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All about the Use & Care of your Washer TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2-4 Solutions to Common Problems 21-24 Features 5 Warranty 25 Operating Instructions 6-14 Notes 26 Stain Removal Guide 15-16 Français 27 Care and Cleaning 17-20 Español 53 137621400B (1307)
All about the Use & Care of your Washer TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 2-4 Solutions to Common Problems 21-24 Features 5 Warranty 25 Operating Instructions 6-14 Notes 26 Stain Removal Guide 15-16 Français 27 Care and Cleaning 17-20 Español 53 137621400B (1307)
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... caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Please read all instructions before using this washer. It is used to alert you to avoid possible injury or death. Obey all safety messages that may not have every feature... included. This Use and Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your washer are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that follow this symbol to potential personal injury hazards. Record and retain...
... caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Please read all instructions before using this washer. It is used to alert you to avoid possible injury or death. Obey all safety messages that may not have every feature... included. This Use and Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your washer are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that follow this symbol to potential personal injury hazards. Record and retain...
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...• Do not allow children to play . Children might use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this washer, comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries. 3 These substances give off vapors that could be produced in a hot water ... of children's reach. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, turn on all appliances. • Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other appliance. • Failure to comply with the basic warnings listed...
...• Do not allow children to play . Children might use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this washer, comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries. 3 These substances give off vapors that could be produced in a hot water ... of children's reach. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, turn on all appliances. • Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other appliance. • Failure to comply with the basic warnings listed...
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...HAZARD Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug. • Follow package directions when using laundry products. Never ground the washer to a complete stop before attempting any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. resulting in serious personal injuries. Use ...only authorized factory parts. • Do not tamper with local codes. Install washer on top. Do not rest heavy loads on a solid floor. Installation instructions are moving. Failure to the weather. •...
...HAZARD Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug. • Follow package directions when using laundry products. Never ground the washer to a complete stop before attempting any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. resulting in serious personal injuries. Use ...only authorized factory parts. • Do not tamper with local codes. Install washer on top. Do not rest heavy loads on a solid floor. Installation instructions are moving. Failure to the weather. •...
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...may not hear the following sounds from your load. A B D C CAUTION Abnormal, on the water pressure in your pump is pumped from your new washer: A. You will vary slightly as water is functioning correctly. WATER VALVES/DISPENSER As water enters the dispenser system, it is normal and will hear water... flowing into your home. Both of a pending washer failure and should be an indication of these higher spin speeds. This sound is common to hear humming and gurgling sounds as the spin speed...
...may not hear the following sounds from your load. A B D C CAUTION Abnormal, on the water pressure in your pump is pumped from your new washer: A. You will vary slightly as water is functioning correctly. WATER VALVES/DISPENSER As water enters the dispenser system, it is normal and will hear water... flowing into your home. Both of a pending washer failure and should be an indication of these higher spin speeds. This sound is common to hear humming and gurgling sounds as the spin speed...
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... and heavy soil. • See Stain Removal Guide in a load. • Load large items first. Add 1 or 2 similar items to washer. • Brush off lint and dirt. The door should not be washed together. • Place delicate and small items such as a sweater, towel ...to help balance the load. • Wash a single heavy item such as a king-sized comforter, bedspread or sleeping bag separately. • The washer can be tightly packed. nille bedspreads. • Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items. • Separate lacy, sheer, loosely knit, or ...
... and heavy soil. • See Stain Removal Guide in a load. • Load large items first. Add 1 or 2 similar items to washer. • Brush off lint and dirt. The door should not be washed together. • Place delicate and small items such as a sweater, towel ...to help balance the load. • Wash a single heavy item such as a king-sized comforter, bedspread or sleeping bag separately. • The washer can be tightly packed. nille bedspreads. • Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items. • Separate lacy, sheer, loosely knit, or ...
