Maytag W10295008A - Manuel (Page 18)

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LAUNDRY TIPS
Preparing clothes for washing
Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of your
garments.
■ Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type of
detergent will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” This wash
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 and reduced rinsing
performance. It may also result in component failures and
noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents 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.
Use only HE High Efficiency detergent.
■ 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. Small items can be caught with the washer
resulting in noise or plugging the pump.
■ Turn down cuffs; brush away lint and dirt.
■ Turn wool and 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.
■ Mix large and small items, avoid washing single items, and load
evenly.
■ Wash small items, such as infant socks, in a mesh garment bag.
To create a balanced load it is recommended that more than one
garment bag be used, and that each garment bag be filled with
equal amounts of material.
NOTE: If you are washing only small items, it is recommended
that more than one mesh garment bag be used, and that each
garment bag be filled with equal amounts of material.
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).
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.
■ When unloading garments, occasionally check under the
colored seal at the front of the tub for small items.
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Heavy Work Clothes
2 pair pants
3 shirts
3 pair jeans
1 coverall
Mixed Load
2 double sheets or
1 king size sheet(s)
4 pillowcases
6 T-shirts
6 pair shorts
2 shirts
2 blouses
6 handkerchiefs
Towels
8 bath towels
8 hand towels
10 washcloths
1 bath mat
Delicates
3 camisoles
4 slips
4 panties
2 bras
2 nighties
Small Load cycle
(2-3 garments) 2 dress shirts
1 pair dress pants