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Safety Information .......... 9 3

Operating Instructions

Control and Indicator Settings . . .5, 6
I,oading and Using the X_'asher . .7, 8

Special h'asher Features ......... 4

Installation Instructions

Alcove or Closet Installation .... 19

Electrical Requirements ........ 10

Grounding Instructions ........ l 0

Installation Requirements ....... 9

Leveling the ¼'asher ........... 10

V(asher Connections for
Portable Model WSLPI 100 . . . 13-16
_'asher Connections tbr

Stationa U Models WSI£1100

and WSLMI 100 ........... 11,19

WSLS l 1O0
WSLP I l O0

WSLM l l O0

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call For Service . . 17-90

Status Indicators .............. ] 7

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ..... Back Cover

Product Registration ........ 91, 92

Warranty .................... 93

Write the model and serial

numbers here:

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You can find them on a label

on the back of the washer.

175D1807P328 49-90063-2 72-02JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

..aWARNING.IForyoursafestheinforn,ationinthisn,anua,n,ustbefollowedton,inin,izetherisko.ire

or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

WATERHEATERSAFETY

Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for
two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances.

If the hot water has not been used fin" two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or iqjm y by
turning on all hot water fhucets and allowing them to mn fi)r several minutes. Do this befln'e using any

electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water s}:stem. This simple procedure will allow any
built-uI/hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or

appliance dm'ing this process.

This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

_ PROPERINSTALLATION

• Install or store xdlere it Mll not be exposed • Properly ground washer to confl)rm with all
to temperatm'es below fl'eezing or exposed governing codes and ordinances. Follow details

to the x_eathei: in Installation Instructions,

YOURLAUNDRYAREA

• Keep the area underneath and around your
ai)pliances free of combustible materials such

as lint, paper; rags, chemicals, etc.

• Close supervision is necessar) if this appliance is
used b'_ or near children. Do not allow children to

play on, with, or inside this or any other appliance.

Use this •

appliance
only for its •

intended
purpose as

described in
this Owner's •

Manual.

WHENUSINGTHEWASHER

Never reach into washer while it is moving.
Wait tmfil the machine has completely stopped
befln'e opening the lid.

Do not use shaq) objects around the control
panel. They may damage it.

Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or
acids such as vinegar and/or rust relnovei; Mixing

different chemicals can produce a toxic gas which

illav Catlse death.

Do not wash or d_y articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted

with combustible or explosive substances (such as
wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning

solvents, kerosene, etc.) which ma) ig_fite or
explode. Do not add these substances to the _Jsll

_lter Do not rise or place these substances around
)our washer or (hTer during operation.

The laund_ y process can reduce the flame
retardancy of thbrics, To avoid such a result,
carefiflly fi_llow the gamlent manufiJcturer's

wash and care instructions,

• To minimize the possibili F of electric shock, tmi)lug
this appliance from the power sui)ply or disconnect

the washer at tile household distribution panel bv
removing tile fllse or switching off the drcuit

breaker before attempting mW maintenance or
cleaning. NOTE."Turning the washer off does NOT

disconnect the appliance fi'om the power SUl)ply:

• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
dmnaged, malfimctioning, partiall} disassembled,

or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged
cord or plug.

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_. WHENNOTIN USE

_- • Turn off water fimcets to relieve pressure on

hoses and valves and to minimize leakage if
a break or _uptm'e should occur. Check the
condition of the fill hoses; they may need

replacement afier 5 years.

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• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of

this appliance tmless specifically recommended
in this Owner's Manual, or in published use_=

repair instructions that wm tm(le_tand and
have the skills to caHw out.

• geim+e discarding a washe_; or removing

it ti'om service, remove the washer lid to
prevent children ti'om hiding inside.

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• Do not tamper with controls.

",,b_ READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

1oV'\\ SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Special washer features.

Before starting the washer:

• I,oad the laundr_ in the washe_:

• Add the detergent and rid)tic sotiener to the dispenser drawe_:

• Add bleach (if needed) to the bleach dispense_:

Detergent and Fabric Softener Dispenser Drawer

-- Maximule
FillTower

The detergent and fabric softener
dispensex_ will automatically release their

contents at the proper time during the
cycle.

