HOW TO USE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW PHILCO Automatic Washer MODEL W-226

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INTRODUCTION

1 Exclusive Ball-Point Balance

Automatically adjusts to suit load. Will wash shag rugs, blankets or other bulky articles as easily as it handles regular wash loads.

Completes every load every time. Never cuts off in the middle of a load . . . never leaves a load "hall-washed." Eliminates harmful vibration.

Triple Duly Filter-Dispenser

Ends lint problem . . . filters the entire tub of water every 10 seconds. Also dispenses detergents, soaps, and fabric softeners automatically.

Before You Use Your Washer

Study this booklet carefully so that you will understand the use of your new Philco Washer. As wonderful as it is, it will give you the finest possible results if you follow the simple instructions as prepared in this booklet by the Philco Home Economics Dept.

If you have any unusual laundry problems, contact your Philco dealer. He has access to the services of a trained laundry specialist who knows the correct answers or knows where to get them for you.

YOUR CONTROL PANEL

SOAK CYCLE BUTTONS 1 Warm Soak Button

This button selects a power soak cycle with warm soak water, highspeed agitation and spin, and up to 5 minutes soak time. When this button is used in conjunction with one of the Wash Cycle Buttons, the agitation and spin speeds will be the same as provided by the Wash Cycle Button. Use the Warm Soak Button to soak heavily soiled cottons and linens (a "must" for diapers) or cottons and linens stained with food soils, perspiration, and other soils "set" by hot water.

2 Cold Soak Button

This button selects a power soak cycle with cold soak water, highspeed agitation and spin, and up to 5 minutes soak time. When this button is used in conjunction with one of the Wash Cycle Buttons, the agitation and spin speeds will be the same as provided by the Wash Cycle Button. Use the Cold Soak Button to soak heavily soiled synthetics, wash and wear garments, or clothes stained with blood, coffee, tea, milk, ice cream, egg, or any other protein stains.

WASH CYCLE BUTTONS 3 Hot Wash Button

This button selects a regular wash cycle with hot wash water, warm rinse water, high-speed agitation and spin, and up to 9 minutes wash time. Use this button to wash colorfast cottons and linens.

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4 Warm Wash Button

This button selects a regular wash cycle with warm wash and rinse water, high-speed agitation and spin, and up to 9 minutes wash time. Use this button to wash non-colorfast cottons and linens.

5 Wash 'N Wear Button

This button selects a short wash cycle with warm water, cold rinse water, low-speed agitation and spin, and up to 5 minutes wash time. Use this button to wash synthetics such as rayon, nylon, etc. and for Wash 'N Wear garments.

6 Wool-Silk Button

This button selects a short wash cycle with cold wash and rinse water, low-speed agitation, high-speed spin and up to 5 minutes wash time. Use this button to wash woolens (blankets, etc.) and silks.

7 Extra Binse Button

This button selects cold rinse water and high-speed spin. When this button is used in conjunction with a Wash Cycle Button the rinse water temperature and spin speed will be the same as provided by the Wash Cycle Button. Use the Extra Rinse Button if you desire an additional deep rinse.

MASTER CONTROLS

8 Reset Button

This button cancels all push-button selections and stops washer operation. Use this button if you desire to reject a soak, wash, or extra rinse selection.

9 Time Control

The time control regulates the time for soaking and washing.

The time control is also the on-off control. To start the washer, pull out on the time control knob; to stop the washer push in on the time control knob.

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NOTE: The washer will only operate if a soak,

wash, or extra rinse button is depressed.

When soaking, the power soak cycle will provide up to 5 minutes agitation followed by a 1-minute pause and 3 minute spin.

When washing, the regular cycle will provide up to 9 minutes agitation followed by a 1-minute pause, 4-minute spin with a power spray (1 minute), fill period, 3-minute rinse, 1-minute pause, and a 6-minute spin dry period. The agitation or wash time will be

reduced to 5 minutes when a short cycle is selected.

The extra rinse cycle provides 3 minutes agitation followed by a 1-minute pause and 5-minute spin dry period.

To make a SOAK, WASH, or EXTRA RINSE selection, push in on the time control knob and turn it clockwise until the desired cycle appears in the top window. The time to complete the cycle is shown in the bottom window. The time control may be advanced at any time to shorten the SOAK, WASH, RINSE, or SPIN periods. Always push in on the time control knob before advancing through periods.

IMPORTANT: Never turn the time control counterclockwise.

