Frigidaire Affinity FAFS4473L Use and care guide

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Important Safety I nstruct ions ..............................2- 4

Feat ur es .. ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. .5

Operat ing I nstruct ions ...................................... 6- 20

Washer Settings Chart .................................... 21-23

St ain Removal Guide ...................................... 24-25

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Care and Cleaning .......................................... 26-29

Solutions t o Comm on Problems ....................... 30-34

Warranty ............................................................ 35

Notes ........... .... .... ......... .... .... ......... .... ............... .36

Français ..............................................................37

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I MPORTANT SAFETY I NSTRUCTI ONS

WARNI NG

Please read all instr uctions before using t his washer.

Recognize safet y symbols, words and labels

Safety items t hroughout this m anual are labeled w ith a WARNING or CAUTI ON based on the risk type as described below:

Deﬁ nit ions

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol t o avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imm inently hazardous sit uat ion which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious inj ury.

WARNI NG

WARNI NG indicates a potentially hazardous sit uation which, if not avoided, could r esult in deat h or serious inj ury.

CAUTI ON

CAUTION indicates a potent ially hazardous situat ion which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate inj ury.

I MPORTANT

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance informat ion which is important but not hazard-related.

WARNI NG

For your safety the follow ing information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of ﬁ re or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death.

Do not store or use gasoline or other ﬂ am- mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO I F YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not t ry t o light any appliance.• Do not t ouch any electrical swit ch; do not • use any phone in your building. Clear the room, building or area of all occu-• pants. Immediately call your gas supplier from a • neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call • the ﬁ re department.

Installat ion and service must be performed by a qualiﬁ ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

Read all instructions before using this appliance. This book contains valuable information about:

Operat ion• Care• Service•

Keep it in a safe place.

This

Use and Care Guide

instruct ions for your washer. I t also cont ains information about features for several other models. Your washer may not have every feature included. Use the washer only as instructed in this

Guide

provides general operating

Use & Care

Save these instructions for future reference.

Product Record

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

The model and serial numbers of your washer are found on the washer serial plate locat ed on the inside of the door. Record and ret ain these numbers.

Model Number _____ _____ _____ _____ _

Serial Number ____ _____ ___________ _

Purchase Date ____ _____ _____ _____ __

I MPORTANT SAFETY I NSTRUCTI ONS

WARNI NG

To reduce the risk of ﬁ re, electrical shock, or injury to persons w hen using this washer, comply with the basic warnings listed below. Failure to comply wit h these warnings could result in serious personal injuries. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow these Important Safety Instructions:

PREVENT FI RE

Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned •

in, soaked in, or spot ted with gasoline, cleaning sol-

vent s, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Do not store

these it ems on or near the washer. These substances

give off vapors or chemical react ions that could ignite

or explode.

Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of t he •

washer. These substances give off vapors that could

ignite the materials.

Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other ﬂ am-•

mable or explosive substances to the wash water.

These substances give off vapors that could ignite or

explode.

Under cert ain conditions, hydrogen gas may be pro-•

duced in a hot wat er system that has not been used

for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

If the hot water syst em has not been used for such a

period, before using the washer, turn on all hot wat er

faucets and let the wat er ﬂ ow from each for several

minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen

gas. Hydrogen gas is ﬂ am mable; do not smoke or use

an open ﬂ ame during this time.

Do not store or use gasoline or ot her ﬂ ammable vapors •

or liquids in t he vicinity of this or any ot her appliance.

Failure to comply w ith t hese warnings could result in •

ﬁ re, explosion, serious bodily inj ury and/ or damage t o

the rubber or plastic part s of the washer.

PROTECT CHI LDREN

Do not allow children t o play on or in t he washer. Close • supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. As children grow, t each them t he proper, safe use of all appliances.

Destroy the carton, plastic bag and ot her packing ma-• terials after t he washer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cart ons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheet s can become airtight cham bers.

Keep laundry products out of children’s reach. To pre-• vent personal inj ury, observe all war nings on product labels.

Before the washer is removed from service or dis-• carded, remove the washer door t o prevent accident al entrapment.

Failure to comply w ith t hese warnings could result in • serious personal injuries.

I MPORTANT SAFETY I NSTRUCTI ONS

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PREVENT I NJURY

To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during • operation, the washer m ust be installed and electrically grounded by a qualiﬁ ed service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for inst aller’s reference. Refer to

LATI ON I NSTRUCTI ONS

procedures. I f the w asher is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualiﬁ ed service person.

To prevent personal injury or damage to t he washer, • the electrical power cord of the washer must be plugged int o 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 inj ury or death.

Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load un-• less speciﬁ ed on the label.

Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such • as vinegar.

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WARNI NG

FI RE/ ELECTRI CAL SHOCK HAZARD

Avoid ﬁ re hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adapt or plug or extension cord or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure t o follow this warning can cause serious injury, ﬁ re or death.

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PREVENT I NJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE WASHER

To prevent serious personal injury and damage t o the washer:

All r epairs and servicing must be performed by an • authorized servicer unless speciﬁ cally recommended in this Use & Care Guide. Use only authorized factory parts.

Do not tamper with controls.• Do not inst all or store the w asher where it will be ex-•

posed to the w eather. Do not inst all on carpet. Install washer on a solid ﬂ oor. •

It may be necessary to reinforce the ﬂ oor to prevent vibration or movement.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this • appliance f rom t he power supply before attempting any user maintenance. Turning the controls t o the OFF posit ion does not disconnect this appliance from the pow er supply.

To prevent inj ury, 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 drum to coast t o a complete stop before reaching inside.

This washer is equipped w ith an elect rical overload • protect or. The motor will stop if it becom es overheated. The washer will automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes, if the w asher has not been manually turned of f during this time.

Failure to comply w ith t hese warnings could result in • serious personal injuries.

WARNI NG

HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD

Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products cont aining ammonia. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death.

PoPower cord with 3-prong

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FEATURES

Laundry Product Dispenser Drawer

Door Striker

Cycle Selector

LCD Display

Control Lock

Drum Light*

Door Latch with Safety Lock

Inner glass with small article redistribution ramp

Stainless Steel Wash Drum

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Electrolux Major Appliances has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efﬁ ciency.

Adjustable Leveling Legs

Vent Latch

Cascading Wash Vanes

* Not all models are available with dr um light .

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Normal Operat ing Sounds

You may or may not hear the following sounds from your new washer:

A. DRAI N HOSE The washer has a ﬂ exible drain hose

to carry water f rom t he washer to t he stand pipe of your home. You will hear water ﬂ owing into your stand pipe. This is a nor mal part of the operation of the washer.

B. WATER VALVES/ DI SPENSER As w ater enters

the dispenser system, it is common to hear a wat er

ﬂ owing sound. This normal sound w ill vary slightly

based on the wat er pressure in your home.

C. DRAI N PUMP Your washer is equipped wit h a high

velocity drain pump. I t is normal t o hear humming and gur gling sounds as water is pumped from the washer. Both of these sounds are normal and indicate that your pump is f unct ioning correctly.

D. HI GH SPEED MOTOR A powerful motor is used t o

drive t he drum to high spin speeds to extract wat er from your load. You will hear a sound associated with these higher spin speeds. This sound is normal and will var y slightly as the spin speed varies with load size and cycle selected.

Operating Your Washer

WARNI NG

To reduce the risk of ﬁ re, electric shock or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this

Use and Care Guide

before operating your washer.

CAUTI ON

Abnormal, on-going sounds may be an indication of a pending washer failure and should be investigated by a qualiﬁ ed t echnician.

1 Sort laundry into loads that can be washed

together.

