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Water . . .
Water Level
The washer will automatically adjust the water level to
the type and size of the load during any fill.
Water Hardness
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 but avoid
oversudsing. 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 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.
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 wash drum before starting the wash.
If iron comes from the water heater, drain the heater
occasionally to remove the rust.
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.
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. Soak heavily soiled items to reduce wash times.
4. Select a shorter wash time for lightly soiled items.
Soft Water
0 to 10 milligrams
grains per liter
Moderately Hard
Water
300 milligrams
grains per liter
Hard Water
500 milligrams
grains per liter
Very Hard Water
Over 500 milligrams
grains per liter
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