WASHER
Owner's Guide
LAVEUSE
Guide de L’utilisateur
Table of Contents
Versión en español .........................................................2
Important Safety Instructions.........................................2
Washing Procedures....................................................3-4
Stain Removal..................................................................5
Common Washing Problems.........................................6
Care and Cleaning..........................................................7
Avoid Service Checklist...............................................8-9
Warranty and Service ........................................ .....10
Français....................................................................11-19
Consignes de sécurités importantes............................11
Méthodes de lavage ..............................................12-13
Détachage.....................................................................14
Problèmes de lavage courants.....................................15
Entretien et nettoyage..................................................16
Liste de contrôle anti-panne..................................17-18
Garantie (Canada)........................................................19
Back Cover....................................................................20
Read all instructions before
using this appliance. This book contains
valuable information about
Operation
Care
Service
Keep it in a safe place.
Lisez ce manuel en entier avant de vous
servir de cet appareil.Ce manuel renferme
de précieuses informations sur
le fonctionnement
l’entretien
le service après-vente
Conservez-le en lieu sûr.
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Read and Save These Instructions
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
The model and serial numbers of your washer are found on the washer serial
plate located on the underside of the washer lid. Record and retain these
numbers.
Lisez et conservez ces instructions
Notez le numéro de modèle et le numéro de série
Noter ci-dessous le numéro de modèle et le numéro de série de la laveuse;
ces numéros se trouvent sur la plaque signalétique située en dessous du
couvercle de la laveuse. Conserver ces numéros pour référence future.
Model Number:
N° de modèle:
Serial Number:
N° de série:
Purchase Date:
Date de l’achat:
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P/N 134670300 (0512)
This Owner's Guide provides general operating
instructions for your washer. It also contains
information about features for several other
models. Your washer may not have every
feature included here.
Use the washer only as instructed in this
Owner's Guide and the Operating
Instructions included with your washer.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
Avoid fire hazard or
electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug
or extension cord or remove grounding
prong from electrical power cord. Failure to
follow this warning can cause serious injury,
fire or death.
Grounding type
all receptacle
wall receptacle
Do not under
Do not under
any circumstances
any circumstances
cut, remove,
cut, remove,
or bypass
or bypass
the grounding prong
the grounding prong
from this plug
from this plug.
Power supply
Power supply
cord with 3-prong
cord with 3-prong
grounding plug
CORRECTCORRECT
CORRECT
CORRECTCORRECT
Use this way ONLYUse this way ONLY
Use this way ONLY
Use this way ONLYUse this way ONLY
Do not use or mix liquid
chlorine bleach with other household
chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust
removers, acid or products containing
ammonia. These mixtures can produce
dangerous fumes which can cause serious
injury or death.
Important Safety Instructions
Read all instructions before using this washer.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this
washer, comply with the basic warnings listed below.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Prevent Fire
Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted
with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Do not store these items on
or near the washer. These substances give off vapors or chemical reactions that could ignite or
explode.
Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer. These substances
give off vapors that could ignite the materials.
Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive
substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system
that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water
system has not been used for such a period, before using the washer, turn on all hot water faucets
and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen
gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable; do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/
or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the washer.
Protect Children
Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children
is necessary when the washer is used near children. As children grow, teach them the proper,
safe use of all appliances.
Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the washer
is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic
sheets can become airtight chambers.
Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent personal injury,
observe all warnings on product labels.
Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer
lid to prevent accidental entrapment.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Prevent Injury
To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the washer must
be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes.
Installation instructions are packed in the washer for installer's reference. Refer to INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. If the washer is moved to a new location, have
it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person.
To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the electrical power cord
of the washer must be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. The third
grounding prong must never be removed. Never ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do
not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.
Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect usage can
produce poisonous gas--resulting in serious injury or death.
• Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load unless specified on the label.
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Note: The instructions appearing in this
Owner's Guide are not meant to cover every
possible condition and situation that may occur.
Common sense and caution must be practiced
when installing, operating and maintaining any
appliance.
To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer:
• All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless
specifically recommended in this Owner's Guide. Use only authorized factory parts.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.
ALWAYS disconnect the washer from the electrical supply before attempting
any service or cleaning. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or injury.
To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while parts are moving. Before
loading, unloading or adding items, push in the cycle selector knob and allow the tub to coast to
a complete stop before reaching inside.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
This washer is equipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor will stop if it becomes
overheated. The washer will automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes,
if the washer has not been manually turned off during this time.
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Printed in U.S.A.
Washing Procedures
Sort laundry into loads that can be
washed together.
• Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load.
• Read the Operating Instructions card for operating your specific model.
• Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read
Important Safety Instructions before operating this washer.
1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.
Sort items by recommended water temperatures, wash time, and agitate/spin
speeds.
• Separate white, light, and colorfast items from dark and noncolorfast items.
• Separate items which shed lint from items which attract lint. Permanent
press, synthetic, knit and corduroy items will pick up lint from towels, rugs
and chenille bedspreads.
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items.
• Separate lacy, sheer and loosely knit items from sturdy items.
2. Prepare items for washing.
• Empty pockets.
• Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels.
• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove nonwashable
trims and ornaments.
• Remove pins, decorative buttons, belt buckles, and other objects which
could be damaged. This also helps protect other items in the wash load.
• Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing.
• Place delicate items such as bras, shoulder pads, hosiery, and belts in a mesh
bag to prevent tangling during the wash cycle.
• Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.
Empty pockets.
Place delicate items in a mesh bag.
3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
See Stain Removal for details.
4. Add a measured amount of detergent to the wash tub
before adding the laundry load.
Follow detergent manufacturer's directions. The amount required depends on
type of detergent, load size and soil level, and water hardness.
5. If desired, add liquid bleach to Bleach Dispenser (some models).
• Before adding the wash load, add liquid bleach to bleach dispenser located
in left front corner under the lid:
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) for small loads
• 1 cup (240 ml) for large loads
• 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) for extra-large loads.
• Then add 1 cup (240 ml) water to flush the dispenser.
• Do not use powdered bleach in the bleach dispenser.
For models without a bleach dispenser, dilute the recommended amount of
liquid chlorine bleach in 1 quart (.95 L) water. Add it to wash water after
a few minutes of agitation. Do not pour bleach directly on wash load.
Bleach Dispenser (some models)
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