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Use and Care Guide

Home Laundry Automatic Washer

Model:

LW4302"1

LW4303"1

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. (If the washer changes

ownership, be sure this manual accompanies the washer.)

Part No. 36369

12/93

Amana Washing Machine...

Thank you for buying an Amana washer. Your satisfaction with this new product is very important to us. This Use

and Care Guide will help you understand how your washer operates.., and how to get the most benefit from the

features you selected.

Please read this Use and Care Guide thoroughly.

Complete the Registration Card in the packet with this guide and return to Amana's Product Registration

Department promptly. If your registration card is missing, call 1-800-843-0304.

If you believe something is operating incorrectly, please read the "Before You Call for Service" section, on

Page 19. If you still have questions, please call us at 1-800-843-0304. (Weekdays, during normal business hours,

Central Time.)

Any time you call or write us regarding your washer, have the following information readily available. It is located

on a nameplate, found on the right side of the washer cabinet. Take a moment to fill in the information so you have

it handy!

Serial No.

Model No.

Manufacturing No.

Please also record:

Date of purchase

Selling dealer

Dealer address

Keep a copy of your sales receipt for future reference, in case warranty service is required.

Did you know Amana offers a complete line of kitchen and laundry appliances.., refrigerators, freezers, ranges,

cooktops, wall ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, washers and dryers? We also manufacture a complete

selection of high efficiency gas furnaces plus both central and room air conditioners. We hope you'll consider

Amana the next time you need one of these products.

Enjoy your new washer.

Contents

Important Safety Instructions ................................................................ 2

Before Washing

Prepare Wash Load ............................................................................... 4

Sort ........................................................................................................ 4

Pretreat .................................................................................................. 4

Loading the Washer

Load Articles .......................................................................................... 5

Load Sizes ............................................................................................. 5

Water Level ........................................................................................... 5

Water

Water Hardness ..................................................................................... 6

Iron ........................................................................................................ 6

Wash Temperature ................................................................................ 6

Laundry Tips ........................................................................................... 7

Washing Temperature Guide ................................................................. 8

Bleach Dispenser .................................................................................. 8

Fabric Softener Dispenser and Agitator ................................................ 8

How To Use Your Washer

Determine Proper Cycle ........................................................................ 9

To Wash Clothes ................................................................................... 9

Timer .................................................................................................. 10

Wash .................................................................................................. 10

Spin .................................................................................................... 10

Special Care

Starching ............................................................................................ 11

Knits .................................................................................................... 11

Permanent Press ................................................................................ 12

Washing Special Items ......................................................................... 13

Washing Problems ................................................................................ 14

Stain Removal ....................................................................................... 15

Maintenance

Cold Weather Care ........................... .................................................. 18

Care Of Your Washer ......................................................................... 18

Operating Tips

Out-Of-Balance Switch ....................................................................... 18

Motor Overload Protector ..................................................................... 18

Before You Call For Service ................................................................. 19

If Service Is Required ............................................................................. 19

When Service Is Required ........................................... 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.

IMPORTANT IN

(Save These Instructions)

IONS

--A WARNING 9. 15.

To reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, serious

injury or death to persons

when using your washer,

follow these basic

precautions:

1. Read all instructions before

using the washer.

2. Refer to the GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS in the

INSTALLATION manual for

the proper grounding of the

washer.

3. Do not wash articles that

have been previously cleaned

in, washed in, soaked in,

or spotted with gasoline,

dry-cleaning solvents, other

flammable or explosive

substances as they give off

vapors that could ignite or

explode.

4. Do not allow children to play

on or in the washer. Close

supervision of children is

necessary when the washer is

used near children. This is a

safety rule for all appliances.

5. Before the washer is removed

from service or discarded,

remove the door to the

washing compartment.

6. Do not reach into the washer

if the washtub is revolving.

7. Do not install or store the

washer where it will be

exposed to water and/or

weather.

8. Do net tamper with the

controls.

Do not repair or replace any

part of the washer, or attempt

any servicing unless

specifically recommended in

the user-maintenance

instructions or in published

user-repair instructions that

you understand and have the

skills to carry out.

10. Do not add gasoline,

dry-cleaning solvents, or

other flammable or explosive

substances to the wash

water. These substances give

off vapors that could ignite or

explode.

11. Under certain conditions,

hydrogen gas may be

produced in a hot water

system that has not been

used for two weeks or more.

HYDROGEN GAS IS

EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water

system has not been used for

such a period, before using a

washing machine or

combination washer-dryer,

turn on all hot water faucets

and let the water flow from

each for several minutes. This

will release any accumulated

hydrogen gas. THE GAS IS

FLAMMABLE, DO NOT

SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN

FLAME DURING THIS TIME.

12. To reduce the risk of an

electric shock or fire, DO NOT

use an extension cord or an

adapter to connect the

washer to the electrical power

source.

13. Use your washer only for its

intended purpose, washing

clothes.

14. ALWAYS disconnect the

washer from electrical supply

before attempting any service.

Disconnect the power cord by

grasping the plug, not the

cord.

16.

17.

18.

19,

20.

Install the washer according

to the INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS. All

connections for water, drain,

electrical power and

grounding must comply with

local codes and be made by

licensed personnel when

required. Do not do it yourself

unless you know how!

To reduce the risk of fire,

clothes which have traces of

any flammable substances

such as vegetable oil, cooking

oil, machine oil, flammable

chemicals, thinner, etc. must

not be put into the washer.

These flammable substances

may cause the fabric to catch

on fire by itself.

Do not use fabric softeners or

products to eliminate static

unless recommended by the

manufacturer of the fabric

softener or product.

Keep your washer in good

condition. Bumping or

dropping the washer can

damage safety features. If this

occurs, have your washer

checked by a qualified

serviceman.

Replace worn power cords

and/or loose plugs.

Be sure water connections

have a shut-off valve and that

fill hose connections are tight.

CLOSE the shut-off valves at

the end of each wash day.

21.LoadingdoorMUSTBE

CLOSEDanytimethewasher

isto agitateorspin.DONOT

by-passtheloadingdoor

switchbypermittingthe

washertoagitateorspinwith

theloadingdooropen.A

brakewillstopthewashtub

withinsecondsif theloading

doorisopenedduring

spinning.Ifthewashtubdoes

notstopwhentheloading

doorisopened,removethe

washerfromuseandcallthe

serviceman.

22.Alwaysreadandfollow

manufacturer'sinstructionson

packagesoflaundryand

cleaningaids.Heedall

warningsorprecautions.To

reducetheriskofpoisoningor

chemicalburns,keepthem

outofthereachofchildrenat

alltimes(preferablyina

lockedcabinet).

23.Alwaysfollowthefabriccare

instructionssuppliedbythe

garmentmanufacturer.

24. Neveroperatethewasher

withanyguardsand/or

panelsremoved.

25.DONOToperatethewasher

withmissingorbrokenparts.

26.DONOTby-passanysafety

devices.

27.Failuretoinstall,maintain,

and/oroperatethis

machineaccordingtothe

manufacturer'sinstructions

mayresultinconditionswhich

canproducebodilyinjury

and/orpropertydamage.

NOTE:TheWARNINGAND

IMPORTANTSAFETY

INSTRUCTIONSappearinginthis

manualarenotmeantto coverall

possibleconditionsandsituations

thatmayoccur.Itmustbe

understoodthatcommonsense,

cautionandcarefulnessare

factorswhichCANNOTbebuilt

intothewasher.Thesefactors

MUSTBEsuppliedbythe

person(s)installing,maintaining,

oroperatingthewasher.

Alwayscontactyourdealer,

distributor,serviceagentorthe

manufactureraboutanyproblems

orconditionsyoudonot

understand.

Before Washing...

Prepare Wash Load

Empty Pockets and Cuffs

Make sure all pockets are empty

and turn them inside out. One

bobby pin, metal or plastic toy,

nail or sharp object in a load can

catch laundry and cause tears.

Facial tissue left in a pocket will

produce extreme "lint". A crayon

or lipstick in a wash load may

cause stains that cannot be

removed. Roll down cuffs and

shake out grass, sand, and

gravel.

Mend Rips and Tears

Little holes can become bigger in

the washer. Mend holes and tears

before placing garments in the

washer.

Close Zipper and Fasten Hooks

These can catch on garments in a

wash load and tear them. Tie

belts and sashes so they won't

wind around clothes.

Remove Nonwashable Trim

Check for colorfastness too, by

squeezing a portion of garment in

warm or hot sudsy water. If the

color bleeds or runs, wash the

item separately in cold water.

Sort

Proper sorting is easy if you follow

afew guidelines:

1. Sort by Color

Whites

Lights

Darks

Non-Colorfast

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2. Sort by Fabric and

Construction

Cottons and

Linens

Synthetics,

Blends &

Poly Knits

Permanent

Press

Delicates

3. Sort by Care Label

Cold

Warm

Hot

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Sort By Type and Amount of

Soil

Children's play clothes, as well

as work clothes, will need extra

treatment. Lightly soiled

clothes can become dingy if

washed with heavily soiled

items.

Sort Lint "Shedders" From

Lint "Receivers"

Some fabrics attract lint and

should not be washed with lint-

shedding loads. Lint shedders

are cottons, terry towels,

chenille bedspreads, rugs, and

clothes which have been

heavily bleached.

Lint receivers are synthetics,

permanent or durable press,

knits (including socks),

corduroy, and other smooth

fabrics.

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Pretreat

Pretreat shirt collars and cuffs

with a pre-wash product or liquid

detergent when placing them in

the washer. Before washing, treat

special stains with bar soap,

liquid detergent or a paste of

water and granular detergent.

Use a pretreat soil and stain

remover.

Loading the Washer...

Load Articles

Load items by the amount of

space they take up, not by their

weight. Mix large and small items

in a load to get the best washing

results.

Drop items loosely into the

washtub. The bulk of the clothes

rather than the weight will

determine load size. Do not pack

items in or wrap them around the

agitator. Overloading can cause

poor cleaning, excessive

wrinkling, and tears.

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Items should move freely through

the wash water for best cleaning

results. Items should reliever --

sink and then reappear.

When washing very large items,

do not fill washtub as full as with

other loads.

