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ORDER # 36728 Raytheon Appliances Use and Care Guide Home Laundry Automatic Washer D2491E3A Models: AWM573W2 AWM593W/L2 AWM593L2 AWM593W2 KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. (If the washer changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies the washer.) Part No. 36728R3 1/97 Congratulations on your purchase of a new Automatic Washer. Your washer has been carefully constructed for years of dependable service, using many of the same rugged, reliable components which are in many coin-operated machines. 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Inside Back Cover — AWARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY and to reduce the risk of fire or an explosion, do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. © Copyright 1997, Raytheon Appliances All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the publisher. 2 36728 — A WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Save These Instructions) To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death to persons when using your washer, follow these basic precautions: . Read all instructions before using the washer. . Refer to the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS in the INSTALLATION manual for the proper grounding of the washer. . Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. . Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. This is a safety rule for all appliances. . Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the lid to the washing compartment. . Do not reach into the washer if the washtub is revolving. . Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to water and/or weather. . Do not tamper with the controls. 36728 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Do not repair or replace any part of the washer, or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using a washing machine or combination washer-dryer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. THE GAS IS FLAMMABLE, DO NOT SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN FLAME DURING THIS TIME. To reduce the risk of an electric shock or fire, DO NOT use an extension cord or an adapter to connect the washer to the electrical power source. Use your washer only for its intended purpose, washing clothes. ALWAYS disconnect the washer from electrical supply before attempting any service. Disconnect the power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Install the washer according to the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. All connections for water, drain, electrical power and grounding must comply with local codes and be made by licensed personnel when required. Do not do it yourself unless you know how! To reduce the risk of fire, clothes which have traces of any flammable substances such as vegetable oil, cooking oil, machine oil, flammable chemicals, thinner, etc. must not be put into the washer. These flammable substances may cause the fabric to catch on fire by itself. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product. Keep your washer in good condition. Bumping or dropping the washer can damage safety features. If this occurs, have your washer checked by a qualified serviceman. Replace worn power cords and/or loose plugs. Be sure water connections have a shut-off valve and that fill hose connections are tight. CLOSE the shut-off valves at the end of each wash day. (continued) 21. Loading door MUST BE CLOSED any time the washer is to agitate or spin. DO NOT by-pass the loading door switch by permitting the washer to agitate or spin with the loading door open. A brake will stop the washtub within seconds if the loading door is opened during spinning. If the washtub does not stop when the loading door is opened, remove the washer from use and call the serviceman. 22. Always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions on packages of laundry and cleaning aids. Heed all warnings or precautions. To reduce the risk of poisoning or chemical burns, keep them out of the reach of children at all times (preferably in a locked cabinet). | 23. Always follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the garment manufacturer. 24. Never operate the washer with any guards and/or panels removed. 25. DO NOT operate the washer with missing or broken parts. 26. DO NOT by-pass any safety devices. 27. Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this machine according to the manufacturer's instructions may result in conditions which can produce bodily injury and/or property damage. NOTE: The WARNING AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood that common sense, caution and carefulness are factors which CANNOT be built into the washer. These factors MUST BE supplied by the person(s) installing, maintaining, or operating the washer. Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or the manufacturer about any problems or conditions you do not understand. 36728 Before Washing . . . Prepare Wash Load Empty Pockets and Cuffs Make sure all pockets are empty and turn them inside out. One bobby pin, metal or plastic toy, nail or sharp object in a load can catch laundry and cause tears. Facial tissue left in a pocket will produce extreme “lint”. A crayon or lipstick in a wash load may cause stains that cannot be removed. Roll down cuffs and shake out grass, sand, and gravel. Mend Rips and Tears Little holes can become bigger in the washer. Mend holes and tears before placing garments in the washer. Close Zipper and Fasten Hooks These can catch on garments in a wash load and tear them. Tie belts and sashes so they won't wind around clothes. Remove Nonwashable Trim Check for colorfastness too, by squeezing a portion of garment in warm or hot sudsy water. If the color bleeds or runs, wash the item separately in cold water. 