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Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
Sorting and Loading
Sort by color (whites, lights, colors), soil level, fabric type (sturdy cottons, easy care, delicates) and whether the
fabric produces lint (terry cloth, chenille) or collects lint (velveteen, corduroy). Wash lint producers such as cotton
towels and socks separate from lint collectors including synthetic garments and dress pants.
WARNING
DO NOT wash fabrics soiled with flammable liquids or cleaning solvents.
No washer can completely remove oil.
DO NOT wash or dry anything that has been soaked in or spotted with any type of oil (including cooking oils).
DO NOT reach into the unit until all moving parts have stopped.
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the unit.
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, fire or amputation.
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The drum may be fully loaded with loosely added items when washing only. If washing and drying during the cycle,
only load the drum to a maximum of 2/3 capacity to allow airflow during drying. Excessive loading for drying will lead
to poor dry performance.
To add items after the unit has started, press Start/Pause and wait until the door is unlatched. The unit may take
up to 30 seconds to unlock the door after pressing Start/Pause during the wash cycle, depending on the machine
conditions. Unit may take up to 15 minutes to unlock the door if Start/Pause is pressed during a Dry cycle.
Do not try to force open the door when it is locked. After the door unlocks, open gently. Add items, close the door
and press Start/Pause to restart.
Wash Only Loading Examples
WORKWEAR LINENS
3 Jeans 1 Bath Sheet
3 Work Wear 6 Bath
Shirts Towels/
8 Washcloths
2 Work Wear
Pants 4 Hand
Towels/
1 Terrycloth
Bath Mat
OR
1 Flat
Queen-Sized
Sheet
1 Fitted
Queen-Sized
Sheet
2
Pillowcases
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When running a dry only cycle or a wash and dry cycle, only load the drum to a maximum of 2/3 capacity to allow
airflow during drying.
As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the wash, they are sorted properly for the dry cycle. Try also to
sort items according to size. For example, do not dry a sheet with socks or other small items.
Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has become warm. They may cause fabric softener stains. Bounce
Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in this unit when used in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling.
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MIXED LOAD
2 Pillowcases
1 Hand Towel
1 Flat Sheet/
1 Fitted Sheet
2 Bath Towels/
2 Washcloths
OR
4 Shirts (Men's or
Women's)
3 Pair Pants (Khakis or
Twills)
3 T-shirts
4 Pairs of Boxers
2 Pairs of Shorts
OR
4 T-shirts
2 Pairs of Sweatpants
2 Sweatshirts
1 Hoodie
5 Pairs of Socks
DELICATES*
4 Bras
4 panties
2 Slips
1 Camisole
3 Nightgowns
* Using a nylon mesh
bag for small items is
recommended.
QUICK WASH
(2–3 GARMENTS)
2 Casual Wear Work Shirts
1 Pair Casual Wear Work Pants
OR
3 Soccer Uniforms
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