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LAVEUSE À CHARGEMENT |
WASHER |
PAR LE DESSUS |
USE AND CARE GUIDE |
GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET |
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D’ENTRETIEN |
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Table of Contents |
Table des matières |
WASHER SAFETY.......................................................... |
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES............................. |
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CYCLE GUIDE................................................................ |
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USING YOUR WASHER................................................. |
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WASHER MAINTENANCE............................................. |
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TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................. |
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WARRANTY................................................................. |
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE......................... |
Back Cover |
SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE....................................... |
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TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET |
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CARACTÉRISTIQUES................................................. |
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GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES......................................... |
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UTILISATION DE LA LAVEUSE................................... |
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ENTRETIEN DE LA LAVEUSE..................................... |
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DÉPANNAGE................................................................ |
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GARANTIE.................................................................... |
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ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE............. |
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WASHER SAFETY
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
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Not all features and options are available on all models.
Appearance may vary.
1LOAD SIZE
Select the setting most suitable for your load. Ex Small will add a low amount of water for smaller loads and Super will add the most amount of water for large or bulky loads.
Items need to move freely. Tightly packing can lead to poor cleaning performance, and may increase wrinkling and tangling.
2TEMPERATURE
Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water.
Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric and soils being washed. For best results and following the garment label instructions, use the warmest wash water safe for your fabric.
•Warm and hot water will be cooler than what your previous washer provided.
•Even in a cold and cool water wash, some warm water may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature.
3OPTIONS
The following options may be added to most cycles.
EXTRA RINSE
This option can be used to automatically add a second rinse to most cycles.
FABRIC SOFTENER ADDED-YES
This option must be selected if using fabric softener during a cycle. It ensures that fabric softener is added at the correct time in the rinse for even distribution.
FABRIC SOFTENER ADDED with EXTRA RINSE
This option turns on both the Fabric Softener and the Extra Rinse options.
4WASH CYCLE KNOB
Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your washer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.
5START/PAUSE/UNLOCK BUTTON
Press to start the selected cycle; press again to pause the cycle and unlock the lid.
NOTE: If the washer is spinning, it may take several minutes to unlock the lid. Press and hold for 3 seconds to cancel a cycle.
6CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATOR
The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle. At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses that are different from traditional washers.
FILL
When the START/Pause/Unlock button is pressed, the washer will first perform a self-test on the lid lock
mechanism. You will hear a click, and the lid will unlock briefly before locking again. The washer will use spins to check for load balance. These spins may take several minutes before water is added to the washer. You may hear the hum of the spins before filling. This is normal.
WASH
You will hear the agitator moving the load. The motor sounds may change at different stages in the cycle. The wash time is determined by the selected soil level.
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RINSE
You will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. You may hear the motor turning on briefly (short hum) to move the basket while filling. Fabric softener will be added if the Fabric Softener Added-Yes option was selected.
Some cycles use spray rinsing. After draining and spinning out wash water, the washer will continue to spin and spray in rinse water for the entire rinse time.
SPIN
The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for proper water removal, based on the selected cycle and spin speed.
DONE
Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on. Remove the load promptly for best results.
LID LOCKED
To allow for proper spin operation, the lid will lock and the Lid Lock light will turn on. This light indicates that the lid is locked and cannot be opened.
If you need to open the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock. The lid will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Press START/Pause/ Unlock again to resume the cycle.
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CYCLE GUIDE
For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed.
Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
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Sturdy fabrics, |
Normal |
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High |
Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. This cycle |
colorfast items, |
Heavy |
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uses spray rinses only. Select Fabric Softener Added-Yes if |
towels, jeans |
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using fabric softener. |
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Cottons, linens, |
Normal |
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High |
Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric |
sheets, and mixed |
Regular |
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Softener Added-Yes if using fabric softener. |
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Lightweight |
Normal |
Hot |
High |
Use this cycle for lightly soiled mixed loads. This cycle |
cotton fabrics |
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uses spray rinses only. Select Fabric Softener Added-Yes |
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No-iron fabrics, |
Casual |
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Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as |
cottons, perm |
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sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent |
press, linens, |
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press, and blends. Select Fabric Softener Added-Yes if |
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using fabric softener. |
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Lightly-soiled |
Casual |
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Low |
Use this cycle to wash lightly-soiled loads of no-iron fabrics |
no-iron fabrics |
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such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, |
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permanent press, and blends. Select Fabric Softener |
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Added-Yes if using fabric softener. |
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Machine-wash |
Delicate |
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Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating |
silks, lingerie, |
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“Machine Washable Silks” or “Gentle” cycle on the care |
washable wools |
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washing. Select Fabric Softener Added-Yes if using fabric |
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Heavily soiled |
Soak |
Hot |
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Use this cycle to soak small spots of set in stains on |
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fabrics. The washer will use intermittent agitation and |
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soaking. After time has expired, water will drain, but the |
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washer will not spin. To set a follow-up cycle, select Drain & |
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Spin, add additional detergent and select a cycle based on |
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fabric type. |
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Swimsuits and |
Rinse & |
Cold rinse only |
High |
Combines a rinse and high speed spin for loads requiring |
items requiring |
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an additional rinse cycle or to complete a load after power |
rinsing without |
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interruption. Also use for loads that require rinsing only. |
detergent |
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Dripping wet or |
Drain & |
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This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times for heavy |
hand-washed |
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fabrics or special-care items washed by hand. Use this |
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cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing |
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NOTE: Be sure to select Fabric Softener Added-Yes, if adding fabric softener to load. *All rinses are cold.
