Washing Procedures
Sort laundry into loads that can be
washed together.
• Followthe9uidelinesbelowforpreparingthewashload.
• Readthe_ 0E_-a_ _ cardforoperatingyourspecific
imiel.
•Always readand followfabric care andla_dryprod_ct labels.
_Toregm_ theriskoffire,electricalshock,csinjurytoperscrs,read
_Instructions, pages2-4,beforeoperatingthiswasher.

1Sortlaundryinto loads thatcanbe washed together.

Sort items byreccrmm_ndedwater tenperatures, washtime, andagitate/spin
• Separate white, light, and colorfast items from dark and noncolorfast
items.
• Separate ite@s which shed lint frcmitems which attract lint. P_t
press,synthetic,knitand_yit_willpicktp lintfKmto_is,ru_s
and_lle bedspreads.
• Separateheavilysoileditemsfromlightlysoiledite@s.
• Separatelacy,sh_erandlooselyknititcn_fromsturdyitems.
Emptypocket s.

ZPrepareitemsforwuhing.

• EKpty pockets.
• Brdshof flint anddirt. Shake out rugs and beach t ow_ ls.
• Close zit_sems, fastenhooks, tiestringsandsashes, andreTovencr_asbmble
trims and ornament s.
• Removepins, decorativebuttons, belt buckles, andotheTcobjectswhich
could be damaged. This also helps protect other items in the wash load.
• Mend rips and tears to prevent further danmge during washing.
• Place delicate items suchasbras, shoulderpads, hosiery, andbelts ina
t_esh bag to prevent tangling during the wash cycle.
• Turn knit itfms inside c_t to prevent pillir_.
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Pretreatstai_sandhea_ysoil.

See__, pages 7-8, fordetails.
Place delicate iten_ inai_shbag.
Bleach Dispenser ( soae T_Ddels)

Add a measured amount of detergent to the wash tub

beforeaddingthelauedryloed.
Follow detergent mmnufacturer 'sdirections. 2he an_unt required depends on
typeofdet_t, loadsizeandsoillevel,andwaterhaKhess.

If desired, add liquid bleach to Bleach Dispenser (sc_e

m0d_ls).

• Before adding tbe wash load, add liquidbleach to bleach d J spenser located
in left frc_t corner urJer the lid:
• 3/4 cLp (18oml) forsmall loads
• lcup (240ml) for large loads
• 1-1/4cups (30oml) forextra-largeloads.
• Thenaddl cup (240ml) water to flush the dislsenser.
• Do not use powdered bleach in the bleach dispenser.
For models without a bleach dispe_ser, di lut e the recon_ended amount
of liquid chlorine bleach in l quart (.95L) water. Addit towashwaterafter
a fewminutes of agitation. DOlt 1x_lrbleachdirectly_wQsh load.
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