Страница 1: ...g 4 9 Controls Setting Guide 6 7 Stains 16 Cycle Settings 5 Stain Removal Guide 1 7 Detergents Other Additives 11 15 Storage Vacation Tips 22 Energy Saving Tips 5 User Maintenance Instructions 22 Filter F1o Pan 4 8 22 Warranty Back Cover fIard Water 14 Limestone Deposits 12 22 Loading the Washer 4 10 Mini Basket Tub 5 8 Model and Serial Numbers 2 ...
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Страница 3: ...sedfor so ne time9 turnonailhotwater faucets and allow them torunfor several miIIutes beforeusingany electricalappliancewhichis connected tothehotwatersystem TIIis willallowanyhydrogen gas toescape since thegasis flammable donotsmoke oruse anopenflameorapplia lce during this process QNeverreachinto UWasher While it is IIloving Before loading9 ll lloafling oraddi13g clGtlies9 pMsh i i tile cy e Q Q...
Страница 4: ...es 11through 15 for information on detergents and other laundry additives Positionthe Filter Flo pan on the agitator Lint will collect in the pan for easy removalwhen the wash is finished I E Do not use the Filter Flo pan as a wash basket Do not put any items to be washed in the Filter Flo pan For information on bleaches and fabric sofie lers seepage 15 Close the lid Washerwill fill but not agitat...
Страница 5: ... pan How to us the Mini BasketTM tub pes ofloa which canbewashedin the Mini Baskettub Small loads of regular fabrics up to 2 pounds Delicateloadss chaslingerie panty hose girdles blouses sweaters socks shirts babyclothesand other small delicate hand washables Stuffedtoys Tennisshoes some specialinstructions toremember when you usetheMimi Baskettub Do not wash clothes in the regular basket when usi...
Страница 6: ...entPress Cycles Normal Setting Down filledgarments if machine washingis recommended m Normal Soil or Light Setting dependingon amou Hot RegularCycles BabyClothes Sturdy such as Diapers Nightgowns Shirts Pads Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls BabyClothes Delicate soil Warm Permanent Press Cycles Regular Cycles Light Setting Blankets Wool Part Wool Cotton Warm Warm Blankets Synthetic Electric Ligh...
Страница 7: ...ype detergent Do babyclothes separately Pretreat spots Rinse diapers nightgowns pads and sheets after use Keep diapers in a coveredpail of cold water and conditioningagent like Borateem brand Youmayprefer to use a mild type detergent Do hand knit garments by hand or in Mini Basket tub See page 8 Fill washer add detergent allow to dissolve beforeadding blanket Do one blanket at a time Pretreat heav...
Страница 8: ... pan HOW to us the Mini BasketTM tub pes ofloa which canbewashedinthe Mini Baskettub Small loads of regular fabrics up to 2 pounds Delicateloadss chaslingerie panty hose girdles blouses sweaters socks shirts babyclothesand other small delicate hand washables Stuffedtoys Tennisshoes some specialinstructions toremember when you usetheMimi Baskettub Do not wash clothes in the regular basket when usin...
Страница 9: ...ush out cuffs zip zippers snap snaps hooks and buttons Do anynecessarymending rips hems tears o Check all itemsfor areas of heavy soilor stain Removestains For STAIN MOVAL GUIDE SEE PAGE17 Turn Poly Knitsinside outto minimizeFabricsurface damage Soaking and Pre treating a goodwayto loosendeepsoils andstains A thorough soakingwith detergent or special soakingagent is another wayto removeheavysoils ...
Страница 10: ...r energyand detergentbyadjustingthewater levelforthesizeoftheload See page4 Special recommelldatiom for washingpermanent press if you do not havea dryer If youaremachine washing PermanentPressclothesthatyou plantolinedryor drip dry use extracareto minimizewrinkling in thewashprocess o Becarefulnottooverload washer PermanentPressclothes musthaveampleroomtomove freelv A MediumsizePermanent Pres load...
Страница 11: ... Are excellentas concentrates for removingspots Completelydissolveevenin cold water Perform wellin softwater Disadvantages Are notavailablein someareas Generallydo notclean wellin hard water Maybedifficulttodissolve especiallyin coldwater Shouldnoibe usedin coldwater Thosecontainingsodium carbonateas an ingredientmay causeharmful limestonedeposits on clothesand washerwhen combinedwith hard water S...