Sort items by recommended cycle and water tem-• perat ure. Separate white, light and colorfast it ems from dark • and non-colorfast it ems. Separate items t hat shed lint from items t hat at-• tract lint . Casual, synt het ic, knit, and corduroy items w ill pick up lint from t owels, rugs, and chenille bedspreads. Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled • items. Separate lacy, sheer, loosely knit , or delicat e items • from durable items. Do not machine wash item s containing ﬁ berglass. • Small particles of ﬁ berglass left in the drum may transfer to fabrics in other loads and cause skin irr itation.

Operating Your Washer, continued

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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 non-washable trims and ornaments. Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage • dur ing washing. Turn knit it ems inside out t o prevent pilling.• Place delicat e and small items such as bras, hosiery • and baby socks in a mesh bag.

(Mesh bag not included.)

4 Add laundry load t o w asher.

Combine large and small items in a load.• Load large items ﬁ rst. Large items should not be • more t han half t he total wash load. Washing single it ems such as a sweat er, towel or • jeans is inefﬁ cient and may cause an out-of-bal- ance load. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load. Wash a single heavy item such as a king-sized • comf ort er, bedspread or sleeping bag separat ely. The washer can be fully loaded, but t he items • should not be tightly packed. The door should close easily.

3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil.

See • Stain Removal Guide in this guide for safe, successful stain removal instruct ions.

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Operating Your Washer, continued

5 Add laundry products to the dispenser.

For best result s

Use a low-sudsing, high efﬁ ciency detergent to prevent oversudsing in front load washers. Look for this sym bol on the det ergent label:

Detergent, liquid chlorine bleach and liquid fabric softener will be dispensed at the proper times in t he cycle.

I MPORTANT

Open and close t he dispenser drawer slowly. Closing the drawer too quickly could r esult in early dispensing of the bleach or fabric soft ener.

Use the cap or scoop provided by the det ergent manufact urer t o measure the amount recommended. Detergent dosage may need to be adjusted for water temperatur e, water hardness, load size and soil level.

Liquid Det ergent

Add the recommended amount of a high efﬁ ciency liq-• uid det ergent to the “Main Wash - liquid only” cup. Do not exceed the • MAX ﬁ ll line. Liquid detergent can also be added directly to the • “Main Wash” cham ber when not using t he “Pre-

Wash” opt ion.

Insert liquid cup when using liquid deter gent .

NOTE

From time to time you may see wat er in the “ Main

Wash - liquid only” chamber. This is part of the

normal operation of t he washer.

Powder Det ergent

To use a high efﬁ ciency powder detergent , remove • the “ Main Wash - liquid only” cup and add the pow der directly to t he “Main Wash” detergent chamber.

I MPORTANT

Save the liquid cup insert for future use. DO NOT discard it w hile you are using powder det ergent.

Remove liquid cup when using pow der detergent ! DO NOT

pour powder det ergent into

liquid cup. It w ill not dis-

pense correctly!

Operating Your Washer, continued

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Other Wash Products

Color-safe bleach, water condit ioner, detergent • booster and enzyme products may be added with the detergent. Put liquid products w ith liquid det ergent in the “• Main

Wash - liquid only” chamber or powder products

with pow der det ergent in the “ Main W ash” deter- gent chamber.

I MPORTANT

Do not mix liquids and powders.

Detergent for Prewash

For heavily soiled or stained loads, select t he • Pre-

wash option and add the recom mended amount of

detergent to the “ Pre-Wash” deter gent cup.

NOTE

From time to time you may see wat er in the “ Main

Wash - liquid only”, “ Liquid Bleach” and “Fabric Softener” cham bers. This is part of the normal

operation of t he washer.

Liquid Chlorine Bleach

If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to t he cham-• ber labeled “ Liquid Bleach” and marked with t his symbol: Fill t o the • MI N line for small loads or the MAX line for large loads. DO NOT ﬁ ll above the maximum ﬁ ll line.

I MPORTANT

To prevent fabric damage, do not overﬁ ll the “Liquid

Bleach” chamber or pour liquid chlorine bleach direct ly

ont o the load.

Add color-safe bleach wit h the detergent.•

Liquid Fabric Softener

If desired, pour the recommended amount of liquid • fabric sof tener into t he chamber labeled “

Softener

Fill t o the • for large loads. DO NOT ﬁ ll above the m aximum ﬁ ll line.•

” and marked with this symbol: .

MI N

line for small loads or the

Fabric

MAX

line

NOTE

To prevent staining, do not overﬁ ll the “Fabric

Softener” cham ber or pour liquid fabric softener

directly on the wash load.

Use of a fabric softener-dispensing ball is not recom-• mended in tum ble action w ashers.

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Operating Your Washer, continued

6 Select the appropriate cycle and set tings for

the load.

Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to • select the cycle desired. The indicat or for that cycle will be illuminated. The estimated cycle time, suitable wash and rinse • wat er tem peratures, ﬁ nal spin speed, soil level, and opt ions for each cycle will be indicated for the cycle selected. See t he “Washer Settings Chart” for more details. To change the settings, press t he • Temp, Spin

Speed and Soil Level butt ons to scroll to the

desired settings. To select or delete an opt ion, press the button for • that opt ion. The indicator will be illuminat ed when the option has been selected. The indicator will no longer be lighted when the option has been deleted.

NOTE

To provide the best care for your laundry, not every sett ing or opt ion is available with every cycle. I f a sett ing or opt ion is not available for the cycle selected, the indicator will not light.

Adjustments to a cycle will be remembered and re-• called each tim e t hat cycle is select ed in t he future.

when the but tons are pressed. To change the settings or options, press Pause, make the new selections and press Start again. To change the cycle once the cycle has begun, • press Cancel, select a new cycle, and press Start again. Just turning the cycle selector knob will not change the cycle. To stop the cycle, press • Cancel.

NOTE

If the cycle is interrupted during spin, it w ill take approximately 2- 3 minutes for the door lock to release. DO NOT force open the door.

A signal will sound at the end of t he cycle if the •

Chime option has been selected.

Remove items from the washer when t he cycle • ends and place in dryer, line dry or dry ﬂ at as di- rect ed on t he fabr ic care label.

For best result s

Follow the fabric care label instructions on items t o be washed.

To return to factory sett ings, press these two buttons at the same tim e and hold until the signal sounds.

7 Start t he washer.

Close the door and press • Start. The washer will not operate with the door open. “DOOR OPEN” will be displayed as a reminder t o close the door. Select • Delay Start to delay the beginning of the cycle, if desired. As a safety measure, the door w ill automat ically • lock during the entire wash cycle. To add a forgot ten item to the washer any time • dur ing the wash portion of the cycle, press Pause. When the door unlocks, open the door, add the item, close the door and press Start to resume the cycle If changes to the settings or options are attempted • aft er the cycle starts, you will hear several beeps

Excess w rinkling, color transfer or odors may de-• velop in items left in the w asher aft er the cycle has ended, if not removed promptly.

CAUTI ON

ENTRAPMENT and TI P- OVER HAZARD

Do not leave the door open if there are small children or pets present. An open door could entice children to hang on the door or crawl inside t he washer. I f there are no small children present, you may leave the door ajar t o prevent odor build up.

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Specialty Cycles may include, but not lim ited to:

Jeans•

Kids Wear•

Stuffed Toys•

Active Wear•

Quick Sanit ize ( on select models)•

This m anual covers m any models and not all cycles, opt ions, or features listed are available on every model. Consoles show n above for referen ce only. Your model may differ.

Cycle Selection

Turn the cycle selector in either direction t o the cycle desired. The indicat or for that cycle will be illuminated.

To change the cycle once it has begun, press the cancel but ton before selecting a new cycle. Just turning the cycle selector knob to another selection will not change the cycle.

