EdgeStar Model CW 2200 Washer/Dryer User Manual


 
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Detergent Guide
How to choose and use
the right detergent
First, use only detergent specifically made for use
in front load washers. Other types will cause
over sudsing.
Second, use only low sudsing powder or liquid
detergent. Performance of this machine will be
adversely effected if high suds detergents are used.
Third, check your water hardness. If your water is
hard (7 grains or more) your detergent has to
work harder.
Your water department can tell you how hard
your water is. So can your county extension agent
or your area’s water softener company. Just call and
ask them how many grains of hardness are in
your water.
How much detergent do you use? That
depends. Is your water hard or soft? With hard
water you need extra detergent to get your clothes
clean. With soft water you need less detergent.
Too much detergent can be harmful-potentially
causing serious problems with your washer
dryer. For this reason, it is always best to
find out your water hardness and adjust your
detergent usage.
Keep your detergent fresh. Under the sink
isn't a good place to store detergent. Too
much moisture will cause the powder to cake.
If your powder detergent gets older or lumpy
throw it away. It won’t wash well. Old detergent
often won’t dissolve. If you use a liquid detergent
these precautions are not necessary because liquid
detergents don’t lump as they age or come in contact
with water.
You will find four compartments in your Washer
Dryer dispenser. Pre-wash, Wash, Softener, Bleach.
Front load machines need much lless
detergent than top load washing machines.
Follow detergent manufacturer instructions
for front load machines. Detergent is flushed
automatically into the drum from the detergent dis-
penser. Over sudsing will cause your unit to
malfunction. Suds may rise through detergent dis-
penser and may spill on your floor, so, be very care-
ful in choosing the detergent quantity based on
laundry load, fabric type and soil/stain conditions.
Always choose a low sud detergent for
this machine.
Bleach Recommendation
Always dilute bleach before using.
Excessive/ Frequent use of bleach can damage
clothes.
Bleaching Whitens clothes, removes problem
stains, deodorizes & sanitizes.
Use discretely and always follow bleach
manufacturer instructions.
Do not add bleach while rinsing. Pour bleach in
detergent dispenser 3.
Do not overfill bleach. This can damage clothes.
Fabric Softener Recommendation
All fabrics benefit by the use of softeners. We
recommend use of softener to reduce the "clinging"
effect in synthetics and make laundry feel soft.
Pour the softener in detergent dispenser 4.
Do not overfill. Excessive use of softener may
affect wash results. Always follow softener
manufacturer instructions.
1 - Pre Wash 1.76 ounce Max.
2 - Main Wash 4.41 Ounce Max.
3 - Bleach 2.71 Fluid Ounce
4 - Softener 2.71 Fluid Ounce Max.
1 2 3 4
Detergent Guide
Spin
Rinse
Cold
Wash
Cotton
Wash
Quick
Express
Cotton
CottonDry
Dry
Delicates
Cold Wash
WOOL
Regular
Regular
Eco
Eco
Gentle
Regular
Gentle
Regular
Color
Super
Heavy
Duty
COTTON
WASH PROGRAM
Power
PERMANENT
PRESS
DRY TIME
SUPER WASH
PRE WASH
ANTI WRINKLE
RINSE PLUS
SPIN
TIME DELAY
START
DELICATES
OFF
Time Left / Time Delay
Dry Time
RPM