Load Sizes

Small

3-4 perm. press dress shirts

1 twin sheet, 1 pillow case

1-2 lightweight dresses

Medium

6-7 perm. press shirts

2 twin sheets, 2 pillow cases

8 bath towels, 6 bath cloths

Large

10-11 perm. press shirts

2 full size sheets, 2 pillow cases,

2 pair men's pajamas

12 bath towels, 4 hand towels,

4 wash cloths

Extra Large

8-9 shirts and

5 pair polyester pants

2 queen size sheets,

4 pillow cases, 2 nightgowns

1 pair men's pajamas

1 queen size bedspread

Reset

Use the RESET if agitation has

started and more water is needed

for the load.

Water Level

Right

Wrong

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The water level in your washer

should fit the size of your wash

load. Small loads will use lower

water levels. There must be

enough water in the washtub to

allow items to move and turn over

freely.

Overloading the washtub can

result in poor washing and rinsing.

Overloading may also cause

wrinkling and tearing of items.

Water...

Water Hardness

Soft Water

0 to 3.5 grains

per gallon

._,. Moderately Hard

Water

3.6 to 7 grains

per gallon

_ Hard Water

7.1 to 10.5 grains

per gallon

Very Hard Water

More than 10.6

grains per gallon

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Water hardness is measured in

grains per gallon (G.P.G.) or parts

per million (P.P.M.). To learn your

water hardness, call your Water

Department or State Extension

Service. Hard water will not

remove soil as well as soft water

and can result in gray, dingy

laundry. To get clothes clean in

hard water, use a phosphate

detergent or use more detergent if

using a non-phosphate detergent.

Do not use soap.

Hard Water May Be Softened

By:

1. A mechanical water softener

installed in your home.

2. The use of a packaged water

conditioner.

Soft Water

Water should be soft enough to

allow soaps and detergents to

remove soil effectively. Clothes

will be whiter and brighter when

washed and rinsed in soft water.

Iron

If iron is present in the water, the

clothes may become an all-over

yellow or they may be stained

with brown or orange spots or

streaks. Iron is not always visible

in the water.

Solutions to Iron Problems

The installation of a water

softener wilt remove small

amounts of iron from the water

supply. The installation of an iron

filter may be necessary for more

severe cases. If the iron comes

from the pipes, it may be sufficient

just to let the water run into the

empty washer for about one

minute. This may help to clear the

pipes. Spin this water out of the

washtub before starting the wash.

If iron comes from the water

heater, drain the heater

occasionally to remove the rust.

If the Iron Condition Cannot Be

Corrected

Prepare the wash water first by

adding detergent (not soap), then

add the clothes to the washtub.

Use a phosphate detergent. The

phosphate content of a detergent

is listed on the package side

panel.

Add a nonprecipitating water

conditioner to the washtub just

before the rinse water enters. Do

not use fabric softener in the rinse

water if a packaged water

conditioner is used.

Iron With Chlorine Bleach

The use of chlorine bleach with

water that contains iron will make

the rust discoloration worse. Use

an "all fabric" bleach.

Wash Temperature

Hot Water

Hot water will give the best results

of cleaning and sanitizing, but it is

not suitable for all items. It is best

for sturdy whites and colorfast

items, heavily soiled items and

diapers.

Warm Water

By using warm water, there is less

chance of color loss in items.

Warm water also reduces

wrinkling in permanent press

items. Use with light and

moderate soils, non-colorfast or

dark colors, permanent press,

silks, woolens, nylon, and acrylic.

Cold Water

Cold water is less effective in

cleaning than hot or warm water,

but it does minimize wrinkling and

color fading. Use it for washing

extra-sensitive clothes and for the

rinsing of all fabrics.

Energy

You can save energy when

washing by following a few

guidelines:

1. Heating water accounts for the

greatest energy expense when

washing. Save on heating

water by using cold rinses.

2. Wash full loads, but do not

overload.

3. Use soak cycles for heavily

soiled items to reduce wash

times.

4. Select a shorter wash time for

lightly soiled items.

140-°F/60-°C HOT

100°F/37-°C -

65°-F/1 _ COLD

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Laundry

Aids

Soak/Pretreat

Products

Detergents/

Soaps

Bleaches

Fabric

Softeners

Water

Conditioners

Non-Precipitating

Type

Precipitating Type

Laundry Tips...

Use

oUse a soaking agent either during the soak cycle or

overnight to remove stains and soils.

•Always follow manufacturer's instructions with any

pretreatment product.

• You may use detergent or soap in your washer. The

determining factor is the hardness of the water. Always

use detergent if the water is over three grains hard.

eUse to remove certain stains, disinfect, and keep clothes

white.

•Use bleach in the wash water only. Do not use bleach in

the rinse.

•Follow directions on care label of garment.

•Bleach should not be used as a substitute for detergent.

Use the recommended amount of bleach.

oUse to soften clothes and remove static electricity from

permanent press knits and other fabrics of man-made

fibers.

•Add during the rinse cycle, using no other product in the

rinse. Follow bottle directions carefully.

•These products soften water by tying up the hardness

minerals. Recommended if using soap with water over

three grains hard, or when using nonphosphate

detergents.

•These products settle out hardness minerals by

converting them into particles that will not dissolve in the

water. If used with nonphosphate detergent or soap in

hard water, a deposit may form on the clothes and

washer parts.

Comments

•Do not use a soaking

agent with chlorine

bleach.

J• Do not use pretreaters

around the washer or

dryer control panel. They

may harm the finish or

panel markings.

Soap and nonphosphate

powdered detergents

will not give good

washing results in hard

water. Soap in hard

water will form sticky

deposits.

The use of powdered

soap or detergent is not

recommended when

washing in cold water.

When using liquid

chlorine bleach, always

use the bleach

dispenser.

Always measure the

bleach. Never exceed

one cup of bleach per

full load.

•Never use chlorine

bleach and ammonia in

the same wash

cycle.

• Undiluted fabric

softener poured directly

on clothes can stain

them.

•Do not use with

detergent or bleach.

• Do not use with

nonphosphate

detergents or soaps.

Washing Temperature Guide...

Water

Temperature Use Comments

HOT • Sturdy whites and colorfast items. •Best cleaning for heavily

(approx. 140-0F • Work clothes, soiled items.

or 60-0C) • Soiled items. • Helps remove wrinkles

• Diapers. from permanent press.

WARM

(approx. 100-0F

or 370-0)

•Light and moderately soiled items.

•Non-colorfast or dark colors.

• Permanent press.

• Silks, woolens, nylon, acrylic.

Reduces wrinkling.

Less fading.

COLD • Rinsing of all items. • Saves energy.

(approx. 65°F • Non-colorfast fabrics. • Reduces color fading.

or 18-00) • Extra sensitive clothing.

Bleach Dispenser

The bleach dispenser is located in

the left front corner, under the

loading door.

Use liquid bleach in the

dispenser.

Use no more than one cup

chlorine bleach for large loads,

three-quarters cup for medium

and one-half cup for small loads.

Be careful not to spill undiluted

bleach. It is a strong chemical and

can damage some fabrics if it is

not properly diluted.

Powdered bleach must not be

used in the bleach dispenser. Add

powdered bleach to the wash

water.

Fabric Softener

Dispenser and Agitator

To Use Dispenser

After the clothes are loaded into

the washtub and before the start

of the WASH CYCLE, pour the

proper amount of liquid fabric

softener into the bottle measuring

cap (see bottle directions). Pour

into dispenser fill opening to tip of

arrow which indicates correct fill

level. Over-filling can allow fabric

softener to spill onto the clothes.

Setting the water level to medium

or higher will result in better

performance from the fabric

softener.

The fabric softener will remain in

the dispenser during the wash fill,

agitation and spin. At the end of

the wash spin, the liquid fabric

softener will be dispensed into the

washtub through the slots in the

agitator and will be mixed with the

incoming rinse water.

To Clean The Dispenser

Remove the dispenser housing

from agitator by pulling directly

upward and at the same time

tilting slightly. This will expose the

dispenser cup, which is also

removable for cleaning (refer to

illustration). Both housing and cup

can be soaked in hot soapy water

and rinsed clean. The funnel

shape in top of agitator also

needs to be cleaned. The hole

and the slots in the two rings will

require using a small brush for

proper cleaning.

After cleaning, install dispenser

cup, then push dispenser housing

directly downward onto top of

agitator until firmly snapped

together.

Use Tips

• Fabric softener spilled onto

garments may cause staining.

To remove, soak in a soapy

solution made from Ivory or

Camay soap, or rub the stain

with a bar of either of these

soaps. Then wash.

Liquid fabric softeners will be

displayed during the final rinse

and should not be combined

with bleach, bluing, starch,

detergents, soaps or packaged

water conditioners during the

rinse.

Fabric softener is not to be

used in dispenser when using

the Soak cycle.

When adding detergent to

wash water, do not allow any to

enter into softener dispenser

cup, as softener will become

gummy.

To prevent softener buildup, the

dispenser can be filled with clean

water for automatic cleaning. This

can be done in washing cycles

other than when softener is used.

DISPENSER

_HOUSING

.._DISPENSER CUP

AGITATOR

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How To Use Your Washer...

Operation Instructions

-AWARNING

To reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, serious

injury or death, read the

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS, Pages 2

and 3, before operating the

washer.

Determine Proper

Cycle

Regular

Use for sturdy items, like play or

work clothes, towels, T-shirts, etc.

The wash time selection will

depend on the type of fabric and

the amount of soil. For the best

results when cleaning heavily

soiled items, use a longer wash

time (15 minutes maximum).

Lightly soiled items require less

wash time.

Permanent Press/Knits

Use for permanent press items

and synthetics. The wash time

selection will depend upon the

type of fabric and amount of soil.

The PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS

cycle automatically cools the

temperature of the fibers before

the spin. After wash the agitation

stops, the washtub spins slowly,

partially drains and then stops.

Cold water will then be

automatically added to the

washtub until the proper water

level is reached. This happens

one or two times, depending on

the size of the load and type of

drain connection. When the

COOL DOWN is complete, the

washer will pause for

approximately one minute before

continuing the cycle.

Soak/Prewash 1.

Use for heavily soiled or stained

clothing. Turn timer knob to the

beginning of the SOAK!