For best result s

Follow the fabric care label instructions on items t o be washed.

Specialty Cycles may include, but not lim ited to:

Quick Sanit ize•

Jeans•

Pet Beds•

Kids Wear•

Stuffed Toys•

Active Wear•

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Cycle Selection, continued

Sanit ize

Use the Sanitize cycle t o clean and sanitize heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics including towels, bedding, and children’s clothing. Very hot water, all spin speeds,

Soil Levels except light and extra light , and all

all opt ions except Prewash, Energy Saver and Stain

Pretreat (on select m odels) are available w ith t his cycle.

It is recommended that you set your water heater to 120° F (49° C) or higher to ensure proper performance dur ing this cycle. I f the setting is lower or the load is extra large, the cycle time will be extended by 30 minutes or more. The Sanit ize cycle will kill 99.9% of bacteria with no carryover of bacteria between loads. No bleach or harsh chem icals are needed, but higher t emperatures are required. Please check fabric care labels t o prevent damage.

NOTE

This cycle has been cert iﬁ ed by NSF I nternational, an independent third part y testing and certiﬁ cation organization dedicat ed to public health, safety and environm ental prot ection.

Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers

NSF Protolcol P172

tumble wash action are followed by 5 minutes of gentle tumbling, 2 rinses and a ﬁ nal spin. Fresh Water

Rinse and Stain Pretreat (on select models) are

available with this cycle.

Heavy/ Bulky ( on select models)

The Heavy/ Bulky cycle provides 20 m inutes of reversing tumble wash action for heavily soiled item s. Hot water is recomm ended to remove heavy soil and most stains.

Water Rinse, and Energy Saver are available opt ions.

Heavy ( on select models)

The Heavy cycle provides 20 minutes of rever sing tumble wash action for heavily soiled items. Hot water is recommended to remove heavy soil and most stains.

Stain Pretreat Rinse, and Energy Saver are available options.

Allergy ( on select models)

If you have asthm a or allergy sufferers in your home, use t his cycle t o combine hot wat er temperat ure (boosted with internal heater), fast speed t umbling and multiple rinses t o help ensure the destruction of dust mites and removal of pet dander.

This cycle has been cert iﬁ ed by NSF I nternational, an independent third part y testing and certiﬁ cation organization dedicat ed to public health, safety and environm ental prot ection.

Stain Pretreat ( on select models), Fresh

(on select m odels)

, Fresh Water

NOTE

The wash water is heat ed by an inter nal boost heater to a maxim um of 152° F (67° C) as the load tumbles. Cold water is added to cool down the load prior to drain and spin.

NOTE

If the voltage at your outlet is under 110 v, the internal heat er may not adequately heat the wash water. If the cycle is interrupted while the water is heating, the

ﬁ nal temperatur e of t he wash water may be lower and

sanitation may be reduced.

As a precaut ion, t he washer door is locked once the wat er tem perature reaches 130° F (55° C). If the cycle is cancelled during t he wash phase and t he wat er tem perature is great er than 150° F (66° C), an automatic cool down and drain will occur before the door can be opened.

Bulky (on select models)

This cycle is designed for bulky it ems such as comf ort ers, blankets, mattress pads, sleeping bags and similar items. Ten minutes of norm al r eversing

NSF Protolcol P351 Allergen Reduction Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers

The Allergy cycle will kill all dust mit es and eliminate at least 95% of pet dander. Since higher temperatures are required, please check fabric care labels to prevent damage.

Whitest Whites

The Whitest W hites cycle provides 15 minutes of tumble wash action followed by two rinses. Use this cycle to clean soiled white fabrics w ith t he addit ion of bleach. Hot water is recomm ended to ensure optimal bleach activation. For peak rinsing perform ance and to avoid chlor ine residues on your laundry add a

Rinse to this cycle. All opt ions except Sanitize w ash

and Light soil are available, including Energy Saver.

Normal

The Normal cycle provides 15 m inutes of reversing tumble wash action for normally soiled loads.

Pretreat (on select m odels), Fresh Water Rinse,

Fresh W at er

Stain

Cycle Selection, continued

and Energy Saver are available options. All wash temperatur es except Sanitize (on select models) and all soil levels ar e available.

Casual Casual cycle provides 10 minutes of reversing tumble

wash action for cottons and blends with a no-iron ﬁ nish followed by a Cool Down rinse, 2 additional rinses and a ﬁ nal spin. Fresh W at er Rinse and St ain Pret reat (on select m odels)

Quick Wash

The Quick W ash cycle provides 5 minutes of reversing tumble action to quickly wash small, lightly soiled loads in 20 minutes. A warm wash/cold r inse is available and you can choose betw een Max and High spin speeds.

Delicates

This cycle provides 10 minutes of gentle reversing wash action for knits and delicates. To protect your delicate items, Hot water wash and Heavy Soil options are not available. The Stain Pret reat

Fresh W at er Rinse options are available.

can be selected.

(on select m odels)

and

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Jeans ( on select models)

Wash an ent ire load of denim jeans with the Jeans cycle. It provides 20 minutes of reversing t umble wash action with Aut o Temp Cold water, Medium Spin

Speed to reduce wrinkling and a Freshw ater Rinse

to remove excess dirt and detergent.

Rinse & Spin

Select Rinse & Spin for loads that need a cold wat er rinse or to add fabric softener that may have been omitt ed in a regular cycle. Add the fabric sof tener to the dispenser chamber. Select t he spin speed appropriate for t he load.

Spin Only ( on select models)

Use the Spin Only cycle anytime you want t o drain wat er from the washer and spin out the load or as a follow-up to a No Spin selection. Select t he spin speed appropriate to the load.

Specialty Cycle Selection

Specialty Cycles ( on select models)

Turn the cycle selector to Specialty Cycles t o access additional custom cycles. Scroll through the cycles by pressing the outer buttons under the LCD screen.

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Specialty Cycle Selection, continued

Jeans

Wash an ent ire load of denim jeans with the Jeans cycle. It provides 20 minutes of reversing t umble wash action with Aut o Temp Cold water, Medium Spin

Speed to reduce wrinkling and a Freshw ater Rinse

to remove excess dirt and detergent.

Quick Sanitize (on select models)

Use the Quick Sanitize cycle to quickly kill 99.9% of bacteria wit h no carryover of bacteria betw een loads. No bleach or harsh chemicals are needed, but higher temperatur es are required. Please check fabric care labels to prevent dam age.

NOTE

This cycle has been cert iﬁ ed by NSF I nternational, an independent third part y testing and certiﬁ cation organization dedicat ed to public health, safety and environm ental prot ection.

Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers

Kids Wear

Wash normally-soiled kids w ear and baby wear with this specialty cycle. Freshw at er Rinse, High Spin

Speed and Auto Temp Hot w ater are default presets. Allergy w ill also be selected as an option if available

on your model.

NSF Protolcol P172

Pet Beds (on select m odels)

Wash soft-sided pet beds, pet pillows or pet blankets with the Pet Beds cycle. The Allergy opt ion will kill dust m ites and eliminat e 95% of pet dander w ith multiple rinses. Auto Temp Cold wat er to release protein stains, Freshw at er Rinse and High Spin

Speed to ext ract more water (reducing drying t ime)

are preset select ions. Not recommended for wool or

ﬂ eece fabrics.

I MPORTANT

Remove as much of pet hair as possible with vacuum, pet hair roller or brush to prevent clogging washer drain pump.

Stuffed Toys

Wash stuffed animals and soft t oys with the Stuffed

Toys cycle. Wash temperature is Aut o Temp Cold,

with a m id-agitation inject ion of steam t o release stubborn stains. Freshw at er Rinse and Slow Spin

Speed to prevent deformation of toys are also preset

selections. Protect your washer drum ﬁ nish and maximize toy life by placing it in a pillow case and tying the end closed before washing it.