36728 Sort Proper sorting is easy if you follow a few guidelines: 1. Sort by Color Whites Darks Non-Colorfast WS308IE0A 2. Sort by Fabric and Construction Cottons and Linens Synthetics, Blends & Poly Knits Permanent Press Delicates W309IE0A 3. Sort by Care Label Cold Warm Hot W310IE0A 4. Sort By Type and Amount of Soil Children’s play clothes, as well as work clothes, will need extra treatment. Lightly soiled clothes can become dingy If washed with heavily soiled items. 5. Sort Lint “Shedders” From Lint “Receivers” Some fabrics attract lint and should not be washed with lint- shedding loads. Lint shedders are cottons, terry towels, chenille bedspreads, rugs, and clothes which have been heavily bleached. Lint receivers are synthetics, permanent or durable press, knits (including socks), corduroy, and other smooth fabrics. Pretreat Pretreat shirt collars and cuffs with a pre-wash product or liquid detergent when placing them in the washer. Before washing, treat special stains with bar soap, liquid detergent or a paste of water and granular detergent. Use a pretreat soil and stain remover. Loading the Washer... Load Articles Load items by the amount of space they take up, not by their weight. Mix large and small items in a load to get the best washing results. Drop items loosely into the washtub. The bulk of the clothes rather than the weight will determine load size. Do not pack items in or wrap them around the agitator. Overloading can cause poor cleaning, excessive wrinkling, and tears. W2871E0A ltems should move freely through the wash water for best cleaning results. ltems should rollover — sink and then reappear. When washing very large items, do not fill washtub as full as with other loads. Load Sizes Small 3-4 perm. press dress shirts 1 twin sheet, 1 pillow case OR 1-2 lightweight dresses Medium 6-7 perm. press shirts OR 2 twin sheets, 2 pillow cases OR 8 bath towels, 6 bath cloths Large 10-11 perm. press shirts OR 2 full size sheets, 2 pillow cases, 2 pair men's pajamas OR 12 bath towels, 4 hand towels, 4 wash cloths Extra Large 8-9 shirts and 5 pair polyester pants OR 2 queen size sheets, 4 pillow cases, 2 nightgowns 1 pair men’s pajamas OR 1 queen size bedspread Reset Use the RESET if agitation has started and more water is needed for the load. Water Level Right W2781E0A W279IE0A (Illustrations shown with agitator cap. Your washer may have a fabric softener dispenser on agitator). The water level in your washer should fit the size of your wash load. Small loads will use lower water levels. There must be enough water in the washtub to allow items to move and turn over freely. Overloading the washtub can result in poor washing and rinsing. Overloading may also cause wrinkling and tearing of items. 36728 Water Hardness \ Soft Water 0 to 3.5 grains per gallon Moderately Hard | Water 3.6 to 7 grains per gallon Hard Water 7.1 10 10.5 grains per gallon Very Hard Water More than 10.6 grains per gallon W120IE0A Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon (G.P.G.) or parts per million (P.P.M.). To learn your water hardness, call your Water Department or State Extension Service. Hard water will not remove soil as well as soft water and can result in gray, dingy laundry. To get clothes clean in hard water, use more detergent. Do not use soap. Hard Water May Be Softened By: 1. A mechanical water softener installed in your home. 2. The use of a packaged non-precipitating water conditioner. Soft Water Water should be soft enough to allow soaps and detergents to remove soil effectively. Clothes will be whiter and brighter when washed and rinsed in soft water. 36728 Water... Iron 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 in the water. Solutions to Iron Problems The installation of a water softener will remove small amounts of iron from the water supply. The installation of an iron filter may be necessary for more severe cases. If the iron comes from the pipes, it may be sufficient just to let the water run into the empty washer for about one minute. This may help to clear the pipes. Spin this water out of the washtub before starting the wash. If iron comes from the water heater, drain the heater occasionally to remove the rust. If the Iron Condition Cannot Be Corrected Prepare the wash water first by adding detergent (not soap), then add the clothes to the washtub. Use a phosphate detergent. The phosphate content of a detergent IS listed on the package side panel. Add a nonprecipitating water conditioner to the washtub just before the rinse water enters. Do not use fabric softener in the rinse water if a packaged water conditioner is used. Iron With Chlorine Bleach The use of chlorine bleach with water that contains iron will make the rust discoloration worse. Use an “all fabric” bleach. Wash Temperature Hot Water Hot water will give the best results of cleaning and sanitizing, but it is not suitable for all items. It is best for sturdy whites and colorfast items, heavily soiled items and diapers. Warm Water By using warm water, there is less chance of color loss in items. Warm water also reduces wrinkling in permanent press items. Use with light and moderate soils, non-colorfast or dark colors, permanent press, silks, woolens, nylon, and acrylic. Cold Water Cold water is less effective in cleaning than hot or warm water, but it does minimize wrinkling and color fading. Use it for washing extra-sensitive clothes and for the rinsing of all fabrics. Energy You can save energy when washing by following a few guidelines: 1. Heating water accounts for the greatest energy expense when washing. Save on heating water by using cold rinses. 