PREWASH cycle. Pull timer knob

out to start the water fill. Add

detergent to the washtub, then 2.

place the load into the tub. Close

lid. After fill is completed, agitation

will begin. This cycle has alternate

periods of agitation and soaking. 3.

After the soak/agitation period is

over the washer will go into a spin

cycle and then shut off. Do not

leave clothes sit in washer 4.

overnight. After spin, select

appropriate cycle and pull timer

knob out to start water fill. Once

the water mixes with the clothes,

add detergent.

Delicate

Wash delicate items usually

washed by hand on this cycle. A

full tub of warm water is

recommended (even for small

loads) to allow the delicate items

to move freely through the water.

More water helps reduce fabric

wear, wrinkling, and provides for a

clean wash.

The wash portion of this cycle

alternates between short periods

of agitation and longer periods of

soaking. Cycle includes a cold

water rinse.

To Wash Clothes

IMPORTANT: Before using your

new washer, make sure the

washer cord is plugged into a

!20 Volt electrical outlet that has

the proper grounding and polarity.

Make sure the washer hoses are

connected to the hot and cold

water faucets, and that the

faucets are turned on. Be sure the

drain hose is not kinked and is

inserted into a drain. See the

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

for details of proper washer

installation.

Get the clothes ready for

washing. Empty pockets and

cuffs. Sort items into separate

loads. Pretreat stains and

heavily soiled areas.

Measure and add detergent to

the washtub, after the water

level has exceeded two inches.

Add clothes loosely into the

washtub. The bulk of the

clothes rather than the weight

will determine load size.

Close the loading door. The

washer will not agitate or spin

with the loading door open.

AWARNING

To reduce the risk of

serious injury, do not by-

pass the loading door

switch by permitting the

washer to agitate or spin

with the loading door open.

Do not use washer if it does

not stop when loading door

is open or starts without

pulling the timer knob out.

5, Set WASH/RINSE

temperatures.

TEMPERATURE

WARM WARM

WARM COLD

HOT

COLD

WASH

RINSE

ENERGY SAVER •

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NOTE: The washer will provide a

cold rinse in all TEMPERATURE

settings except on the WARM

wash WARM rinse setting. DO

NOT use a warm rinse with

permanent press or other

synthetic fabrics. A warm rinse

can cause wrinking in some

garments. Cold rinses will save

you money and energy and will

help reduce wrinkling in

permanent press and synthetics.

6. Set LOAD SIZE (WATER

LEVEL) control. Use RESET if

agitation has started and more

water is needed.

LOAD SIZE

MEDIUM

_} LARGE

SMALL |EX-L_RGE

RESET

WATER LEVEL

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IMPORTANT: Holding the LOAD

SIZE (WATER LEVEL) control in

the RESET position can cause

flooding of the washer.

SOAK/PREWASH

SPIN

RINSE

COOL DOWN

DELICATE

15 9

SPIN

SPIN RINSE

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Select the cycle according to

the type of fabric being

washed. Push the timer knob in

and turn clockwise to the

desired cycle and wash time.

Pull the timer knob out to start

the water fit!. Agitation will

begin when the water reaches

the level you selected.

The washer will stop (pause)

for approximately two minutes

before the wash and rinse

spins. Do not turn the timer

through these pauses. They

are part of the cycle.

Timer

Although the washer cycles are

automatic, the timer may be reset

to lengthen, shorten, or repeat a

portion of a cycle.

To set or reset the timer, push

timer knob in to stop the washer.

Hold timer knob in firmly while

turning it clockwise to the setting

desired. Pull timer knob out to

start the washer.

REGULAR

RINSE

SPIN

PERMANENT

PRESS/KNITS

COOL DOWN

Wash

Regular

Use REGULAR setting for sturdy

items like work or play clothes

and most permanent press items.

You wilt also want to use

REGULAR agitation for items that

are heavily soiled.

Gentle

Use the GENTLE setting for

loosely woven fabrics, delicates

and sheer synthetics or cottons,

loads that can give off excessive

lint or for items that can be

damaged by REGULAR agitation.

Spin

Fast

You can use this spin speed for

most loads.

Slow

Use the SLOW spin speed for

items that wrinkle easily, like

lightweight synthetics, delicates or

lightweight permanent press.

SPEED

REG GENTLE

SLOW FAST

REG

FAST

GENTLE

SLOW

WASH

SPIN

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Special Care . . .

Starching

Starching adds crispness and

body to fabrics, enhances soil

resistance, and makes ironing

easier. There are several types of

starches. Carefully follow label

directions for spray or hand

starching or starching in the

washer.

Knits

A variety of knits are being used

for many types of clothing and

household furnishings. Many knits

are machine washable, some are

hand washable, and some must

be dry-cleaned. When buying,

make sure the garment has a

care label with care instructions.

These directions must be

followed. Some knits are

stretched during their

manufacture and may shrink or

relax when exposed to water.

Cotton Knits

Unless the label indicates that it is

preshrunk, cotton knits will

probably shrink to some degree.

Overdrying contributes to

shrinkage of cotton knits.

Rayon Knits

Rayon stretches and shrinks

easily. Treat as a delicate fabric

and wash gently.

Synthetic Fiber Knits

Knits made from synthetic fibers

or blends containing a high

percentage of synthetics will

generally keep their shape. When

buying, make sure the trimmings

(including belts) are machine

washable, seams are net

puckered, and zippers and

trimmings are well fastened.

Cotton Knits

Wash water should be hot or

warm suitable for color and soil.

The rinse water should be cold.

Avoid overdrying as cotton knits

may shrink.

Knits of Man-Made Fibers

In general, follow the rules for

permanent press fabrics as

they tend to have the same

characteristics. Set machine to

PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS

cycle. Set the wash water warm,

or suitable for color and soil.

Rinse water should be cold and

agitation gentle. Do not wash with

lint-shedding fabrics. Separate

items for color, washing whites

separately.

Sweaters of Man-Made Fibers

Fellow directions for knits. Button

sweaters and turn inside out, The

ribbon behind the buttons and

button holes may shrink. Stretch

to shape after washing. Orlon

sweaters may stretch. Avoid

pulling them when wet. Dryer dry.

Wool Sweaters

Loosely knit or delicately

constructed sweaters will need

delicate care. Hand wash.

Measure garment before and after

washing. Squeeze gently through

the water with little motion. Rinse

thoroughly. Block to shape and

dry flat.

For sweaters labeled "machine

washable", follow manufacturer's

directions or use warm water

wash, cold rinse, gentle agitation,

short wash time, and fast spin.

Dry flat. Excess agitation and

excess tumbling are the main

causes of wool shrinkage.

Wool Knits

Dry-clean wool knits unless

labeled machine washable.

Follow manufacturer's directions.

(continued)

Permanent Press

Permanent or durable press

garments and household items

will usually not need pressing

when washed and dried properly.

However, some will be more

wrinkle resistant than others.

The care needed for permanent

press is a little different than for

cottons. Permanent press will

soften or become pliable when

heated. This softening when it is

in warm or hot wash water will

allow wear wrinkles to be

removed. It will also cause the

fabric to wrinkle if it is crushed,

squeezed or spun when hot.

Permanent press cycles of

washers, when washer controls

are properly set, will cool the

clothes before the wash spin to

avoid wrinkling. Because the

clothes soften when heated, it is

important to remove them from

the dryer as soon as tumbling

stops.

How To Wash Permanent Press

1. Wash often. Permanent press

clothes tend to look clean even

when they should be washed.

2. Sort loads correctly, refer to

Page 4.

3. Do not wash with lint-shedding

loads. Permanent press

attracts lint in th.e wash water.

4. Pre-treat grease stains and oily

areas. This is especially

important for shirt collars and

cuffs. Rub liquid detergent or a

paste of detergent into the

area.

5. Use the PERMANENT PRESS/

KNITS cycle, hot or warm

water, cold rinse, agitation and

spin speed suitable for fabric

and sufficient detergent.

6. Use fabric softener in the rinse

water. This will reduce the

static electricity which attracts

lint and makes garments cling.

To Dry Permanent Press

For best results, permanent press

must be dryer dried. See garment

care labels. If to be line dried, use

slow spin (if your washer has it).

Ironing may be necessary. Use

low heat setting on iron or steam

setting on a steam iron.

Washing Special Items...

Always Follow Manufacturer's Care Label Instructions

Bedding

Diapers

• Warm wash and rinse.

• PERMANENT PRESS/KNIT cycle.

• Pretreat heavily soiled areas before washing.

• When washing an electric blanket, protect the plug by stitching the edge of the

blanket over the plug. Only dryer dry if manufacturer says it can be done.

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Draperies, Curtains, •

Slip Covers •

Pillows •

(Feather and down)

Rugs •

Slips and Gowns •

Rinse out diapers immediately in cold water and soak in a diaper pail with a

small amount of detergent or enzyme presoak. Soak before washing.

Limit wash load to two dozen diapers.

Recommend an all-purpose detergent.

Shake to remove dust. Remove hooks and close zippers.

Sun-damaged draperies and curtains will not withstand washing.

Use warm water.

Wash curtains frequently. They can be weakened from soil, fumes, dust,

and the sun.

Fiberglass curtains need gentle care. Read care label to see if washable.

Some fiberglass curtains should be hand washed.

Do not wash pillows unless they can be dryer dried. They may mildew if not

dried completely.

Wash two pillows at a time or add towels for balance.

Use warm wash and detergent.

Shake before washing. Do not use hot water on rubber-backed rugs.

Wash two or three rugs to balance the washer.

Fabric softener in the rinse will help eliminate static.

Wash often using all-purpose detergent, warm or hot water and a cold rinse on

the PERMANENT PRESS/KNIT cycle.

To keep nylons and polyesters white, wash only with whites and use chlorine

bleach occasionally.

Use fabric softener in the rinse to remove static electricity.

Vashing Problems...

To keep clothes looking white or bright, use good washing practices at all times to prevent a gradual build-up

of soil or water hardness minerals on them. If you notice that your clothes are not as bright as they should be,

take corrective measures immediately.

Problem Cause

Gray or Dingy Insufficient Detergent

Clothes

Improper Sorting

Nonphosphate Detergent and Hard Water

Water Not Hot Enough

Overcrowding Washer

Yellowed Clothes Unremoved Soil

Solution

Add more detergent to washtub before

loading clothes. Mild detergents are not

suitable for average soil.

