WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MLXE/MLXG42RE
To stop the washer, push in the cycle selector
knob. To change a cycle, push in the cycle
selector knob and turn it clockwise to the desired
setting. Pull out the knob to restart the washer.
Operating Steps
Versión en español
1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed
together.
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Instrucciones de Funcionamiento, sírvase escribir la
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2. Prepare items for washing.
10. If desired, add diluted liquid fabric softener
during the final rinse.
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3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
11. Remove items when the cycle is completed.
As a safety measure, the lid will AUTOMA-
TICALLY LOCK during the spin portion of each
cycle. The lid will automatically unlock
approximately 1 minute after the end of the spin
cycle.
4. Add the measured amount of detergent to
the washer before adding the laundry load.
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Before Operating Your Laundry
Center
5. If desired, add liquid bleach to the Bleach
Dispenser.
Read your laundry center Owner's Guide. It has
important safety and warranty information. It also has
manysuggestionsforobtaining the best washing results.
6. Add the laundry load to the wash tub.
7. Set the Load Size control according to type,
size, and soil level of the load.
Cycle Selection
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS in your laundry center Owner's Guide
before operating this appliance.
For best results, follow the fabric care label directions
on items to be washed. Check the Control Settings
Chart (reverse side) if the care label is not available.
8. Push in the cycle selector knob and turn it
clockwise to the desired wash cycle. See
Cycle Selection for cycle descriptions and
Control Settings Chart for suggested cycle
settings.
The Regular, Perm Press and Knits & Delicates cycles
provide a spray rinse during the first spin, followed by
a deep rinse and a final spin.
9. Start the washer by closing the lid and pulling
out the cycle selector knob. The washer will
operate with the lid open; however, the tub will
not spin unless the lid is closed.
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DRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MLXE/MLXG42RE
AUTO DRY-HIGH HEAT is recommended for regular
and permanent press items that can be tumble dried at
high heat. The Auto Dry-High Heat cycle determines
drying time automatically.
Operating Steps
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1. Prepare items for drying.
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2. Check that lint screen is clean and properly in
place.
For items requiring more drying time, set the cycle
selector on MORE DRY. For items requiring less drying
time, set the cycle selector on LESS DRY.
3. Load the dryer. If desired, add a dryer fabric
softener sheet.
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4. Close the dryer door.
This cycle works best with items of similar fabric, weight
and construction.
5. Turn cycle selector clockwise to desired setting.
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6. Start dryer. Push the Push to Start button for 2
seconds.
TIME DRY-LOW HEAT provides up to 90 minutes of
drying time at low heat for permanent press, knit and
delicate items.
Before Operating Your Laundry
Center
7. At end of cycle, remove items immediately and
hang or fold.
Read your laundry center Owner's Guide. It has
important safety and warranty information. It also has
many suggestions for obtaining the best drying results.
AIR FLUFF-NO HEAT provides up to 30 minutes of
tumbling without heat. Use Air Fluff-No Heat to freshen
clothing, pillows or blankets or to dust draperies. Heat-
sensitive items such as plastics, foam rubber or similarly
textured rubber-like materialsoritemscontaining feathers
ordown should be dried only with the AirFluff-No Heat
cycle.
8. Clean lint screen after every load.
Cycle Settings
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS in your laundry center Owner's Guide
before operating this appliance.
Turn the cycle selectorclockwise to the desired cycle and
setting.
Each cycle ends with a cool down period. The heat
automaticallyturnsoffand the load continuesto tumble
for 5-10 minutes. This reduces wrinkling and makes
items easier to handle during unloading.
To avoid fire hazard, do not use heat to
dry items containing feathers or down, foam rubber,
plastics, or similarly textured, rubber-like materials. Use
Air Fluff-No Heat cycle only.
Drying time varies depending on size and dampness of
load, weight and fabric type. Room temperature and
humidity, type ofinstallation and electricalvoltage orgas
pressure can also affect drying time.
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Control Settings Chart
Always consult fabric care labels before drying. For items without labels, follow suggested settings below. The suggested drying
times are approximate. Actual time needed will vary depending on size and dampness of load, weight and fabric type. Room
temperature and humidity, type of installation and electrical voltage or gas pressure can also affect drying time. Items dried in a
dryer operating on a 208 volt circuit instead of a 240 volt circuit require 20% more drying time than listed.
To avoid
fire hazard, do not use heat to dry items containing feathers or down, foam rubber, plastics, or similarly textured,
rubber-like materials. Use Air Fluff-No Heat setting only.
TYPE OF LOAD
CYCLE SETTING
TIME
Bedspreads, chenille
Auto Dry-High Heat
Blankets
Cotton
Electric
Auto Dry-High Heat
Electric blankets can be partially dried in dryer if recommended by manufacturer. Tumble with dry
towels to cushion electrical parts. Remove blanket while still damp. Finish drying by hanging across
two parallel lines or rods. Block to original dimensions.
Follow label instructions. Place on flat surface and gently stretch to block to original dimensions.
Wool
Synthetics or blends
Time Dry-Low Heat
30-45 minutes; check frequently
Cottons, linens
Full dry
Damp dry, for ironing
Auto Dry-High Heat
Time Dry-Low Heat
30 minutes; check frequently
Curtains
Dry in small loads. Remove as soon as dryer stops.
Auto Dry-High Heat
Time Dry-Low Heat
Time Dry-Low Heat
Air Fluff-No Heat
Cottons or cotton blends
Sheer synthetics
Heavy synthetics
To freshen all types
30 minutes
30-45 minutes
15 minutes
Delicates - sheer lingerie and blouses,
nylon items, washable silk and Time Dry-Low Heat
15-30 minutes; check frequently
washable rayon
Do not dry glass fiber items in dryer unless recommended by manufacturer. Small glass particles
left in the drum can be picked up by the next load and may cause skin irritation.
Glass fiber
Items containing elastic
Time Dry-Low Heat. Remove while elastic is still damp.
30-45 minutes
15 minutes
Itemsto be fluffed, freshened ordusted Air Fluff-No Heat
Knits
Cotton or cotton blends
Synthetics
Time Dry-Low Heat
Time Dry-Low Heat
30-45 minutes
30 minutes; check frequently
Wool
See manufacturer's care label.
Permanent Press
100% cotton
Remove immediately. Hang or fold.
Time Dry-Low Heat
30-45 minutes
30-45 minutes
100% synthetics and blends
Time Dry-Low Heat
Pillows
Plastics
See
above. Add several dry bath towels to 30 minutes
absorb excess moisture. Air Fluff-No Heat
See
above. Add several dry bath towels to 15 minutes
absorb excess moisture. Air Fluff-No Heat
Rugs (4'x6')
See
above. See manufacturer's care label.
Slipcovers
Select temperature and cycle setting according to fabric. Remove when slightly damp.
Time Dry-Low Heat 15-30 minutes
Table linens, damp dry for ironing
Tennis shoes
Always consult care labels when drying tennis shoes. Improper care can permanently damage some
shoes. Air dry or dry on drying rack (available on some models).
Wrinkled, but not soiled,
permanent press or knit items
Time Dry-Low Heat
Remove immediately. Hang or fold.
15 minutes
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