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Using Water
Using Detergent
Amount of WATER LEVEL
Water Temperature
Detergent
Choosing the right Detergent
Attention
This machine detects the quantity of laundry automatically, then sets the WATER LEVEL.
When you select a wash program, the WATER LEVEL will be shown on the control panel.
The following table shows the amount of water.
When the WATER LEVEL is automatically detected, it may differ depending on the quantity
of laundry even though the same WATER LEVEL is indicated on the control panel.
When you select a wash program, the WATER LEVEL will be shown on the control panel.
The following table shows the amount of water.
When the WATER LEVEL is automatically detected, it may differ depending on the quantity
of laundry even though the same WATER LEVEL is indicated on the control panel.
If iron is present in the water the clothes may become an all-over yellow or they may be stained with brown
or orange spots or streaks. Iron is not always visible. Installation of water softener or an iron filter may be
necessary for severe cases.
or orange spots or streaks. Iron is not always visible. Installation of water softener or an iron filter may be
necessary for severe cases.
Follow the Detergent package directions. Using too little Detergent is a common cause of laundry problems.
Use more Detergent if you have hard water, large loads, greasy or oily soils or lower Water Temperature.
Use more Detergent if you have hard water, large loads, greasy or oily soils or lower Water Temperature.
We recommend the use of domestic Detergent, (powder, liquid or concentrated). Soap flakes or granulated soap
powders should not be used in your washing machine. When washing woolens remember to use Detergent
suitable for washing woolens.
powders should not be used in your washing machine. When washing woolens remember to use Detergent
suitable for washing woolens.
The machine sets the appropriate temperature automatically according to the wash program .
You can change the Water Temperature by pressing the WATER TEMP. button.
The temperature of the water impacts the effectiveness of all laundry additives and therefore, the cleaning results.
We recommend temperatures of:
- HOT 49~60
You can change the Water Temperature by pressing the WATER TEMP. button.
The temperature of the water impacts the effectiveness of all laundry additives and therefore, the cleaning results.
We recommend temperatures of:
- HOT 49~60
...(120-140
)
White items, diapers, underclothing and heavily soiled, colorfast items.
- WARM 29~40
...(85-105
)
Most items
- COLD* 18~24
...(65-75
)
Only very bright colors with light soil.
When washing in COLD water additional steps may be needed:
- Adjust Detergent amount and pre-dissolve Detergent in WARM water
- Pretreat spots and stains
- Soak heavily soiled items
- Use appropriate bleach
- Adjust Detergent amount and pre-dissolve Detergent in WARM water
- Pretreat spots and stains
- Soak heavily soiled items
- Use appropriate bleach
* Temperature below 18
...(65
) will not activate laundry additives and may cause lint, residue, poor cleaning, etc.
In addition, Detergent manufactures and care labels define COLD water as 26~29
...(80-85
).
If the temperature of the water in the tub is too cold for your hands, the Detergent will not activate and clean
effectively.
effectively.
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Using the Liquid Bleach Dispenser
Using the Dispenser Drawer
The bleach dispenser automatically dilutes and dispenses
liquid chlorine bleach at the proper time in the wash cycle.
liquid chlorine bleach at the proper time in the wash cycle.
1. Check clothing care labels for special instructions.
2. Measure liquid bleach carefully, following instructions on the
2. Measure liquid bleach carefully, following instructions on the
bottle.
Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes
or into the wash basket.
Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach dispenser.
Avoid overfilling or splashing when adding bleach to the
dispenser. The maximum capacity of the bleach dispenser is
one cup of bleach per wash cycle. Overfilling could result in
early dispensing of bleach.
or into the wash basket.
Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach dispenser.
Avoid overfilling or splashing when adding bleach to the
dispenser. The maximum capacity of the bleach dispenser is
one cup of bleach per wash cycle. Overfilling could result in
early dispensing of bleach.
3. Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of bleach
directly into bleach dispenser. If you prefer to use powdered
bleach, add it into the wash basket directly before adding clothes.
bleach, add it into the wash basket directly before adding clothes.
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids
such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing can
produce a toxic gas which may cause death.
such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing can
produce a toxic gas which may cause death.
The dispenser drawer contains three compartments:
Liquid Fabric Softener
Liquid or Powder Detergent
Liquid Wash Boost Additives
Liquid or Powder Detergent
Liquid Wash Boost Additives
The dispenser automatically dispenses additives at the
proper time in the wash cycle.
proper time in the wash cycle.
1. Slowly open the dispenser drawer by pulling the drawer out
until it stops.
2. After adding laundry products, slowly close the dispenser
drawer. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early
dispensing of additives.
dispensing of additives.
Avoid overfilling or splashing when adding laundry products
to the dispenser. Doing so could result in early dispensing of
laundry products.
to the dispenser. Doing so could result in early dispensing of
laundry products.
At the end of the cycle, you may see water in the
compartments. This is part of the normal operation of the
washer.
compartments. This is part of the normal operation of the
washer.
NOTE: Do not use bleach in the dispenser drawer.
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Adding Detergent
Adding Fabric Softener
Adding Wash Boost Additives
Add measured detergent to the detergent compartment of
the dispenser drawer.
the dispenser drawer.