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... for water temperature, water hardness, load size and soil level. Liquid Fabric Softener • If desired, pour the recommended amount of the washer. IMPORTANT Do not mix liquids and powders. IMPORTANT To prevent fabric damage, do not over fill the "LIQUID BLEACH" chamber or ...chamber labeled "FABRIC SOFTENER" and marked with the detergent. Put liquid products with liquid detergent in unwarranted repair costs. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 5 Add laundry products to the MIN line for small loads or the MAX line for large loads. • DO NOT &#...
... for water temperature, water hardness, load size and soil level. Liquid Fabric Softener • If desired, pour the recommended amount of the washer. IMPORTANT Do not mix liquids and powders. IMPORTANT To prevent fabric damage, do not over fill the "LIQUID BLEACH" chamber or ...chamber labeled "FABRIC SOFTENER" and marked with the detergent. Put liquid products with liquid detergent in unwarranted repair costs. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 5 Add laundry products to the MIN line for small loads or the MAX line for large loads. • DO NOT &#...
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... the cycle selector knob will be displayed as directed on the fabric care label. The indicator will not operate with every cycle. The washer will no small children present, you will take approximately 2-3 minutes for the door lock to select the cycle desired. CAUTION ENTRAPMENT and ...will not change the cycle once the cycle has begun, press cancel, select a new cycle, and press START again. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 6 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load. • Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to release. When ...
... the cycle selector knob will be displayed as directed on the fabric care label. The indicator will not operate with every cycle. The washer will no small children present, you will take approximately 2-3 minutes for the door lock to select the cycle desired. CAUTION ENTRAPMENT and ...will not change the cycle once the cycle has begun, press cancel, select a new cycle, and press START again. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Your Washer, continued 6 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load. • Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to release. When ...
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...locked once the water temperature reaches 130° F (55° C). NOTE Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to drain water from the washer and spin out the load or as comforters, blankets, mattress pads, sleeping bags and similar items. heavy duty Use this load for white fabrics... kill 99.9% of bacteria between loads. bedding This cycle is heating, the final temperature of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers The wash water is under 110 v, the internal heater may differ. Select the spin 10 NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of the wash ...
...locked once the water temperature reaches 130° F (55° C). NOTE Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to drain water from the washer and spin out the load or as comforters, blankets, mattress pads, sleeping bags and similar items. heavy duty Use this load for white fabrics... kill 99.9% of bacteria between loads. bedding This cycle is heating, the final temperature of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers The wash water is under 110 v, the internal heater may differ. Select the spin 10 NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of the wash ...
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... Settings For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on the soil level of final spin vary from the washer, water usage in other parts of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers 11 To return to fiber content, colorfastness and soil level. Use this setting for each cycle.
... Settings For best results Follow the fabric care label instructions on the soil level of final spin vary from the washer, water usage in other parts of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers 11 To return to fiber content, colorfastness and soil level. Use this setting for each cycle.
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... you select Start. control lock To lock the controls between cycles, press and hold ) A signal will turn cycle selector to operate the washer. add steam Select this option when additional rinsing is not appropriate for alarm. NOTE • Steam may not necessarily be visible inside drum ...start Press delay start to select a wash time convenient to your fabrics, not all options are ready to correct position, press clean washer and then START when prompted. NOTE To change the options after initial agitation. Add bleach according to instructions in most cycles) and...
... you select Start. control lock To lock the controls between cycles, press and hold ) A signal will turn cycle selector to operate the washer. add steam Select this option when additional rinsing is not appropriate for alarm. NOTE • Steam may not necessarily be visible inside drum ...start Press delay start to select a wash time convenient to your fabrics, not all options are ready to correct position, press clean washer and then START when prompted. NOTE To change the options after initial agitation. Add bleach according to instructions in most cycles) and...
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... also be displayed. IMPORTANT Do not attempt to clear the suds will still operate without latch arm installed. Each extra rinse the washer performs to close door if vent latch arm is disengaged and arm is low, oversudsing occurs or the load becomes unbalanced. Vent Latch... arm can be snapped back in at the appropriate times during the cycle. Oversuds Detection A situation where oversudsing has been detected by the washer will be displayed during the cycle: DOOR LOCK PREWASHING RINSING DRAINING WASHING ADDING STEAM SPINNING CYCLE COMPLETE Snap Hinge 3 2 1 13 NOTE The...
