When using water temperature colder
than 60° F, read instructions on deter-
gent containers for cold water wash or
the following may occur:
• Detergents may not dissolve well,
leaving spots or streaks of detergent
on articles,
* Soils are difficult to remove,
• Some fabrics will retain wear wrinkles
and may have increased pilling,
WATER HARDNESS
AFFECTS CHOICE OF
LAUNDRY AiDS
Water hardness is determined by
amount of minerals in water Minerals
react with soap and form scum and
curd. Scum may remain on laundry,
causing yellowing or gray, dingy
clothing HARDNESS IS MEASURED
IN GRAINS PER GALLON
Grains per Gallon
HARD
0-3 J 4-6 I 7-10 J over11
If water hardness in your home is over 7
grains, you will get better washing
results by:
• Using detergent instead of soap,
• Adding extra detergent to wash, espe-
cially in cold water washes
• Using a water conditioner,
• Installing a water softener
If you do not know the hardness of your
water supply, contact your local water
department or bring a sample into Sears
Store for testing.
STARCHES
Starch adds body to fabrics and helps to
keep them clean longer F o!low package
directions for starching in washer,
DYES
i:ollow package directions for dying in
the washer After dying, clean washer
thoroughly by running a complete cycle
using detergent and 1 cup chlorine
bleach
Ihe tub and agitator may become dye
stained but this will not harm the finish
or transter color to other wash loads
B
Jspenser$
LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
IJ[_CAUTtON1 Failure to follow these
directions can cause bleach damage to
wash load
MEASURE IHE LIQUID
BLEACH AS FOLLOWS
For normal water level, use:
TO
DEPENDING ON SOIt
AND tOAD SIZE.
ADD
WATER
Pour bleach
and water
directly into
dispenser.
POWDERED BLEACH must not be
used in bleach dispenser Add powdered
bleach to wash water, following direc-
tions on package.
FABRIC SOFTENER
DISPENSER (Optional)
TO FILL: Measure liquid fabric softene_
according to label directions. Pour into
dispenser Do not pour fabric softener
directly onto laundry items Io dilute,
add water to fill line. Do not add water
to fabric softeners which are diluted
when purchased
i
Fill Line
TO ATTACH: Place dispenser on
agitator cap and press down firmly
Make sure lid is snapped firmly onto
dispenser
Wrong
Right
ii
lo remove dispenser from agitator cap
just pull up and off
TO CLEAN DISPENSER:
IhoroughIy rinse out dispenser in warm
water to eliminate buildup of fabric
softener Lid can be snapped off for
easier cleaning After cleaning, snap lid
firmiy in place, Any black, waxy residue
can be removed by washing in hot soapy
water, Use only bar soap products
Laundry or dishwashing detergents are
not suitable
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