Wash whites separately. Separate light

from heavily soiled items. Clothes can

pick up soil from dirty wash water.

Follow package directions. Soften water

if possible.

White clothes will stay whiter with hot

wash water. Increase temperature.

Clothes must circulate freely through the

water for best results.

Skin soil is hard to remove. Check hem

edge of sheets and pillowcases, bottom

end of t-shirts, etc. If this portion is

white and center is yellow, the fabric

contains unremoved soil. Use sufficient

detergent and a hot wash. Chlorine

bleach may be needed.

Clothes Stained From Iron In The water ......To test if an iron stai'n, use a rust remover

on a portion of the garment. Follow

bottle directions for larger items.

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Older Clothes Some white fabrics turn yellow with age

and cannot be whitened.

Clothes Tearing Improper Use of Chlorine Bleach No correction for bleach damaged clothes.

or Damage Always measure and dilute bleach.

Overcrowding or Overloading Make sure all items can move freely

during agitation.

Insufficient Precare Fasten all hooks and zippers. Mend tears.

Remove objects from pockets.

Excessive Lint Improper Sorting Fabrics which shed lint cannot be washed

with fabrics that receive lint.

Insufficient Detergent /Use enough detergent so lint remains

Non-phosphate Detergent suspended in water and flushed out.

Mixing Fabric Types Knits and Permanent Press attract tint.

Wash these only with similar items. Use

fabric softener in rinse water.

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Stain Reoval...

Many soils will not become stains if treated promptly. Older stains may be difficult or impossible to remove. Hot

water will set some stains, particularly protein based stains. Use cold or warm water on these before washing in

hot water.

-&WARNING

Never put highly flammable substances like gasoline, kerosene, waxes, cooking oils, etc. into a

washer or dryer. Never put articles that have been cleaned with such substances into a washer or

dryer. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in a fire, explosion, and/or serious burns

or death. All items with these substances on them should be thoroughly hand-washed with a

detergent so that no trace of the flammable substances remains. The articles can then be machine

washed and/or dried.

When using any kind of a dry-cleaning fluid, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. The

fumes should never be inhaled. Use in a well ventilated room away from sparks and flames. Air dry

before washing or drying. Dry-cleaning fluid may cause a "ring" to be formed on some permanent

press fabrics. This will not wash out. To remove, clean the garment in a coin-operated dry-cleaning

unit, or by a professional dry-cleaner.

Stain Treatment

Adhesive Tape Place face down on paper towels and sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent (see

WARNING above). Launder.

Airplane Glue Place face down on paper towels and sponge with fingernail polish remover

until stain dissolves. Launder.

Alcoholic Beverages Sponge stain immediately with cold water or soak stain 30 minutes in cold

water. Apply detergent to any trace of stain while still wet. If safe for the fabric,

launder in hot water using chlorine bleach.

Blood

Candlewax

Treat stain immediately. Soak 30 minutes or more in Cold water. Rub detergent

into stain. If stain persists, place a small amount of household ammonia on the

stain and rub again with detergent. If safe for fabric, launder in hot water and

chlorine bleach if traces of the stain persist.

Rub with ice and scrape off excess wax. Place stain between paper towels and

press with warm iron. Then place stain face down on paper towels and sponge

with dry-cleaning solvent (see WARNING above). Let dry, launder. If traces of

color remain, launder with a commercial color remover or if safe for the fabric,

hot water and chlorine bleach.

Catsup, Tomato-Based Scrape off excess. Soak in cold water 30 minutes. Rub detergent into the stain

Products and if safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.

Chewing Gum Rub with ice and scrape off excess gum. Place face down on paper towels and

sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent.

Cocoa or Chocolate Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse, if greasy stain remains,

sponge face down on paper towels with a dry-cleaning solvent. If traces of the

stain remains, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

Coffee, Tea Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse. If traces of the stain remain,

launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

Crayon Treat the same as candle wax (above) or wash in hot water (if safe for fabric)

using soap (not a detergent) and 1-2 cups baking soda. If stains remain,

professional dry-cleaning may be necessary.

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(continued)

Stain Treatment

Deodorants and

Anti-Perspirants Some of these products contain substances that can change the color of

some dyes. The color can sometimes be restored if the area is sponged with

ammonia then rinsed. To remove stains, apply white vinegar. Rub, rinse. If stains

remain, rub detergent into stain and launder with hot water and chlorine bleach

(if safe for fabric).

Dye ..... T ieat With a commercial dye remover (Rit, Putnam) or if safe for fabric, .....

bleach with chlorine bleach.

Egg' If dried, scrape off excess. Soak in c01d WRier. Rub detergent into damp

stain and if safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.

Fabric Softener Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Launder as usual.

Fruit Juices Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water With chlorine bleach (if safe for

fabric).

Grease, Oil Place face down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid (see

WARNING on Page 15). Dampen stain with water and rub with bar soap or

detergent. Launder in hot water (if safe for fabric).

Ink Saturate the stain with hair spray or place the fabric face down on paper towel

and sponge with cleaning fluid or rubbing alcohol (see WARNING on

Page 15). Rinse. If traces of the stain remain, rub detergent into the dampened

stain and launder. Some inks may be impossible to remove.

Iodine Rinse from the back side Of the stain with cold water. Then soak in a

commercial color remover (Rit, Putnam, etc.) or rub in a paste of water and

starch. Let stand for 15-30 minutes and launder.

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Lipstick Place on paper towel and sponge with cleaning fluid (see WARNING on

Page 15). Rinse. Rub dampened stain with bar soap and launder.

Mildew Treat promptly. Mildew damages fabric and sometimes cann0tbe removed.

Launder with chlorine bleach. For items that cannot be washed with chlorine

bleach, soak in an all-fabric bleach, then launder.

Milk and Milk Products S0akin cold WRier. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe i0r

fabric). Sponge with a cleaning fluid (see WARNING on Page 15), if a grease

stain is noticeable. Rewash.

(A) Place stain side down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid

(see WARNING on Page 15). (B) Apply dry spotter (one part mineral water

and eight parts dry-cleaning solvent). Use a spoon to loosen stain. Keep stain

moist with dry spotter and blot occasionally with toweling. Continue until stain

is removed. Allow to dry completely, rinse in warm water, and launder as

usual.

Miscellaneous

Eye and Face Make-up,

Tar, Gravy, Felt-Tip

Marker, Pitch,

Typewriter Ribbon

Mud Scrape off excess. Soak in solution of one quart warm water, half teaspoon

liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon vinegar for 15 minutes.

Rinse. Launder in hot or warm water with enzyme product.

Mustard Rub dampened stain with bar soap. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach

(if safe for fabric).

Nail Polish ...... Place face down on paper towel. Sponge wiih nail Polish remover (non-oily)

until stain disappears. Launder. Do not use nail polish remover on Acetate or

Arnel fabrics.

Stain Treatment

Paint • Water-based -- Treat by rinsing fabric in cool water while stains are still wet.

Then launder. Dried paint cannot be removed. Oil-based -- Pretreat with a

solvent recommended on the paint container. If not available, use mineral spirits.

Rinse. Pretreat with a stain remover or detergent, rinse and launder.

Perspiration Rub dampened stain with detergent. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach

(if safe for fabric). If the fabric is discolored, you can try to restore it by treating

fresh stains with ammonia or old stains with vinegar.

Rust Apply a commercial rust remover (Whink, Rit, RoVer, etc.) Follow manufacturer's

directions. Then launder as usual.

Scorching Launder using hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). Fabrics can

be damaged by being scorched. If this has happened, you may not be able to

remove the marks.

Shoe Polish Rub dampened stain with detergent. Launder in hot water and chlorine

bleach if safe for fabric.

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Soft Drinks Rinse stain with cold water immediately. Launder in warm water and chlorine

bleach if safe for fabric.

Tobacco Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Rinse. If necessary, soak in an all-fabric

bleach solution. If stain remains, launder with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

Urine Rinse with cold water. Soak with an enzyme soaking product. Launder in hot

water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). If the color of the fabric has

changed, sponging the area with ammonia may restore the color.

Vomit Soak in a solution of one quart warm water, half teaspoon liquid hand

dishwashing detergent, and one tablespoon ammonia (if safe for fabric). Soak

15 minutes. Use sponge to loosen stain. Blot with toweling. Launder in hot water

(if safe for fabric) with an enzyme product.

aintenance...

Cold Weather Care

If the washer is delivered on a

•cold day (below freezing), or is

stored in an unheated room or

area during the cold months, do

not attempt to operate it until the

washer has had a chance to

warm up.

Care Of Your Washer

IMPORTANT: Before using the

washer for the first time, wipe out

the inside of the washtub with a

sudsy cloth.

Use only a damp or sudsy cloth

for cleaning the control panel.

Some spray prewash products

may harm the finish on the control

panel.

Wipe the washer cabinet as

needed. If detergent, bleach or

other washing products are spilled

on the cabinet, wipe immediately.

Some products will cause

permanent damage if spilled on

the cabinet.

Do not use scouring pads or

abrasive cleansers.

Do not lay sharp or rough objects

on or against the washer. The

finish could be damaged.

The washtub will need no

particular care though it may need

rinsing or wiping after an unusual

load has been washed. This also

may be necessary if too little

detergent has been used.

Leave the loading door open to

allow the inside of the washer to

dry out after use. This helps

prevent musty odors from

developing.

Vacations and

Extended Non-Use

IMPORTANT: To avoid possible

property damage due to flooding,

turn off the water supply to the

washer whenever there will be an

extended period of non-use.

Operating l"ips...

Out-Of-Balance Switch

The out-of-balance switch is

located behind the right rear hinge

of the washer loading door.

A load of one or two items can

make the washtub unbalanced

during the spin periods. For the

best spinning results, the load

must be balanced throughout the

spin period.

The out-of-balance switch is

tripped if the load becomes

excessively unbalanced during

the spin. Spinning stops when this

happens.

If the out-of-balance switch is

tripped, you will need to rearrange

the load. To do this, push the

timer knob in, open the loading

door and evenly distribute the

items in the washtub. Close the

loading door, pull the timer knob

out, and the spin will resume.

Motor Overload Protector...

