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Adding Detergent and Softener
(continued)
Using laundry starch
About laundry starch
Use only laundry starches that are labeled as synthetic starch (e.g., vinyl acetate, PVAc).
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Laundry starches other than those above may result in malfunction, so be sure to check the ingredients label.
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Do not use PVA (polyvinyl alcohol).
Such starches may not adhere sufficiently or may result in malfunction of the machine.
Laundry starch amounts
Refer to the indications on the laundry starch’s packaging.
The resulting laundry may be stiff, as front loading washers use less water.
If this is a concern, reduce the amount of starch.
Wash load size for starching
1.5 k
g
or less (“Average weights for laundry”
(P. 21)
)
Starching operation
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Do not use the [HOT WASH] function.
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Do not dry starched laundry.
Doing so may clog the dry filter and result in malfunction.
Dilute the laundry starch with about 1 L of water, and pour it directly into the
drum.
Press
to turn on the power, and press
to select the [FUZZY] program.
Set the cycles to [WASH (6 MIN)] and [SPIN (1 MIN)].
Load the laundry to be starched (1.5 k
g
or less) into the drum, and close the
door.
Press
to start the operation.
After the starching operation: Clean the remaining starch off the drum
Press
to turn on the power.
Press
to select the [HEAVY] program.
Press
to start the operation.
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Do not perform the above cleaning operation with detergent or laundry.