Active Wear

The Active Wear cycle provides 5-17 minutes of reversing tumble wash action for lightweight, synthetic athletic apparel. All temperat ures except Sanitize and hot and all spin speeds and soil levels are available w ith this cycle.

Cycle Settings

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For best result s

Follow the fabric care label instructions on items t o be dr ied.

Appropriate wash temperat ure, spin speeds, soil level and opt ions will automatically be displayed for each cycle. The sett ings can be changed before t he cycle is started.

WASH W ATER TEMPERATURE

To change the preset tem perat ure, press the Temp but ton to scroll to the desired setting. Select a wash wat er tem perature according to ﬁ ber content, colorfastness and soil level. A cold water rinse saves energy and reduces wrinkling.

To protect your fabrics, not all temperatures are available with every cycle. The indicator w ill not light if t he setting is not available with that cycle.

The tem perat ure selected for the cycle will be remembered and recalled each time that cycle is select ed in the future.

To return to factory sett ings, press these two buttons at the same tim e and hold until the signal sounds.

NOTE

This setting has been certiﬁ ed by NSF I nt ernational, an independent third part y testing and certiﬁ cation organization dedicat ed to public health, safety and environm ental prot ection.

Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers

Auto Temp Hot

Use this setting for heavily soiled whit e or colorfast cottons and blends.

Auto Temp Warm

Use this setting for normally soiled white or colorfast cottons or blends.

Auto Temp Cold

Som e warm water will automatically blend with cold tap supply to achieve a precise Aut o Temp Cold. Use this setting for lightly soiled non-colorfast it ems, knits, delicates, and hand washables.

Cold Water Clean

Wash and rinse t emperatures are equivalent to temperatur e of cold t ap supply. Use this selection for fabrics and colors t hat are prone to dye transfer. For use w ith cold w ater detergents.

NSF Protolcol P172

NOTE

To change the t emperature once the cycle has begun, press the Pause but ton, make the new selection and press Start again.

Auto Temp wash water temperatures are automatically regulated t o maxim ize detergent effectiveness and improve washing performance. The water heater setting and its distance f rom t he washer, water usage in other parts of t he home, and seasonally low ground wat er temperatur e in some geographic areas can affect water temperatur e.

Sanit ize

This setting sanitizes heavily soiled colorfast f abrics such as towels, bedding, and children’s clothing by killing 99.9% of bacteria using w ash water heated with a boost heater to 152° F (67° C). Cold water is used to cool and rinse the load.

SPI N SPEED

Max, High, Medium and Low spin speeds are available

for each cycle. The spin speed and/ or duration of ﬁ nal spin vary fr om model t o model and cycle to cycle.

Increasing t he spin speed w ill extract more water, decrease drying time and conserve energy. Decreasing the spin speed will r educe wrinkling.

Select Low spin speed to gently spin items that should be line dried.

Use No Spin to omit t he ﬁ nal spin at t he end of the cycle. The load will be very wet. Remove items from the wash drum to drip dry or select a Spin Only or Rinse

and Spin cycle to remove excess water at a more

convenient time.

SOI L LEVEL

Adjust the wash time in 3-minut e increments based on the soil level of each load. Max, Heavy, Normal, Light and Extra Light soil levels are available.

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Cycle Options

To add options, press the corresponding options buttons to illuminate the selections desired. To delete options, press the opt ions but tons again and t he indicator lights will t urn off. Some Options require a “Press & Hold” eff ort to activate or deactivate the secondary function.

Not all options are available on every model. To prot ect your fabrics, not all options are available w ith every cycle. If an option is not appropriat e f or the cycle, the indicat or will not light. Occasionally, a setting and option in t he same cycle will con

Energy Saver. When this happens, the option selected

ﬁ rst will cause the conﬂ icting opt ion to not be select able.

To change the Opt ions after t he cycle st art s, press

Pause, adj ust the setting and press Start to resume

the cycle.

Allergy ( on select models)

If you have asthm a or allergy sufferers in your home, add this option t o combine hot water temperat ure (boosted with internal heater), fast speed t umbling and multiple rinses t o help ensure the destruction of dust mites and removal of pet dander.

ﬂ ict with each other, like Add Steam and

NOTE

This option has been certiﬁ ed by NSF I nternational, an independent third part y testing and certiﬁ cation organization dedicat ed to public health, safety and environm ental prot ection.

NSF Protolcol P351 Allergen Reduction Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers

The Allergy option w ill kill all dust mites and eliminate at least 95% of pet dander. Since higher temperatures are required, please check fabric care labels to prevent damage.

Energy Saver

The Energy Saver opt ion reduces the warm water temperatur e a few degrees t o save energy and also extracts more water to reduce drying time. On some models, you may also notice aft er the cycle begins most light s and indicators w ill turn off. To turn those lights temporarily back on press Energy Saver during the cycle.

Cycle Options, continued

Add Steam

Select t his option to add approximately 20 minut es of tumbling in steam during t he wash cycle. It is recom mended for heavily soiled loads t o help enhance the release of tough stains f rom fabrics after initial agit ation. I t is available wit h all cycles except

Quick Wash, Rinse & Spin and Spin Only.

NOTE

St eam may not necessarily be visible inside drum • dur ing a steam wash cycle.

St eam may not be present during ent ire steam wash • cycle.

Delicates,

I MPORTANT

If steam is select ed, rinse temperatures w ill be • elevated.

If washer is paused during a steam wash cycle, the • door w ill remain locked due to higher tem perat ure in drum. DO NOT force open - it will unlock upon cooling.

During a steam cycle you may notice steam exiting • from the rear vent of the w asher - this is normal and not cause for alarm.

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Drum Light ( Press & Hold on some models)

The drum light will come on whenever the door is opened t o illuminat e t he drum during loading and unloading. Closing the door turns off the light . The drum light will aut omatically t urn off if the door is left open more than 3 minutes.

On m odels wit h Press & Hold features, you can activate the drum light during a cycle by pressing and holding the butt on under Options with the The light will stay on during the cycle for 3 minut es. To turn it off, press and hold t he button again.

Stain Pretreat ( on select models) Stain Pretreat uses a special 10 minut e soak/pret reat

agit ation before t he main wash. I t ﬁ lls initially w ith detergent and cold water to prevent protein stains from sett ing, t hen the inter nal heater is activated to heat the wash wat er to rem ove non- protein based stains. Can be used w ith Prew ash for the t oughest stains.

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Cycle Options, continued

Pre Wash

Select t his option to add a short initial wash period to a cycle. Heavily soiled and stained loads will prewash for approximately 5 minutes. The water w ill drain and the load will automat ically advance to t he regular wash cycle.

See step 5 in “ Operat ing Your Washer ” section in t his guide for details on adding detergent to the dispenser.

Chime (Press & Hold)

A signal will sound at the end of t he cycle if this option is select ed.

Delay Start

Press Delay Start t o select a wash time convenient to your schedule or during off peak energy hours. The delay time select ed will be displayed and begin counting down when you select St art.

Max Fill (Press & Hold)

Increase the water ﬁ ll level of the agitat ion portion of any wash cycle.

Freshw ater Rinse

Use this option w hen additional rinsing is desired to remove excess dirt and detergent . It is recommended for heavily soiled loads or if household members have sensitive skin.

Clean Washer

To clean and freshen t he washer, perform the Clean

Washer cycle. I f you wish to begin the cycle, press

select when prompted. This m aint enance cycle uses hot wat er and tw o rinses t o remove residue that may cause odor. See “ I nside Routine Cleaning ( Prevent ative)” for detailed information about the Clean W asher cycle.

