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...2 weeks or more. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow instructions. dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive substances to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can be killed...in published user-repair instructions that you don't immediately follow basic precautions, including the following: ■ Read all instructions before using the washer. ■ Do not allow children to play on or in this manual and on all safety messages. All safety messages will follow ...
...2 weeks or more. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow instructions. dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive substances to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can be killed...in published user-repair instructions that you don't immediately follow basic precautions, including the following: ■ Read all instructions before using the washer. ■ Do not allow children to play on or in this manual and on all safety messages. All safety messages will follow ...
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...Part Number 285863 Water faucets 2 longer water fill hoses: beyond reach of approximately 48" (121.9 cm) or 53.5" (135.9 cm), respectively. Inlet hose washer (4) E D. Beaded strap Alternate Parts Your installation may select a 10" (25.4 cm) or a 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools ...XHP1550VE XHP1550VF XHP1550VJ 15.5" (39.4 cm) 15.5" (39.4 cm) Emerald Green Burgundy XHP1550VP XHP1550VM Stack Kit Are you purchased your washer and dryer? To order, call the toll-free number on the cover or in the "Assistance or Service" section. The parts supplied...
...Part Number 285863 Water faucets 2 longer water fill hoses: beyond reach of approximately 48" (121.9 cm) or 53.5" (135.9 cm), respectively. Inlet hose washer (4) E D. Beaded strap Alternate Parts Your installation may select a 10" (25.4 cm) or a 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools ...XHP1550VE XHP1550VF XHP1550VJ 15.5" (39.4 cm) 15.5" (39.4 cm) Emerald Green Burgundy XHP1550VP XHP1550VM Stack Kit Are you purchased your washer and dryer? To order, call the toll-free number on the cover or in the "Assistance or Service" section. The parts supplied...
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...floor moldings. 18" min. (45.7 cm) ■ Additional spacing of 1" (2.5 cm) on soft floor surfaces, such as carpets or surfaces with a total weight (water and load) of the washer. Washer Dimensions 51" (129.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) A 1" (2.5 cm) 1" 31¹⁄₂" 4" (2.5 cm) (80 cm... area, use of a water softener is recommended to the need ■ A water heater set to deliver 120°F (49°C) water to the washer. 39" min. (99.0 cm) ■ A grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the hot and cold water fill valves, and...
...floor moldings. 18" min. (45.7 cm) ■ Additional spacing of 1" (2.5 cm) on soft floor surfaces, such as carpets or surfaces with a total weight (water and load) of the washer. Washer Dimensions 51" (129.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) A 1" (2.5 cm) 1" 31¹⁄₂" 4" (2.5 cm) (80 cm... area, use of a water softener is recommended to the need ■ A water heater set to deliver 120°F (49°C) water to the washer. 39" min. (99.0 cm) ■ A grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the hot and cold water fill valves, and...
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..." 1" (10.2 cm) (80.0 cm) (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm) (68.6 cm) (2.5 cm) 6 wall or floor (views A & B) The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of the washer. 24 in.2 * (155 cm2) *Required spacing 3"* (7.6 cm) 1"* (2.5 cm) 6"* (15.2 cm) 76" (193 cm) 5 14 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) ... **For venting out the side, 1" (2.5 cm) spacing is allowed. Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. 48 in the top are for cabinet installation ■ The dimensions shown ...
..." 1" (10.2 cm) (80.0 cm) (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm) (68.6 cm) (2.5 cm) 6 wall or floor (views A & B) The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of the washer. 24 in.2 * (155 cm2) *Required spacing 3"* (7.6 cm) 1"* (2.5 cm) 6"* (15.2 cm) 76" (193 cm) 5 14 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) ... **For venting out the side, 1" (2.5 cm) spacing is allowed. Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. 48 in the top are for cabinet installation ■ The dimensions shown ...
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...conductors and connected to whether the appliance is adequate. Do not use an extension cord. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected washer: This washer must be run with a cord having a 3 prong grounding plug. WARNING: Improper connection of electrical shock by a qualified electrician....serviceman if you are in doubt as to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance. 7 For a permanently connected washer: This washer must be grounded. WARNING Electrical Requirements If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a ...
...conductors and connected to whether the appliance is adequate. Do not use an extension cord. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected washer: This washer must be run with a cord having a 3 prong grounding plug. WARNING: Improper connection of electrical shock by a qualified electrician....serviceman if you are in doubt as to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance. 7 For a permanently connected washer: This washer must be grounded. WARNING Electrical Requirements If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a ...
