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STAIN

   

TREATMENT

Adhesive tape, chewing gum, 
rubber cement

Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with prewash stain remover 
or nonfl ammable dry cleaning fl uid.

Baby formula, dairy products, 
egg

Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more. Wash.

Beverages (coffee, tea,
soda, juice, alcoholic bever-
ages)

Pretreat stain. Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric.

Blood

Rinse with cold water. Rub with bar soap. Or, pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes. Wash 
using bleach safe for fabric.

Candle wax, crayon

Scrape off surface wax. Place stain face down between paper towels. Press with warm iron until wax is 
absorbed. Replace paper towels frequently. Treat remaining stain with prewash stain remover or nonfl am-
mable dry cleaning fl uid. Hand wash to remove solvent. Wash using bleach safe for fabric. 

Chocolate

Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Collar or cuff soil, cosmetics

Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap.

Dye transfer on white fabric

Use packaged color remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Grass

Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Grease, oil, tar (butter, fats, 
salad dressing, cooking oils, 
car grease, motor oils)

Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric. For heavy stains and tar, 
apply nonfl ammable dry cleaning fl uid to back of stain. Replace towels under stain frequently. Rinse thor-
oughly. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric.

Ink

Some inks may be impossible to remove. Washing may set some inks. Use prewash stain remover, dena-
tured alcohol or nonfl ammable dry cleaning fl uid.

Mildew, scorch

Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Or, soak in oxygen bleach and hot water before washing. 
Badly mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged.

Mud

Brush off dry mud. Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes.

Mustard, tomato

Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Nail polish

May be impossible to remove. Place stain face down on paper towels. Apply nail polish remover to back 
of stain. Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on acetate fabrics.

Paint, varnish

WATER BASED: Rinse fabric in cool water while stain is wet. Wash. Once paint is dry, it cannot be removed. 
OIL BASED AND VARNISH: Use solvent recommended on can label. Rinse thoroughly before washing.

Perspiration

Use prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap. Rinse. Wash using nonchlorine bleach in hottest water 
safe for fabric.

Rust, brown or yellow discol-
oration

Use rust remover safe for fabric. Do not use chlorine bleach because it may intensify discoloration.

Shoe polish

LIQUID: Pretreat with a paste of powder detergent and water. PASTE: Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat 
with prewash stain remover or nonfl ammable dry cleaning fl uid. Rinse. Rub detergent into dampened 
area. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Tomato

Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Urine, vomit, mucus, feces

Pretreat or soak in product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Wine

Pretreat or soak in cold water. Wash in hottest water and bleach safe for fabric

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Stain Removal Suggestions

Summary of Contents for C4909

Page 1: ...uméro de couleur Printed in U S A For best results a low sudsing HE High Efficiency Detergent made for front loading washers must be used Pour de meilleurs résultats on doit utiliser un détergent basse mousse et de haute efficience recommandé pour Machines à laver de charge frontale As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sears Canada Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for ene...

Page 2: ...s washer comply with the basic warnings listed below Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow these Important Safety Instructions PREVENT FIRE Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in soaked in or spotted with gasoline cleaning solvents kerosene cooking oils waxes etc Do not store these ...

Page 3: ... wa wall receptacl ll receptacle Po Power cord with wer cord with 3 prong 3 prong gr grounded plug ounded plug Do not Do not under under an any cir y circumstances cumstances cut cut remo remove ve or b or bypass th ypass the gr grounding pr ounding prong ong FIRE ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock Do not use an adaptor plug or extension cord or remove grounding prong fr...

Page 4: ... dark and non colorfast items Separate items that shed lint from items that attract lint Casual synthetic knit and corduroy items will pick up lint from towels rugs and chenille bedspreads Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items Separate lacy sheer loosely knit or delicate items from durable items Do not machine wash items containing fiberglass Small particles of fiberglass left in...

Page 5: ...d options for each cycle will be indicated for the cycle selected See the Washer Settings Chart for more details To change the settings press the TEMP SPIN SOIL and OPTIONS buttons to scroll to the desired settings Open and close the dispenser drawer slowly Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of the bleach or fabric softener To prevent fabric damage do not overfill the ...

Page 6: ...wice select a new cycle and press Start again Just turning the cycle selector knob will not change the cycle To stop the cycle press Pause Cancel twice 7 Start the washer Close the door and press START The washer will not operate with the door open PAU will be displayed as a reminder to close the door If desired select Delay Start to delay the beginning of the cycle for up to 14 hours or 16 hours ...