This internal overload protector

will stop the motor automatically

in the event of an overload. The

overload protector will reset itself

in two or three minutes and the

motor will reset automatically. If

the overload protector stops the

motor again, remove the washer

from use and call the serviceman

to correct the problem.

Before You Call For Service...

(You may save time and money by checking the following):

• If Your Washer:

Won't

Fill

Won't

Start

Won't

Agitate Won't

Spin

Possible Reason

Do This To Correct

Be sure the power cord is plugged all the way into the

electrical outlet.

Close the loading door.

Check the house fuse or circuit breaker.

Has the motor overload protector cycled?

Turn on the hot and cold water faucets,

Pull timer knob out to start the washer.

was ihe last spin completed?

Clean the filter screens located at the faucet end of the inlet

hoses. Owner is responsible for service call regarding

cleaning of the screens.

Water is siphoned from the washer during the cycle. Refer to

the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS supplied with the

washer.

• • Are the controls properly set?

••Broken drive belt. Call the serviceman.

if Service Is Required...

If service is required, contact the

nearest Factory Authorized

Service Center.

If you are unable to locate an

authorized service center or are

unsatisfied with the service

performed on your washer, write

to:

Consumer Affairs Department

Amana Refrigeration, Inc.

Amana, Iowa 52204

Phone: 1-800-843-0304

FAX: (319) 622-8158

Monday through Friday

7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Central Time Zone

MODEL NO.

AND

/_ SERIAL NO.

W180iEOA

When calling or writing about your

washer, PLEASE GIVE THE

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBERS. The model and serial

numbers are located on the

nameplate. The nameplate will be

in the location shown. Please

include a copy of your bill of sate

and any service receipts you

have.

-&WARNING

To reduce the risk of

serious injury or death, DO

NOT repair or replace any

part of the washer or

attempt any servicing

unless specifically

recommended in the user-

maintenance instructions

or in published user-repair

instructions that you

understand and have the

skills to carry out.

When Service Is Required...

The dealer from whom you purchased your appliance can give you the name of your nearest Authorized Service

Center. Help them give you prompt service by giving them:

1. An accurate description of the trouble.

2. Complete model, serial, and manufacturing numbers located on the serial plate.

3. Proof of purchase (sales receipt on request).

Repair by an unauthorized servicer that results in subsequent failure will void the warranty. Warranty details are

contained in the warranty certificate enclosed with this booklet.

Keep an accurate record of any service calls -- what was done, who serviced the unit and the date.

Amana has a large network of Authorized Service Centers in the U.S. However, if you should have a service

problem that is not resolved locally

Write:

or Dial:

Consumer Affairs Department

Amana Refrigeration, Inc.

Amana, Iowa 52204

1-800-843-0304

Monday through Friday

7:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m., Central Time Zone

Please include model, serial and manufacturing numbers, date of purchase and selling dealer.

For questions concerning product usage, installation and warranty -- call:

Consumer Information Line

_-_ Amana Toll Free

1.800-843-0304

EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN

Rest assured against unexpected repair bills!

Amana is pleased to offer an important opportunity for long-term service protection on your new Amana appli-

ance. The Amana Asure Extended Service Plan is specially designed to supplement the strong warranty that

already accompanies your appliance, and it combines with this standard warranty to provide budget-protecting

coverage on your appliance for up to five years, covering parts, labor and travel charges.

Your participating Amana dealer has details. Or contact us:

Amana Refrigeration Inc.

Consumer Affairs Department

Amana, IA 52204

1-800-843-0304

Monday through Friday

7:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m., Central Time Zone

Order # 36369

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A _Im_ Company

Use and Care Guide

Home Laundry Automatic Washer

Model:

LW4302"1

LW4303"1

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. (If the washer changes

ownership, be sure this manual accompanies the washer.)

Part No. 36369

12/93

Amana Washing Machine...

Thank you for buying an Amana washer. Your satisfaction with this new product is very important to us. This Use

and Care Guide will help you understand how your washer operates.., and how to get the most benefit from the

features you selected.

Please read this Use and Care Guide thoroughly.

Complete the Registration Card in the packet with this guide and return to Amana's Product Registration

Department promptly. If your registration card is missing, call 1-800-843-0304.

If you believe something is operating incorrectly, please read the "Before You Call for Service" section, on

Page 19. If you still have questions, please call us at 1-800-843-0304. (Weekdays, during normal business hours,

Central Time.)

Any time you call or write us regarding your washer, have the following information readily available. It is located

on a nameplate, found on the right side of the washer cabinet. Take a moment to fill in the information so you have

it handy!

Serial No.

Model No.

Manufacturing No.

Please also record:

Date of purchase

Selling dealer

Dealer address

Keep a copy of your sales receipt for future reference, in case warranty service is required.

Did you know Amana offers a complete line of kitchen and laundry appliances.., refrigerators, freezers, ranges,

cooktops, wall ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, washers and dryers? We also manufacture a complete

selection of high efficiency gas furnaces plus both central and room air conditioners. We hope you'll consider

Amana the next time you need one of these products.

Enjoy your new washer.

Contents

Important Safety Instructions ................................................................ 2

Before Washing

Prepare Wash Load ............................................................................... 4

Sort ........................................................................................................ 4

Pretreat .................................................................................................. 4

Loading the Washer

Load Articles .......................................................................................... 5

Load Sizes ............................................................................................. 5

Water Level ........................................................................................... 5

Water

Water Hardness ..................................................................................... 6

Iron ........................................................................................................ 6

Wash Temperature ................................................................................ 6

Laundry Tips ........................................................................................... 7

Washing Temperature Guide ................................................................. 8

Bleach Dispenser .................................................................................. 8

Fabric Softener Dispenser and Agitator ................................................ 8

How To Use Your Washer

Determine Proper Cycle ........................................................................ 9

To Wash Clothes ................................................................................... 9

Timer .................................................................................................. 10

Wash .................................................................................................. 10

Spin .................................................................................................... 10

Special Care

Starching ............................................................................................ 11

Knits .................................................................................................... 11

Permanent Press ................................................................................ 12

Washing Special Items ......................................................................... 13

Washing Problems ................................................................................ 14

Stain Removal ....................................................................................... 15

Maintenance

Cold Weather Care ........................... .................................................. 18

Care Of Your Washer ......................................................................... 18

Operating Tips

Out-Of-Balance Switch ....................................................................... 18

Motor Overload Protector ..................................................................... 18

Before You Call For Service ................................................................. 19

If Service Is Required ............................................................................. 19

When Service Is Required ........................................... 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.

IMPORTANT IN

(Save These Instructions)

IONS

--A WARNING 9. 15.

To reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, serious

injury or death to persons

when using your washer,

follow these basic

precautions:

1. Read all instructions before

using the washer.

2. Refer to the GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS in the

INSTALLATION manual for

the proper grounding of the

washer.

3. Do not wash articles that

have been previously cleaned

in, washed in, soaked in,

or spotted with gasoline,

dry-cleaning solvents, other

flammable or explosive

substances as they give off

vapors that could ignite or

explode.

4. Do not allow children to play

on or in the washer. Close

supervision of children is

necessary when the washer is

used near children. This is a

safety rule for all appliances.

5. Before the washer is removed

from service or discarded,

remove the door to the

washing compartment.

6. Do not reach into the washer

if the washtub is revolving.

7. Do not install or store the

washer where it will be

exposed to water and/or

weather.

8. Do net tamper with the

controls.

Do not repair or replace any

part of the washer, or attempt

any servicing unless

specifically recommended in

the user-maintenance

instructions or in published

user-repair instructions that

you understand and have the

skills to carry out.

10. Do not add gasoline,

dry-cleaning solvents, or

other flammable or explosive

substances to the wash

water. These substances give

off vapors that could ignite or

explode.

11. Under certain conditions,

hydrogen gas may be

produced in a hot water

system that has not been

used for two weeks or more.

HYDROGEN GAS IS

EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water

system has not been used for

such a period, before using a

washing machine or

combination washer-dryer,

turn on all hot water faucets

and let the water flow from

each for several minutes. This

will release any accumulated

hydrogen gas. THE GAS IS

FLAMMABLE, DO NOT

SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN

FLAME DURING THIS TIME.

12. To reduce the risk of an

electric shock or fire, DO NOT

use an extension cord or an

adapter to connect the

washer to the electrical power

source.

13. Use your washer only for its

intended purpose, washing

clothes.

14. ALWAYS disconnect the

washer from electrical supply

before attempting any service.

Disconnect the power cord by

grasping the plug, not the

cord.

16.

17.

18.

19,

20.

Install the washer according

to the INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS. All

connections for water, drain,

electrical power and

grounding must comply with

local codes and be made by

licensed personnel when

required. Do not do it yourself

unless you know how!

To reduce the risk of fire,

clothes which have traces of

any flammable substances

such as vegetable oil, cooking

oil, machine oil, flammable

chemicals, thinner, etc. must

not be put into the washer.

These flammable substances

may cause the fabric to catch

on fire by itself.

Do not use fabric softeners or

products to eliminate static

unless recommended by the

manufacturer of the fabric

softener or product.

Keep your washer in good

condition. Bumping or

dropping the washer can

damage safety features. If this

occurs, have your washer

checked by a qualified

serviceman.

Replace worn power cords

and/or loose plugs.

Be sure water connections

have a shut-off valve and that

fill hose connections are tight.

CLOSE the shut-off valves at

the end of each wash day.

21.LoadingdoorMUSTBE

CLOSEDanytimethewasher

isto agitateorspin.DONOT

by-passtheloadingdoor

switchbypermittingthe

washertoagitateorspinwith

theloadingdooropen.A

brakewillstopthewashtub

withinsecondsif theloading

doorisopenedduring

spinning.Ifthewashtubdoes

notstopwhentheloading

doorisopened,removethe

washerfromuseandcallthe

serviceman.

22.Alwaysreadandfollow

manufacturer'sinstructionson

packagesoflaundryand

cleaningaids.Heedall

warningsorprecautions.To

reducetheriskofpoisoningor

chemicalburns,keepthem

outofthereachofchildrenat

alltimes(preferablyina

lockedcabinet).

23.Alwaysfollowthefabriccare

instructionssuppliedbythe

garmentmanufacturer.

24. Neveroperatethewasher

withanyguardsand/or

panelsremoved.

25.DONOToperatethewasher

withmissingorbrokenparts.

