15
Using Your Washer
1.
Sort and prepare your laundry
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Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small
object can pass under the washplate and become
trapped, causing unexpected sounds.
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Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature,
and colorfastness.
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Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled.
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Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics.
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Do not dry items if stains remain after washing; heat
can set stains into fabric.
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Treat stains promptly.
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Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings, and sashes.
Remove non-washable trim and ornaments.
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Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items
during washing.
Helpful Tips:
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For best performance, use HE liquid detergent when washing
bulky items.
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Use mesh bags to help avoid tangling when washing
delicate or small items.
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Turn knits inside out to avoid pilling. Separate lint-takers
from lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will
pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics.
NOTE:
Always read and follow fabric care label instructions
to avoid damage to your items.
2.
Add laundry products
IMPORTANT: If you are using the Compact Dryer Stack Stand
(Part Number 49971), pull the washer forward before lifting
the washer lid.
If you are using liquid laundry detergent, single-dose laundry
packets, color-safe bleach, Oxi-type boosters, or fabric softener
crystals, add to the wash basket prior to adding laundry.
NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’s instructions.
3.
Load laundry into washer
Max
load
level
For best performance, load items
in loose heaps evenly around the
washplate. Try mixing different-
sized items to reduce tangling.
IMPORTANT:
Items need to move
freely for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling.
NOTE: The maximum volume is about 1.52 cubic ft. (4.4 lb max.
load size per cubic ft.).