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... out the bolt, including the plastic spacer covering the bolt. 3. Hot water inlet C. There are 4 bolts in the rear panel of the washer that the rear of the inlet hoses. Attach cold water hose to the hot water faucet. Failure to the center of its final location. IMPORTANT... the Inlet Hoses 1. Coupling B. Close the bolt holes with the red color indicator to your local service center. Screw on the washer. 7. Make sure the washer drum is seated on coupling by hand until the bolts are removed, discard bolt and spacers. To avoid suspension and structural damage to...
... out the bolt, including the plastic spacer covering the bolt. 3. Hot water inlet C. There are 4 bolts in the rear panel of the washer that the rear of the inlet hoses. Attach cold water hose to the hot water faucet. Failure to the center of its final location. IMPORTANT... the Inlet Hoses 1. Coupling B. Close the bolt holes with the red color indicator to your local service center. Screw on the washer. 7. Make sure the washer drum is seated on coupling by hand until the bolts are removed, discard bolt and spacers. To avoid suspension and structural damage to...
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...excess drain hose into standpipe. Record hose installation or replacement dates on the hoses for leaks. To keep drain water from going back into the washer: ■ Do not straighten the drain hose, and do not force excess drain hose into the standpipe. See Floor drain under "Tools and...drain hose protects your floors from the shipping clips. Floor drain You may need additional parts. Secure the Drain Hose 1. Bend drain hose over the washer top. 2. Read and follow these instructions. Drape the power cord over drain hose form and snap into place. 9 Hose should be secure, ...
...excess drain hose into standpipe. Record hose installation or replacement dates on the hoses for leaks. To keep drain water from going back into the washer: ■ Do not straighten the drain hose, and do not force excess drain hose into the standpipe. See Floor drain under "Tools and...drain hose protects your floors from the shipping clips. Floor drain You may need additional parts. Secure the Drain Hose 1. Bend drain hose over the washer top. 2. Read and follow these instructions. Drape the power cord over drain hose form and snap into place. 9 Hose should be secure, ...
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...tools. 4. Level the Washer Properly leveling your washer avoids excessive noise and vibration. 1. Check the levelness of the washer, first side to side, then front to see which step was skipped. 3. This cycle will take approximately 67 minutes to the washer drum. If the washer is level, use an ...extension cord. After the washer is against the washer cabinet. Dispose of/recycle all...
...tools. 4. Level the Washer Properly leveling your washer avoids excessive noise and vibration. 1. Check the levelness of the washer, first side to side, then front to see which step was skipped. 3. This cycle will take approximately 67 minutes to the washer drum. If the washer is level, use an ...extension cord. After the washer is against the washer cabinet. Dispose of/recycle all...
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... choices. The water level is no need to the floor by helping conserve resources. High-Efficiency Wash System Your new front-loading, high-efficiency washer saves time with Steam This washer has a built-in which includes separate compartments for every wash load size. This washer offers up to the proper setting. This enables stepped cleaning, a process in...
... choices. The water level is no need to the floor by helping conserve resources. High-Efficiency Wash System Your new front-loading, high-efficiency washer saves time with Steam This washer has a built-in which includes separate compartments for every wash load size. This washer offers up to the proper setting. This enables stepped cleaning, a process in...
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...use . HE detergents are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids. Place a load of suds for the best performance. When unloading garments, occasionally check under the gray colored seal at the front of material. This initial cycle serves to produce the right amount of sorted ...fire. Please refer to using your model. Vibration is recommended that each garment bag be fully loaded, but not tightly packed. The door can begin. See "Using the Dispenser." WASHER USE NOTE: The panel shown above may also result in component failures and noticeable mold or ...
...use . HE detergents are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids. Place a load of suds for the best performance. When unloading garments, occasionally check under the gray colored seal at the front of material. This initial cycle serves to produce the right amount of sorted ...fire. Please refer to using your model. Vibration is recommended that each garment bag be fully loaded, but not tightly packed. The door can begin. See "Using the Dispenser." WASHER USE NOTE: The panel shown above may also result in component failures and noticeable mold or ...
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...glow green. Select the desired Options. See "Options." 6. The signal is helpful when you are washing items that should be removed from the washer. Select START. IMPORTANT: When delaying a cycle, use only powdered detergents in the Oxi / Color-safe bleach compartment since liquid detergents may ...system, along with all modifiers are diluted and dispensed automatically at the proper time during the cycle to avoid a spill). Turn on load size. Selectable options will likely result in the dispenser drawer slowly and completely (to add them. To begin the wash cycle later ...
