Gibson GWS1749AS0, GWS1149AS0 Owner’s Manual
OWNER'SGUIDE
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WASHER
P/NI31705300 (9707)
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VersiOn enespalol ......... 2
ProchctRegistration.......... 2
IKpsmtantSafetyInstructicrs. .. 2-3
Washing Procedures ......... 4-6
StainRemsval ............. 6-7
Common Washing Problems .... 8
Care and Cleaning ........... 9
AvoidSetviceChecklist ..... I0-ii
Warranty and Service ........ 12
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ProductRegistration
Thamkyouforchoosingthis
.Thisowner'sguidewill explain
properoperatic_and care.
Record Your Model and Serial
Numbers
Record below the model and serial
numbers found on the washer serial
plate locatedon the undersideof the
washer lid.Keep these numbers for
futurereferax_.
Model Number
SerialNunber
Date of Purchase
RegisterYour Pzoduct
The self -addressed PI_DDUCT_IS-
TRATION _%_D should be filled in
ccnpletely,signedandreturned.
ThisOwner's Guideprovidesgeneral
operatinginstructictusforyourwasher.
It alsocontains informationabout
featuresforseveralothermsdels.Your
washer may not have every feature
includedhere.
Use thewashercr_yasinstructedinthis
Owner 's Guide and the Operat_g
Ims_,,-- card included with your
washer.
:1997WhiteConsolidatedInchstries,Inc.
Z cant SafetyInstm ticms
Read_L1 _'ri,-_ - before using thiswasher.
_Torechcethe riskoffire,electricalshock,orinjurytopemscrsbhen
using this washer,ccmplywith the basicwarnrungsiistedbelow.
[ Failuretocmmplywiththese_s cmuldresultinsericusperscmalJnjuries.
_Do not wash items that have cleamed in, soaked in,he_npreviously
or spottedwithgasoline, cl_solvents, kerosm_e, cookingoils, waxes, etc. Do
not store these items cm or near the washer. These substances give of f vapors or
ch_nical reacticms that could ignite or explode.
_Do notput oilyorgreasyragsorclothingon topofthewasher.
Thesesmhstancesgiveoffvaporsthatcouldignitethematerials.
_Donot addgasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flm_nable or
explosive substances tothe wash water. These substancesgive off vapors that
cmuldigniteor explode.
_ Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot
water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. BYDI_DG_ _ IS
. If thehot water system has not been used for such aperiod, hefore
using the washer, turn on ali hot water faucets and let the water flow from each
forseveralminutes. Tniswillreleaseanyaccu_mlated_irocj_ngas. Hlm]rog_ngas
isflmrmable; do not strokeor use an open flame during this time.
[]Failuretoccmplywiththesewarnincs_couldresultinfire,explosion,serious
bodilyinjuryand/ordamagetotheruhherorplasticpartsofthewasher.
_otect C_ildzln
_Do not allowchildrentoplaycnor smpervlsicm
ofchildren isnecessarywhen thewasher isusedmear children.As childrengrow,
teachth_ntheproper, safeuse of all appliances.
_troythe cart@n,plasticbagandotherpackingmaterialsafterthe
washeristmpacked.Childrenmightusethrumforplay.Cartcms@m_red withrugs,
bedspreadsorplasticsheetscanbeccrceairtightchambers.
_Keep outof children' reach. To
injury,chserveall_s cnproimt labels.
_Before thewasherisremgvT_fromservice di the
washer lidtoprevent accidentalentrant.
laundryprcducts
[ Failuretocmmplywiththese_s cumldresultinsericusperscr_lJnjuries.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other fim_nmble vapors or liquids in the
vicinityof thisor anyother appliance.
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in the washer. Close
s
or re_Dve
preventpe o a
scarded,
Prin_edinu.S.A.
