments.

• Tie strings and sashes so they will not

tangle.

• Mend tears, loose hems and seams.

• Treat spots and stains. (See page 13 for

pretreatment and stain removal information.)

• Stained or wet garments should be washed

promptly for best results.

Sorting

• Separate dark from light colors, colorfast

from noncolorfast.

• Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy

cottons, knits, delicate items).

• 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). When possible, turn lint givers inside out.

• Load washer properly. Overloading or

packing 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.

• Drop items into washer loosely. Fill to the top

of the basket, but do not pack or wrap items around the agitator.

• Items should move easily through wash

water for best cleaning and wrinkle-free results. Watch for rollover. Items should sink and reappear later.

• Mix large and small items in each load. Load

evenly to maintain washer balance. An offbalance load can make the machine vibrate during spin.

• To reduce wrinkling, permanent press and

synthetic knits should have more room to move in the water than heavy items (towels, jeans).

Loading suggestions

For these suggested full-sized loads, use the highest load size setting.

LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS

Heavy Work Clothes

2 pair pants 3 shirts 3 pair jeans 1 coverall

Knits

2 slacks 2 blouses 4 shirts 4 tops 2 dresses

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

1 double sheet 1 tablecloth 1 dress 1 blouse 2 slacks 3 shirts 2 pillowcases

Permanent Press

2 double or 1 king 1 tablecloth

1 dress 1 blouse 2 slacks 3 shirts 2 pillowcases

size sheet

Mixed Load

2 double or

1 king size sheet 4 pillowcases 6 T-shirts 6 pair shorts 2 shirts 2 blouses 6 handkerchiefs

Mixed Load

3 double sheets 4 pillowcases 8 T-shirts 6 pair shorts 2 shirts 2 blouses 8 handkerchiefs

LAUNDRY TIPS

Towels

8 bath towels 8 hand towels 10 wash cloths 1 bathmat

Delicates

2 camisoles 4 slips 4 panties 2 bras 2 nighties

Towels

10 bath towels 10 hand towels 14 wash cloths 1 bathmat

Delicates

3 camisoles 1 quilted robe 4 slips 4 panties 2 bras 2 nighties 1 baby’s dress

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.

Prewashing or soaking

Use warm water for soaking or prewashing stained laundry. Hot water can set stains.

Stain removal rules

• 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 …

1. What kind of stain it is.

2. What kind of fabric it is and if it is colorfast.

(Check label.)

3. How old the stain is. (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. Dilute chlorine bleach.

• 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 can force 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.

• Use nonflammable dry cleaning solvents in a

well-ventilated room.

LAUNDRY TIPS

Stain removal guide

STAIN Alcoholic

beverage

Blood

Chewing gum

Chocolate or coffee

Crayon and candle wax

Cream, milk or ice cream

Deodorants and antiperspirants

Fat, grease or oil

Fruit stains

Grass or green vegetables

Ink or ballpoint pen ink

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 dry cleaning solvent. Let dry. Wash.

Sponge immediately with a nonflammable dry cleaning solvent or apply a prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, apply a liquid detergent 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 dry cleaning solvent. 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 dry cleaning solvent, 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.

Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.

Heavy stain: Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammonia and all-fabric bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.

Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried. See vegetable/cooking oil Warning on page 3. 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 dry cleaning solvent. 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 all-fabric bleach, a few drops of hot water and a few drops of ammonia. Wait 15 to 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 dry cleaning solvent. 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.)

LAUNDRY TIPS

STAIN Iron or rust

Ketchup or tomato products

Lipstick

Meat juice, egg

Mildew

Mustard

Paint

Perspiration

Scorch

Soft drinks

TO REMOVE

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.

Apply nonflammable dry cleaning solvent or prewash soil and stain remover. Blot with absorbent material. Repeat if necessary. Rinse. If stain still remains, rub with liquid detergent. Wash.

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 dry cleaning solvent. Wash.

Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. If stain remains, soak in warm water and an all-fabric bleach for 15 to 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 salt 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.

Treat immediately. Scrape off excess mustard. Sponge with a nonflammable dry cleaning solvent 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 dry cleaning solvent. Rinse. Wash.

Oil base: Scrape off fresh paint. Sponge with a nonflammable dry cleaning solvent or treat stain with recommended thinner. 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.