ToUsethe DetergentDispenser:

Add measured detergent to the dispense_:
Make sm'e detergent is spread evenly and

is level.

Cleaning the Detergent and Fabric Softener Dispenser Drawer

ToUse the Fabric Softener Dispenser:

Use only liquid lid)tic soflene_; Pour into

dispense_; using amotmt recommended
on package,

• Oo notfillanyhigherthan the top of the
maximum fill tower

• Neverpourfabric softenerdirectlyon
clothes.Itmaystain them.

[Z] Remoxe the drawer b) o )enino it tully

then tilting the front of the door down,
Pull out.

_-] Rinse the drawer with water: If necessm T

use a soft cloth to wipe off any debris.

_] Line u I) the drawer xfifl_ the opening and

push fl_e dispenser (hmver straight in.

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Lint Filters

Clean the lint tilters inside the walls oI
the wash basket once a week fi)r best

filtering results,

Toremove:

Press the tal) at the top at the filter and
pull out.

To clean:

Open the filte_; Clean the filter with
a toothbrush.

Liquid Bleach Dispenser

The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine bleach
betore it reaches into your wash load.

[-_ Check clothing care labels tot special

instructions.

[2--_ Measm'e liquid bleach carefiflly,

tallowing instructions on the bottle.

• Neverpour undilutedliquid chlorinebleach
directly onto clothesor intothe wash basket.

• Oonotpourpowdered bleachinto bleach
dispenser

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[_] gefi)re starting the washe_; pore"

measm'ed amom_t of bleach directl)

into bleach dispenser. Avoid splashing

or ave>filling dispense_: If you preti_r
to use powdered bleach, add it into the

wash basket with yam" detergent.

• Oo notmix chlorine bleach with ammonia or

acids suchas vinegarand/or rust remover
Mixing canproducea toxic gaswhich may

cause death.

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CLOTHES CARE CYCLE SELECTION

• PRESOAK • EXTRA LARGE • COLORS • HOT/COLD REMAINING

NORMAL • LARGE • WHITES • WARM/WARM
WASH

• RINSE ONLY • MEDIUM • DELICATES • WARM/COLD

• SPIN ONLY • SMALL • QUICK WASH • COLD/COLD

• LOAD SENSING

TIME

MIN

Before starting the washer:

• I,oad the laund_' in the washer.

• Add tile detergent and flO)ric softener to tile dispenser drawer.
* Add bleach (if needed) to tile bleach dispense_:

ToUseAutomatic One-TouchWashing

Tile LOADSENSINGfeature automatically senses tile size of your load, fills with tile ai_propriate

amount of water, and calculates tile amount of wash time required to complete tile cycle.

NOTE: When using the LOAD SENSING fl_amre, it is normal for the agitator to rotate before water fills

in tile tub.
To choose tile automatic LOADSENSINGfeature, press POWER ON/OFF.

The fl)llowing indicators will light up automaticallv: NORMALWASH, LOADSENSINGand COLD/COLD.

Then simply press START/PAUSE

ToChooseYourOwn CycleSelections

_r_ POWER ON/OFF

Press tile POWER ON/OFFbutton to tm'n on tile control panel.

D WASH OPTIONS

Choose tile wash options }ou would like to include in tile Qcle. Press tile WASH OPTIONS
button until all tile options you want to include are lit. More than one option can be selected.

PRESOAKForheavilysoiledclothesthatneedto besoakedbeforewashing.Thisoptioncan beusedas

partof the WASHC¥CLEyouselect.

NORMAL ThisoptionisautomaticallyselectedwhenyoupressPOWERON/OFE

WASH

RINSEONLY Thisoptiongivesonerinsecycleonly.Forexample:Usethiscyclewhenyouneedto remove

excessdetergentfromyourclothing.

SPIN ONLY Thisoptiongivesonespincycleonly.Forexample:Usethis cyclewhenyouneedto remove

excesswater fromyourclothing.

Aboutthecontrolandindicatorsettings.

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LOADSIZE

The water level should just cmer the clothes. Adjust the load size accordingly, i,oosel_ load
clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket.