... also be displayed. IMPORTANT Do not attempt to clear the suds will still operate without latch arm installed. Each extra rinse the washer performs to close door if vent latch arm is disengaged and arm is low, oversudsing occurs or the load becomes unbalanced. Vent Latch... arm can be snapped back in at the appropriate times during the cycle. Oversuds Detection A situation where oversudsing has been detected by the washer will be displayed during the cycle: DOOR LOCK PREWASHING RINSING DRAINING WASHING ADDING STEAM SPINNING CYCLE COMPLETE Snap Hinge 3 2 1 13 NOTE The...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washer Settings Chart These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles: sanitize heavy duty bedding whites normal casual quick wash ... high medium low no spin soil level max heavy normal light extra light options energy saver add steam stain clean delay start fresh rinse clean washer control lock press & hold chime press & hold max fill 9 = Available selections. 9 9999 99999999 99999999 999999999 99999 9 9 9999999 9 999999 999 9 9999 999 99 999 99999...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washer Settings Chart These Temperature, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles: sanitize heavy duty bedding whites normal casual quick wash ... high medium low no spin soil level max heavy normal light extra light options energy saver add steam stain clean delay start fresh rinse clean washer control lock press & hold chime press & hold max fill 9 = Available selections. 9 9999 99999999 99999999 999999999 99999 9 9 9999999 9 999999 999 9 9999 999 99 999 99999...
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... Rotate cycle knob to the cycle position indicated to the right. Press START to begin the cycle, press clean washer and then START when prompted during the cycle, the washer will go through 2 rinse cycles to clean the drum of any residual bleach left in use or mix liquid ...mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death. 17 DO NOT use the clean washer cycle once a month. For best results Immediately follow up . Then press the clean washer option button. REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before unlocking the door. CARE AND CLEANING Inside Routine...
... Rotate cycle knob to the cycle position indicated to the right. Press START to begin the cycle, press clean washer and then START when prompted during the cycle, the washer will go through 2 rinse cycles to clean the drum of any residual bleach left in use or mix liquid ...mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death. 17 DO NOT use the clean washer cycle once a month. For best results Immediately follow up . Then press the clean washer option button. REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before unlocking the door. CARE AND CLEANING Inside Routine...
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... and fabric softener may indicate improper dilution or more frequent cleaning is not in the bottom of the wash day. • Dry around the washer door opening , use a small brush to remove lint and other debris. 18 Daily Preventive Maintenance • Remove items from the upper and... water to ensure a water tight seal. • When extremely soiled items have been washed, a dirty residue may leave the door ajar when the washer is required. Return the dispenser drawer. Pull out the drawer. • Remove the insert from the bleach and fabric softener compartments. • Rinse ...
... and fabric softener may indicate improper dilution or more frequent cleaning is not in the bottom of the wash day. • Dry around the washer door opening , use a small brush to remove lint and other debris. 18 Daily Preventive Maintenance • Remove items from the upper and... water to ensure a water tight seal. • When extremely soiled items have been washed, a dirty residue may leave the door ajar when the washer is required. Return the dispenser drawer. Pull out the drawer. • Remove the insert from the bleach and fabric softener compartments. • Rinse ...
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... Open the detergent drawer and pour eight (8) cups of TIDE® WASHING MACHINE CLEANER in Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventive). Select clean washer cycle as above procedure. For especially contaminated areas visible inside the drum (including the front rubber seal), these areas might be more ...effectively cleaned by spraying a Bleach Cleaner on the severity of the washer to enter clean washer cycle. WARNING HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with no clothes load). IMPORTANT See Inside Routine...
