Bleach
Check clothing care labels for special instructions.
Liquid bleach:
Use half the recommended dose of bleach and dilute with water.
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Remove the fabric softener dispenser and pour down the inside
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edge of the agitator stem, in line with the fins. Select the SOFTENER/
BLEACH RINSE button. This changes the rinse to ensure thorough
removal of any bleach residue.
Add detergent and replace the fabric softener dispenser.
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For best results, add liquid bleach after the first amber wash light is
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no longer visible.
Powdered bleach:
Pour half the recommended dose of powdered bleach into the agitator with your detergent.
Note: never pour undiluted, liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes, into the wash tub, or
straight down the center of the agitator. Irreversible damage to your clothing may occur.
Fabric softener
The fabric softener goes into the dispenser on the top of the
agitator. The ring on the dispenser cup is a guide for the amount
of fabric softener to add for a full load. Smaller loads require less
fabric softener.
Softener rinse
If you wish to use fabric softener when using the REGULAR or HEAVY
DUTY cycles you must select the SOFTENER/BLEACH RINSE option.
This changes the rinse option to include a deep rinse so the fabric
softener will be dispensed correctly.
Scrud
Scrud is the name given to the waxy build-up that can occur within any washer when fabric
softener comes into contact with detergent. This build-up is not brought about by a fault in the
machine. If scrud is allowed to build-up in the machine it can result in stains on your clothes or
an unpleasant smell in your washer.
If you wish to use fabric softener we recommend:
Using fabric softener sparingly.
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When filling the dispenser, do not splash or overfill.
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Clean the dispenser as soon as the cycle is finished (refer page 28).
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Clean your machine regularly (refer page 28).
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Cold water washing increases the chance of the build-up occurring.
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We recommend that a warm PERMANENT PRESS wash be used at
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regular intervals, eg every 5th wash should be warm.
Fabric softener of a thinner consistency is less likely to leave
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residue on the dispenser and contribute to a build-up.
Before you wash
Fig.30 Selecting SOFTENER/
BLEACH RINSE option
Fig.31 Selecting SOFTENER/
BLEACH RINSE option
Fig.32 Push cup through
dispenser with thumb to remove
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