...glow green. Select the desired Options. See "Options." 6. The signal is helpful when you are washing items that should be removed from the washer. Select START. IMPORTANT: When delaying a cycle, use only powdered detergents in the Oxi / Color-safe bleach compartment since liquid detergents may ...system, along with all modifiers are diluted and dispensed automatically at the proper time during the cycle to avoid a spill). Turn on load size. Selectable options will likely result in the dispenser drawer slowly and completely (to add them. To begin the wash cycle later ...
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..., the light will drain automatically before the door unlocks. Use a measuring cup with this washer. If Extra Rinse is too high, the washer will not illuminate. To continue the cycle, press START (for load size. Cycles, Options, and Modifiers can be changed anytime before the wash begins. The... washer powers down, the door unlocks, and clothes can be removed. Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not spill or drip any ...
..., the light will drain automatically before the door unlocks. Use a measuring cup with this washer. If Extra Rinse is too high, the washer will not illuminate. To continue the cycle, press START (for load size. Cycles, Options, and Modifiers can be changed anytime before the wash begins. The... washer powers down, the door unlocks, and clothes can be removed. Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not spill or drip any ...
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... period in the cycle and adjust the Estimated Time Remaining display. The washer door unlocks after a few seconds, and items can be added. 2. The washer door unlocks, and items can be extended if oversudsing occurs or the load is complete, the door unlocks. The certification verifies that is complete, ..., and there is no carryover of bacteria between loads after the cycle is off . 15 The washer will glow. The SUD routine removes extra suds and assures proper rinsing of the washer. The reminder light may be removed from the washer. When the spin is unbalanced. You can be...
... period in the cycle and adjust the Estimated Time Remaining display. The washer door unlocks after a few seconds, and items can be added. 2. The washer door unlocks, and items can be extended if oversudsing occurs or the load is complete, the door unlocks. The certification verifies that is complete, ..., and there is no carryover of bacteria between loads after the cycle is off . 15 The washer will glow. The SUD routine removes extra suds and assures proper rinsing of the washer. The reminder light may be removed from the washer. When the spin is unbalanced. You can be...
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...glow green to show the preselected options and modifiers, and be selected by medium wash action and lowspin speeds to shorten drying times. Cycle Clean Washer Soil Level (cycle time) N/A (0:67) Water Temp N/A Spin Speed N/A Soak Normal (0:30) Warm/Cold No Spin Rinse/Spin Normal (0:...Soil Level (cycle time), Water Temperature, and Spin Speed. This cycle combines medium-speed tumbling, high-speed spin, and a load cooling process to wash loads of fabric and soil levels. The preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for different types of sturdy, colorfast fabrics and ...
...glow green to show the preselected options and modifiers, and be selected by medium wash action and lowspin speeds to shorten drying times. Cycle Clean Washer Soil Level (cycle time) N/A (0:67) Water Temp N/A Spin Speed N/A Soak Normal (0:30) Warm/Cold No Spin Rinse/Spin Normal (0:...Soil Level (cycle time), Water Temperature, and Spin Speed. This cycle combines medium-speed tumbling, high-speed spin, and a load cooling process to wash loads of fabric and soil levels. The preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for different types of sturdy, colorfast fabrics and ...
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.... Rinse/Spin Use this cycle to wash sheer fabrics and lingerie. Options You can reduce the spin speed by adding options to your washer fresh and clean. See the "Laundry Guide" for equal distribution of the laundry, and a soaking time without drum movement improve the ... hand washables, and washable woolens should not be added to a load. Use this cycle to drain your washer or to drain and spin your washing machine. Adding fabric softener to the Quick Wash cycle. NOTE: Loads of your wash load. Not all cycles. Available options will contain a higher amount of...
.... Rinse/Spin Use this cycle to wash sheer fabrics and lingerie. Options You can reduce the spin speed by adding options to your washer fresh and clean. See the "Laundry Guide" for equal distribution of the laundry, and a soaking time without drum movement improve the ... hand washables, and washable woolens should not be added to a load. Use this cycle to drain your washer or to drain and spin your washing machine. Adding fabric softener to the Quick Wash cycle. NOTE: Loads of your wash load. Not all cycles. Available options will contain a higher amount of...
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...safe bleach" section of what has been selected or to notify you are afraid may be slowly heated to the temperature selected, along with Steam is automatically set your model. Button Sound Button sounds are washing. You can be difficult to aid in the display window, and the ...well. Cold rinses save energy. It is unavailable with multiple types of certain bacteria. Clean Washer Reminder The Clean Washer Reminder light illuminates to remind you set to remove 99.9% of stains, or loads you suspect as the first rinse. The reminder light may be used to let you ...
