15
oPeRaTInG InsTRUCTIons
sTeP 1 - PRePaRe and soRT LaUndRY
PRePaRe LaUndRY
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Check garment labels for manufacturer’s washing instructions.
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Empty pockets and turn them inside out.
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Turn down cuffs and remove any lint or dirt.
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Tie strings and sashes so they don’t tangle.
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Close zippers, snaps and hooks to avoid snagging.
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Remove pins or other sharp objects from clothes to prevent scratching of the
wash basket.
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Pretreat all stains and heavily soiled areas.
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Turn synthetic and wool knits inside out to avoid pilling.
soRT LaUndRY
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Sort laundry by the type of wash cycle required (water temperature and wash
action).
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Separate light colors from dark colors and colorfast items from non-colorfast
items.
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Separate heavy duty fabrics from light weight fabrics.
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Separate fabrics that attract lint from fabrics that give off lint.
sTeP 2 - add faBRIC CaRe PRodUCTs
add deTeRGenT
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Pour liquid or powder detergent and color safe bleach directly into the wash
basket.
noTe: You can use less or more detergent depending on the size of the load,
and whether clothes are heavily or lightly soiled.
add BLeaCH (If desIRed)
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Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the
liquid chlorine bleach dispenser.
noTe: Use only liquid bleach in this dispenser.
IMPoRTanT: Be careful not to spill undiluted
bleach onto the washer cabinet or your
clothes. Since it is a strong chemical, it may
damage clothes or the finish of the washer.
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Follow manufacturer’s directions on garment
label for recommended use of liquid or powder
bleach.