NOTE

The washer will automatically prompt you to run the

Clean Washer cycle every 50 cycles. You may press

the Cancel button to manually perform the cycle at anot her time.

Control Lock

To lock the cont rols between cycles, press and hold the

Control Lock button for 5 seconds. Repeat to unlock

the controls when you are ready to operate the w asher. Use this feature t o reduce the likelihood of accidental operation by children.

Other Features

Status Display/ Status Lights

The estimated total cycle time will be displayed when the cycle is select ed. The time m ay increase if water pressure is low, oversudsing occurs or the load becomes unbalanced. The approxim ate time remaining will be displayed during t he cycle.

A situation where oversudsing has been det ected by the washer w ill result in t he washer aut omatically adding up to 4 extra rinses to at tempt t o clear the suds. Each extra rinse the washer perform s to clear t he suds will add 5 minutes to the cycle display t ime. If an excessive amount of det ergent has been added and addit ional rinsing has not corrected the issue, “TOO MUCH DETERGENT” will be displayed.

Vent Lat ch

Help prevent odor buildup and mildew betw een washes by utilizing your washer’s vent lat ch feature. To apply t he vent lock, (1) open the door slightly, (2) lift the lat ch arm and then (3) press the arm down onto the plastic door strike, snapping it in place.

The vent lat ch can be released eit her of t wo ways - by pulling door out and manually ret urning lat ch arm to lower position or by pushing door shut and allowing latch arm to continue its pivot upward.

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STATUS DISPLAY

The following will also be displayed at the appropriate times during the cycle:

DOOR LOCK PREWASHING WASHING ADDING STEAM

RINSING DRAINING SPINNING CYCLE COMPLETE

SNAP HINGE

I MPORTANT

Do not attempt to close door if vent latch arm is disengaged and arm is in an outward position. Return latch arm to lower position befor e closing and latching the door.

NOTE

The vent lat ch may become dislodged from hinge point if door closure is attempted while latch arm is not in an acceptable closing position. The latch arm can be snapped back in at the hinge location. Washer will still operate wit hout latch arm installed.

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Clean Washer Cycle

TO REFRESH OR CLEAN I NSI DE OF WASHER

To clean and freshen t he washer, perform the Clean

Washer cycle. For best results use t he Clean W asher

cycle once a month. To begin the cycle, press Select when prompted during automated reminder mode or manually select the cycle by following these directions:

Rot ate cycle knob to Rinse & Spin (or Spin Only, if your models does not have Rinse & Spin cycle). Then press the Clean Washer option but ton. The LCD screen will display “SYSTEM CLEAN”.

NOTE

The washer will automatically prompt you to run the

Clean Washer cycle every 50 cycles. You may press

the Cancel button to manually perform the cycle at anot her time.

I MPORTANT

Item s left in washer while perf orm ing the Clean

Washer cycle will cause a severe out-of-balance

situation t hat could damage the washing machine.

Turn cycle selector to Rinse & Spin and then press Clean Washer button to ent er Clean Washer cycle.

REMOVE “LIQUID ONLY” DISPENSER CUP

If installed, rem ove the “MAI N W ASH - LI QUI D ONLY” cup from the dispenser. REMOVE ALL I TEMS FROM

WASH DRUM before ﬁ lling the det ergent chamber with

one (1) cup of liquid chlorine bleach OR one (1) pouch of TI DE® WASHING MACHI NE CLEANER. DO NOT use both. Press St art t o begin.

For best result s

Immediat ely follow up wit h a Spin Only cycle. Select Extra Rinse on Max Spin Speed with no det ergent or bleach to help clear any residual bleach left after the Clean Washer cycle.

NOTE

If the Clean Washer cycle is cancelled or paused dur ing the cycle, t he washer will go t hrough 2 rinse cycles t o clean t he drum of any residual bleach before unlocking the door.

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WASHER SETTI NGS CHART

These Temperatur e, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles:

Auto Temp

Sanitize

Hot

Warm

Cold

Cold Wat er Clean

Spin Speed

Max

High

Medium

Low

No Spin

Soil Level

Max

Heavy

Normal

Light

Ext ra Ligh t

Options

Energy Saver

Add Steam

Pre Wash

Delay Start

Freshwater Rinse

Clean Washer

Cont rol Lock

Press & Hold Chime

Press & Hold Max Fill

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Available on cer tain models only

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Heavy/ Bulky

Allergy

Whit est Whites

Norm al

Casual

Quick Wash

Delicates

Jeans

(on select models)

Rinse & Spin

Spin Only

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Sanitize

Heavy/ Bulky

Allergy

Whit est Whites

Norm al

Casual

Quick Wash

Auto Temp

Sanitize

Hot

Warm

Cold

Cold Wat er Clean

Spin Speed

Max

High

Medium

Low

No Spin

Soil Level

Max

Heavy

Normal

Light

Ext ra Ligh t

Options

Energy Saver

Add Steam

Pre Wash

Delay Start

Freshwater Rinse

Clean Washer

Cont rol Lock

Press & Hold Light

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Press & Hold Max Fill

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Specialty Cycles

Delicates

Rinse & Spin

Quick Sanit ize

(select models)

Jeans

Kids Wear

Stuffed Toys

Active Wear

WASHER SETTI NGS CHART

These Temperatur e, Spin Speeds, Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles:

Sanitize

Bulky

Heavy

Whit est Whites

Norm al

Casual

Quick Wash

Delicates

Auto Temp

Sanitize

Hot

Warm

Cold

Cold Wat er Clean

Spin Speed

Max

High

Medium

Low

No Spin

Soil Level

Max

Heavy

Normal

Light

Ext ra Ligh t

Options

Allergy

Energy Saver

Add Steam

Stain Pretreat

Pre Wash

Delay Start

Freshwater Rinse

Clean Washer

Cont rol Lock

Press & Hold Light

Press & Hold Chime

Press & Hold Max Fill

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Specialty Cycles

Rinse & Spin

Quick Sanit ize

Jeans

Pet Beds

Kids Wear

Stuffed Toys

Active Wear

STAI N REMOVAL GUI DE

Safe Stain Removal Procedures

To reduce the risk of ﬁ re or serious injury to persons or propert y, comply with the basic warnings listed below:

Read and comply wit h all instructions on stain re-• moval pr oducts.

Keep stain removal products in their original labeled • cont ainers and out of children’s reach.

Thor oughly wash any utensils used.•

Do not combine stain removal products, especially • amm onia and chlorine bleach. Dangerous fumes can result.

Never wash items w hich have been previously • cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spott ed wit h gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other ﬂ ammable or explosive substances because t hey give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

Never use highly ﬂ ammable solvents, such as gaso-• line, inside the home. Vapors can explode on cont act with ﬂ ames or sparks.

For Successful Stain Removal:

Remove st ains prom ptly.•

Determine t he kind of stain, then follow t he recom-• mended treatment in the stain removal chart on the next page.

To pret reat stains, use a prewash product, liquid • detergent, or a paste made from powder detergent and wat er.

Use cold wat er on unknown stains because hot water • can set stains.

Consult care label instruct ions for treatments t o avoid • on speciﬁ c fabrics.

Check for colorfastness by t esting stain remover prod-• ucts on an inside seam.

Rinse and wash it ems after stain removal.•

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For best result s

Follow the fabric care label instructions on items t o be washed.