26.DONOTby-passanysafety

devices.

27.Failuretoinstall,maintain,

and/oroperatethis

machineaccordingtothe

manufacturer'sinstructions

mayresultinconditionswhich

canproducebodilyinjury

and/orpropertydamage.

NOTE:TheWARNINGAND

IMPORTANTSAFETY

INSTRUCTIONSappearinginthis

manualarenotmeantto coverall

possibleconditionsandsituations

thatmayoccur.Itmustbe

understoodthatcommonsense,

cautionandcarefulnessare

factorswhichCANNOTbebuilt

intothewasher.Thesefactors

MUSTBEsuppliedbythe

person(s)installing,maintaining,

oroperatingthewasher.

Alwayscontactyourdealer,

distributor,serviceagentorthe

manufactureraboutanyproblems

orconditionsyoudonot

understand.

Before Washing...

Prepare Wash Load

Empty Pockets and Cuffs

Make sure all pockets are empty

and turn them inside out. One

bobby pin, metal or plastic toy,

nail or sharp object in a load can

catch laundry and cause tears.

Facial tissue left in a pocket will

produce extreme "lint". A crayon

or lipstick in a wash load may

cause stains that cannot be

removed. Roll down cuffs and

shake out grass, sand, and

gravel.

Mend Rips and Tears

Little holes can become bigger in

the washer. Mend holes and tears

before placing garments in the

washer.

Close Zipper and Fasten Hooks

These can catch on garments in a

wash load and tear them. Tie

belts and sashes so they won't

wind around clothes.

Remove Nonwashable Trim

Check for colorfastness too, by

squeezing a portion of garment in

warm or hot sudsy water. If the

color bleeds or runs, wash the

item separately in cold water.

Sort

Proper sorting is easy if you follow

afew guidelines:

1. Sort by Color

Whites

Lights

Darks

Non-Colorfast

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2. Sort by Fabric and

Construction

Cottons and

Linens

Synthetics,

Blends &

Poly Knits

Permanent

Press

Delicates

3. Sort by Care Label

Cold

Warm

Hot

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Sort By Type and Amount of

Soil

Children's play clothes, as well

as work clothes, will need extra

treatment. Lightly soiled

clothes can become dingy if

washed with heavily soiled

items.

Sort Lint "Shedders" From

Lint "Receivers"

Some fabrics attract lint and

should not be washed with lint-

shedding loads. Lint shedders

are cottons, terry towels,

chenille bedspreads, rugs, and

clothes which have been

heavily bleached.

Lint receivers are synthetics,

permanent or durable press,

knits (including socks),

corduroy, and other smooth

fabrics.

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Pretreat

Pretreat shirt collars and cuffs

with a pre-wash product or liquid

detergent when placing them in

the washer. Before washing, treat

special stains with bar soap,

liquid detergent or a paste of

water and granular detergent.

Use a pretreat soil and stain

remover.

Loading the Washer...

Load Articles

Load items by the amount of

space they take up, not by their

weight. Mix large and small items

in a load to get the best washing

results.

Drop items loosely into the

washtub. The bulk of the clothes

rather than the weight will

determine load size. Do not pack

items in or wrap them around the

agitator. Overloading can cause

poor cleaning, excessive

wrinkling, and tears.

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Items should move freely through

the wash water for best cleaning

results. Items should reliever --

sink and then reappear.

When washing very large items,

do not fill washtub as full as with

other loads.

Load Sizes

Small

3-4 perm. press dress shirts

1 twin sheet, 1 pillow case

1-2 lightweight dresses

Medium

6-7 perm. press shirts

2 twin sheets, 2 pillow cases

8 bath towels, 6 bath cloths

Large

10-11 perm. press shirts

2 full size sheets, 2 pillow cases,

2 pair men's pajamas

12 bath towels, 4 hand towels,

4 wash cloths

Extra Large

8-9 shirts and

5 pair polyester pants

2 queen size sheets,

4 pillow cases, 2 nightgowns

1 pair men's pajamas

1 queen size bedspread

Reset

Use the RESET if agitation has

started and more water is needed

for the load.

Water Level

Right

Wrong

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The water level in your washer

should fit the size of your wash

load. Small loads will use lower

water levels. There must be

enough water in the washtub to

allow items to move and turn over

freely.

Overloading the washtub can

result in poor washing and rinsing.

Overloading may also cause

wrinkling and tearing of items.

Water...

Water Hardness

Soft Water

0 to 3.5 grains

per gallon

._,. Moderately Hard

Water

3.6 to 7 grains

per gallon

_ Hard Water

7.1 to 10.5 grains

per gallon

Very Hard Water

More than 10.6

grains per gallon

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Water hardness is measured in

grains per gallon (G.P.G.) or parts

per million (P.P.M.). To learn your

water hardness, call your Water

Department or State Extension

Service. Hard water will not

remove soil as well as soft water

and can result in gray, dingy

laundry. To get clothes clean in

hard water, use a phosphate

detergent or use more detergent if

using a non-phosphate detergent.

Do not use soap.

Hard Water May Be Softened

By:

1. A mechanical water softener

installed in your home.

2. The use of a packaged water

conditioner.

Soft Water

Water should be soft enough to

allow soaps and detergents to

remove soil effectively. Clothes

will be whiter and brighter when

washed and rinsed in soft water.

Iron

If iron is present in the water, the

clothes may become an all-over

yellow or they may be stained

with brown or orange spots or

streaks. Iron is not always visible

in the water.

Solutions to Iron Problems

The installation of a water

softener wilt remove small

amounts of iron from the water

supply. The installation of an iron

filter may be necessary for more

severe cases. If the iron comes

from the pipes, it may be sufficient

just to let the water run into the

empty washer for about one

minute. This may help to clear the

pipes. Spin this water out of the

washtub before starting the wash.

If iron comes from the water

heater, drain the heater

occasionally to remove the rust.

If the Iron Condition Cannot Be

Corrected

Prepare the wash water first by

adding detergent (not soap), then

add the clothes to the washtub.

Use a phosphate detergent. The

phosphate content of a detergent

is listed on the package side

panel.

Add a nonprecipitating water

conditioner to the washtub just

before the rinse water enters. Do

not use fabric softener in the rinse

water if a packaged water

conditioner is used.

Iron With Chlorine Bleach

The use of chlorine bleach with

water that contains iron will make

the rust discoloration worse. Use

an "all fabric" bleach.

Wash Temperature

Hot Water

Hot water will give the best results

of cleaning and sanitizing, but it is

not suitable for all items. It is best

for sturdy whites and colorfast

items, heavily soiled items and

diapers.

Warm Water

By using warm water, there is less

chance of color loss in items.

Warm water also reduces

wrinkling in permanent press

items. Use with light and

moderate soils, non-colorfast or

dark colors, permanent press,

silks, woolens, nylon, and acrylic.

Cold Water

Cold water is less effective in

cleaning than hot or warm water,

but it does minimize wrinkling and

color fading. Use it for washing

extra-sensitive clothes and for the

rinsing of all fabrics.

Energy

You can save energy when

washing by following a few

guidelines:

1. Heating water accounts for the

greatest energy expense when

washing. Save on heating

water by using cold rinses.

2. Wash full loads, but do not

overload.

3. Use soak cycles for heavily

soiled items to reduce wash

times.

4. Select a shorter wash time for

lightly soiled items.

140-°F/60-°C HOT

100°F/37-°C -

65°-F/1 _ COLD

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Laundry

Aids

Soak/Pretreat

Products

Detergents/

Soaps

Bleaches

Fabric

Softeners

Water

Conditioners

Non-Precipitating

Type

Precipitating Type

Laundry Tips...

Use

oUse a soaking agent either during the soak cycle or

overnight to remove stains and soils.

•Always follow manufacturer's instructions with any

pretreatment product.

• You may use detergent or soap in your washer. The

determining factor is the hardness of the water. Always

use detergent if the water is over three grains hard.

eUse to remove certain stains, disinfect, and keep clothes

white.

•Use bleach in the wash water only. Do not use bleach in

the rinse.

•Follow directions on care label of garment.

•Bleach should not be used as a substitute for detergent.

Use the recommended amount of bleach.

oUse to soften clothes and remove static electricity from

permanent press knits and other fabrics of man-made

fibers.

•Add during the rinse cycle, using no other product in the

rinse. Follow bottle directions carefully.

•These products soften water by tying up the hardness

minerals. Recommended if using soap with water over

three grains hard, or when using nonphosphate

detergents.

•These products settle out hardness minerals by

converting them into particles that will not dissolve in the

water. If used with nonphosphate detergent or soap in

hard water, a deposit may form on the clothes and

washer parts.

Comments

•Do not use a soaking

agent with chlorine

bleach.

J• Do not use pretreaters

around the washer or

dryer control panel. They

may harm the finish or

panel markings.

Soap and nonphosphate

powdered detergents

will not give good

washing results in hard

water. Soap in hard

water will form sticky

deposits.

The use of powdered

soap or detergent is not

recommended when

washing in cold water.

When using liquid

chlorine bleach, always

use the bleach

dispenser.

Always measure the

bleach. Never exceed

one cup of bleach per

full load.

•Never use chlorine

bleach and ammonia in

the same wash

cycle.

• Undiluted fabric

softener poured directly

on clothes can stain

them.

•Do not use with

detergent or bleach.

• Do not use with

nonphosphate

detergents or soaps.

Washing Temperature Guide...

Water

Temperature Use Comments

HOT • Sturdy whites and colorfast items. •Best cleaning for heavily

(approx. 140-0F • Work clothes, soiled items.

or 60-0C) • Soiled items. • Helps remove wrinkles

• Diapers. from permanent press.

WARM

(approx. 100-0F

or 370-0)

•Light and moderately soiled items.

•Non-colorfast or dark colors.

• Permanent press.

• Silks, woolens, nylon, acrylic.

Reduces wrinkling.

Less fading.

COLD • Rinsing of all items. • Saves energy.

(approx. 65°F • Non-colorfast fabrics. • Reduces color fading.

or 18-00) • Extra sensitive clothing.

Bleach Dispenser

The bleach dispenser is located in

the left front corner, under the

loading door.

Use liquid bleach in the

dispenser.

Use no more than one cup

chlorine bleach for large loads,

three-quarters cup for medium

and one-half cup for small loads.