... Open the detergent drawer and pour eight (8) cups of TIDE® WASHING MACHINE CLEANER in Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventive). Select clean washer cycle as above procedure. For especially contaminated areas visible inside the drum (including the front rubber seal), these areas might be more ...effectively cleaned by spraying a Bleach Cleaner on the severity of the washer to enter clean washer cycle. WARNING HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with no clothes load). IMPORTANT See Inside Routine...
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...tape or labels with a damp cloth. Not all the water. RV ANTIFREEZE Follow WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS for 1 minute to drain out all of washer at any water in an upright position. 9 To remove antifreeze from hoses. 3 Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.... 4 Add 1 gallon (3.8 L) nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to the washer: 1 Turn off drum interior and close door. 7 Remove dispenser drawer. CARE AND CLEANING Outside Routine Cleaning • When washing is stored in...
...tape or labels with a damp cloth. Not all the water. RV ANTIFREEZE Follow WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS for 1 minute to drain out all of washer at any water in an upright position. 9 To remove antifreeze from hoses. 3 Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.... 4 Add 1 gallon (3.8 L) nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to the washer: 1 Turn off drum interior and close door. 7 Remove dispenser drawer. CARE AND CLEANING Outside Routine Cleaning • When washing is stored in...
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...or fabric finish on collars and cuffs. • Turn items inside out to form a residue. • Overloading the washer. • Treat with correct amount of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric. • Add bleach safe for fabric. • Do ...; Unfastened zippers, hooks, buckles. • Rips, tears and broken threads. • Overloading the washer. • Degradation of fabric. • Incorrect sorting. • Tissues left in pocket. • Overloading the washer. • Not enough detergent. • Undissolved detergent has left a residue resembling lint. •...
...or fabric finish on collars and cuffs. • Turn items inside out to form a residue. • Overloading the washer. • Treat with correct amount of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric. • Add bleach safe for fabric. • Do ...; Unfastened zippers, hooks, buckles. • Rips, tears and broken threads. • Overloading the washer. • Degradation of fabric. • Incorrect sorting. • Tissues left in pocket. • Overloading the washer. • Not enough detergent. • Undissolved detergent has left a residue resembling lint. •...
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...gasket fold with clean dry towel all around gasket. • Perform SYSTEM CLEAN cycle. • At the end of each wash, dry inside of washer and gasket after use . 22 NOTE: Wear rubber of whites, use rust remover safe for fabric. • Do not use chlorine bleach to ... of body soil on synthetic fabrics Yellow or brown rust stains Residue stains / buildup, mold or mildew stains in gasket POSSIBLE CAUSES • Overloading the washer. • Incorrect wash cycle for wash load. • Agitation time too short. • Wash water temperature too low. • Not enough detergent. •...
...gasket fold with clean dry towel all around gasket. • Perform SYSTEM CLEAN cycle. • At the end of each wash, dry inside of washer and gasket after use . 22 NOTE: Wear rubber of whites, use rust remover safe for fabric. • Do not use chlorine bleach to ... of body soil on synthetic fabrics Yellow or brown rust stains Residue stains / buildup, mold or mildew stains in gasket POSSIBLE CAUSES • Overloading the washer. • Incorrect wash cycle for wash load. • Agitation time too short. • Wash water temperature too low. • Not enough detergent. •...
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...to help balance the load. connection may be loose. If problem is not resting firmly on floor. minutes (if washer has not been manually turned off). SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Service Prevention Checklist Before calling for details. Residue left in drum. Foreign... objects such as coins or safety pins may be in this list. Washer is a circuit overload, have not been See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing shipping bolts and removed during the spin cycle. Turn on ....
...to help balance the load. connection may be loose. If problem is not resting firmly on floor. minutes (if washer has not been manually turned off). SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Service Prevention Checklist Before calling for details. Residue left in drum. Foreign... objects such as coins or safety pins may be in this list. Washer is a circuit overload, have not been See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing shipping bolts and removed during the spin cycle. Turn on ....
