Sears KENMORE 91601 - Manual (Page 5)

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
SOFT MED HARD
VERY
HARD
0-3 4-6 7-10 over 11
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 dean longer Follow package
directions for starching in washer
DYES
Follow package directions for dying in
the washer After dying, clean washer
thoroughly by running a complete cyde
using detergent and 1 cup chlorine
bleach.
The tub and agitator may become dye
stained but this will not harm the finish
or transfer color to other wash loads
Dispensers
LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
IД CAUTION I Failure to follow these
directions can cause bleach damage to
wash load.
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 softenei
according to label directions Pour into
dispenser. Do not pour fabric softener
directly onto laundry items To dilute,
add water to fill line Do not add water
to fabric softeners which are diluted
when purchased
TO ATTACH: Place dispenser on
agitator cap and press down firmly.
Make sure lid is snapped firmly onto
dispenser.
To remove dispenser from agitator cap
just pull up and off
TO CLEAN DISPENSER:
Thoroughly rinse out dispenser in warm
water to eliminate buildup of fabric
softener Lid can be snapped off for
easier cleaning After cleaning, snap lid
firmly 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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