Страница 12: ...lay bane We b cloth The followingrecommendations will temporarily delay the effects of limestone on yourclothes These are generally good washing practices and will givebetter soil removalwhether or not youhave hard water or use carbonate detergent Use hotter wash water for example up to 150 F for cottons This also improvesoily soil removal If you wash in cooler water to saveenergy use more deterge...
Страница 13: ...tergentin a standard measuring cup How tounse detergent granular or powdered Adddetergentnextto the agitator akr the clotheshavebeen loaded If yourdetergentdoesn tdissolve well predissolvethe detergentin hot water then pour directly into the washbasket Rwomended mount ofdete ent foraveqe soti load Water IxvelSetting Water Hardness Large Medium Small Mini Basket VERY HARD 2 cups 1 cups 1 cups 2 cup...
Страница 14: ...water If youhave HARD water less than 10grains and youuse phosphatedetergent youalso haveno problem But if youhavemorethan 10 grains youwill need to softenyour waterwith either 1 An instilled watersoftenerin yourhome or 2 The use of a packagedwater sofiener Forinformation on water softeners9see chart be owe Grains of hardness I o lo I lo 15 I 15 20 I 20 25 I 25 30 I over 30 I When using Acup o 2 c...
Страница 15: ...uldnot be chlorine bleached such as 100 cotton flame retardant children s sleepwear silk wool mohair spandex leather or non fast colors Dilute bleach before usingon anyfabric 3 Check Manufacturers Care Labels for special instructions 1 Maybe used on all kinds of fabrics 2 Is most effectivein hot writer 1 Helps make clothes fluffy and soft 2 Reduces static electricity 3 Use carefully Toomuch maycau...
Страница 16: ...liter of cool water approximately 80 F 27 C in a sinkor pan Soak stainedarea for 5 minutesand launder in washer The Caseof the Invisible SWin Food or cookingoilson your syntheticgarmentsmaycause stains which are virtuallyinvisibleand which you may not notice as you put yourclothesintothe washer If these stainsare not completely removedin the wash the oily spots maypick up dirt from the wash water ...
Страница 17: ...ain remains bleach according to Stain RemovalHint on oppositepage launder Grass Foliage Flowers Mildew Scorch Apply undiluted liquid detergent Launder Treat mildew spots while theyare fresh before mold has a chance to weaken fabric If either type stain remains bleach according to Stain RemovalHint on opposite page launder Severescorch cannot be removed Fresh stains Place stain face downon an absor...
Страница 18: ...ntto create a whitedeposit Use sofienersin rinse cycleonly unlesspackage specifiesaddingto washcycle Seepage 15 Pilling usuallyon polvester cottonblendsiscausedbynormal wear and maylook like lint Turningclothesin ide outmayprovidesomehelp Staticelectricity caused byoverdying willcause attraction Use fabric sofienerin rinse cycle heseare sometimes called InvisibleStains because youmaynot noticethem...
Страница 19: ...al water sofiening Do not use detergentor soap Allow clothes to go through complete cycle Repeat if necessary Ifyou prefer to use the Soak Setting see page 8 Use the water softenerin place of soak agent or prewash detergent and allow clothesto soak for about 20 minutes Use the Mini Baskettub seepage 8 Increase detergent Incom leteremovalof body soil due to constant use of insufficientdetergent Che...
Страница 20: ...r loads no more than medium loads to give clothes room to movefreely Incorrect wash and dry cycles Use Permanent Press Washcyclewhich providesa cooldown rinse to minimize wrinkling Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle s Incorrect water level Use Large Water Level for Medium Load Medium Levelfor Small Load Repeated washingin water which is too hot Washin cold or warm water with plenty of detergent Ac...
Страница 21: ...orand file rough spotsif necessary lMaybe caused by use of Normal Wash SpinSpeed for delicatearticles Use Gentle Wash SpinSpeed Referto Garment Manufacturers Care Labels Garments weakenedbyage sun or atmosphere This is inevitableand is not caused bywasher Slowprocess by washingon Gentle Wash SpinSpeed Toolarge loads or too littlewater Load washeronly with number ofitems that will movefreely Select...
Страница 22: ...cleansers The exterior Wipe off any spills of washing compounds Wipe or dust with damp cloth Try not to hit surface with sharp objects To store washer Ask service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather For IoIlg Vacations Be sure water supply is shut off at f lucetsand drain ail water from hoses if we...
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