Be careful not to spill undiluted

bleach. It is a strong chemical and

can damage some fabrics if it is

not properly diluted.

Powdered bleach must not be

used in the bleach dispenser. Add

powdered bleach to the wash

water.

Fabric Softener

Dispenser and Agitator

To Use Dispenser

After the clothes are loaded into

the washtub and before the start

of the WASH CYCLE, pour the

proper amount of liquid fabric

softener into the bottle measuring

cap (see bottle directions). Pour

into dispenser fill opening to tip of

arrow which indicates correct fill

level. Over-filling can allow fabric

softener to spill onto the clothes.

Setting the water level to medium

or higher will result in better

performance from the fabric

softener.

The fabric softener will remain in

the dispenser during the wash fill,

agitation and spin. At the end of

the wash spin, the liquid fabric

softener will be dispensed into the

washtub through the slots in the

agitator and will be mixed with the

incoming rinse water.

To Clean The Dispenser

Remove the dispenser housing

from agitator by pulling directly

upward and at the same time

tilting slightly. This will expose the

dispenser cup, which is also

removable for cleaning (refer to

illustration). Both housing and cup

can be soaked in hot soapy water

and rinsed clean. The funnel

shape in top of agitator also

needs to be cleaned. The hole

and the slots in the two rings will

require using a small brush for

proper cleaning.

After cleaning, install dispenser

cup, then push dispenser housing

directly downward onto top of

agitator until firmly snapped

together.

Use Tips

• Fabric softener spilled onto

garments may cause staining.

To remove, soak in a soapy

solution made from Ivory or

Camay soap, or rub the stain

with a bar of either of these

soaps. Then wash.

Liquid fabric softeners will be

displayed during the final rinse

and should not be combined

with bleach, bluing, starch,

detergents, soaps or packaged

water conditioners during the

rinse.

Fabric softener is not to be

used in dispenser when using

the Soak cycle.

When adding detergent to

wash water, do not allow any to

enter into softener dispenser

cup, as softener will become

gummy.

To prevent softener buildup, the

dispenser can be filled with clean

water for automatic cleaning. This

can be done in washing cycles

other than when softener is used.

DISPENSER

_HOUSING

.._DISPENSER CUP

AGITATOR

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How To Use Your Washer...

Operation Instructions

-AWARNING

To reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, serious

injury or death, read the

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS, Pages 2

and 3, before operating the

washer.

Determine Proper

Cycle

Regular

Use for sturdy items, like play or

work clothes, towels, T-shirts, etc.

The wash time selection will

depend on the type of fabric and

the amount of soil. For the best

results when cleaning heavily

soiled items, use a longer wash

time (15 minutes maximum).

Lightly soiled items require less

wash time.

Permanent Press/Knits

Use for permanent press items

and synthetics. The wash time

selection will depend upon the

type of fabric and amount of soil.

The PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS

cycle automatically cools the

temperature of the fibers before

the spin. After wash the agitation

stops, the washtub spins slowly,

partially drains and then stops.

Cold water will then be

automatically added to the

washtub until the proper water

level is reached. This happens

one or two times, depending on

the size of the load and type of

drain connection. When the

COOL DOWN is complete, the

washer will pause for

approximately one minute before

continuing the cycle.

Soak/Prewash 1.

Use for heavily soiled or stained

clothing. Turn timer knob to the

beginning of the SOAK!

PREWASH cycle. Pull timer knob

out to start the water fill. Add

detergent to the washtub, then 2.

place the load into the tub. Close

lid. After fill is completed, agitation

will begin. This cycle has alternate

periods of agitation and soaking. 3.

After the soak/agitation period is

over the washer will go into a spin

cycle and then shut off. Do not

leave clothes sit in washer 4.

overnight. After spin, select

appropriate cycle and pull timer

knob out to start water fill. Once

the water mixes with the clothes,

add detergent.

Delicate

Wash delicate items usually

washed by hand on this cycle. A

full tub of warm water is

recommended (even for small

loads) to allow the delicate items

to move freely through the water.

More water helps reduce fabric

wear, wrinkling, and provides for a

clean wash.

The wash portion of this cycle

alternates between short periods

of agitation and longer periods of

soaking. Cycle includes a cold

water rinse.

To Wash Clothes

IMPORTANT: Before using your

new washer, make sure the

washer cord is plugged into a

!20 Volt electrical outlet that has

the proper grounding and polarity.

Make sure the washer hoses are

connected to the hot and cold

water faucets, and that the

faucets are turned on. Be sure the

drain hose is not kinked and is

inserted into a drain. See the

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

for details of proper washer

installation.

Get the clothes ready for

washing. Empty pockets and

cuffs. Sort items into separate

loads. Pretreat stains and

heavily soiled areas.

Measure and add detergent to

the washtub, after the water

level has exceeded two inches.

Add clothes loosely into the

washtub. The bulk of the

clothes rather than the weight

will determine load size.

Close the loading door. The

washer will not agitate or spin

with the loading door open.

AWARNING

To reduce the risk of

serious injury, do not by-

pass the loading door

switch by permitting the

washer to agitate or spin

with the loading door open.

Do not use washer if it does

not stop when loading door

is open or starts without

pulling the timer knob out.

5, Set WASH/RINSE

temperatures.

TEMPERATURE

WARM WARM

WARM COLD

HOT

COLD

WASH

RINSE

ENERGY SAVER •

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NOTE: The washer will provide a

cold rinse in all TEMPERATURE

settings except on the WARM

wash WARM rinse setting. DO

NOT use a warm rinse with

permanent press or other

synthetic fabrics. A warm rinse

can cause wrinking in some

garments. Cold rinses will save

you money and energy and will

help reduce wrinkling in

permanent press and synthetics.

6. Set LOAD SIZE (WATER

LEVEL) control. Use RESET if

agitation has started and more

water is needed.

LOAD SIZE

MEDIUM

_} LARGE

SMALL |EX-L_RGE

RESET

WATER LEVEL

CPWI7-1N-1

IMPORTANT: Holding the LOAD

SIZE (WATER LEVEL) control in

the RESET position can cause

flooding of the washer.

SOAK/PREWASH

SPIN

RINSE

COOL DOWN

DELICATE

15 9

SPIN

SPIN RINSE

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Select the cycle according to

the type of fabric being

washed. Push the timer knob in

and turn clockwise to the

desired cycle and wash time.

Pull the timer knob out to start

the water fit!. Agitation will

begin when the water reaches

the level you selected.

The washer will stop (pause)

for approximately two minutes

before the wash and rinse

spins. Do not turn the timer

through these pauses. They

are part of the cycle.

Timer

Although the washer cycles are

automatic, the timer may be reset

to lengthen, shorten, or repeat a

portion of a cycle.

To set or reset the timer, push

timer knob in to stop the washer.

Hold timer knob in firmly while

turning it clockwise to the setting

desired. Pull timer knob out to

start the washer.

REGULAR

RINSE

SPIN

PERMANENT

PRESS/KNITS

COOL DOWN

Wash

Regular

Use REGULAR setting for sturdy

items like work or play clothes

and most permanent press items.

You wilt also want to use

REGULAR agitation for items that

are heavily soiled.

Gentle

Use the GENTLE setting for

loosely woven fabrics, delicates

and sheer synthetics or cottons,

loads that can give off excessive

lint or for items that can be

damaged by REGULAR agitation.

Spin

Fast

You can use this spin speed for

most loads.

Slow

Use the SLOW spin speed for

items that wrinkle easily, like

lightweight synthetics, delicates or

lightweight permanent press.

SPEED

REG GENTLE

SLOW FAST

REG

FAST

GENTLE

SLOW

WASH

SPIN

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Special Care . . .

Starching

Starching adds crispness and

body to fabrics, enhances soil

resistance, and makes ironing

easier. There are several types of

starches. Carefully follow label

directions for spray or hand

starching or starching in the

washer.

Knits

A variety of knits are being used

for many types of clothing and

household furnishings. Many knits

are machine washable, some are

hand washable, and some must

be dry-cleaned. When buying,

make sure the garment has a

care label with care instructions.

These directions must be

followed. Some knits are

stretched during their

manufacture and may shrink or

relax when exposed to water.

Cotton Knits

Unless the label indicates that it is

preshrunk, cotton knits will

probably shrink to some degree.

Overdrying contributes to

shrinkage of cotton knits.

Rayon Knits

Rayon stretches and shrinks

easily. Treat as a delicate fabric

and wash gently.

Synthetic Fiber Knits

Knits made from synthetic fibers

or blends containing a high

percentage of synthetics will

generally keep their shape. When

buying, make sure the trimmings

(including belts) are machine

washable, seams are net

puckered, and zippers and

trimmings are well fastened.

Cotton Knits

Wash water should be hot or

warm suitable for color and soil.

The rinse water should be cold.

Avoid overdrying as cotton knits

may shrink.

Knits of Man-Made Fibers

In general, follow the rules for

permanent press fabrics as

they tend to have the same

characteristics. Set machine to

PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS

cycle. Set the wash water warm,

or suitable for color and soil.

Rinse water should be cold and

agitation gentle. Do not wash with

lint-shedding fabrics. Separate

items for color, washing whites

separately.

Sweaters of Man-Made Fibers

Fellow directions for knits. Button

sweaters and turn inside out, The

ribbon behind the buttons and

button holes may shrink. Stretch

to shape after washing. Orlon

sweaters may stretch. Avoid

pulling them when wet. Dryer dry.

Wool Sweaters

Loosely knit or delicately

constructed sweaters will need

delicate care. Hand wash.

Measure garment before and after

washing. Squeeze gently through

the water with little motion. Rinse

thoroughly. Block to shape and

dry flat.

For sweaters labeled "machine

washable", follow manufacturer's

directions or use warm water

wash, cold rinse, gentle agitation,

short wash time, and fast spin.

Dry flat. Excess agitation and

excess tumbling are the main

causes of wool shrinkage.

Wool Knits

Dry-clean wool knits unless

labeled machine washable.

Follow manufacturer's directions.

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Permanent Press

Permanent or durable press

garments and household items

will usually not need pressing

when washed and dried properly.

However, some will be more

wrinkle resistant than others.

