Kleenmaid LTKA6 - Manual (Page 14)

Washer Use and Care
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Washing Special Items
NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’s care label
instructions.
Common Washer Sounds
Bedding ● Warm wash and warm rinse.
● PERMANENT PRESS cycle.
● Pretreat heavily soiled areas before washing.
● When washing an electric blanket, protect the plug by stitching the edge of the
blanket over the plug. Only dry in the dryer if manufacturer says it can be done.
Nappies ● Rinse out nappies immediately in cold water and soak in a nappies pail with a small
amount of detergent or enzyme presoak. Soak before washing.
● Limit wash load to two dozen nappies.
● Recommend an all-purpose, low-sudsing detergent.
Draperies, Curtains,
Slip Covers ● Shake to remove dust. Remove hooks and close zippers.
● Do not wash sun-damaged draperies and curtains. They will not withstand washing.
● Use warm water.
● Wash curtains frequently. They can be weakened from soil, fumes, dust and the sun.
● Fibreglass curtains need gentle care. Read care label to see if washable. Some
fibreglass curtains should be hand washed.
Pillows (Feather and Down) ● Do not wash pillows unless they can be dried in the dryer. They may mildew if not
dried completely.
● Use warm wash and low-sudsing detergent.
Rugs ● Shake before washing. Do not use hot water on rubber-backed rugs.
● Wash two or three rugs to balance the washer.
● Using fabric softener will help eliminate static.
Slips and Nightgowns ● Wash often using all-purpose detergent, warm or hot water and cold rinse on the
PERMANENT PRESS cycle.
● To keep nylons and polyesters white, wash only with whites and use chlorine bleach
occasionally.
● Use fabric softener to remove static electricity.
Small Items ● Wash small items such as baby socks in a mesh garment bag.
Sounds Cause
Accelerating This sound is heard during the spin portion of every cycle.
Tapping These sharp sounds may come from metal fasteners, zippers, belt buckles or coins hitting
the wash drum or door glass.
Thumping Washer may be out of balance. Washer is designed to balance the load. If the washer is
severely unbalanced, turn cycle selector knob to OFF and redistribute the load.
Rumbling Washer may not be level. Stop washer and adjust leveling legs. Refer to INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS for details.