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LAUNDRY TIPS
Preparing clothes for washing
Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of
your garments.
■ Always use HE detergent detergents. The package for this
type of detergent will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.”
The new wash action of the CALYPSO
®
system, along with
less water, will create too much sudsing with a regular
non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result in
washer errors, longer cycle times, reduced rinsing
performance, and may result in component failures and
noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents such as TIDE
®
HE
are made to produce the right amount of suds for the best
performance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to
determine the amount of detergent to use.
■ Shake out sand, dirt, and other matter before placing clothes
and other items into the washer. Doing so will increase the
performance of this low-water washer.
■ Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other
items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid
scratching the washer interior. Remove non-washable trim
and ornaments.
■ Empty pockets and turn them inside-out.
■ Turn down cuffs; brush away lint and dirt.
■ Turn synthetic knits inside-out to avoid pilling.
■ Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle.
■ Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.
■ Treat spots and stains.
■ Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best
results.
Sorting
■ Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if
they would normally be washed together. Separate lint-givers
(towels, chenille) from lint-takers (corduroy, synthetics,
permanent press). When possible, turn lint-givers inside-out.
■ Separate dark colors from light colors, colorfast items from
noncolorfast items.
■ Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy cottons, knits, delicate
items).
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■ Drop clothes in; don't wrap.
■ Small garments go first. Do not put small items on top.
■ Use mesh garment bags to wash undergarments such as
underwire bras, items with strings, and small items such as
socks.
Unloading
■ Remove clothes from washer after the cycle is completed.
Metal objects such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may rust if
left in the washer basket for a long time.
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Super Capacity Plus Washers
Heavy Work Clothes
4 jeans
4workpants
4workshirts
2sweatpants
2sweatshirts
Towels
10 bath towels
10 hand towels
14 washcloths
Mixed Load
3 sheets (1 king, 2 twin)
4 pillowcases
3shirts
3blouses
9T-shirts
9shorts
10 handkerchiefs