Stain Removal Suggestions

STAI N REMOVAL GUI DE

STAIN

Adhesive tape, chewing gum , rubber cement

Baby f ormula, dairy products, egg

Beverages (coffee, tea, soda, juice, alcoholic beverages)

Blood Rinse with cold wat er. Rub with bar soap. Or, pretreat or soak w ith product containing

Candle wax, crayon Scrape off surface wax. Place stain face down bet ween paper t owels. Press with warm

Chocolate Pretreat or soak in warm w ater using pr oduct containing enzymes. Wash using bleach

Collar or cuff soil, cosmet ics

Dye t ransfer on white fabric

Grass Pretreat or soak in warm w ater using pr oduct containing enzymes. Wash using bleach

Grease, oil, tar (butter, f ats, salad dressing, cooking oils, car grease, motor oils)

Ink Som e inks may be impossible to remove. Washing may set some inks. Use prew ash stain

Mildew, scorch Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Or, soak in oxygen bleach and hot water

Mud Brush off dry mud. Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes.

Mustar d, tom ato Pretreat with prewash stain rem over. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Nail polish May be impossible to remove. Place stain face down on paper towels. Apply nail pol-

Paint, varnish WATER BASED: Rinse fabric in cool water while st ain is wet . Wash. Once paint is dry, it

Perspiration Use prewash st ain remover or rub with bar soap. Rinse. Wash using nonchlorine bleach

Rust, brown or yellow discoloration

Shoe polish LI QUID: Pret reat with a paste of powder det ergent and water. PASTE: Scrape residue

Tomato Pret reat w ith prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Urine, vomit, m ucus, feces

Wine Pretreat or soak in cold water. Wash in hottest wat er and bleach safe for fabric

TREATMENT

Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturat e w ith pr ewash stain rem over or nonﬂ ammable dry cleaning ﬂ uid.

Use product cont aining enzymes t o pretreat or soak st ains. Soak for 30 minutes or more. Wash.

Pretreat stain. Wash using cold w ater and bleach safe for fabr ic.

enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for f abric.

iron until wax is absorbed. Replace paper towels frequently. Treat remaining st ain wit h prewash st ain remover or nonﬂ ammable dry cleaning ﬂ uid. Hand wash to remove sol- vent . Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

safe for fabric.

Pretreat wit h prewash stain rem over or rub with bar soap.

Use packaged color remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

safe for fabric.

Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat . Wash using hot test water safe for fabric. For heavy stains and tar, apply nonﬂ ammable dry cleaning ﬂ uid to back of stain. Replace towels under st ain frequently. Rinse t horoughly. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric.

remover, denatured alcohol or nonﬂ am mable dry cleaning ﬂ uid.

before w ashing. Badly mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged.

ish remover t o back of stain. Repeat , replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on acetat e fabrics.

cannot be removed. OI L BASED AND VARNISH: Use solvent recomm ended on can label. Rinse thoroughly before washing.

in hottest wat er safe for fabric.

Use rust remover safe for fabric. Do not use chlorine bleach because it may intensify discoloration.

from fabric. Pretreat with prew ash stain remover or nonﬂ ammable dry cleaning ﬂ uid. Rinse. Rub detergent into dampened area. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Pretreat or soak in product cont aining enzym es. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

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I nside Routine Cleaning ( Preventative)

To help prevent odors, mold or mildew, leave the door open for a few hours after use or whenever t he washer is not in use.

CAUTI ON

ENTRAPMENT and TI P- OVER HAZARD

TO REFRESH OR CLEAN I NSI DE OF WASHER

To clean and freshen t he washer, perform the Clean

Washer cycle. For best results use t he Clean W asher

cycle once a month. To begin the cycle, press Select when prompted during automated reminder mode or manually select the cycle by following these directions:

Rot ate cycle knob to Rinse & Spin (or Spin Only, if your models does not have Rinse & Spin cycle). Then press the Clean Washer option but ton. The LCD screen will display “SYSTEM CLEAN”.

Turn cycle selector to Rinse & Spin and then press Clean Washer button to ent er Clean Washer cycle.

REMOVE “LIQUID ONLY” DISPENSER CUP

I MPORTANT

Item s left in washer while perf orm ing the Clean

Washer cycle will cause a severe out-of-balance

situation t hat could damage the washing machine.

If installed, rem ove the “MAI N W ASH - LI QUI D ONLY” cup from the dispenser. REMOVE ALL I TEMS FROM

WASH DRUM before ﬁ lling the det ergent chamber with

one (1) cup of liquid chlorine bleach OR one (1) pouch of TI DE® WASHING MACHI NE CLEANER. DO NOT use both. Press St art t o begin.

For best result s

Immediat ely follow up wit h a Spin Only cycle. Select Extra Rinse on Max Spin Speed with no det ergent or bleach to help clear any residual bleach left after the Clean Washer cycle.

NOTE

If the Clean Washer Cycle is cancelled or paused dur ing the cycle, t he washer will go t hrough 2 rinse cycles t o clean t he drum of any residual bleach before unlocking the door.

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Other I nside Routine Cleaning (Preventative)

Cleaning Dispenser Draw er Area

NOTE

Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. Residue should be removed once or twice a month.

Remove t he draw er by pulling the drawer out until it • stops.

Reach back into t he left rear corner of t he draw er cav-• ity and press dow n ﬁ rmly on the lock t ab. Pull out the draw er.

Remove t he insert from t he bleach and fabric sof tener • compartments.

Rinse the drawer and inserts with a combination of ¾ • cup liquid chlorine bleach and 1 gallon hot tap w ater to remove traces of accumulated powders and liquids. Large amounts of fabric softener residue may indicate improper dilut ion or more f requent cleaning is required. Rinse well w ith tap wat er.

To clean the draw er opening, use a small brush to • clean the recess. Remove all residue from t he upper and lower part s of the recess.

Replace the insert by pressing it in place until you hear • a slight click. Return the dispenser drawer.

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Daily Preventat ive Maintenance

Remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle • ends. Excess w rinkling, color transfer, and odors may develop in it ems left in t he washer.

If there are no small children or pets present, you may • leave the door aj ar when the washer is not in use.

Leave t he dispenser drawer open slightly at t he end of • the wash day.

Dry around the washer door opening, ﬂ exible gasket, • and door glass. These areas should always be clean t o ensure a water tight seal.

When ext remely soiled items have been washed, a dirty • residue may remain on the drum . Remove this by w iping the drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser. Rinse thoroughly w ith water.

Periodically, wipe dry t he folds in the bottom of the •

ﬂ exible gasket to remove lint and other debris.

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I nside Cleaning (Aggressive)

In cases where the Clean W asher cycle along with care and cleaning of rubber gasket folds isn’t done, and severe odor, m old, mildew, or residue buildup have developed, follow the below cleaning procedure to help alleviate the problem.

CLEANI NG PROCEDURE - Washer Drum

Ensure the wash tub is empty (or no clothes load) . Open the detergent drawer and pour eight ( 8) cups of bleach int o the “MAI N W ASH” det ergent compartment. Select

Clean Washer cycle as described previously in

Rout ine Cleaning ( Preventative) .

Upon cycle completion inspect the interior of the washer t o see if the odor/ residue has been elim inat ed. If any addit ional cleaning is required, repeat the above procedure. This may t ake several cycles depending on the severity of the odor/ residue. You may observe som e remaining discolorat ion due to the long term effects of this residue.

For especially contam inat ed areas visible inside the drum (including the front rubber seal) , these areas might be more effectively cleaned by spraying a Bleach Cleaner on a scrub brush, soft sponge, or t owel and scrubbing.

I nside

Turn cycle selector to Rinse & Spin and then press Clean Washer button to ent er Clean Washer cycle.

REMOVE “LIQUID ONLY” DISPENSER CUP

I MPORTANT

Always wear rubber or lat ex gloves and prot ect ﬂ oor and clothing from dam age.

If odor is still left after bleach cycle(s) and bleach cleaner, open the detergent drawer and pour one (1) pouch of TI DE® WASHING MACHI NE CLEANER in det ergent draw er. Select Clean W asher Cycle as above and start the washer.