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.

LAUNDRY TIPS

Water usage guide

Water temperature

WASH HOT

54°C (130°F) or above

WARM

32°-44°C (90°-110°F)

RINSE COLD

COLD

USE FOR

• Heavy soils

• Work clothes

• Sturdy whites and

colorfast pastels

• Diapers

• Light and moderate soils

• Dark or noncolorfast

colors

• Moderately soiled perma-

nent press

• Nylons, polyesters,

acrylics, silks, woollens

• Knits and delicate fabrics

• Prewash, soak

COMMENTS

• Gives best cleaning for heavy

soils.

• Removes oils, perspiration, greasy

soils and stains.

• Prevents graying and yellowing.

• Safe for most fabric finishes.

• Less fading and dye bleeding.

• Reduces wrinkling.

COLD

21°-32°C (70°-90°F)

To check your hot water temperature with a candy or cooking thermometer:

1. Fill a pan with the hottest water available

from the faucet that will fill your washer.

2. Place a candy or cooking thermometer in

water to check the temperature.

If you do not have a faucet at your wash site, collect water from the faucet closest to your washer.

NOTE: In wash-water temperatures colder

than 21°C (70°F):

• Detergents do not dissolve well.

• Soils are difficult to remove.

• Some fabrics will retain wear wrinkles and

may have increased pilling.

COLD

• Very lightly soiled items

• Normal soiled items if

extra detergent is added

• Extra sensitive colors

(noncolorfast)

• Rinsing, for all fabrics

• Saves hot water.

• Less effective cleaning than hot or

warm water.

• Use longest wash time in cycle

selected.

• Use liquid detergent, or dissolve

powdered detergent in warm water before adding to cold wash water.

• Pretreat spots, stains and heavy or

greasy soils.

Water hardness

Many poor washing results can be traced to wash-water hardness. To check your water hardness:

• City water–ask your city water company.

Ask for the mineral content in grains-per-gallon or parts-per-million. If your water is 9 or more grains-per-gallon or more than 153 parts-permillion:

• Consider installing a water softener.

• Use more detergent.

• Use a packaged water conditioner.

• Do not use soap.

Using laundry aids

Follow package instructions when using laundry aids. (See “Removing Stains” on page 13, for more information.)

Chlorine bleach

• Use bleach dispenser if your machine has one.

(See page 11.)

• If your washer does not have a bleach

dispenser:

1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating the

load.

2. Measure bleach. Never use more than

250 mL (1 cup) for a full load. Dilute measured bleach in 1L (1 quart) of water.

3. Add bleach to the 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 flame-retardant 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.

All-fabric bleach

• Powdered or liquid all-fabric bleach may be

used on all types of fabrics.

• Do not use all-fabric bleach in the bleach

dispenser because it may clog.

Detergent

• Using too little detergent is a common cause

of laundry problems. Follow manufacturer’s directions. Measure accurately, especially when using ultra detergents. Package directions are usually based on:

–moderate water hardness (4-6 grains) –lightly soiled items –normal mix loads.

• Use more detergent for:

–hard water –cooler wash water –full loads –heavily soiled items.

• Do not judge the amount of detergent to use

by the amount of suds in the machine. Low sudsing detergents do not create as many suds as normal sudsing detergents.

LAUNDRY TIPS

• If the recommended amount of normal

sudsing detergent creates too many suds or suds are present in the rinse water, try a low sudsing detergent.

Fabric softeners

• Use your fabric softener dispenser if your

machine has one.

• If your washer does not have a fabric

softener dispenser, add diluted fabric softener only in the final rinse.

• Always dilute fabric softeners with 125 to

250 mL ( fabric softener can stain fabrics.

• Fabric softeners 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.

/2 to 1 cup) warm water. Undiluted

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WARNING

Fire or Explosion Hazard

• Store flammable solvents or liquids away

from your washer.

• Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should not

be put directly into your washer.

• Items treated with solvents should be

rinsed and air dried before washing in your washer.

The fumes from these substances can create a fire hazard or explosion.

Personal Injury Hazard

• Never use chlorine bleach with ammonia

or acids. Hazardous fumes can form.

• Keep stain removal products out of the

reach of children … preferably in a locked cabinet.

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