2. Wash full loads, but do not overload. 3. Use soak cycles for heavily soiled items to reduce wash times. 4. Select a shorter wash time for lightly soiled items. 140°F 1 HOT 100°Е ТГ WARM 65°F — COLD 4 W1211E0A Laundry TIps . . . Laundry Aids Use Comments Soak/Pretreat * Use a soaking agent either during the soak cycle or * Do not use a soaking Products overnight to remove stains and soils. agent with chlorine bleach. * Always follow manufacturers instructions with any * Do not use pretreaters pretreatment product. around the washer or dryer control panel. They may harm the finish or panel markings. Detergents/ * You may use detergent or soap in your washer. The * Soap and nonphosphate Soaps determining factor is the hardness of the water. Always powdered detergents use detergent if the water is over three grains hard. will not give good | washing results in hard water. Soap in hard water will form sticky deposits. * The use of powdered soap is not recommended when washing in cold water. Bleaches * Use to remove certain stains, disinfect, and keep clothes —|* When using liquid white. chlorine bleach, always use the bleach dispenser. * Use bleach in the wash water only. Do not use bleach in |- Always measure the the rinse. bleach. Never exceed one cup of bleach per full load. * Follow directions on care label of garment. - Never use chlorine bleach and ammonia in the same wash cycle. » Bleach should not be used as a substitute for detergent. Use the recommended amount of bleach. Fabric Use to soften clothes and remove static electricity from * Undiluted fabric Softeners permanent press knits and other fabrics of man-made softener poured directiy fibers. on clothes can stain them. * Use the fabric softener dispenser on your machine. * Do not mix with Follow bottle directions carefully. detergent or bleach. Water « These products soften water by tying up the hardness Conditioners Non-Precipitating Type Precipitating Type minerals. Recommended if using soap with water over three grains hard, or when using nonpnosphate detergents. - These products settle out hardness minerals by converting them into particles that will not dissolve in the water. If used with nonphosphate detergent or soap in hard water, a deposit may form on the clothes and washer parts. * Do not use with nonphosphate detergents or soaps. 36728 Washing Temperature Guide . .. Work clothes. » Soiled items. * Diapers. (approx. 140° F) Water Temperature Use Comments HOT « Sturdy whites and colorfast items. * Best cleaning for heavily solled items. * Reduces wrinkling. "WARM (approx. 1002 F) | « Non-colorfast « Light and moderately soiled items. or dark colors. * Permanent press. * Silks, woolens, nylon, acrylic. * Reduces wrinkling. * Less fading. COLD (approx. 652 F) * Non-colorfast * Rinsing of all items. fabrics. * Extra sensitive clothing. * Saves energy. * Reduces color fading. Bleach Dispenser The bleach dispenser is located in the left front corner, under the loading door. Use liquid bleach in the dispenser. Use no more than one cup chlorine bleach for large loads, three-quarters cup for medium and one-half cup for small loads. Carefully pour recommended amount of bleach into the dispenser during the first fill of the washer. Be careful not to spill undiluted bleach. lt is a strong chemical and can damage some fabrics if it is not properly diluted. Powdered bleach must not be used in the bleach dispenser. Add powdered bleach to the wash water. Agitator Cap IMPORTANT: The agitator must have either the cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser on it at all times. 36728 Fabric Softener Dispenser and Agitator To Use Dispenser | After the clothes are loaded into the washtub and before the start of the WASH CYCLE, pour the proper amount of liquid fabric softener into the bottle measuring cap (see bottle directions). Pour into dispenser. The large fabric softener dispenser allows for the fabric softener to be diluted with water. We recommend adding water up to the fill level. Do not exceed tip of arrow which indicates correct fill level. Over-filling can allow fabric softener to spill onto the clothes. Setting the water level to medium or higher will result in better performance from the fabric softener. To Clean the Dispenser Remove the dispenser housing from agitator by squeezing the lower part of the dispenser, pulling directly upward and at the same time tilting slightly. This will expose the dispenser cup, which is also removable for cleaning (refer to illustration). Both housing and cup can be soaked in hot soapy water and rinsed clean. The funnel shape in top of agitator also needs to be cleaned. The hole and the slots in the two rings will require using a small brush for proper cleaning. After cleaning, install dispenser cup, then push dispenser housing directly