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USING YOUR WASHER
1. Sort and prepare your laundry
2. Add detergent
•Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the agitator and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds.
•Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness.
•Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled.
•Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics.
•Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because heat can set stains into fabric.
•Treat stains promptly.
•Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove non-washable trim and ornaments.
•Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items during washing.
Helpful Tips:
•When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly.
•Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing delicate or small items.
•Turn knits inside out to avoid pilling. Separate lint-takers from lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics.
NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your garments.
Add a measured amount of detergent into the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes. If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to the bottom of the washer basket, as well.
IMPORTANT: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use.
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3. Load laundry into washer |
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Load garments in loose heaps evenly around basket wall.
For best results, do not pack the load tightly. Do not wrap large items such as sheets around the agitator; load them in loose piles around the sides of the basket. Try mixing different sized items to reduce tangling.
IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into washer. Items need to move freely for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling.
4. Add liquid chlorine bleach to dispenser
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MAX FILL |
Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the underside of the rim. See max fill line arrows. Then select Fabric Softener Added-Yes option or Fabric Softener Added with Extra Rinse option.
IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener Added option must be selected
to “Yes” to ensure proper distribution at correct time in cycle.
Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to Wash Load
During the final rinse, wait until the washer has completed filling, press the START/Pause/Unlock button to pause the washer. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended amount
of liquid fabric softener. Do not allow liquid fabric softener to spill, splash, drip, or run into the basket or on load. Do not use more than the recommended amount. Close the lid and press the START/Pause/Unlock button again to start the washer.
IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener Added option must be selected to “Yes” to ensure proper distribution of the fabric softener during the rinse portion of the cycle.
6. Select cycle
Liquid
Chlorine Bleach
Do not overfill, dilute, or use more than 1 cup (250 mL). Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.
Turn cycle knob to choose your wash cycle. For more information, see “Cycle Guide”.
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Select the load size setting most suitable for your load. Small will add a low amount of water for smaller loads and Super will add the most amount of water for large or bulky loads. Items need to move freely.
Select the desired cycle options. If you are using fabric softener, be sure to select one of the Fabric Softener Added options.
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Once you select a cycle, select the desired wash temperature by turning the Temperature knob to the appropriate setting based on your load. All rinses are tap cold.
NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your garments.
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Some cold water is added to save |
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Durable garments |
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Warm |
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Bright colors |
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Colors that bleed |
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Light soils |
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Light soils |
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help dissolve detergent. |
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Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to start the wash cycle. Filling is delayed for several minutes while load balance is sensed. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will light. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps.
Unlocking the lid to add garments
If you need to open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed garments:
Press START/Pause/Unlock; the lid will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Then close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock again to restart the cycle.
If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes, the water will pump out automatically.
Delay in water fill
Filling is delayed for 2 to 3 minutes to check for load unbalance. You will hear the hum of the spin prior to filling. This is normal operation.
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WASHER MAINTENANCE
WATER INLET HOSES
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker.
NON-USE AND VACATION CARE
Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving, or not using your washer for a period of time, follow these steps:
1.Unplug or disconnect power to washer.
2.Turn off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due to water pressure surge.
CLEANING YOUR WASHER
Keep your washer as clean and fresh as your clothes. To keep washer interior odor-free, follow this recommended monthly cleaning procedure:
1.Make sure the washer is empty.
2.Using recommended AFFRESH® washer cleaner, add one tablet to washer basket
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If using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to liquid chlorine bleach dispenser.
IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent. Do not use more than recommended amount of bleach to avoid damaging product over time.
3.Close washer lid.
4.Select Normal Heavy cycle, hot Temperature, and large
Load Size.
5.Press START/Pause/Unlock. Water will pour into washer for a moment and pause, lid will lock, then cycle will continue.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must be interrupted, press START/Pause/Unlock twice and run a RINSE & SPIN cycle to ensure bleach has been rinsed from washer. Press and hold the START/Pause/Unlock for
3 seconds to cancel the cycle.
Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser
1.Remove dispenser by grasping top with both hands and squeezing, while pushing upward with thumbs.
2.Rinse dispenser under warm water, then replace it.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the washer or clothing, do not wash clothes with the liquid fabric softener dispenser removed.
Cleaning the bleach dispenser
Wipe the inside of the bleach dispenser with a clean, damp cloth.
To clean exterior:
1.Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills.
2.Use all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer’s finish, do not use abrasive products.
WINTER STORAGE CARE
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in hoses, freezing can damage washer. If storing or moving during freezing weather, winterize your washer.
To winterize washer:
1.Shut off both water faucets; disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
2.Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in basket and run washer on RINSE & SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds to mix antifreeze and remaining water.
3.Unplug washer or disconnect power.
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TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER
1.Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
2.If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow
Winter Storage Care directions before moving.
3.Disconnect drain from drain system and drain any remaining water into a pan or bucket. Disconnect drain hose from back of washer.
4.Unplug power cord.
5.Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer basket.
6.Drape power cord over edge and into washer basket.
7.Place packing tray from original shipping materials back inside washer. If you do not have packing tray, place heavy blankets or towels into basket opening. Close lid and place tape over lid and down front of washer. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in new location.
REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN
To reinstall washer after non-use, vacation, winter storage, or moving:
1.Refer to “Installation Instructions” to locate, level, and connect washer.
2.Before using again, run washer through the following recommended procedure:
To use washer again:
1.Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn on both water faucets.
2.Plug in washer or reconnect power.
3.Run washer through Casual regular cycle to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Use half the manufacturer’s recommended amount of detergent for a medium-size load.
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