Gibson GWY1343AS1, GWX933AS1, GWS1749AS1, GWS1149AS1 Owner’s Manual
OWNER'SGUIDE
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WASHER
P/N131705300 (9707)
Comtemts
Versi6nenespa_ol ......... 2
ProchctBe_istraticn.......... 2
ImportantSafetyInstructicns... 2-3
WashingProcedures......... 4-6
StainRemoval ............. 6-7
Common Washing Problems .... 8
CareandCleaning ........... 9
AvoidServieeChecklist..... i0-ii
WarrantyandService ........ 12
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SafetyL tm=tior
Readalliustnmti sbeforeusiugthiswasher.
_To rechGetheriskoffire,electricalshcc]k,orinjurytoperscns
usingthiswasher,ec_olywiththebasicwarningslistedbelow.
[] Failuretoc_nplywiththese_TirrSseculdresultinsericusperscrmlinjuries.
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_Do notwashitemsthathavebeen leanedin,soakedin,
ors_ottedwithgasoline,cleaningsolvEnts,ke_, ecmkingoils,waxes,etc.Do
notstoretheseitemscnornearthewasher.Thesesubstancesgiveoffvaporsor
chemicalreacticnsthateculdigniteorexplode.
_Do not put oily or greasy ragsor clothing on top of the washer.
These substances give off vapors that _d ignite the materials.
_Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other fl_le or
explosive substances to thewashwater. These substancesgive off vapors that
eculdigniteorexplode.
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Thankyouforchoosingthis
washer.Thisowner'sguidewillexplain
properoperaticnandcare.
Record Your Model and Serial
Numbers
Recordbelowthemodelandserial
numbersfoundonthewasherserial
platelocatedcntheundersideofthe
washerlid.Keepthesenumbersfor
futureref_.
Model Number
SerialNumber
Date of Purchase
RegisterYourProduct
The self-addressed PRODUCT REGIS-
TRATZON CARD should be filled in
ccqoletely,signedandreturned.
ThisOwner'sGuideprovidesgeneral
cperatinginstructicnsforycurwasher.
It also containsinformationabout
featur_sforseveralothermodels.Your
washer may not have every feature
inoludedhere.
Usethe_er crlyasinstructedinthis
Owner' s Guide and the Operating
XmR_zuc_mml cardincludedwithyour
washer.
_1997WhiteCcm_olidatedIndustries,Inc.
_ Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced ina
water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. h_2DROGm_GAS IS
_rgl. Ifthe hot water systemhas notbeen used for such a period, before
using the washer, turn cn all hot water faucetsand let thewater flow frcmeach
forseveralminutes. Thiswill releaseanyacommlatedhydrcgengas. Hydrogengas
is fl_le; donot smoke or use an open flame during this time.
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_.'Failureto ec_plywiththese _TirrSs eculdresult infire,explosicn, sericus
bodily injury and/ordamage to the rubberorplastic parts of the washer.
_Do notallowchildrentoplaycnorinthewasher.Closesupervisicn
ofchildrenisnecessarywhenthewasherisusednearchildren.As childrengrow,
teachthemtheprcper,safeuseofallappliances.
_Destroythe cartcn,plasticbagandotherpackingmaterialsafterthe
washerisunpacked.Childrenmightusethemforplay.Cartcnscoveredwithrugs,
bedspreadsorplasticsheetscanbecc[neairtight_rs.
_Keep laundryproductscutofchildren's reach.Topreventperscnal
injury,observeall_TirrSscnproductlabels.
_Before thewasherisremovedfrcmserviceordiscarded,removethe
washerlidtopreventaccidentalentrapment.
Failuretoc_nplywiththese_TirrSseculdresultinsericusperscrmlinjuries.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flanmable vapors or liquids in the
vicinityof thisoranyotherappliance.
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Printedinu.S.A.
zmj z' m' t Safety
Inmtn .i m
_ Avoid firehazard or
electrical shock. Do not use an
adaptor plug or extansio_ cord or
remove grounding prong from
electrical power Qord. Failure to
follow this warning can cause
a_iouMi_ury,fi_or_th.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
groundingplug
CORRECT
Use this way ONLY
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_Top_t sheckhazardandassurestabilityduringoperaticn,the
washer_ustbeinstalledandelectricallygrcundedbyaqualifiedservicepersonin
accordancewith1ocalcodes.Installaticninstructicnsarepackedinthewgsherfor
installer'sreference.RefertoINSq]hILATIC_INSTRLLTICNSfordetailedgrcunding
procedures. Ifthe washer is moved to a new location,have itcheckedand
reinstalledbyaqualifiedservicepers3n.
_To preventpersonalinjuryordamagetothewasher,theelectrical
powercordofthewasher_mstbepluggedintoaproperlygroundedandpolarized
3-prongoutlet. The thirdgrounding prong must never be removed.Never
groundthewashertoa gas pipe.Do notuse an exte_sio_cordoran ad_gtor
_ Followpackagedirecticnswhenusinglaundryproducts.Incorrect
usagecanproducepoisonousgas--resultinginseriousinjuryordeath.