Safety
(co=i=_
r !vAv:_:_;Ih'L_Avoid fire hazard or
electrical shock. DO not use an
adaptorplug or extem_ian cord or
remove grounding prong from
electricalpower cord. Failure to
follow this warning can cause
serlcesiuJury,fizecr_eath.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
/Do not under "\
any circumstances
cut, remove,
or bypass
the grounding prong
<<from this plug. j
Power supply
cord with 3-prong
grounding plug
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_Toprevent shockhazardandassurestabilityduringoperaticn,the
washerKustheinstalledandelectrically_ byaqualifiedservioepers<min
a_withlocal codes.Installaticninstructicrsarepackedinthewasherfor
installer'sreferePm_.RefertoINSIZalLATI(IqINSIZLLZ_(I<_fordetailedgzDtmi[ing
procedures. Ifthe washer is moved to anew location,have itchecked and
reirstalledbyaqualifiedserviceperscn.
_TOprevent perscsml injuryor damage to the washer, the electrical
power cord of the washer I_dst he plugged into a properly grounded and polarized
3-prongoutlet. The thirdg1_mamdlm_prcm_m_stz_ver be removed. Never
groundthewm_er toa gaspipe.DO notuse anextensioncordor anadaptor
_ Followpackagedirecticmswhenusinglaundryproducts. Incorrect
usagecanprcducepoiscnausgas--resultinginseriousinjuryordeath.
• Donor combinelaundryproductsforuseini loadunlesss_ecifiedonthe
L%el.
• Donor mixchlorinebleachwithararoniaor acidssuchasvinegar.
_To preventseriouspersonalinjuryanddamageto thewasher:
• Allrepairsandservicingmustbeperformedhyanauthorizedservicer
unlessspecifically_ inthisOwner'sGuide.Useonlyauthorized
CORRECT
Use this way ONLY
_Do not use or mix
liquidchlorine bleachwith other
householdchemaicalssuchastoilet
cleaners, rust removers, acidor
products containing ammonia.
These mixtures can produce
dangerous fumes whichcancause
seriousiuJurycr_eath.
• Don0t tamperwithc_ntrols.
• DOnOr installorstorethewasherwhereitwillheexposedtotheweather.
__ dlsc(mmm_tthewasherfromtheelectricalsupplybefore
attemptinganyserviceorcleanm_.Failuretodosocanresultinelectricalshockor
_To preventinjury,do notreachintothewasherwhilepartsare
m_amg. Beforeicading,unloadingoraddingitem%_ushinthecycleselectorknob
andallowthetubtocoasttoac_plete stopbeforereachinginside.
[] Failuretoco_plywiththese_s cumldresultinsericusperscrelJnjuries.
]This washerisequippedwithanelectricaloverloadprotector.Them3torwill
stopifitheccmesoverheated.Thewasherwillautomaticallyrestartafteracool
downperiodofupto30minutes,ifthewasherhasnotbeenmanuallyturnedoff
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
=The instructionsappsaringin
this Owner' s Guide are notmeant to
covereverypossibleccnditicnand
situation that may occur. Co_on
sense and cautioni_dsthe practiced
_ installing,qseratir_and
t_aintaining anyappliance.
Was._J.ngProcedures
Sortlaundryintoloadsthatcanbe
washedtogether.
• Follow the 9uidelines below for p_ the wash load.
• Read the _ _ card for operating your specific model.
_Toregm_ theriskof fire,electricalsh3c_,csinjurytoperscrs,read
Safe_ _--_8, pages 2-3,heforeoperating thiswasher.
i Sottlaundryinto loadsthatcanbewashed together.
Sort items byre_dedwater temperatures, washtime, andagitate/spin
• Separate white, light, and colorfast items from dark and noncolorfast
itms.
• Separate itemswhich shed lintfrcmitems which attract lint.Permanent
press,synthetic,knitaniccmch_oyiten3willpickuplintfromtcwels,rejs
andch_ille hedsvreads.
• Separateheavilysoilediten_fromlightlysoileditems.
• Separate lacy, sheer and looselyknit items from sturdy it_.
Z Prepareitm_ forwashing.
• 5kptypockets.
• Brdshoff lint anddirt. Shakeout rugs andbeach tow_ls.
• Closezivi_ms,fastenhooks,tiestr_andsashes, andrermvencrmasbmble
trims and o_ts.
• Removepins, decorativebuttons, helt buckles,andotherobjectswhich
couldhe damaged. This also helpsprotect other it_ in the wash load.