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WASH CYCLE

These wash cycles control the length of the washing process. The chart below will help match

the WASHCYCLEsetting to your specific la undry needs. When a cycle is selected, the a utomatic

temperature that the machine detaults to, can be changed to whatever temperature you
desire.

COLORSForeasycareandwrinkle-resistantitems. WARM/ COLD
WHITES Forheawto lightlysoiledcotton,household HOT/COLD

linens,towels, workandplayclothes.

DELICATESForlingerieanddelicatefabricswith COLD/ COLD

lightto normalsoils.

QUICKWASH Foroneor two lightlysoileditems WARM/ COLD

that areneededquickly.

Default Wash/RinseTemperatures

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TEMP WASH/RINSE

Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles. Always fi)llow fabric manufacturer's
care label or inst_ uctions when laundering.

NOTEFORPORTABLEMODELS:When using a one-taucet connection, a(!just the water flow mix

and water temperature at the fimcet.

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START/PAUSE

Press the START/PAUSEbuttonto start the wash c_cle.

D TIME REMAINING

Displays the time remaining in the wash cxcle. It will also display Status Indicators.

See Troubleshooting Tips.

NOTE:_hen the cycle is complete the control panel will turn ott automatically.

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_ SortingWashLoads

Colors Soil Fabric Lint

Whites Heavy Delicates Lint Producers

Lights Normal Easy Care LintCollectors

Barks Light SturdyCottons

ProperUseof Detergent

Add clothes and detergent, then start the washe_:

Using too little or too much detergent is a conm/on
cause of latmdry problems.

Loadingthe Washer

i,oad dry items loosely, no higher than the top row
of holes in the washer tub. _,_]_en loading wet items

make sm'e you set the load/water level high enough
to allow the items to move fl'eelv: Water level should

just cover the clothes. To add items after washer has

started, open the lid and add the additional items.
Close the lid. Washer will start automaficalN:

You can use less detergent if)ou ha',e soft water,

a smaller load, or a lightly soiled load.

• Donot wrap largeitemslike sheetsaroundthe
agitator.

• Donot wash fabrics containingflammablematerials
(waxes,cleaningfluids,etc.).

• Whenthelid is up,asignalwill soundand "Lo" will
appearinthedisplag Thewasherwill not agitate

with thelid up.

Careand Cleaningof the Washer

WashBasket:I,eave the lid open after washing to

allow moistm'e to evaporate. If you want to clean the
basket use a clean soft cloth dampened with liqtfid

detergent, then rinse. (Do not use harsh
or gritS' cleaners.)

FillHoses:Hoses connecting washer to fi_ucet

should be replaced every 5 yea_.

Exterior:Immediately wipe off any spills. _]pe

with damp cloth. Try not to hit StllS_ilce with

shaq_ ol)j ects.

MovingandStorage:Askthe service technician to

I'eIIlOVe %;lteI" [i'OIIl (lI'_liIl l)tlIIll ) [lIl(l hoses. Do not

store the washer where it will be exposed to the
weathex:

LongVacations:Be sm'e water sui_ply is sh ut off at

timcets. Drain all water ti'om hoses if weather will
be below fi'eezing.

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Below are rid)tic (-are label "syml)ols" that affect the ('l(_thing _on _dll be laundering.

FabricCareLabels

WASH LABELS

wash __ __

cycle Normal p.......... t Press/ Gentle"_/ Do ,lot wash Do ,lot wring

Water • • • • • •

temperature Hot W.... CoN/cool

DRY LABELS

Tumble D
dry

Dry

wrinkle resistant delicate Hand wash

(50"C/120°F) (40°C/105"F) (30°C/85°F)

Normal Permanent Press/ Gentle/ Do nottumbie dry (used with

wrinkle resistant deficate do not wash)

Do not dry

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setting

High Medium Low No heat/air

Special
instructions

BLEACHLABELS

Bleach_., \ A

symuols Any bleacl_ Only ....... hlorine bleacll

(when needed) (when needed)

Line dry/ Drip dry Dry flat In the shade

hang to dry

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Do not bleach

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