• Donot ccmbinelaundryproductsforuse in i loadunlessspecifiedon the
lJ_l.
• Do motmixchlorinebleachwithanmoniaoracidssuchasvinegar.
_TO preventseriouspersmnalinjuryanddamagetothewasher:
• All repairsand servicing_t beperformedby an authorizedservicer
unlessspecifically_ded inthisOwner'sGuide.Usemnlyauthorized
f_.
• Do nottasperwith coutrols.
• Donot installor storethewasherwhereitwilIbeexposedtotheweather.
_Do not use or mix
liquidchlorine bleachwith other
household_n4 C_1esuch as toilet
cleaners, rust renov_rs, acid or
products containing a_onia.
These mixtures can produce
dangerous fumes which can cause
seriousinjuryor_eath.
Note: The instructicnsappearingin
this Owner 's Guide are not meant to
covereverypossiblec_nditicnand
situation that may occur. Ccr_non
sense and caution _mst be practiced
wheninstalling,cperatingand
maintaininganyappliance.
_AU@K%_ di_z_eat thewasherfrcmtheelectricalsupplybefore
attenptir_anyservicemrcleaning.Failuretodesocanresultinelectricalsheckor
_To preventinjury,donotreachintothewasherwhilepartsare
moving.Beforeloading,unloadingoraddingitems,pushinthecycleselectorknob
andallowthetubtocoasttoaccnpletestopbeforereachinginside.
[]Failuretoc_nplywiththese_mmirrSseculdresultinsericusperscrmlinjuries.
[]This washerisequippedwithanelectricaloverloadprotector.Themotorwill
stopifitbecomesoverheated.Thewasherwillautcmaticallyrestartafteracool
downperiodof upto 30minutes,ifthewasherhasnotbeenmanuallyturnedoff
dxi_thisti_e.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Washing Procedures
Sortlaundryintoloadsthatcanbe
washedtogether.
E_otypockets.
• Followtheguidelinesbelowforpreparingthewashload.
• ReadtheO_ati_g XDstz%_ticmscardforoperatingycurspecificmodel.
• Alwaysreadand followfabriccareand laundryproductlabels.
_Toredx_theriskof fire,electricalshcck,orinjurytoperscrs,read
_%ant _ety __, pages 2 -3,before operating thiswasher.
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Sortlaundryintoloadsthatcanbe washed together.
Sortitemsbyrecc_mendedwaterten!0eratures,washtime,andagitate/spin
• Separatewhite,light,andcolorfastitemsfrcmdarkandncncolorfast
its_.
• Separateitemswhichshedlintfrcmitemswhichattractlint.Permanent
press,synthetic,knitandccrchroyitsn_willpickuplintfrcmtcwels,rugs
andchenillebedspreads.
• Sepmmateheavilysoileditcm_frcrnlightlysoileditems.
• Separatelacy,sheerandlooselyknititer_frcrnsturdyiter_.
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Prepare itans for_.
• _otypockets.
• Brushofflintanddirt.Shakeoutrugsandbeachtowels.
• Closezippers,fastenh3oks,tiestrirrssandsashes,andremove_le
trimsandornmnents.
• Removepins,decorativebuttmns,beltbuckles,andotherobjectswhich
couldbedamaged.Thisalsohelpsprotectotheritemsinthewashload.
• Mendripsandtearstopreventfurtherdamageduringwashing.
• Placedelicateite_smoc_hasbras,skmulderp_ds,hesiery,andbeltsinamesh
bagtopreventtanglingduringthewashcycle.
• Turnknititsnsinsidecuttopreventpilling.
Placedelioateitemsina meshbag.
Bleach Dispe_er (sc_e models)
Pretreatstai_ andheavysoil.
See_RmE_ml, pages6-7,fordetails.
Add a measured amount of detergent to the wash tub
before._4 "C_the laundryload.
Followdetergentmanufacturer'sdirections.The_nct_trequireddependscn
typeofdetergent,loadsizeandsoillevel,andwaterhardness.
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Ifdesired,add liquidbleach toBleachDispemser (smmm_als).
• Beforeaddingthewashload,addliquidbleachtobleachdispenserIccated
inleftfrcntcc_ner_ thelid:
• 3/4cup (180ml)forsmallloads
• icup (240mi)forlargeloads
• l-i/4cups(300ml)forextra-largeloads.
• Thenaddl cup (240mi)water to flush the dispenser .
• DOnotusepowderedbleachinthebleachdispenser.
Formodelswithout ablea_hdis_nser, dilutethe recc_mendedamount
ofliquidchlorinebleachinIquart(.95L)water.AJdittowashwaterafter
a fewminutesof agitation.Donotpourbleach directly_ _sshload.
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