Special Washer Features
SAFETY LID LOCK
Washer will fill and agitate while lid is open. However, it will not go into spin cycle unless lid is closed. As a safety precaution during spin in each cycle, the lid will AUTOMATI- CALLY LOCK to help prevent chil- dren from reaching into the wash tub. The lid will unlock approxi- mately 1 to 2 minutes after end of spin. If required, the lid may be opened during spin cycle by pushing in Cycle Selector knob. Lid lock will
release after approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
SELF-CLEANING
LINT FILTER
Washer lint filter does not require cleaning after each load. Lint col- lected 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.
DYNAMIC
BALANCE SYSTEM
If wash load becomes:unbalanced,
washer
of cycle. To spin clothes drier, rearrange load, push Cycle Selector knob in, turn to right to ÷ SPIN
ONLY, close lid and pull out Cycle Selectorknob.
Care
of Special Fabrics
GLASS FIBER ITEMS
Some people are very sensitive to glass fibers and develop a skin rash after contact with fibers. Do not wash glass fiber items in washer.
For best results, follow instructions on care label. Most labels today sug-
gest "Hand
Do not dry glass fiber items in dryer.
KNITS
Man-made acrylic, polyester, and nylon knits:
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• Bleach with e_Lher chlorine or | ||||
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• Dry small loads. Follow manufac- | ||||
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• Allow garment to complete dry- | ||||
* 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 surface.
PLASTICS
Soft pliable plastics such as shower curtains, window curtains, mattress
covers, tablecloths without back- ings, 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.
To wash:
•Select Knits/Delicate cycle.
•Use warm wash and warm or cold rinse.
•When washing shower curtains streaked with soap, do not add detergent to wash. Use water conditioner instead.
To wash:
•Wash in small loads to allow cur-
tains room Io move freely in washer.
•Use of liquid detergent is sug- gested.
•Use warm wash, cold rinse.
•Use Knits/Delicate cycle.
To dry:
•Use Knits/Delicate cycle.
•Tumble for 30 to 35 minutes.
•Remove immediately to avoid wrinkling.
SLIPCOVERS
Many slipcovers now have a perma- nent press finish and should be laundered frequently in warm water with a cold rinse.
To wash:
•Use Perm Pre_s cycle.
•Select warm wash, cold rinse.
To dry:
•Use Automatic Fabric Care heat setting/less dr€.
•Remove from dryer while still slightly damp.
•Place on furniture and smooth into shape so they dry smooth and tight.
ing cycle, including automatic |
cool down period before end of |
cycle. |
• Remove items from dryer when |
tumbling stops to help prevent |
wrinkling. |
COTTON KNITS
•Use hot or warm wash and warm
or cold rinse, Cotton Sturdy cycle.
To dry:
•Use Air Fluff for 20 minutes.
•Add one or two bath towels to ab- sorb moisture and help tumbling action.
SHEER CURTAINS
Most sheer curtains are made from nylon or polyester fibers which re- quire special attention to prevent permanently set wrinkles.
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. Gar- ments with this special finish will be
labeled as "Machine Wash and
Dry." Follow garment manufac-
turer's recommendations on care labels.
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