Page 7: ...s and a final spin Delicate This cycle provides 10 minutes of gentle reversing wash action for knits and delicates followed by 2 rinses and a final spin To protect your delicate items a hot water wash is not avail able The Extra Rinse and Easy Iron options are available Handwash Select the Handwash cycle for items labeled Hand Wash able Ten minutes of occasional tumbling are followed by 2 rinses a...

Page 8: ... options are available with this cycle This manual covers many models and not all cycles options or features listed are available on every model Console shown above for reference only Your model may differ Cycle Selection continued Silk Select the Silk cycle for washable silk items Six minutes of gentle reversing tumble wash action in cold water is fol lowed by 2 rinses and an automatic Extra Rins...

Page 9: ...to drip dry or select the Drain Spin cycle to remove excess water at a more convenient time To select or delete the Easy Iron Extra Rinse Extra Spin or Cycle Signal press OPTIONS until the blinking light indicates the desired option Then while it is blinking press Select The indicator will light when the option has been se lected It will no longer be lighted when the option has been removed Not al...

Page 10: ...same time and hold for 10 seconds until LOC is displayed alternately with the estimated cycle time To unlock the controls press OPTIONS and Select at the same time and hold 10 seconds until LOC is no longer displayed Other Features Clean Washer Cycle HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other household chemi cals such as toilet cleaners rust removers acid or products ...

Page 11: ...9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Warm Cold 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Warm Warm 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Hot Cold 9 9 9 9 Spin Speed High 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Medium 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Low 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Hang Dry 9 9 9 9 9 9 No Spin 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Soil Level Heavy 9 9 9 Normal 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Light 9 9 9 9 Options Delay Start 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Extra Rinse 9 9 9 9 A...

Page 12: ... could ignite or explode Never use highly flammable solvents such as gasoline inside the home Vapors can explode on contact with flames or sparks For Successful Stain Removal Remove stains promptly Determine the kind of stain then follow the recommend ed treatment in the stain removal chart on the next page To pretreat stains use a prewash product liquid deter gent or a paste made from powder dete...

Page 13: ... Rinse thor oughly Wash using hottest water safe for fabric Ink Some inks may be impossible to remove Washing may set some inks Use prewash stain remover dena tured alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid Mildew scorch Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric Or soak in oxygen bleach and hot water before washing Badly mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged Mud Brush off dry mud Pretrea...

Page 14: ...f Washer To clean and freshen the washer perform the Clean Washer cycle For best results use the Clean Washer cycle once a month To begin the cycle turn the cycle selector to Clean Washer The display will change to CLn REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before filling the detergent chamber with one 1 cup of liquid chlorine bleach OR one 1 pouch of TIDE WASHING MACHINE CLEANER DO NOT use both Press St...

Page 15: ...red Rinse well with tap water To clean the drawer opening use a small brush to clean the recess Remove all residue from the upper and lower parts of the recess Replace the insert by pressing it in place until you hear a slight click Return the dispenser drawer Cleaning Dispenser Drawer Area Daily Preventative Maintenance Remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle ends Excess wrinkling color...

Page 16: ...with ammonia or mild soap and water Before moving the washer place a strip of cardboard or thin fiberboard under the front leveling legs to prevent damage to the floor Outside Routine Cleaning Turn off water supply faucets 1 Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from 2 hoses Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical 3 outlet Add 1 gallon 3 8 L nontoxic recreational vehi...

Page 17: ...ears and seams cannot be mended Never pour chlorine bleach directly on fabric Check condition of items before washing See Operating Your steps 2 and 5 Lint Incorrect sorting Tissues left in pocket Overloading the washer Not enough detergent Undissolved detergent has left a residue resembling lint Static cling is attracting lint Load washed too long Reduce load size Rewash using correct water tempe...

Page 18: ...ent along with recommended dosage Remove wash load immediately upon cycle completion Run dehumidifier in laundry room Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric softener compartments of dispenser Dry the inside of washer and gasket after every run Residue stains buildup mold or mildew stains in dispenser drawer Moisture in the washer Use of non HE detergent Overdosing detergent Remove dispenser drawer...

Page 19: ...pping bolts and foam block have not been removed during installation See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing shipping bolts and foam block Wash load unevenly distributed in drum Stop washer and rearrange wash load OPERATING Washer does not start Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet House fuse blown circuit breaker trip...

Page 20: ...ow or is a distance from washer Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet with candy or meat thermometer Water temperature should be at least 120 F 49 C Adjust water heater as necessary Hot water is being used elsewhere in the house Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during washer use There may not be enough hot water available for proper cleaning If problem persists your hot water sys...

Page 21: ...ed and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product if this appliance fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase call 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 to arrange for free repair If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty covers onl...

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