Congratulations on your purchase of a new Automatic Washer. Your washer has been carefully constructed for years of dependable service, using many of the same rugged, reliable components which are in many coin-operated machines.

Table of

Contents

Important Safety Instructions ......................................................

3

Before Washing

 

Prepare Wash Load ....................................................................

5

Sort .............................................................................................

5

Pretreat .......................................................................................

5

Loading the Washer

 

Load Articles ...............................................................................

6

Load Sizes ..................................................................................

6

Water Level .................................................................................

6

Water

 

Water Hardness ..........................................................................

7

Iron ..............................................................................................

7

Wash Temperature .....................................................................

7

Laundry Tips .................................................................................

8

Washing Temperature Guide .......................................................

9

Bleach Dispenser ........................................................................

9

Agitator Cap ................................................................................

9

Fabric Softener Dispenser and Agitator ......................................

9

How To Use Your Washer

 

Determine Proper Cycle ............................................................

11

To Wash Clothes .......................................................................

11

Soaking .....................................................................................

12

Timer ........................................................................................

12

Special Care

 

Starching ...................................................................................

13

Knits ..........................................................................................

13

Permanent Press ......................................................................

14

Washing Special Items ...............................................................

15

Washing Problems .....................................................................

16

Stain Removal .............................................................................

17

Maintenance

 

Cold Weather Care ....................................................................

20

Care Of Your Washer ................................................................

20

Vacations and Extended Non-Use ............................................

20

Operating Tips

 

Out-Of-Balance Switch ..............................................................

20

Motor Overload Protector ..........................................................

20

Before You Call For Service .......................................................

21

If Service Is Required .................................................................

21

Information For Handy Reference ...................

Inside Back Cover

aWARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY

and to reduce the risk of fire or an

explosion, do not store or use

gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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