downward onto top of agitator until firmly snapped together. Use Tips Fabric softener spilled onto garments may cause staining. To remove, soak in a soapy solution made from Ivory or Camay soap, or rub the stain with a bar of either of these soaps. Then wash. * Liquid fabric softener will be dispensed during the final rinse and should not be combined with bleach, bluing, starch, detergents, soaps or packaged water conditioners during this rinse. * Fabric softener is not to be used in dispenser when using Soak/Prewash cycle. * When adding detergent to wash water, do not allow any to enter into softener dispenser cup, as softener will become gummy. To prevent softener buildup, the dispenser can be filled with clean water for automatic cleaning. This can be done in washing cycles other than when softener is used. — 10 DISPENSER HOUSING DISPENSER CUP W2881E0A 36728 How To Operation Instructions — A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, Pages 3 and 4, before operating the washer. Determine Proper Cycle Regular Use for sturdy items, like play or work clothes, towels, T-shirts, etc. The wash time selection will depend on the type of fabric and the amount of soil. For the best results when cleaning heavily soiled items, use a longer wash time (15 minutes maximum). Lightly soiled items require less wash time. There are three settings in the REGULAR cycle — heavy, normal and light. The number shown next to these settings is the length of agitation in minutes. (For example: setting the timer on Heavy will be a 15 minute agitation). Permanent Press Use for permanent press items and synthetics. The wash time selection will depend upon the type of fabric and amount of soil. There are two settings in the PERMANENT PRESS cycle — normal and light. The number shown next to these settings is the length of agitation in minutes. (For example: setting the timer on Normal will be a nine minute agitation). 36728 Use Your Washer . .. The PERMANENT PRESS cycle automatically cools the temperature of the fibers before the spin. After wash, the agitation stops, the washtub spins slowly, partially drains and then stops. Cold water will then be automatically added to the washtub until the proper water level is reached. This happens one or two times, depending on the size of the load and type of drain connection. When the COOL DOWN is complete, the washer will pause for approximately one minute before continuing the cycle. Delicate Wash delicate items usually washed by hand on this cycle. A full tub of warm water is recommended (even for small loads) to allow the delicate items to move freely through the water. More water helps reduce fabric wear, wrinkling, and provides for a clean wash. There are two settings in the DELICATE cycle — normal and light. The number shown next to these settings is the length of agitation in minutes. (For example: setting the timer on Normal will be an eight minute agitation, including pauses). Soak/Prewash Use for heavily soiled or stained clothing. Turn timer knob to the beginning of the SOAK/ PREWASH cycle. Pull timer knob out to start the water fill. Add detergent to the washtub, then place the load into the tub. Close lid. After fill is completed, agitation will begin. This cycle has alternate periods of agitation and soaking. After the soak/agitation period is over, the washer will go into a spin cycle and then shut off. Do not leave clothes sit in washer overnight. After spin, select appropriate cycle and pull timer out to start water fill. Once the water mixes with the clothes, add detergent. 11 To Wash Clothes IMPORTANT: Before using your new washer, make sure the washer cord is plugged into a | 120 Volt electrical outlet that has the proper grounding and polarity, that the washer hoses are connected to the hot and cold water faucets, and that the faucets are turned on. Be sure the drain hose is not kinked and is inserted into a drain. See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details of proper washer installation. IMPORTANT: Before using the washer for the first time, wipe out the inside of the wash tub with a sudsy cloth. 1. Get the clothes ready for washing. Empty pockets and cuffs. Sort items into separate loads. Pretreat stains and heavily soiled areas. 2. Measure and add detergent to the washtub. 3. Add clothes loosely into the washtub. The bulk of the clothes rather than the weight will determine load size. 4. Close the loading door. The washer will not agitate or spin with the loading door open. — A WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury, DO NOT by-pass the loading door switch by permitting the washer to agitate or spin with the loading door open. (continued) 5. Set WASH/RINSE temperatures. WASH/RINSE TEMP WARM WARM» WARM COLD 9 COLD * COLD 8 *ENERGY SAVER CPW38-IN-1 NOTE: The washer will provide a cold rinse in all TEMPERATURE settings except on the WARM wash WARM rinse setting. Cold rinses will save you money and energy and will help reduce wrinkling in permanent press and synthetics. When using the DELICATE cycle, a WARM rinse is not available. If the WASH/RINSE selector is set on WARM/WARM, it will still give a COLD rinse. This is to assure proper care of delicate items. The Energy Saver settings, marked with an asterisk (*), show which temperature settings will use the least energy. SOAK/ PREWASH PREWASH 3” — NORMAL DELICATE 6. Set LOAD SIZE (WATER LEVEL) control. Use RESET ¡f agitation has started and more water is needed. LOAD SIZE MEDIUM CPW37-IN-1 IMPORTANT: Holding the LOAD SIZE (WATER LEVEL) control in the RESET position can cause flooding of the washer. 