NOTE: The washer is designed to stop for a minute between the SOAK and SPIN periods, WASH and SPIN periods, and RINSE and SPIN DRY periods. This is a normal condition to allow the motor to stop before going into the next period.

10 Water Saver Control

The water saver control regulates the amount of water used for the SOAK, WASH, and RINSE periods. Once the water saver control is set, the water level will be the same for each fill unless the control setting is changed.

To save water, set the water saver control as follows:

FULL LOAD over ½ tub of dry clothes

MED. LOAD. ¼ to ½ tub of dry clothes

SMALL LOAD up to ¼ tub of dry clothes

NOTE: If you should select a SMALL LOAD setting and would like to add more water to the tub after the washer has stopped filling and is agitating, just turn the water saver control clockwise until the washer stops agitating and starts filling again with water.

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11 Motor Protector Reset Switch

The motor protector reset switch protects the washer motor by cutting off the electricity if the line voltage is temporarily too low or if there is an electrical failure.

If the electricity has been cut off in this manner, push in on the time control knob and wait 2 to 3 minutes. Press and release the motor protector reset button and pull out on the time control knob to resume operation.

12 Light Button

Press and release this button to light the floodlamp on the back-splash.

NOTE: Keep the button depressed for at least 3 seconds to ensure proper lighting.

TRIPLE DUTY FILTER-DISPENSER

The triple duty filter-dispenser dispenses detergent or soap in the soak and wash water, and fabric softener in the rinse water; it also removes lint from the wash and rinse water.

To add washing compound, first remove the black dispenser cup; then pour the required amount of washing compound in the dispenser opening as shown in the illustration.

If liquid fabric softener is desired, pour the required amount (up to i/2 cup) into the black cup and replace it in the filter-dispenser.

NOTE: If you wish to dispense a powdered water softener, such as Calgon, in the RINSE period, mix the desired amount in water and then pour the solution into the black cup. Only liquids can be dispensed from the cup.

IMPORTANT: If you desire to soak followed by an automatic wash, pour liquid detergent, such as Wisk, in the black dispenser cup. This will automatically be dispensed in the wash water.

POUR DRY DETERGENT OR SOAP HERE

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: Before washing for the first time, clean the tub by allowing the washer to proceed automatically through the WASH, RINSE, and SPIN periods. Use Wash Cycle Button No. 3 and washing compound.

How To Wash

1. Turn on the hot and cold water faucets.

2. Fill the tub loosely to the top for a full load of clothes. Do not wrap them around the agitator post.

3. Pour washing compound into the filter-dispenser, and fabric softener, if desired, into the black dispenser cup.

4. Push in on the Time Control Knob and turn it clockwise until "WASH" appears in the top window.

5. Set the water saver control.

NOTE: To insure proper dispenser operation,

always use enough water to cover half of the agitator post.

6. Push the Reset Button to cancel a previous selection.

7. Push the Wash Cycle Button of your choice. If you desire a second deep rinse, push the Extra Rinse Button.

8. Pull out on the Time Control Knob to start washer operation.

NOTE: If you desire to repeat your previous selection just push in on the Time Control Knob and reset it. Refer to the "Home Laundry Referennce Guide" for bleaching, starching, dyeing, etc., and for laundering special articles such as pillows, curtains, draperies, woolens, etc.

How To Soak, Automatically Followed by Wash

1. Turn on the hot and cold water faucets.

2. Fill the tub loosely to the top for a full load of clothes.

3. Pour washing compound into the filter-dispenser, and liquid detergent into the black dispenser cup.

4. Push in on the Time Control Knob and turn it clockwise until "SOAK" appears in the top window.

5. Set the water saver control.

6. Push the Reset Button to cancel a previous selection.

7. Push the Soak Cycle Button and Wash Cycle Button of your choice. If you desire a second deep rinse at the end of the Wash Cycle, push the Extra Rinse Button.

8. Pull out on the Time Control Knob to start washer.

How To Soak Only

Follow the same procedure under "How to Soak, Automatically Followed By Wash" except do not use liquid detergent in the black dispenser cup and do not make any wash cycle or extra rinse selections. The washer will shut off automatically at the end of the "SOAK" cycle. To finish washing, follow steps 3, 4, 7, and 8 under "How to Wash."

