To use washer again

1.Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn on both water faucets.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

2.Plug in washer or reconnect power.

3.Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 cup (250 mL) of detergent to clean out antifreeze.

Storage, non-use, or vacation care

Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time, you should:

1.Unplug washer or disconnect power.

2.Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away.

STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE

Antiperspirants, Deodorants

Apply a prewash soil and stain remover. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.

Mud

Brush off the dry mud. Rinse under cold water. Pretreat with a paste of detergent and water. Launder using detergent and bleach safe for the fabric.

Blood

Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with detergent for 30 minutes. Rinse. Rub detergent into any remaining stains. Rinse thoroughly. Wash.

Ring around the Collar

Pretreat with heavy liquid laundry detergent or soak garment in warm water with a granular laundry detergent.

Cream, Milk, Ice Cream

Sponge immediately or apply a prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. Repeat if necessary. If stain remains, apply a few drops of liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, soak. Wash.

Chocolate/Coffee

Rinse immediately in cold water. Soak or prewash in warm water using a detergent containing enzymes. Wash. Difficult stains may require using a bleach safe for the fabric.

Grape, Wine

Soak immediately in cool water. Wash. If stain remains, cover area with a paste made of color- safe bleach and a few drops of hot water. Wait 15 to 20 minutes. Wash.

Cosmetics

Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Rinse. Pretreat with laundry detergent (liquid or a paste of granular detergent and water). Wash.

Grass

Use an enzyme presoak or rub enzyme detergent on the stain. Launder with detergent and bleach appropriate for the fabric.

Dirty Motor Oil

Pretreat with a liquid laundry detergent or a paste of granular detergent and water. Wash.

Ketchup, Tomato Products

Sponge immediately or apply a prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, apply a liquid detergent to stain or soak in warm water with detergent. Rewash.

Do not tumble dry soiled or stained items. Heat may permanently set stains.

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