7. Select the cycle according to the type of fabric being washed. Push the timer knob in and turn clockwise to the desired cycle and wash time. 8. Pull the timer knob out to start the water fill. Agitation will begin when the water reaches the level you selected. The washer will stop (pause) for approximately two minutes before the wash and rinse spins. Do not turn the timer through these pauses. They are part of the cycle. REGULAR PERMANENT PRESS PULL KNOB TO START 6 PUSH KNOB TO STOP 12 Timer Although the washer cycles are automatic, the timer may be reset to lengthen, shorten, or repeat a portion of a cycle. To set or reset the timer, push timer knob in to stop the washer. Hold timer knob in firmly while turning it clockwise to the setting desired. Pull timer knob out to start the washer. 36728 Special Care .. . Starching Starching adds crispness and body to fabrics, enhances soil resistance, and makes ironing easier. There are several types of starches. Carefully follow label directions for spray or hand starching or starching in the washer. Knits A variety of knits are being used for many types of clothing and household furnishings. Many knits are machine washable, some are hand washable, and some must be dry-cleaned. When buying, make sure the garment has a care label with care instructions. These directions must be followed. Some knits are stretched during their manufacture and may shrink or relax when exposed to water. 36728 Cotton Knits Unless the label indicates that it is preshrunk, cotton knits will probably shrink to some degree. Overdrying contributes to shrinkage of cotton knits. Wash water should be hot or warm suitable for color and soil. The rinse water should be cold. Rayon Knits Rayon stretches and shrinks easily. Treat as a delicate fabric and wash gently. Synthetic Fiber Knits Knits made from synthetic fibers or blends containing a high percentage of synthetics will generally keep their shape. When buying, make sure the trimmings (including belts) are machine washable, seams are not puckered, and zippers and trimmings are well fastened. Knits of Man-Made Fibers In general, follow the rules for permanent press fabrics as they tend to have the same characteristics. Set machine to PERMANENT PRESS cycle. Set the wash water warm, or suitable for color and soil. Rinse water should be cold. Do not wash with lint-shedding fabrics. Separate items for color, washing whites separately. Sweaters of Man-Made Fibers Follow directions for knits. Button sweaters and turn inside out. The ribbon behina the buttons and button holes may shrink. Stretch to shape after washing. Orlon sweaters may stretch. Avoid pulling them when wet. Dryer dry. 13 Wool Sweaters Loosely knit or delicately constructed sweaters will need delicate care. Hand wash. Measure garment before and after washing. Squeeze gently through the water with little motion. Rinse thoroughly. Block to shape and dry flat. For sweaters labeled “machine washable”, follow manufacturer's directions or use warm water wash and cold rinse. Dry flat. Excess agitation and excess tumbling are the main causes of wool shrinkage. Wool Knits Dry-clean wool knits unless labeled machine washable. Follow manufacturer's directions. (continued) Permanent Press Permanent or durable press garments and household items will usually not need pressing when washed and dried properly. However, some will be more wrinkle resistant than others. The care needed for permanent press is a little different than for cottons. Permanent press will soften or become pliable when heated. This softening when it is in warm or hot wash water will allow wear wrinkles to be removed. It will also cause the fabric to wrinkle if it is crushed, squeezed or spun when hot. Permanent press cycles of washers, when washer controls are properly set, will cool the clothes before the wash spin to avoid wrinkling. Because the clothes soften when heated, it is important to remove them from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops. How To Wash Permanent Press 1. Wash often. Permanent press clothes tend to look clean even when they should be washed. 2. Sort loads correctly, refer to Page 5. 3. Do not wash with lint-shedding loads. Permanent press attracts lint in the wash water. 4. Pre-treat grease stains and oily areas. This is especially important for shirt collars and cuffs. Rub liquid detergent or a paste of detergent into the area. 5. Use the PERMANENT PRESS cycle, hot or warm water, cold rinse and sufficient detergent. 