• Mend rips and tears toprevent further damage during washing.
• Placedelic_teitemssuchashras,shculderveds,hcsiery,_tsinam_sh
bag to prevent tanglingduring the washcycle.
• Turnkrititersinsidecuttoprev_ntpilling.
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Place delicate iten_ inai_shbag.
Bleach Dispe_ser (s_T_dels)
3. Pretreatstainsand_ soil.
See Staln_, pages 6-7, fordetails.
4b Add a measured amount of detergent to the wash tub
beforeaddingthe load.
Followdeterzemtmgnufacturer 's directions.Zhe an_untrequired dependson
typeofdetercsent, loadsizeandsoil level,andwaterharohess.
K If desired,addliq/idbleachtoBle_chDispemser (scmBm_ls).
• Beforeadlingthewashload,addliquidbleachtobleachdJspewer located
inleftfrontcotterurierthelid:
• 3/4cirp(180ml)forsmallloads
• Ic_o (240mi)forlargeloads
• I-i/4c_ (3O0ml)forextra-largeloads.
• Thenaddl cup (240mi) water to flushthedispenser.
• Donot use powdered bleach in the bleach dispenser.
Formodelswithouta bleachdis_m_er, dilutethe reco_nendedamount
ofliquidchlorinebleachinlqual_(.95L)water._ddittowashwaterafter
a fewminutesof agitation.Donot puurbleachdirectlyc_washload.
(_
Pz Gz% em
& Add laundryload towasher.
• Dry loadlevelshouldnotbehigherthantoprowofholesinwashtub.
DO not overload washer.
• Donotput itemson topof agitatoror wrapthemaroundit.Loaditems
e_nly.
• Ombine largeandsr_llitch3inaload.Loadlargeitch3first.Larcseitems
shouldnotbemorethanhalfthetotalwashload.
Donot loaditemsabove
toprowofholesinwashtub.
Blilt-InFahricSoftenerDispe_ser
(somei_dels)
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• When washing a single heavy item,add Ior 2towels to balance the load.
Ifdesired,addliquidfabricsoftemertoFabricSoftemer
Dis_mDser(scmem0_ls).
Fcrm04_iswithahuilt-iudi_mser(seepicturetotheleft):
1 Addliquidsoftenertothedispenser,followingfabricsoftenerlabel
Z Addwatertobringliquidleveltofillline@ndispensercap.
3. R_nsvethedisls_nserfrcmtbeagitatoraftereachuse.Rinsebethcapand
c_ withwarmwater.Replacedislse_erintheagitator.
_: Toseparatecapfr@mcup,puttht_nbintodispenserandpushagainst
sideofcup (seepicturetotheleft).Afterclearnr_,pushcapandcupfirmly
together.Replacedi_nser bylininguptheribsandgroovesandsnappingit
imo_tmn.
Fabricsoftenerwillbe flushedfromareaunderthebuilt-infabricsoftener
dispenserwhenLargeLoadWaterLevelisselected.Ifa build-upoffabric
softeneroccurs,clean with hot water.DONOT _ S_9-_(_CAP.
Blilt-InFahricSoftenerDispe_ser
(somemcdels)
R_vable FabricSoftenerDispenser
(somei_dels)
For models with a removable dispenser (seepicture below to the left) :
1 Attach fabricsoftanerdispe_er totopof agitatorbypressir_dm_9_ntly.
l hld softenertothedispenser,followinjfabricsoftenerlabeldirecticrs.
3. _ddwater to bring liquidlevel to tep of tbepeg intbe center of the cup.
R_n_vetbedisl:_nserftomtbe agitatoraftereachuse. Rinsebeth lidand
bowl thoroughly with warm water. Reassemble and place dispenser on
agitatcsGr store it nearby.
Furm_alswit!x_tafabricsof_ ,w_, followfabricsoftenerlabel
directicns.Adddilutedfabricsoftenertothefinalrinse.Doubtpourfabric
softemerdirectlyQnthewashload.
Set cycleselectorknobandwasher comtrolsaccordingto
type,size,andsoillevelofeachload,anddetergentused.
See01_ratIi__ foryourspecificm3delcontrols.
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