Admiral ATW4475YQ, ITW4400YQ, ITW4500YQ, NTW4400YQ, NTW4500YQ Owner's Manual

TOP-LOADING	LAVEUSE À CHARGEMENT
WASHER	PAR LE DESSUS
USE AND CARE GUIDE	GUIDE D’UTILISATION
	ET D’ENTRETIEN

Table of Contents

Table des matières

WASHER SAFETY..........................................................	2
WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID?..................................	3
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES.............................	4
CYCLE GUIDE................................................................	5
USING YOUR WASHER.................................................	6
WASHER MAINTENANCE.............................................	9
TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................	10
WARRANTY.................................................................	14
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................	Back Cover

SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE.......................................		15
QUOI DE NEUF SOUS LE COUVERCLE?..................		16
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET
CARACTÉRISTIQUES.................................................		17
GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES.........................................		18
UTILISATION DE LA LAVEUSE...................................		19
ENTRETIEN DE LA LAVEUSE.....................................		22
DÉPANNAGE................................................................		24
GARANTIE....................................................................		29
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE............	Couverture arrière

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WASHER SAFETY

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WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID?

Your new washer will operate differently than your past agitator-style washer.

Lid Lock

To allow for higher spin speeds, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will turn on. When this light is lit, the lid is locked and cannot be opened. When this light is blinking, the washer is paused. When this light is off, the lid can be opened. After a cycle is started, the lid locks, unlocks, and locks again. If you need to open the lid to add a garment after this point, you must press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK

and wait for the lid to unlock. The lid will only unlock after washer movement has stopped. Depending on when in the cycle you try to pause, it may take several seconds to several minutes for the lid to unlock.

Sounds

At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds and pauses that are different from those of your previous washer. For example, you may hear a clicking and hum at the beginning of the cycle as the lid lock goes through a self-test. There will be different kinds of humming and whirring sounds as the agitator tests for load balance or moves the load. And, sometimes, you may hear nothing at all as the washer allows time for clothes to soak.

Sensing

This washer will perform a series of spins to check for load balance. When a load is started, it may take 2–3 minutes before water begins to enter the basket. During this time, a series of clicks and a whirring noise signal that sensing technology is determining if there is an off-balance load.

IMPORTANT:

Spray Rinse

Select cycles default to a spray rinse. During these cycles, you will hear water enter the washer as the tub spins, allowing the rinse water to penetrate clothes. Check the “Cycle Guide” for details.

•Washer will not operate if the lid is open.

•Washer will not begin to fill with water until the lid is closed, locked, and the sensing process is complete. This delay in fill could take 2–3 minutes.

•Fabric Softener option must be selected to ensure fabric softener dispenses at the correct time.

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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. Small will add a low amount of water for smaller loads and

Large 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.

2WASH TEMPERATURE

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.

3EXTRA RINSE

This option can be used to automatically add a second rinse to most cycles and must be set to ON if adding a second rinse to a cycle.

4FABRIC SOFTENER

This option can be added to most cycles and must be set to ON if using fabric softener during a cycle. It ensures that fabric softener is added at the correct time in the rinse for even distribution.

5WASH 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.

6START/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.

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7CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS

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.

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 knob was set to ON.

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 higher spin speeds, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will turn on. When this light is on, the lid is locked and cannot be opened. When this light is blinking, the washer is paused. When this light is off, the lid can 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.

Items to wash:	Cycle:	Wash	Spin	Cycle Details:
		Temperature*:	Speed:
Large items such	Normal	Hot	High	Use this cycle for heavily soiled cottons and mixed fabric
as sheets, small	Heavy	Warm		loads. This cycle features a spray rinse.
comforters, jackets		Cool
		Cold
Cottons, linens,	Normal	Hot	High	Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric
sheets, and mixed	Regular	Warm		loads. This cycle features a spray rinse.
garment loads		Cool
		Cold
Lightweight cotton	Normal	Hot	High	Use this cycle for lightly soiled cottons and mixed fabric
fabrics	Light	Warm		loads. This cycle features a spray rinse.
		Cool
		Cold
No-iron fabrics,	Casual	Hot	Low	Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as
cottons, perm	Regular	Warm		sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent
press, linens,		Cool		press, and blends.
synthetics		Cold
Lightly soiled	Casual	Hot	Low	Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled loads of no-iron
no-iron fabrics,	Light	Warm		fabrics such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business
cottons, perm		Cool		clothes, permanent press, and blends.
press, linens,		Cold
synthetics
Machine-wash	Delicate	Hot	Low	Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating
silks, lingerie,		Warm		“Machine Washable Silks” or “Gentle” cycle on the care
washable wools		Cool		label. Place small items in mesh garment bags before
		Cold		washing. This cycle features a spray rinse.
Swimsuits and	Rinse &	Cold rinse only	High	Combines a rinse and high speed spin for loads requiring
items requiring	Spin			an additional rinse cycle or to complete a load after power
rinsing without				interruption. Also use for loads that require rinsing only.
detergent
Dripping wet or	Drain &	N/A	High	This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times for heavy
hand-washed	Spin			fabrics or special-care items washed by hand. Use this
items				cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing
				a cycle after a power failure.

NOTE: Be sure to set Fabric Softener knob to ON, 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	5. Add fabric softener to dispenser
	(on some models)

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

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.

Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric
softener into dispenser; always follow
manufacturer’s directions for correct amount	MAX FILL
of fabric softener based on your load size.

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 set Fabric Softener option knob to ON.

IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener option knob must be set to ON 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 option knob must be set to ON to ensure proper distribution of the fabric softener during the rinse portion of the cycle.

6.	Select CYCLE

Turn cycle knob to choose your wash cycle. For more information, see “Cycle Guide”.

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7. Select LOAD SIZE

9. Select options, if desired

Select the Load Size setting most suitable for your load. Small will add a low amount of water for smaller loads and Large will add the most amount of water for large or bulky loads. Garments need to move freely.

If you want to add an Extra Rinse to the cycle, be sure to set the Extra Rinse option knob to ON. If you are using fabric softener, be sure to set the Fabric Softener option knob to ON.

8. Select WASH TEMPERATURE						10. Press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK
						to begin wash cycle

Once you select a cycle, select the desired temperature by turning the Wash Temperature knob to the appropriate setting based on your load. All rinses are cold.

NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your garments.

	Wash Temperature	Suggested Fabrics
	Hot
	Some cold water is added to save	Whites and pastels
	energy. This will be cooler than	Durable garments
	your hot water heater setting.
		Heavy soils
	Warm
	Some cold water will be added, so	Bright colors
	this will be cooler than what your	Moderate to light soils
	previous washer provided.
	Cool
	Warm water may be added to	Colors that bleed
	assist in soil removal and to help	or fade
	dissolve detergents.	Light soils
	Cold
	This is the temperature from your	Dark colors that
	faucet. If your tap cold water is	bleed or fade
	very cold, warm water may be	Light soils
	added to assist in soil removal
	and help dissolve detergent.

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

OR

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.

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.

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.

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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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

2.Plug in washer or reconnect power.

3.Run washer through Casual 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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