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WHEN YOUR WASHDAY IS OVER-DO THIS

1. Turn the water faucets off and leave the lid open to allow the washer to air and dry out.

2. Clean the triple duty filter-dispenser periodically. To remove the dispenser unit for cleaning, pull it up and out of the agitator post. Remove the black cup and the lint collector from the dispenser. The lint collector is removed by giving it a half turn counterclockwise and pulling it out of the dispenser. Remove the cup lid from the cup; then clean the cup and lid, lint collector, and dispenser by rinsing them under hot water. The cup and lint collector should be cleaned after each wash load.

OPERATING AND SERVICE HINTS

If Your Washer Will Not Start

1. Be sure the plug is connected to an electrical outlet.

2. Be sure the reset button (#8) is not depressed.

3. Be sure the time control knob is pulled out and is in the correct cycle.

4. Check to see whether a house fuse has blown.

5. Check the motor-protector reset switch.

If Your Washer Will Not. Fill

1. Be sure hot and cold water faucets are turned on.

2. Be sure a soak, wash, or extra rinse button is depressed and that the time control knob is pulled out and set at the beginning of the correct cycle.

Moving Washer To A New Location

Before the washer is moved, the motor and tub assemblies should be secured to prevent in-transit damage.

Periodic Check Of Your Washer

You can help keep your washer at maximum operating efficiency by arranging, through your dealer, for a periodic lubrication and mechanical inspection. This check should be made after the first two years of use and yearly thereafter.

Cabinet Serial Number

The cabinet serial number is located on the front of the cabinet, below the service door. Be sure to insert this number on the Owner's Registry Card before mailing.

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PHILCO RECOMMENDED SERVICE

To assure you lasting enjoyment of your new Philco, the Philco Corporation and

its Distributors maintain America's largest; and finest service association-PHILCO

FACTORY-SUPERVISED SERVICE. Technician members of this organization are carefully selected for proficiency, and are continuously factory-trained and supervised. No matter where you live, members of PHILCO FACTORY-SUPERVISED SERVICE are available, either through your Philco dealer or the "yellow pages" of your classified telephone directory. They are qualified to perform prompt, expert service at reasonable rates.

Ask Your Dealer-Consul! I lie "Yellow Pages"

Philco dealers, service agencies and independent technicians who are registered members of PHILCO FACTORY-

SUPERVISED SERVICE carry credentials and display the

emblem shown at the left. These Philco service specialists are usually listed in the "yellow pages" of your classified telephone directory under the name PHILCO FACTORY-SUPERVISED SERVICE.

Service Labor

Members of PHILCO FACTORY-SUPERVISED SERVICE offer one or more of the following service arrangements to Philco owners:

(1) Service-when-needed at a charge for each call

(2) Service on a Contract basis

(3) Annual operational check-up

Select the type of service you prefer. Remember, PHILCO FACTORY-SUPER-VISED SERVICE is maintained for the convenience of the Philco owner. Professional installation and the occasional inspection of your Philco, by an authorized technician, are recommended as a wise protection of your investment.

PHILCO AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY

PHILCO WARRANTS to the original purchaser, upon the conditions herein set forth, that the washer identified on this certificate is free of defects in material and workmanship under normal household use and service. Philco's obligation under this warranty shall be limited to repairing or, at our option, to exchanging, any part of said washer that in the judgment of Philco shows evidence of defect; provided that said part shall be returned to Philco through its dealer-distributor organization (F.O.B. factory) within one (1) year from the date of purchase.

Philco assumes no responsibility for service, labor costs, or transportation charges.

THIS WARRANTY shall not apply to any washer which has been repaired or altered in any way so as, in our judgment, to affect its performance or which has been subject to any abuse, misuse, negligence, or other occurrence beyond the control of Philco.

THIS WARRANTY shall not apply to any washer on which the serial numbers have been altered, effaced or removed.

THIS WARRANTY does not apply to the interior or exterior finish of the cabinet, or to the light bulbs.

NO WARRANTY whatsoever is made with respect to accessories or parts not supplied by us.

THIS WARRANTY shall apply only within the continental boundaries of the United States, Hawaii, and Alaska.

THIS WARRANTY is for the sole benefit of the original purchaser.

Philco Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design or to make additions to or improvements upon this product without incurring any obligation to install the same on washers previously manufactured.

THIS WARRANTY is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, and Philco

neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other obligation or liability

in connection with the sale of this equipment.

In order to receive the benefits of this warranty, the enclosed registration card must be

filled in completely and mailed to Philco Corporation.

PHILCO CORPORATION Philadelphia 34, Pennsylvania