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Starting Your W asher
1. Measure detergent and pour it into the washer. If desired, add
powdered or liquid color safe bleach. Add extra detergent for
the Super Wash cycle (on some models).
Drop a sorted load of clothes loosely into your washer.
■Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and
small items.
■Items should move easily through the wash water.
Overloading can cause poor cleaning.
■To reduce wrinkling of perma nent pr ess clot hes and some
synthetic knits, use a higher water level to provide more
space (see step 4).
2. (OPTIONAL) Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the
liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models). Bleach
will be dispensed automatically during the wash part of the
cycle.
■Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Use
less with a smaller load size.
■Follow the manufacturer’s directions for safe use.
■To avoid spilling, use a cup with a pouring spout. Do not
let bleach splash, drip, or run down into the washer
basket.
■Use only liquid chlorine bleach in this dispenser.
NOTE: On models without a bleach dispenser, see "Adding
Liquid Chlorine Bleach."
3. Close the washer lid.
4. Turn the WATER LEVEL selector to t he correct setting for your
wash load and the type of fabric being washed.
■Choose a water level that allows the load to move freely
for best fabric care. See "Loading".
■You may change the water level after the washer has
started filling by turning the selector to a different setting.
5. Set the TEMPERATURE selector (on some models) to the
correct setting for the type of fabric and soils being washed.
Use the warmest water safe for fabric. Follow garment label
instructions.
NOTE: On models with temperature selections in the Cycle
Control knob, see "Cycle Time and Temperature Options" in
the "Selecting A Cycle and Time" section.
NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 70ºF
(21ºC), detergents do not dissolve well. Soils can be difficult
to remove. Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles and have
increased pilling (the formation of small lint-like balls on the
surface of garments).
Fire Hazard
Never place items in the washer that are
dampened with gasoline or other flammable
fluids.
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of
oil on it (including cooking oils).
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
WARNINGElectrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
Do not use an extension cord.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not remove ground prong.
Water Temp Use For
Hot
111°F (44°C)
or above
Whites and pastels
Heavy and greasy soils
Warm
90°-110°F
(32°-43°C)
Bright colors
Moderate to light soils
Cold
70°-90°F
(21°-32°C)
Colors that bleed or fade
Light soils