When using water temperature colder than 60 ° F, read instructions on deter- gent containers for cold water wash or the following may occur:
• Detergents may not dissolve well, leaving spots or streaks of detergent on articles,
* Soils are difficult to remove,
•Some fabrics will retain wear wrinkles and may have increased pilling,
WATER HARDNESS
AFFECTS CHOICE OF LAUNDRY AiDS
Water hardness is determined by amount of minerals in water Minerals react with soap and form scum and curd. Scum may remain on laundry,
causing yellowing or gray, dingy clothing HARDNESS IS MEASURED IN GRAINS PER GALLON
Grains per Gallon
HARD
0-3 J 4-6 I 7-10 J over11
If water hardness in your home is over 7 grains, you will get better washing results by:
•Using detergent instead of soap,
•Adding extra detergent to wash, espe- cially in cold water washes
•Using a water conditioner,
•Installing a water softener
If you do not know the hardness of your water supply, contact your local water department or bring a sample into Sears Store for testing.
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LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
IJ[_CAUTtON1 Failure to follow these directions can cause bleach damage to wash load
MEASURE IHE LIQUID
BLEACH AS FOLLOWS For normal water level, use:
TO
DEPENDING ON SOIt
AND tOAD SIZE.
ADD
WATER
FABRIC SOFTENER DISPENSER (Optional)
TO FILL: Measure liquid fabric softene_ according to label directions. Pour into dispenser Do not pour fabric softener directly onto laundry items Io dilute, add water to fill line. Do not add water to fabric softeners which are diluted when purchased
i
Fill Line
TO ATTACH: Place dispenser on agitator cap and press down firmly Make sure lid is snapped firmly onto dispenser
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STARCHES
Starch adds body to fabrics and helps to keep them clean longer F o!low package directions for starching in washer,
DYES
i:ollow package directions for dying in the washer After dying, clean washer thoroughly by running a complete cycle
using detergent and 1 cup chlorine bleach
Ihe tub and agitator may become dye stained but this will not harm the finish or transter color to other wash loads
Pour bleach and water
directly into dispenser.
POWDERED BLEACH must not be used in bleach dispenser Add powdered bleach to wash water, following direc- tions on package.
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ii
lo remove dispenser from agitator cap just pull up and off
TO CLEAN DISPENSER:
IhoroughIy rinse out dispenser in warm water to eliminate buildup of fabric
softener Lid can be snapped off for easier cleaning After cleaning, snap lid firmiy in place, Any black, waxy residue can be removed by washing in hot soapy water, Use only bar soap products
Laundry or dishwashing detergents are not suitable
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