WASHER USE
STARTING YOUR WASHER
IMPORTANT: When washing any article of clothing, always follow fabric care labels and manufacturer’s directions.
1.Measure detergent and add to the bottom of the washer. If desired, add oxi or
2.Loosely add sorted load of clothes
to wash basket.
■■ Load evenly to maintain washer balance.
■■ Mix large and small items.
■■ Use garment bags for smaller items.
Do not wrap large items such as sheets around the agitator. Items need to move freely for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling.
3.Add only liquid chlorine bleach to the dispenser. Bleach is immediately added into the washer and is diluted automatically during the wash cycle.
NOTE: Do not use this dispenser to add powdered chlorine or
Style 1: Without liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models)
■■ Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load.
■■ Add bleach 5 minutes into the wash cycle for best dispensing. Pour bleach around the agitator, not directly onto the load to avoid damaging clothing or other items in the load.
Style 2: With liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models.)
■■ Using a cup with a pouring spout, measure amount of bleach. Do not allow bleach to spill, splash, drip, or run into the basket or on load. Do not use more than the recommended amount.
NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. Damage may appear several washings later as rips, tears, holes, and color loss.
4.Add liquid fabric softener to dispenser. Fabric softener is added automatically during the final rinse cycle.
Style 1: With liquid fabric softener dispenser (on some models.)
■■ Measure recommended amount of liquid fabric softener. Do not allow liquid fabric softener to spill, splash, drip, or run into the basket or on load. Do not use more than the recommended amount.
■■ Always dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser with warm water until reaching the Max Fill Line arrows. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.
Style 2: Without liquid fabric softener dispenser (on some models.)
■■ In the final rinse only, add fabric softener that has been diluted with 1/2 to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL) warm water.
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