6. Use fabric softener in the rinse water. This will reduce the static electricity which attracts lint and makes garments cling. To Dry Permanent Press For best results, permanent press should be dryer dried. See garment care labels. Ironing may be necessary. Use low heat setting on iron or steam setting on a steam iron. 14 36728 Washing Special items... Always Follow Manufacturer's Care Label Instructions Bedding Warm wash and rinse. PERMANENT PRESS cycle. Pretreat heavily soiled areas before washing. When washing an electric blanket, protect the plug by stitching the edge of the blanket over the plug. Only dryer dry if manufacturer says it can be done. Diapers Rinse out diapers immediately in cold water and soak in a diaper pail with a small amount of detergent or enzyme presoak. Soak before washing. Limit wash load to two dozen diapers. Recommend an all-purpose detergent. Draperies, Curtains, Shake to remove dust. Remove hooks and close zippers. (Feather and down) Slip Covers » Sun-damaged draperies and curtains will not withstand washing. | * Use warm water. * Wash curtains frequently. They can be weakened from soil, fumes, dust, and the sun. | | | « Fiberglass curtains need gentle care. Read care label to see if washable. | Some fiberglass curtains should be hand washed. Pillows * Do not wash pillows unless they can be dryer dried. They may mildew if not dried completely. Wash two pillows at a time or add towels for balance. Use warm wash and detergent. Rugs Shake before washing. Do not use hot water on rubber-backed rugs. ‚Wash two or three rugs to balance the washer. Fabric softener in the rinse will help eliminate static. Slips and Gowns Wash often using all-purpose detergent, warm or hot water and cold rinse on the PERMANENT PRESS cycle. To keep nylons and polyesters white, wash only with whites and use chlorine bleach occasionally. Use fabric softener in the rinse to remove static electricity. 36728 15 Washing Problems . .. To keep clothes looking white or bright, use good washing practices at all times to prevent a gradual build-up of soil or water hardness minerals on them. If you notice that your clothes are not as bright as they should be, take corrective measures immediately. | Problem Cause Solution Gray or Dingy Clothes Insufficient Detergent Add more detergent to washtub before loading clothes. Mild detergents are not suitable for average soil. Improper Sorting Wash whites separately. Separate light from heavily soiled items. Clothes can pick up soil from dirty wash water. Nonphosphate Detergent and Hard Water Follow package directions. Soften water if possible, and use a phosphate detergent. Water Not Hot Enough White clothes will stay whiter with hot wash water. Increase temperature. Overcrowding Washer Clothes must circulate freely through the water for best results. Yellowed Clothes Unremoved Soil Skin soil is hard to remove. Check hem edge of sheets and pillowcases, bottom end of t-shirts, etc. If this portion is white and center is yellow, the fabric contains unremoved soil. Use sufficient detergent and a hot wash. Chlorine bleach may be needed. Clothes Stained From Iron In The Water To test if an iron stain, use a rust remover on a portion of the garment. Follow bottle directions for larger items. Older Clothes Some white fabrics turn yellow with age and cannot be whitened. Clothes Tearing or Damage Improper Use of Chlorine Bleach No correction for bleach damaged clothes. Always measure and dilute bleach. Overcrowding or Overloading Make sure all items can move freely during agitation. Insufficient Precare Fasten all hooks and zippers. Mend tears. Remove objects from pockets. Excessive Lint Improper Sorting Fabrics which shed lint should not be washed with fabrics that receive lint. Insufficient Detergent / Nonphosphate Detergent Use enough detergent so lint remains suspended in water and flushed out. Mixing Fabric Types Knits and Permanent Press attract lint. Wash these only with similar items. Use fabric softener in rinse water. 16 36728 Stain Removal... Many soils will not become stains if treated promptly. Older stains may be difficult or impossible to remove. Hot water will set some stains, particularly protein based stains. Use cold or warm water on these before washing in hot water. — A WARNING Never put highly flammable substances like gasoline, kerosene, waxes, vegetable oils, cooking oils, etc. into a washer or dryer. Never put articles that have been cleaned with such substances into a washer or dryer. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in a fire, explosion, and/or serious burns or death. All items with these substances on them should be thoroughly hand-washed with a detergent so that no trace of the flammable substances remains. The articles can then be machine washed and/or dried. When using any kind of a dry-cleaning fluid, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. The fumes should never be inhaled. Use in a well ventilated room away from sparks and flames. Air dry before washing or drying. Dry-cleaning fluid may cause a “ring” to be formed on some permanent press fabrics. This will not wash out. To remove, clean the garment in a coin-operated dry-cleaning unit, or by a professional dry-cleaner. | Stain Treatment Adhesive Tape Place face down on paper towels and sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent (see WARNING above). Launder. Airplane Glue Place face down on paper towels and sponge with fingernail polish remover until stain dissolves. Launder. Alcoholic Beverages Sponge stain immediately with cold water or soak stain 30 minutes in cold water. Apply detergent to any trace of stain while still wet. If safe for the fabric, launder in hot water using chlorine bleach. Blood Treat stain immediately. Soak 30 minutes or more in cold water. Rub detergent into stain. If stain persists, place a small amount of household ammonia on the stain and rub again with detergent. If safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach if traces of the stain persist. Candlewax Rub with ice and scrape off excess wax. Place stain between paper towels and press with warm iron. Then place stain face down on paper