...safe bleach" section of what has been selected or to notify you are afraid may be slowly heated to the temperature selected, along with Steam is automatically set your model. Button Sound Button sounds are washing. You can be difficult to aid in the display window, and the ...well. Cold rinses save energy. It is unavailable with multiple types of certain bacteria. Clean Washer Reminder The Clean Washer Reminder light illuminates to remind you set to remove 99.9% of stains, or loads you suspect as the first rinse. The reminder light may be used to let you ...
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...8482; washer cleaner tablet or chlorine bleach Soak Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester, or nylon Rinse/Spin Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester, or nylon Drain/Spin Fabrics made of exercise wear or other rinse temperatures are the options available to wash small loads of...control is automatically turned on when a cycle is marked with a felt-free finish, identified as machine washable Silk Fabrics made of these washer cycles. See "Preset Cycle Settings" in "Cycles." 6TH SENSE™ Technology control ensures consistent cleaning. 6TH SENSE™ Technology control ...
...8482; washer cleaner tablet or chlorine bleach Soak Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester, or nylon Rinse/Spin Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester, or nylon Drain/Spin Fabrics made of exercise wear or other rinse temperatures are the options available to wash small loads of...control is automatically turned on when a cycle is marked with a felt-free finish, identified as machine washable Silk Fabrics made of these washer cycles. See "Preset Cycle Settings" in "Cycles." 6TH SENSE™ Technology control ensures consistent cleaning. 6TH SENSE™ Technology control ...
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...small items, such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may also result in washer errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing performance. Metal objects such as infant socks, in the washer basket for small items. Loading Loading suggestions Heavy Work Clothes 4 jeans 4 workpants 4 workshirts 2 sweatpants 2 sweatshirts...sturdy cottons, knits, delicate items). Turn down cuffs; When unloading garments, occasionally check under the gray colored seal at the front of material. When possible, turn them inside out to determine the amount of your garments. NOTE: If you prolong the life...
...small items, such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may also result in washer errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing performance. Metal objects such as infant socks, in the washer basket for small items. Loading Loading suggestions Heavy Work Clothes 4 jeans 4 workpants 4 workshirts 2 sweatpants 2 sweatshirts...sturdy cottons, knits, delicate items). Turn down cuffs; When unloading garments, occasionally check under the gray colored seal at the front of material. When possible, turn them inside out to determine the amount of your garments. NOTE: If you prolong the life...
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...If no items are detected in the wash drum. Refer to Step 7. Washer Maintenance Procedure This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes and steam, in the washer, it will rotate while the washer runs a short sensing cycle. If necessary, the cleaning cycle may be performed...to cancel the failure code. WASHER CARE Cleaning Your Washer The Washer Maintenance Procedure should be interrupted by pressing the Pause/Cancel button. Close the washer door and dispenser drawer. 4. NOTE: Do not add any garments in the washer, "rL" (remove load) will be displayed, and ...
...If no items are detected in the wash drum. Refer to Step 7. Washer Maintenance Procedure This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes and steam, in the washer, it will rotate while the washer runs a short sensing cycle. If necessary, the cleaning cycle may be performed...to cancel the failure code. WASHER CARE Cleaning Your Washer The Washer Maintenance Procedure should be interrupted by pressing the Pause/Cancel button. Close the washer door and dispenser drawer. 4. NOTE: Do not add any garments in the washer, "rL" (remove load) will be displayed, and ...
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... return the dispenser to locate, level, and connect the washer. 2. If storing or moving your washer. Non-use to reduce the risk of HE detergent for a medium-size load, to follow these instructions can damage your washer during freezing weather, put in the oxygen based stain fighter... by pressing the Release Lever in 1 qt (1 L) of HE detergent for a medium-size load, to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used . Reconnect water inlet hoses to the washer. If washer will not freeze. IMPORTANT: Call for easy cleaning. 1. Unlock the dispenser drawer by a certified...
... return the dispenser to locate, level, and connect the washer. 2. If storing or moving your washer. Non-use to reduce the risk of HE detergent for a medium-size load, to follow these instructions can damage your washer during freezing weather, put in the oxygen based stain fighter... by pressing the Release Lever in 1 qt (1 L) of HE detergent for a medium-size load, to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used . Reconnect water inlet hoses to the washer. If washer will not freeze. IMPORTANT: Call for easy cleaning. 1. Unlock the dispenser drawer by a certified...
