WASHER USE
Starting Your Washer
WARNING
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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
The following is a guide to starting your washer. Periodic references to other sections of this manual provide more detailed information.
1.Add measured detergent. Add liquid detergent to the bottom of the washer or powdered detergent to the detergent dispenser drawer.
NOTE: If desired, powdered
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 permanent press clothes and some synthetic knits, use the large load water level setting to provide more space (see Step 5).
2.(OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. Bleach will be dispensed automatically during the wash part of the cycle.
■Do not use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Use less for a smaller load size.
■Follow the manufacturer’s directions for proper 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.
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