Washing Procedures Con't
Do not store or place laundry products on top of washer at any time. They can damage the finish or controls.
6.Select the cycle, temperature, spin speed, options and features according to type, size, and soil level of each load. Start the washer. (See Operating Instructions for your specific model.)
7.Remove items when the cycle is completed.
Place washed items in automatic dryer, line dry, or dry flat as directed by fabric care label. Excess wrinkling, color transfer or odors may develop in items left in the washer after the cycle has ended.
8.General Precautions
•If the dispenser drawer is opened during operation, the washer will shut off. Slowly close the dispenser drawer, and press START to continue
•Do not slam the washer door closed or try to force the door open when DOOR LOCK light is on. This could result in damage to the washer.
•DO NOT leave the washer door open. An open door could entice children to hang on the door or crawl inside the washer. Note: If there are no small children present, leave the door ajar to prevent odor build up and to improve venting of the unit.
•To avoid damaging the washer and personal injury, DO NOT hang on or lean against the washer door.
•Do not place detergent, bleach or fabric softener containers on top of the washer. They can damage the finish or controls.
As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, Sears Inc., has determined
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death.
Follow fabric care label instructions.
Stain Removal
Safe Stain Removal Procedures
To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property, comply with the basic warnings listed below:
•Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products.
•Keep stain removal products in their original labeled containers and out of children's reach.
•Thoroughly wash any utensil used.
•Do not combine stain removal products, especially ammonia and chlorine bleach. Dangerous fumes may result.
•Never wash items which have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances because they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
•Never use highly flammable solvents, such as gasoline, inside the home. Vapors can explode on contact with flames or sparks.
For successful stain removal:
•Remove stains promptly.
•Determine the kind of stain, then follow the recommended treatment in the stain removal chart below.
•To pretreat stains, use a prewash product, liquid detergent, or a paste made from granular detergent and water.
•Use cold water on unknown stains because hot water can set stains.
•Check care label instructions for treatments to avoid on specific fabrics.
•Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover on an inside seam.
•Rinse and wash items after stain removal.
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