The care needed for permanent

press is a little different than for

cottons. Permanent press will

soften or become pliable when

heated. This softening when it is

in warm or hot wash water will

allow wear wrinkles to be

removed. It will also cause the

fabric to wrinkle if it is crushed,

squeezed or spun when hot.

Permanent press cycles of

washers, when washer controls

are properly set, will cool the

clothes before the wash spin to

avoid wrinkling. Because the

clothes soften when heated, it is

important to remove them from

the dryer as soon as tumbling

stops.

How To Wash Permanent Press

1. Wash often. Permanent press

clothes tend to look clean even

when they should be washed.

2. Sort loads correctly, refer to

Page 4.

3. Do not wash with lint-shedding

loads. Permanent press

attracts lint in th.e wash water.

4. Pre-treat grease stains and oily

areas. This is especially

important for shirt collars and

cuffs. Rub liquid detergent or a

paste of detergent into the

area.

5. Use the PERMANENT PRESS/

KNITS cycle, hot or warm

water, cold rinse, agitation and

spin speed suitable for fabric

and sufficient detergent.

6. Use fabric softener in the rinse

water. This will reduce the

static electricity which attracts

lint and makes garments cling.

To Dry Permanent Press

For best results, permanent press

must be dryer dried. See garment

care labels. If to be line dried, use

slow spin (if your washer has it).

Ironing may be necessary. Use

low heat setting on iron or steam

setting on a steam iron.

Washing Special Items...

Always Follow Manufacturer's Care Label Instructions

Bedding

Diapers

• Warm wash and rinse.

• PERMANENT PRESS/KNIT cycle.

• Pretreat heavily soiled areas before washing.

• When washing an electric blanket, protect the plug by stitching the edge of the

blanket over the plug. Only dryer dry if manufacturer says it can be done.

,,, , , , , ,, ,,

Draperies, Curtains, •

Slip Covers •

Pillows •

(Feather and down)

Rugs •

Slips and Gowns •

Rinse out diapers immediately in cold water and soak in a diaper pail with a

small amount of detergent or enzyme presoak. Soak before washing.

Limit wash load to two dozen diapers.

Recommend an all-purpose detergent.

Shake to remove dust. Remove hooks and close zippers.

Sun-damaged draperies and curtains will not withstand washing.

Use warm water.

Wash curtains frequently. They can be weakened from soil, fumes, dust,

and the sun.

Fiberglass curtains need gentle care. Read care label to see if washable.

Some fiberglass curtains should be hand washed.

Do not wash pillows unless they can be dryer dried. They may mildew if not

dried completely.

Wash two pillows at a time or add towels for balance.

Use warm wash and detergent.

Shake before washing. Do not use hot water on rubber-backed rugs.

Wash two or three rugs to balance the washer.

Fabric softener in the rinse will help eliminate static.

Wash often using all-purpose detergent, warm or hot water and a cold rinse on

the PERMANENT PRESS/KNIT cycle.

To keep nylons and polyesters white, wash only with whites and use chlorine

bleach occasionally.

Use fabric softener in the rinse to remove static electricity.

Vashing Problems...

To keep clothes looking white or bright, use good washing practices at all times to prevent a gradual build-up

of soil or water hardness minerals on them. If you notice that your clothes are not as bright as they should be,

take corrective measures immediately.

Problem Cause

Gray or Dingy Insufficient Detergent

Clothes

Improper Sorting

Nonphosphate Detergent and Hard Water

Water Not Hot Enough

Overcrowding Washer

Yellowed Clothes Unremoved Soil

Solution

Add more detergent to washtub before

loading clothes. Mild detergents are not

suitable for average soil.

Wash whites separately. Separate light

from heavily soiled items. Clothes can

pick up soil from dirty wash water.

Follow package directions. Soften water

if possible.

White clothes will stay whiter with hot

wash water. Increase temperature.

Clothes must circulate freely through the

water for best results.

Skin soil is hard to remove. Check hem

edge of sheets and pillowcases, bottom

end of t-shirts, etc. If this portion is

white and center is yellow, the fabric

contains unremoved soil. Use sufficient

detergent and a hot wash. Chlorine

bleach may be needed.

Clothes Stained From Iron In The water ......To test if an iron stai'n, use a rust remover

on a portion of the garment. Follow

bottle directions for larger items.

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Older Clothes Some white fabrics turn yellow with age

and cannot be whitened.

Clothes Tearing Improper Use of Chlorine Bleach No correction for bleach damaged clothes.

or Damage Always measure and dilute bleach.

Overcrowding or Overloading Make sure all items can move freely

during agitation.

Insufficient Precare Fasten all hooks and zippers. Mend tears.

Remove objects from pockets.

Excessive Lint Improper Sorting Fabrics which shed lint cannot be washed

with fabrics that receive lint.

Insufficient Detergent /Use enough detergent so lint remains

Non-phosphate Detergent suspended in water and flushed out.

Mixing Fabric Types Knits and Permanent Press attract tint.

Wash these only with similar items. Use

fabric softener in rinse water.

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Stain Reoval...

Many soils will not become stains if treated promptly. Older stains may be difficult or impossible to remove. Hot

water will set some stains, particularly protein based stains. Use cold or warm water on these before washing in

hot water.

-&WARNING

Never put highly flammable substances like gasoline, kerosene, waxes, cooking oils, etc. into a

washer or dryer. Never put articles that have been cleaned with such substances into a washer or

dryer. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in a fire, explosion, and/or serious burns

or death. All items with these substances on them should be thoroughly hand-washed with a

detergent so that no trace of the flammable substances remains. The articles can then be machine

washed and/or dried.

When using any kind of a dry-cleaning fluid, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. The

fumes should never be inhaled. Use in a well ventilated room away from sparks and flames. Air dry

before washing or drying. Dry-cleaning fluid may cause a "ring" to be formed on some permanent

press fabrics. This will not wash out. To remove, clean the garment in a coin-operated dry-cleaning

unit, or by a professional dry-cleaner.

Stain Treatment

Adhesive Tape Place face down on paper towels and sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent (see

WARNING above). Launder.

Airplane Glue Place face down on paper towels and sponge with fingernail polish remover

until stain dissolves. Launder.

Alcoholic Beverages Sponge stain immediately with cold water or soak stain 30 minutes in cold

water. Apply detergent to any trace of stain while still wet. If safe for the fabric,

launder in hot water using chlorine bleach.

Blood

Candlewax

Treat stain immediately. Soak 30 minutes or more in Cold water. Rub detergent

into stain. If stain persists, place a small amount of household ammonia on the

stain and rub again with detergent. If safe for fabric, launder in hot water and

chlorine bleach if traces of the stain persist.

Rub with ice and scrape off excess wax. Place stain between paper towels and

press with warm iron. Then place stain face down on paper towels and sponge

with dry-cleaning solvent (see WARNING above). Let dry, launder. If traces of

color remain, launder with a commercial color remover or if safe for the fabric,

hot water and chlorine bleach.

Catsup, Tomato-Based Scrape off excess. Soak in cold water 30 minutes. Rub detergent into the stain

Products and if safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.

Chewing Gum Rub with ice and scrape off excess gum. Place face down on paper towels and

sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent.

Cocoa or Chocolate Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse, if greasy stain remains,

sponge face down on paper towels with a dry-cleaning solvent. If traces of the

stain remains, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

Coffee, Tea Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse. If traces of the stain remain,

launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

Crayon Treat the same as candle wax (above) or wash in hot water (if safe for fabric)

using soap (not a detergent) and 1-2 cups baking soda. If stains remain,

professional dry-cleaning may be necessary.

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Stain Treatment

Deodorants and

Anti-Perspirants Some of these products contain substances that can change the color of

some dyes. The color can sometimes be restored if the area is sponged with

ammonia then rinsed. To remove stains, apply white vinegar. Rub, rinse. If stains

remain, rub detergent into stain and launder with hot water and chlorine bleach

(if safe for fabric).

Dye ..... T ieat With a commercial dye remover (Rit, Putnam) or if safe for fabric, .....

bleach with chlorine bleach.

Egg' If dried, scrape off excess. Soak in c01d WRier. Rub detergent into damp

stain and if safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.

Fabric Softener Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Launder as usual.

Fruit Juices Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water With chlorine bleach (if safe for

fabric).

Grease, Oil Place face down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid (see

WARNING on Page 15). Dampen stain with water and rub with bar soap or

detergent. Launder in hot water (if safe for fabric).

Ink Saturate the stain with hair spray or place the fabric face down on paper towel

and sponge with cleaning fluid or rubbing alcohol (see WARNING on

Page 15). Rinse. If traces of the stain remain, rub detergent into the dampened

stain and launder. Some inks may be impossible to remove.

Iodine Rinse from the back side Of the stain with cold water. Then soak in a

commercial color remover (Rit, Putnam, etc.) or rub in a paste of water and

starch. Let stand for 15-30 minutes and launder.

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Lipstick Place on paper towel and sponge with cleaning fluid (see WARNING on

Page 15). Rinse. Rub dampened stain with bar soap and launder.

Mildew Treat promptly. Mildew damages fabric and sometimes cann0tbe removed.

Launder with chlorine bleach. For items that cannot be washed with chlorine

bleach, soak in an all-fabric bleach, then launder.

Milk and Milk Products S0akin cold WRier. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe i0r

fabric). Sponge with a cleaning fluid (see WARNING on Page 15), if a grease

stain is noticeable. Rewash.

(A) Place stain side down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid

(see WARNING on Page 15). (B) Apply dry spotter (one part mineral water

and eight parts dry-cleaning solvent). Use a spoon to loosen stain. Keep stain

moist with dry spotter and blot occasionally with toweling. Continue until stain

is removed. Allow to dry completely, rinse in warm water, and launder as

usual.

Miscellaneous

Eye and Face Make-up,

Tar, Gravy, Felt-Tip

Marker, Pitch,

Typewriter Ribbon

Mud Scrape off excess. Soak in solution of one quart warm water, half teaspoon

liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon vinegar for 15 minutes.

Rinse. Launder in hot or warm water with enzyme product.

Mustard Rub dampened stain with bar soap. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach

(if safe for fabric).

Nail Polish ...... Place face down on paper towel. Sponge wiih nail Polish remover (non-oily)

until stain disappears. Launder. Do not use nail polish remover on Acetate or

Arnel fabrics.