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DETErGEnT uSE
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The use a good quality top loader detergent is recommended.
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It is also important to:
Pre–treat stains before washing.
Sort clothes by color.
Sort clothes by the amount of soiling.
Avoid overloading.
When using powdered detergent it is recommended that the powder be dissolved in warm water to
ensure optimum cleaning results.
The detergent/water mixture can be added to either the tub or to the detergent dispenser tray.
Reducing the amount of detergent used may reduce the effectiveness of the cleaning action.
fEATurES
Automatic dispenser
Your washer has separate compartments for dispensing detergent and color-safe bleach and
fabric softener. Add all laundry additives to their respective compartments before starting your
Washer.
The automatic dispenser MUST ALWAYS be in place before you start your washer.
DO NOT open the automatic dispenser when your washer is running.
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Never exceed the manufacturer’s recommendations when adding detergent.
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This compartment holds liquid detergent for the main wash cycle, which is added to the
load at the beginning of the cycle.
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When using powdered detergent, remove the liquid detergent compartment from the
detergent drawer. The washer will not dispense powdered detergent from the liquid
detergent compartment.
To add detergent to the automatic dispenser:
1.
Open the dispenser drawer.
2.
Load the recommended amount of liquid (or powder)
detergent into the detergent compartment before you start
your wash.
3.
Close the drawer slowly and smoothly to avoid spilling,
splashing, or premature dispensing of the contents.
It is normal for a small amount of water to remain in the
dispenser compartments at the end of the cycle.
Do not put chlorine bleach in the dispenser drawer.
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