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OPERATING YOUR WASHER
To obtain the best wahing results, you must operate your washer properly. This section gives you this important 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.
•Empty pockets and turn them inside out.
•Turn down cuffs and turn synthetic knits out to avoid pilling.
•Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle.
•Treat spots and stains.
(see "Removing stains" on page14)
Sorting
•Separate heavily soiled items from, lightly soiled ones, even if they would normally be washed together.
•Separate dark colors from light colors, colorfast items from
Loading
•Drop items into washer loosely. Items should move easily through wash water for best cleaning and
•Load washer properly and select correct load size setting.
Overloading 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)
•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.
•Reduce wash time when using a small load size setting. Loads with only a few small items need less wash time.
•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)
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