For best result s

Immediat ely follow up wit h a Spin Only cycle. Select Extra Rinse on Max Spin Speed with no det ergent or bleach to help clear any residual bleach left after the Clean Washer cycle.

I MPORTANT

See

I nside Routine Cleaning (Prevent at ive)

future cleaning maintenance which is necessary to avoid repeating issues.

NOTE

If the Clean Washer cycle is cancelled or paused dur ing the cycle, t he washer will go t hrough 2 rinse cycles t o clean t he drum of any residual bleach before unlocking the door.

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Outside Routine Cleaning

When washing is completed, wipe t op and sides of washer • with a damp cloth. Turn w ater faucets off t o prevent pressure build-up in t he hoses.

Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use • harsh, gritty or abrasive cleansers

If the cabinet becomes stained, clean wit h diluted chlo-• rine bleach ( 1 part bleach t o 8 parts water). Rinse several times w ith clear w ater.

Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixt ure of • warm water and mild det ergent. Or, touch residue w ith t he sticky side of tape.

When cleaning chrom e parts use a window cleaner with • amm onia or mild soap and water.

Before moving the washer, place a strip of cardboard or • thin ﬁ berboard under t he front leveling legs t o prevent damage t o the ﬂ oor.

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I MPORTANT

Do not store or place laundry products on t op of washer at any t ime. They can damage the ﬁ nish or cont rols.

Winterizing I nstructions

I MPORTANT

If the washer is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing temperatures, follow these winterizing instruct ions to prevent damage to the washer:

1 Turn off water supply faucets.

2 Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain wat er

from hoses.

3 Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded elect rical

out let.

4 Add 1 gallon (3.8 L) nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV)

antifr eeze to em pty wash drum. Close door.

5 Select t he Spin Only cycle. Press Start and let the

washer drain for 1 minute to drain out all the water. Not all of the RV ant ifreeze will be expelled.

6 Press Cancel, unplug electrical pow er cord, dr y off

drum interior and close door.

7 Remove dispenser draw er. Drain any water in

compartments and dry compartment s. Replace drawer.

8 St ore washer in an upr ight position.

9 To remove antif reeze from washer aft er storage,

perform Clean System Cycle as described earlier.

ANTIFREEZE

Follow W I NTERI ZI NG

I NSTRUCTI ONS for

cold w eather storage

and care.

SOLUTI ONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS

Common W ashing Problems

Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum , and fabric dam age. For satisfactory washing result s, f ollow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.

PROBLEM POSSI BLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTI VE MEASURES

Blue st ains Undiluted liquid detergent •

Discoloration, graying

Greasy, oily stains

Holes, tears, or snags

Lint I ncorrect sorting.•

or fabric softener dispensed directly ont o fabric.

Not enough detergent. • Wash water temperat ure • too low. Incorr ect sorting.•

Not enough detergent.• Undiluted liquid fabric • soft ener poured direct ly on fabric.

Incorr ect use of chlorine • bleach. Unfastened zippers, hooks, • buckles. Rips, t ears and broken • threads. Overloading the washer.• Degradation of fabric.•

Tissues lef t in pocket.• Overloading the washer.• Not enough detergent.• Undissolved det ergent has • left a residue resembling lint . Static cling is at tracting lint.• Load washed too long.•

If caused by det ergent, • mix 1 cup ( 240 ml) w hit e vinegar with 1 quar t (.95 L) wat er in a plastic cont ainer. Soak it em 1 hour. Rinse. If caused by fabric sof tener, • rub stains with bar soap. Wash.

Rewash with correct amount • of detergent and hott est wat er safe for f abric. Add bleach safe for fabric.•

Treat with prewash stain • remover or liquid det ergent. Increase detergent and wa-• ter t emperature. Rewash. Rub fabric softener stains • with bar soap.

May be irreversible if rips, • tears and seams cannot be mended.

Reduce load size. Rewash • using corr ect water t emperat ure, water level, and amount of detergent. Add nonpr ecipit ating w ater • conditioner to wash water t o remove detergent residue. Add liquid fabric sof tener t o •

ﬁ nal rinse.

Dry load in dryer.• Remove lint with lint brush • or roller.

Avoid overﬁ lling detergent • and fabric softener compartments of dispenser.

Sort items by soil level and • color. Use corr ect amount of de-• tergent , hottest wat er and bleach safe for fabric.

Use corr ect amount of • detergent and hott est water safe for fabric. Do not pour liquid fabric • soft ener directly on fabric. See Operating Your, step 5.

Never pour chlorine bleach • directly on fabric. Check condition of it ems • before w ashing. See Operating Your, st eps 2 and 5.

See Operating Your, steps 1 • and 2. Do not overload w asher.• Use corr ect temperature • and amount of detergent, wat er and wash t ime.

SOLUTI ONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS

Common W ashing Problems, continued

PROBLEM POSSI BLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTI VE MEASURES

Pilling (Fiber s ball up and cling to fabric.)

Residue or pow der on dark items; Stiff, harsh fabrics.

Wrinkling Overloading the washer.•

Yellow buildup of body soil on synthetic fabrics

Yellow or br own rust stains

Pilling is normal with syn-• thetic and permanent pr ess fabrics. This is due t o abrasion from normal wear.

Undissolved det ergent.• Some granular detergents • can combine with hard wat er minerals to form a residue. Overloading the washer.•

Incorr ect wash cycle for • wash load.

Agitation time too short.• Wash water temperat ure • too low. Not enough detergent.•

Iron or manganese in water • supply, water pipes, or wat er heater.

Use a lint brush or shaver to • remove pills.

Rewash load.• Increase water t emperature •

Reduce load size.• Rinse in cold water with liq-• uid fabric softener using t he casual or delicate cycle.

Soak in detergent booster • or product cont aining enzymes. Wash in hot test water safe • for fabric using casual cycle. Increase detergent .• Add bleach safe for fabric or • tr eat wit h color remover.

To restore discolored load • of whites, use rust remover safe for fabric. Do not use chlorine bleach • to rem ove r ust stains. I t may int ensify discoloration.

Use fabric sof tener in the • washer to lubricat e ﬁ bers. When ironing, use spray • starch or fabric ﬁ nish on col- lars and cuffs. Tur n items inside out to • reduce abrasion.

using hot test water safe for fabric. Do not overload w asher.• Use liquid detergent or • use nonprecipitating water conditioner with powder detergent.

Do not overload w asher.• Remove items from washer • as soon as cycle is complet ed. Use liquid fabric soft ener.•

Select correct wash cycle.• Use corr ect amount of • detergent. Wash synthet ics frequently • using hot or warm wat er.

Use nonprecipitat ing wat er • soft ener. Before washing, run hot • wat er for a few minutes t o clear lines. Drain wat er heater occa-• sionally. For an ongoing problem, • install an iron ﬁ lter in your wat er supply system .

SOLUTI ONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS

Common W ashing Problems, continued

PROBLEM POSSI BLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTI VE MEASURES

Residue stains / buildup, mold or mildew stains in gasket

Residue stains / buildup, mold or mildew stains in dispenser draw er

Water in fold of

ﬂ exible gasket

Odor Moisture in t he washer.•

Moisture in t he washer.• Use of non-HE detergent.• Overdosing detergent.• Overloading wash drum.• Leaving a w et load set in • washer. Cold water washes which • may not com pletely dissolve and remove detergents.

Moisture in t he washer.• Use of non-HE detergent.• Overdosing detergent.•

Result of w ashing and part • of normal operat ion.

Use of non-HE detergent.• Overdosing detergent.• Leaving a w et load remain • in washer. Cold water washes which • may not com pletely dissolve and remove detergents.