towels and sponge with dry-cleaning solvent (see WARNING above). Let dry, launder. If traces of color remain, launder with a commercial color remover, or if safe for the fabric, hot water and chlorine bleach. Catsup, Tomato-Based Products Scrape off excess. Soak in cold water 30 minutes. Rub detergent into the stain and if safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach. Chewing Gum Rub with ice and scrape off excess gum. Place face down on paper towels and sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent. Cocoa or Chocolate Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse. If greasy stain remains, sponge face down on paper towels with a dry-cleaning solvent. If traces of the stain remains, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). Coffee, Tea Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse. If traces of the stain remain, launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). Crayon Treat the same as candle wax (above) or wash in hot water (if safe for fabric) using soap (not a detergent) and 1-2 cups baking soda. If stains remain, professional dry-cleaning may be necessary. 36728 (continued) 17 Stain Treatment Deodorants and Anti-Perspirants Some of these products contain substances that can change the color of some dyes. The color can sometimes be restored if the area is sponged with ammonia then rinsed. To remove stains, apply white vinegar. Rub, rinse. If stains remain, rub detergent into stain and launder with hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). Dye Treat with a commercial dye remover (Rit, Putnam) or if safe for fabric, 1 bleach with chlorine bleach. Egg If dried, scrape off excess. Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into damp stain and if safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach. Fabric Softener Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Launder as usual. Fruit Juices Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). Grease, Oil Place face down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid (see WARNING on Page 17). Dampen stain with water and rub with bar soap or detergent. Launder in hot water (if safe for fabric). Ink Saturate the stain with hair spray or place the fabric face down on paper towel and sponge with cleaning fluid or rubbing alcohol (see WARNING on Page 17). Rinse. If traces of the stain remain, rub detergent into the dampened stain and launder. Some inks may be impossible to remove. lodine Rinse from the back side of the stain with cold water. Then soak in a commercial color remover (Rit, Putnam, etc.) or rub in a paste of water and starch. Let stand for 15-30 minutes and launder. Lipstick Place on paper towel and sponge with cleaning fluid (see WARNING on Page 17). Rinse. Rub dampened stain with bar soap and launder. Mildew Treat promptly. Mildew damages fabric and sometimes cannot be removed. Launder with chlorine bleach. For items that cannot be washed with chlorine bleach, soak in an all-fabric bleach, then launder. Milk and Milk Products Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). Sponge with a cleaning fluid (see WARNING on Page 17), if a stain is noticeable. Rewash. Miscellaneous Eye and Face Make-up, Tar, Gravy, Felt-Tip Marker, Pitch, Typewriter Ribbon (A) Place stain side down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid (see WARNING on Page 17). (B) Apply dry spotter (one part mineral water and eight parts dry-cleaning solvent). Use a spoon to loosen stain. Keep stain moist with dry spotter and blot occasionally with toweling. Continue until stain is removed. Allow to dry completely, rinse in warm water, and launder as usual. Mud Scrape off excess. Soak in solution of one quart warm water, half teaspoon liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon vinegar for 15 minutes. Rinse. Launder in hot or warm water with enzyme product. Mustard Rub dampened stain with bar soap. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). Nail Polish Place face down on paper towel. Sponge with nail polish remover (non-oily) until stain disappears. Launder. Do not use nail polish remover on Acetate or Arnel fabrics. 18 36728 Stain Treatment Paint Water-based — Treat by rinsing fabric in cool water while stains are still wet. Then launder. Dried paint cannot be removed. Oil-based — Pretreat with a solvent recommended on the paint container. If not available, use mineral spirits. Rinse. Pretreat with a stain remover or detergent, rinse and launder. Perspiration Rub dampened stain with detergent. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach | (if safe for fabric). If the fabric is discolored, you can try to restore it by treating fresh stains with ammonia or old stains with vinegar. Rust Apply a commercial rust remover (Whink, Rit, RoVer, etc.) Follow manufacturer’s directions. Then launder as usual. Scorching { Launder using hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). Fabrics can be damaged by being scorched. If this has happened, you may not be able to remove the marks. | Shoe Polish Rub dampened stain with detergent. