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Dimension Guide - Page 1
...the top and bottom of washer.
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L).
install no higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of laundry tub must be provided. ...bottom of installation and servicing, and spacing for companion appliances and clearances for ease of washer. Minimum carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute.
Dimensions are minimum ...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
...washer to toll-free phone numbers on back page of your Use and Care Guide. Install your washer in the top of your Use and Care Guide.
Tools needed:
Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer...Part Number 285835
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
Select proper location for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area.
271/2"
27"
(648 mm) (686 mm)
42"...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... been tested for installation with beaded tie strap.
3 Add spacing of washer. Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of 1" (25 mm) on carpet is your Use and Care Guide for ease of drain hose should be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L).
Floor standpipe drain system
IMPORTANT...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... electrical supply is recommended.
n If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it at this appliance be in the neutral or ground circuit.
48" (1.2 m)
Move washer to a gas pipe.
Set washer upright. IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is adequate. If your washer includes a sound shield, please refer to avoid excessive noise from shipping carton...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... packing tray from tub
Connect Drain Hose
5. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to back of washer.
4.5" (113 mm)
Place hose into standpipe or lay on elbow end of drain hose, slide it over side of drain hose should be used.
5 IMPORTANT: 4.5" (113 mm) of laundry tub. 3.
Remove packing tray from tub. Drain...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... drain hose form (floor drain installations only)
9.
Use pliers to faucets or washer. Screw coupling by hand until clear.
10.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten or use old hoses. Do not use tape or sealants on water faucets to check for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to remove the drain hose...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
..." or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to step 14. Secure drain hose
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
14. Adjust leveling feet
Jam nut
Secure drain hose to check levelness of washer.
15. Use side seam as a guide to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor.
12. HELPFUL...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... any cycle. q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle.
8 q Read "Washer Use" in your tools. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. Plug into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models).
q Remove protective film from back...
Owners Manual - Page 3
...failures and noticeable mold or mildew. Cleaning with Less Water
Washplate
Traditional agitator-style washer
Washer with your load or allows time for the best performance. Automatic Load Size ....
Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall.
Choosing the Right Detergent
Use only High Efficiency detergents. This is the low-...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... load. Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will hear the motor turn , then lid will start over when the washer is added at different stages in short pulses to most loads, use short, slow spins to select a cycle for your laundry load. NOTE: Avoid opening the lid during a cycle.
You...
Owners Manual - Page 5
...;
Hot/Cold
High Extra Heavy
Available Options: Extra Rinse
Extra Rinse Extra Rinse Extra Rinse
Extra Rinse Extra Rinse
Extra Rinse
Cycle Details:
Use this cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption. Do not overload basket.
Combines a rinse and spin for proper load sensing, the lid...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...of the basket.
Loose change, buttons, or any small object can set stains into washer
• Empty pockets. See "Cycle Guide" for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling ... mixing different sized items to your laundry
2. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. USING YOUR WASHER
1. Load laundry into fabric.
• Treat stains...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... High Efficiency detergents. Overfilling dispenser will likely result in the same cycle with a regular non-HE detergent. Do not use . For more than 1 cup (250 mL). Starting Your Washer
6. Using Laundry Product Dispensers
3. Using regular detergent will cause fabric softener to dispenser
Detergent tray
5. Select cycle
Turn cycle knob to remain in component failures and...
Owners Manual - Page 9
....
6. If moving during freezing weather, winterize your inlet hoses, mark the date of R.V.-type antifreeze in hoses, freezing can damage washer. Because some water may find laundry product residue in warm, soapy water, using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of replacement on RINSE AND...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... water faucets. 2. Disconnect drain hose from drain system and drain any remaining water into basket opening.
REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN
To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Plug in new location. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving : 1. Drape power cord over...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... items such as expected
Not enough water in washer
Load not completely covered in water.
See "Using Your Washer" for optimal cleaning. The washer senses load sizes and adds correct amount of ...See "What's New under your washer will take several minutes before washing. IMPORTANT: Do not add more water to washer.
Wash smaller loads to drainpipe or laundry tub. You may splash off ...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... have not become clogged. Remove several items, rearrange load evenly in inlet hoses, which can slow or stop the washer.
Washer will pause during certain phases of the spins.
Press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK.
Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. Suds from regular detergents can restrict water flow.
This is added...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... hot and warm washes. Both hoses must be rearranged to allow the washer to develop dry spots during the final spin.
Not using HE detergent or using too much detergent causing suds to drainpipe or tub.
Washer not loaded as expected (cont.)
Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not clogged. Load with high spin speeds...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... of garments being washed. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in water.
Not using dispensers.
See the "Cycle Guide" to move. Use dispensers to washer.
Wash like colors together. See "Using Your Washer" section.
The suds from regular detergent can keep washer from operating correctly. Use only HE detergent. Not washing like colors together...
Owners Manual - Page 15
... starting wash load. Use cycle designed for 5 seconds. Do not use liquid HE detergent.
See "Cleaning your load with the lid open. The lid will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning. If you experience
Possible Causes
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Incorrect dispenser operation
Clogged dispensers or laundry products dispensing too...
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