Kleenmaid LWK23 Version 38903R6 - Manual (Page 12)

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Use and Care
38903 10
Water
Water Hardness
Figure 7
Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon
(G.P.G.) or parts per million (P.P.M.). Hard water will
not remove soil as well as soft water and can result in
grey, dingy laundry. To get clothes clean in hard water,
use more detergent. Do not use soap.
Hard Water May Be Softened By:
1. A mechanical water softener installed in your
home.
2. The use of a packaged non-precipitating water
conditioner.
Soft Water
Water should be soft enough to allow soaps and
detergents to remove soil effectively. Clothes will be
whiter and brighter when washed and rinsed in soft
water.
Iron
If iron is present in the water, the clothes may become
an all-over yellow or they may be stained with brown
or orange spots or streaks. Iron is not always visible in
the water.
Solutions to Iron Problems
The installation of a water softener will remove small
amounts of iron from the water supply. The
installation of an iron filter may be necessary for more
severe cases. If the iron comes from the pipes, it may
be sufficient just to let the water run into the empty
washer for about one minute. This may help to clear
the pipes. Spin this water out of the washtub before
starting the wash.
If iron comes from the water heater, drain the heater
occasionally to remove the rust.
If the Iron Condition Cannot Be Corrected
Prepare the wash water first by adding detergent (not
soap), then add the clothes to the washtub. Use a
phosphate detergent. The phosphate content of a
detergent is listed on the package side panel.
Add a non-precipitating water conditioner to the
washtub just before the rinse water enters. Do not use
fabric softener in the rinse water if a packaged water
conditioner is used.
Iron With Chlorine Bleach
The use of chlorine bleach with water that contains
iron will make the rust discolouration worse. Use an
“all fabric” bleach.
W120I
W120I
SOFT WATER
0 to 10 milligrams per litre
MODERATELY HARD WATER
300 milligrams per litre
HARD WATER
500 milligrams per litre
VERY HARD WATER
Over 500 milligrams per litre