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LAUNDRYTIPS

Preparing clothes for washing

Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of your garments.

•Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type of detergent will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." This wash system, along with less water, will create too much sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result in washer errors, longer cycle times, reduced rinsing performance, and may result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew odors. HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use.

•Shake out sand, dirt, and other matter before placing clothes and other items into the washer. Doing so will increase the performance of this low-water washer.

Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior. Remove non-washable trim and ornaments.

•Empty pockets and turn them inside-out.

•Turn down cuffs; brush away lint and dirt.

•Turn synthetic knits inside-out to avoid pilling.

•Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle.

•Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.

•Treat spots and stains.

•Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best results.

•Mix large and small items, avoid washing single items, and load evenly.

Use mesh garment bags to wash undergarments such as underwire bras, items with strings, and small items such as infant socks. It is recommended that more than one garment bag be used, and that each garment bag be filled with equal amounts of material.

Sorting

Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if they would normally be washed together. Separate lint-givers (towels, chenille) from lint-takers (corduroy, synthetics, permanent press). When possible, turn lint-givers inside-out.

•Separate dark colors from light colors, colorfast items from noncolorfast items.

•Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy cottons, knits, delicate items).

Unloading

•Remove clothes from washer after the cycle is completed. Metal objects such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may rust if left in the washer basket for a long time.

•When unloading garments, occasionally check under the rubber bellows at the front of the tub for small items.

Loading suggestions (maximum size loads)

Heavy Work Clothes			Towels
3	jeans		8	bath towels
2	work	pants	8	hand towels
3	work	shirts	10 washcloths

Permanent		Press	Mixed Load
1 double		sheet	1	double sheet or twin
1 dress			4	pillowcases
1 blouse			2	shirts
2	slacks		2	blouses
3	shirts		6	T-shirts
6	handkerchiefs		6	shorts
			6	handkerchiefs
Knits			Delicates
1 pant			1	camisoles
2	blouses		4	slips
4	shirts		6	undergarments
4	tops		1	set of sleepwear
2	dresses

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