Use and Care

Washing Special Items

NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’s care label instructions.

Bedding

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Warm wash and warm rinse.

 

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PERMANENT PRESS cycle.

 

● Pretreat heavily soiled areas before washing.

 

● When washing an electric blanket, protect the plug by stitching the edge of the

 

 

blanket over the plug. Only dry in the dryer if manufacturer says it can be done.

 

 

 

Diapers

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Rinse out diapers immediately in cold water and soak in a diaper pail with a small

 

 

amount of detergent or enzyme presoak.

 

● Limit wash load to two dozen cloth baby diapers.

 

● Recommend an all-purpose, low-sudsing detergent.

 

 

 

Draperies, Curtains,

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Shake to remove dust. Remove hooks and close zippers.

Slip Covers

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Do not wash sun-damaged draperies and curtains. They will not withstand washing.

 

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Use warm water.

 

● Wash curtains frequently. They can be weakened from soil, fumes, dust and the sun.

 

● Fiberglass curtains need gentle care. Read care label to see if washable. Some

 

 

fiberglass curtains should be hand washed.

 

 

 

Pillows (Feather and Down)

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Do not wash pillows unless they can be dried in the dryer. They may mildew if not

 

 

dried completely.

 

● Use warm wash and low-sudsing detergent.

 

 

 

Rugs

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Shake before washing. Do not use hot water on rubber-backed rugs.

 

● Wash two or three rugs to balance the washer.

 

 

 

Slips and Nightgowns

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Wash often using all-purpose detergent, warm or hot water and cold rinse on the

 

 

PERMANENT PRESS cycle.

 

● To keep nylons and polyesters white, wash only with whites and use chlorine bleach

 

 

occasionally.

 

● Use fabric softener to remove static electricity.

 

 

 

Common Washer Sounds

Sounds

Cause

 

 

Accelerating

This sound is heard during the spin portion of every cycle.

 

 

Tapping

These sharp sounds may come from metal fasteners, zippers, belt buckles or coins hitting

 

the wash drum or door glass.

 

 

Thumping

Washer may be out of balance. Washer is designed to balance the load. If the washer is

 

severely unbalanced, pull timer knob out to stop washer and redistribute the load.

 

 

Rumbling

Washer may not be level. Stop washer and adjust leveling legs. Refer to INSTALLATION

 

INSTRUCTIONS for details.

 

 

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