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Soft Drinks Rinse stain with cold water immediately. Launder in warm water and chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Tobacco Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Rinse. If necessary, soak in an all-fabric bleach solution. If stain remains, launder with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). Urine | Rinse with cold water. Soak with an enzyme soaking product. Launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). If the color of the fabric has changed, sponging the area with ammonia may restore the color. Vomit Soak in a solution of one quart warm water, half teaspoon liquid hand dishwashing detergent, and one tablespoon ammonia (if safe for fabric). Soak 15 minutes. Use sponge to loosen stain. Blot with toweling. Launder in hot water (if safe for fabric) with an enzyme product. 36728 19 Maintenance .. . Cold Weather Care If the washer is delivered on a cold day (below freezing), or is stored in an unheated room or area during the cold months, do not attempt to operate it until the washer has had a chance to warm up. Care Of Your Washer IMPORTANT: Before using the washer for the first time, wipe out the inside of the washtub with a sudsy cloth. Use only a damp or sudsy cloth for cleaning the control panel. Some spray prewash products may harm the finish on the control panel. Operating Tips . Out-Of-Balance Switch The out-of-balance switch is located behind the right rear hinge of the washer loading door. A load of one or two items can make the washtub unbalanced during the spin periods. For the best spinning results, the load must be balanced throughout the spin period. Wipe the washer cabinet as needed. If detergent, bleach or other washing products are spilled on the cabinet, wipe immediately. Some products will cause permanent damage if spilled on the cabinet. Do not use scouring pads or abrasive cleansers. Do not lay sharp or rough objects oh or against the washer. The finish could be damaged. The washtub will need no particular care though it may need rinsing or wiping after an unusual load has been washed. This also may be necessary if too little detergent has been used. The out-of-balance switch is tripped if the load becomes excessively unbalanced during the spin. Spinning stops when this happens. Leave the loading door open to allow the inside of the washer to dry out after use. This helps prevent musty odors from developing. Vacations and Extended Non-Use IMPORTANT: To avoid possible property damage due to flooding, turn off the water supply to the washer whenever there will be an extended period of non-use. If the out-of-balance switch is tripped, you will need to rearrange the load. To do this, push the timer knob in, open the loading door and evenly distribute the items in the washtub. Close the loading door, pull the timer knob out, and the spin will resume. Motor Overload Protector... This internal overload protector will stop the motor automatically in the event of an overload. The overload protector will reset itself in two or three minutes and the motor will restart automatically. If the overload protector stops the motor again, remove the washer from use and call the serviceman to correct the problem. 20 36728 Before You Call For Service . .. (You may save time and money by checking the following): e If Your Washer: Won't Won't Won't Won't Possible Reason — Fill Start Agitate Spin Do This To Correct e e e e Be sure the power cord is plugged all the way into the | electrical outlet. e e e Close the loading door. e e o e Check the house fuse or circuit breaker. ® Has the motor overload protector cycled? o Turn on the hot and cold water faucets. o Pull timer knob out to start the washer. e e Was the last spin completed? e Clean the filter screens located at the faucet end of the inlet hoses. Owner is responsible for service call regarding cleaning of the screens. o Water is siphoned from the washer during the cycle. Refer to the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS supplied with the washer. e o Are the controls properly set? e e Broken drive belt. Call the serviceman. If Service Is Required . .. If service is required, contact the nearest Factory Authorized Service Center. If you are unable to locate an authorized service center or are unsatisfied with the service performed on your washer, write to: Raytheon Appliances Amana Home Appliance Division 2800 220" Trail P.O.Box 8901 Amana, lowa 52204-0001 Phone: 1-800-843-0304 FAX: (319) 622-8158 Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time Zone 36728 MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER NN \ S T Oo J © А © A © o o o oY a o © ce AN o o e (| р | J W334|E0B 21 When calling or writing about your washer, PLEASE GIVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS. The model and serial numbers are located on the nameplate. The nameplate will be in the location shown. Please include a copy of your bill of sale and any service receipts you have. — AWARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, DO NOT repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user- maintenance instructions or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out. 36728 Information For Handy Reference ... Raytheon Appliances Amana Home Appliance Division 2800 220th Trail P.O. Box 8901 Amana, lowa 52204-0001 Date Purchased Model Number Serial Number Dealer's Name Dealer's Address Phone Number Service Agency Service Agency Address Phone Number Record this information and keep your sales slip. Model and serial numbers are located on the nameplate. 36728 Raytheon Appliances part no: 36728 xs: MANUAL, USE & CARE AW ‚oc: 909-000-002 36728
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