$p÷cia Washer Features
SAFETY L6D LOCK
Ihe washer will fill and agitate while lid is open As a safety measure, lid will
AUIOMAIICALLY LOCK during portions of each cycle, Lid will unlock
approximately 1 minute after spin If required, lid may be opened during spin cycle by pushing in Cycle Selector knob Lid lock will release after approximately
Iminute,
SELF-CLEANiNG LINT FmLTER
Washer lint filter does not require clean-
ing after each load Lint collected during
washing and rinsing is automatically
flushed away during spin cycle if washer is drained into sink or laundry
tub, remove lint that may have collected in drain or strainer
DYNAMmC
BALANCE SYSTEM
If wash load becomes unbalanced,
washer compensates and reduces spin speed to complete cycle Items may be damper than normal at end of cycle To spin clothes drier, rearrange load, push Cycle Selector knob in, turn to right to
GLASS F BER ITEMS
Some people are very sensitive to glass fibers and develop a skin rash after con- tact with fibers Do not wash glass fiber items in washer
For best results, follow instructions on care label Most labeIs today suggest
"Hand WashiDrip Dry"
Do not dry glass fiber items in dryer
KNITS
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COTTON KNITS
•Use hot or warm wash and ,warm or cold rinse, Cotton Sturdy cycle
•Check care label before using bleach; add fabric softener to rinse, if desired.
•When drying small loads, add several dry bath towels
•Remove from dryer while slightly damp
•Reshape and finish drying on flat sur- face
rics
To wash:
•Wash in small loads to allow curtains room to move freely in washer
•Use of liquid detergent is suggested
•Use warm wash, cold rinse
•Use Knits/Delicate cycle,
To dry:
• Use Knits/Delicate cycle,,
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•Remove immediately to avoid wrinkling,,
Man-made acrylic, polyester, and nyaon knits:
•Use warm water, cold rinse and Knits/ Delicate cycle,
•Bleach with either chlorine or oxygen- type bleach as needed, following care label,
•Some
cy to "pill" (small balls of fibers on surface of fabric) Iurn garments in-
PLASTICS
Soft pliable plastics such as shower
curtains, window curtains, mattress
covers, tablecloths without backings, children's bibs, foam rubber, etc can be machine laundered,, Stiff' items such as place mats should be wiped with damp cloth rather than placed in washer,
SLIPCOVERS
Many slipcovers now have a permanent press finish and should be laundered fre- quently in warm water with a cold rinse,
To wash:
•Use Perm Press cycle_
•Select warm wash, cold rinse
side out before laundering or place them in mesh bag
,, Dry small loads Follow manufac- turer's instructions
• Allow garment to complete drying cycle, including automatic cool down period before end of cycle
•Remove items from dryer when tum- bling stops to help prevent wrinkling
To wash:
•Select KnitslDelicate cycle.
•Use warm wash and warm or cold rinse
•When washing shower curtains streaked with soap, do not add deter- gent to wash Use water conditioner instead
To dry:
•Use Air Fluff for 20 minutes
•Add one or two bath towels to absorb moisture and help tumbling action
SHEER CURTAINS
Most sheer curtains are made fror_ nylon or polyester fibers which require speciat attention to prevent permanently set wrinkles
To dry:
•Use Automatic Fabric Care heat set- ting/less dry
•Remove from dryer while still slightly damp
•Place on furniture and smooth into shape so they dry smooth and tight
WOOLENS
Not all woolens are washable Some woolens have a special finish or fiber
blend which makes it possible to machine wash and dry them, Garments with this special finish will be labeled as "Machine Wash and Dry," Follow gar-
ment manufacturer's recommendations on care labels,
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