Do not exceed the maximum fill line.
Detergent is flushed through the dispenser at the
beginning of the wash phase. Either powdered or liquid
detergent can be used.
beginning of the wash phase. Either powdered or liquid
detergent can be used.
Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water
temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the
load. Avoid using too much detergent in your washer, as it
can lead to oversudsing and detergent residue being left
on the clothes.
temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the
load. Avoid using too much detergent in your washer, as it
can lead to oversudsing and detergent residue being left
on the clothes.
If desired, pour the recommended amount
of liquid fabric softener into the left-hand
compartment. Use only liquid fabric softener.
of liquid fabric softener into the left-hand
compartment. Use only liquid fabric softener.
Dilute with water to the maximum fill line.
Do not exceed the maximum fill line.
Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the
fabric softener, which could stain clothes.
fabric softener, which could stain clothes.
NOTE : Do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash load. It
may stain the clothes.
The Wash Boost dispenser may be used to
clean heavily soiled or stained garments
more efficiently.
clean heavily soiled or stained garments
more efficiently.
If desired, place the additives for the
wash Boost setting in the right-hand
compartment. Use only liquid additives.
wash Boost setting in the right-hand
compartment. Use only liquid additives.
Do not exceed the maximum fill line to avoid
Overfilling can cause early dispensing of
presoak additives, which could result in
damaged clothes.
presoak additives, which could result in
damaged clothes.
NOTE : Do not pour additives directly on the wash load. It may stain the clothes.clothes.
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WARNING
Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products
containing ammonia. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death.
containing ammonia. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death.
To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property, comply with the basic warnings listed below:
Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products.
Keep stain removal products in their original labeled containers and out of children's reach.
Thoroughly wash any utensil used.
Do not combine stain removal products, especially ammonia and chlorine bleach. Dangerous fumes may result.
Never wash items which have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents
or other flammable or explosive substances because they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
Never use highly flammable solvents, such as gasoline, inside the home. Vapors can explode on contact with flames or
sparks.
Keep stain removal products in their original labeled containers and out of children's reach.
Thoroughly wash any utensil used.
Do not combine stain removal products, especially ammonia and chlorine bleach. Dangerous fumes may result.
Never wash items which have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents
or other flammable or explosive substances because they give off vapors that 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 recommended treatment in the stain removal
chart below.
To pretreat stains, use a prewash product, liquid Detergent, or a paste made from
granular Detergent and water.
Use COLD water on unknown stains because HOT water can set stains.
Check care label instructions for treatments to avoid on specific fabrics.
Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover on an inside seam.
Rinse and wash items after stain removal.
Determine the kind of stain, then follow the recommended treatment in the stain removal
chart below.
To pretreat stains, use a prewash product, liquid Detergent, or a paste made from
granular Detergent and water.
Use COLD water on unknown stains because HOT water can set stains.
Check care label instructions for treatments to avoid on specific fabrics.
Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover on an inside seam.
Rinse and wash items after stain removal.
Stain Removal
STAIN
TREATMENT
Adhesive tape, chewing gum,
rubber cement
rubber cement
Beverages (coffee, tea, soda, juice,
alcoholic beverages)
alcoholic beverages)
Blood
Candle wax, crayon
Chocolate
Collar or cuff soil, cosmetics
Dye transfer on white fabric
Grass
Ink
Mildew, scorch
Mud
Mustard, tomato
Nail polish
Paint, varnish
Rust, brown or yellow
discoloration
discoloration
Shoe polish
Grease, oil, tar (butter, fats, salad
dressing, cooking oils, car grease,
motor oils)
dressing, cooking oils, car grease,
motor oils)
Pretreat or soak in WARM water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap.
Use packaged color remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Pretreat or soak in WARM water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric. For heavy stains and tar,
apply nonflammable dry cleaning fluid to back of stain. Replace towels under stain frequently. Rinse
throughly. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric.
apply nonflammable dry cleaning fluid to back of stain. Replace towels under stain frequently. Rinse
throughly. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric.
Some inks may be impossible to remove. Washing may set some inks. Use prewash stain remover,
denatured alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.
denatured alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.
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.
mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged.
Brush off dry mud. Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes.
Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
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.
Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on acetate fabrics.
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 throughly before washing.
OIL BASED AND VARNISH : Use solvent recommended on can label. Rinse throughly before washing.
For spots, use rust remover safe for fabric. For discoloration of an entire load, use phosphate Detergent and
nonchlorine bleach. Do not use chlorine bleach because it may intensify discoloration.
nonchlorine bleach. Do not use chlorine bleach because it may intensify discoloration.
LIQUID : Pretreat with a paste of granular Detergent and water. PASTE : Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat with
prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Rub Detergent into dampened area, Wash using bleach
safe for fabric.
prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Rub Detergent into dampened area, Wash using bleach
safe for fabric.
Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with prewash stain remover or
nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.
nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.
Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains.
Pretreat stain. Wash using COLD water and bleach safe for fabric.
Rinse with COLD water. Rub with bar soap. Or pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe
for fabric.
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 nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.
Hand wash to remove solvent. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
for fabric.
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 nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.
Hand wash to remove solvent. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Baby formula, dairy products, egg
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