Perf orm SYSTEM CLEAN • cycle Scrub gasket wit h Comet™ • Spray Gel Mildew St ain Remover using brush t o remove st ains. Use only HE (high efﬁ ciency • detergent) along with recommended dosage. Remove w ash load im medi-• ately upon cycle completion.

Remove dispenser drawer • and wipe dispenser and inserts with combinat ion of ¾ cup liquid chlorine bleach and one gallon hot water. Rinse well, and repeat if necessary. Return drawer t o location. NOTE: Wear rubber of latex gloves. Prot ect

ﬂ oor and clot hing from

bleach damage. Use only HE (high efﬁ ciency • detergent) along with recommended dosage.

At the end of each wash, • dry inside of gasket fold with clean dry tow el all around gasket.

Perf orm SYSTEM CLEAN • cycle. At the end of each wash, • dry inside of gasket fold with clean, dry towel all around gasket. Use only HE (high efﬁ ciency • detergent) along with recommended dosage. Remove w ash load im medi-• ately upon cycle completion. Pour one cup liquid chlorine • bleach in standpipe; let remain a day and ﬂ ush w ith wat er.

Run dehumidiﬁ er in laundry • room. Avoid overﬁ lling detergent • and fabric softener compartments of dispenser. Dry the inside of washer • and gasket aft er every run.

Avoid overﬁ lling detergent • and fabric softener compartments of dispenser.

Leave door and dispenser • draw er open for a few hours after use or whenever washer is not in use.

SOLUTI ONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS

Service Prevention Checklist

Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this washer.

OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

NOISE

High pitch “ jet engine” noise.

Rattling an d clanking noise.

Thum ping sound. Heavy wash loads may produce a thump-

Vibrat ing noise. Washer is not rest ing ﬁ r mly on ﬂ oor. Move w asher so it rests ﬁ r mly on ﬂ oor. Adj ust levelin g

A cert ain amount of motor wh ine is normal during t he spin cycle.

Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may b e in drum or pum p.

Belt buckles and m etal fasteners are hitting w ash drum.

ing sound. This is usually normal. I f sound cont inues, washer is pr obably out of balance.

Shipping bolts and foam block have not been removed du ring installation.

Stop washer and check dr um. I f noise cont inues after washer is r estart ed, objects may be in pump. Call your authorized servicer.

To prevent u nnecessary noise and dam age t o drum, fasten fast eners and t urn items inside out .

Stop washer and redistribut e wash load.

legs. See INSTALLATI ON I NSTRUCTI ONS for details.

See INSTALLATION I NSTRUCTIONS for rem oving shipping bolts and foam block.

Wash load unevenly distributed in drum. Stop washer and rearrange wash load.

OPERATING

Washer does not start. Electrical pow er cor d may not be plugged

in or connection may be loose.

House f use blown, circuit breaker tr ipped, or a pow er outage has occurred.

Water supply faucets are not turned on. Turn on water supply faucet s.

Motor is overheat ed. Washer m otor will stop if it becomes overheat ed.

Washer door is not completely closed. Close door complet ely.

Washer won’t spin . Load is too small. Add 1 or 2 similar it ems t o help balance t he load.

Residue lef t in dr um. Heavily soiled items. Wipe drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser, t hen

Make sur e plu g ﬁ ts t ight ly in wall outlet.

Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualiﬁ ed electrician. I f problem is a pow er outage, call local electric company.

It w ill automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes (if washer has not been manually turned off ).

rinse. Shake or br ush excess dirt and sand f rom items before washing

SOLUTI ONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS

Service Prevention Checklist, continued

OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

WATER

Water collect s in folds of the bellows at the end of the cycle.

Water collect s in bleach and fabric soft ener compart ments.

Wash load too wet af ter spin.

Water does n ot enter washer or it enters slowly.

Warm or hot water is not hot enough.

Water in washer does not drain or drains slowly.

Water leaks. Fill hose connect ion is loose at faucet or

Oversudsing. Wrong det ergent. Run rinse cycle. Use a low-sudsing, high efﬁ ciency

Incorrect w ash and rinse tem perat ures.

Water is enterin g washer but tub does not ﬁ ll.

This is a result of t he washing action and is par t of t he normal operation of the washer.

This is a result of t he siphonin g action and is part of t he normal operat ion of the washer.

Washer is overloaded. Do not overload washer. See Operating Your Washer,

Load is too small. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.

Load is out of balance. Rearrange load to allow proper spin ning.

Drain hose is kinked. Straighten drain hose.

Water supply is not adequat e in area. Check another faucet in the house. Wait until wat er supply

Water supply faucets are not completely open.

Water is being used elsewhere in the house. Water pressur e mu st be at least 30 psi (260 kPa).

Water inlet hoses are kinked. Str aight en hoses.

Hot wat er heater is set too low or is a distance from washer.

Hot wat er is being used elsewhere in the house.

Drain hose is kinked or clogged. Clean and straigh ten the drain hose.

Drain hose st andpipe is t oo tall. Maximum standpipe height is 8’ (2.4 m ).

House d rain pipes ar e clogged. Unclog drain pipes. Cont act plumber if necessary.

washer.

Too much det ergent. Run rinse cycle. Use less det ergent in future loads.

Hot and cold w ater hoses ar e connected to wrong supply faucet s.

Drain hose st andpipe is t oo low. Standpipe must be a minimum of 23. 6” (60 cm) high to prevent siphoning.

Water may be r emoved by removing the dispenser draw er ( see Care and Cleaning in this guide) and draining wat er into the empt y drum or sink.

step 4.

and pressure increase.

Fully open hot and cold faucets.

Avoid running water elsewhere w hile washer is ﬁ lling.

Measure hot wat er t emper atur e at nearby faucet with candy or meat thermom eter. Wat er t emperatur e should be at least 120°F (49°C). Adjust w ater heat er as necessary.

Avoid using hot wat er elsew here before or during washer use. There may not be en ough hot wat er available for proper cleaning. If pr oblem persists, your h ot wat er syst em may be unab le t o support mor e than 1 use at a time.

Reduce standpipe heigh t to less than 8’ ( 2.4 m). See INSTALLATION I NSTRUCTIONS.

Check and tighten hose connections. Install rubber sealing washers provided.

detergent .

Connect hot wat er hose to hot water faucet and cold wat er h ose to cold water faucet.

Increase st andpipe heig ht to at least 23.6” (60 cm) . See INSTALLATION I NSTRUCTIONS.

MAJOR APPLI ANCE WARRANTY I NFORMATI ON

Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.

Exclusions

This warranty does not cover the following:

1. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined.

2. Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or Canada.

3. Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit.

4. Products purchased "as-is" are not covered by this warranty.

5. Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures.

6. Products used in a commercial setting.

7. Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for appliances not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions.

8. Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance.

9. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves, etc.,which are not a part of the appliance when it is shipped from the factory.

10. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air lters, water lters, other consumables, or knobs, handles, or other cosmetic parts.

11. Surcharges including, but not limited to, any after hour, weekend, or holiday service calls, tolls, ferry trip charges, or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas, including the state of Alaska.

12. Damages to the nish of appliance or home incurred during installation, including but not limited to oors, cabinets, walls, etc.

13. Damages caused by: services performed by unauthorized service companies; use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies; or external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply, accidents, res, or acts of God.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR. ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

If You Need Service

This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada. In the USA, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major Appliances North America, a division of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp. Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty. Obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product features or specications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice.

USA

1.800.944.9044

Electrolux Major Appliances North America P.O. Box 212378 Augusta, GA 30907

Keep your receipt, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts. Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers below.

Electrolux Canada Corp.

5855 Terry Fox Way

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Canada

1.800.265.8352

L5V 3E4

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