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Washer
USE & CARE
G U I D E
TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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Safety Instructions ................................................ |
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Operating Instructions ............................................ |
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Using the Controls .............................................. |
4-8 |
Water Use ................................................................. |
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Detergent Use .......................................................... |
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Features ................................................................ |
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Care and Cleaning ................................................. |
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Storing the Washer ................................................ |
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Troubleshooting ............................................... |
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Operating Sounds..................................................... |
15 |
Warranty .................................................................. |
16 |
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien ....................... |
17 |
Guía de Uso y Cuidado ........................................ |
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Part No. DC68-02030H |
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WELCOME
Welcome and congratulations on your purchase of a Inglis washer!Your complete satisfaction is very important to us.
For best results, we suggest reading this material to help acquaint you with proper operating and maintenance procedures.
Should you need assistance in the future, it is helpful to:
1)Have complete model and serial number identification of your washer.
Date of Purchase ____________________
Model Number ______________________
Serial Number ______________________
2)IMPOR TANT: Keep this guide and the sales receipt in a safe place for future reference. Proof of original purchase date is needed for warranty service.
If you have questions,call:
Customer Assistance
1-800-843-0304 USA
1-800-807-6777 CANADA (Mon.–Fri., 8am–8pm Eastern Time) Internet: http://www.inglis.ca
NOTE: In our continuing effort to improve the quality of our appliances, it may be necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this guide.
For service and warranty information, see page 16.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
read before operating your washer
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating appliance.
Always contact your manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, LABELS
WARNING
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or property damage.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons when using the appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
1.Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2.As with any equipment using electricity and having moving parts, there are potential hazards. To use this appliance safely, the operator should become familiar with the instructions for operation of the appliance and always exercise care when using it.
3.Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.
4.Install and level the clothes washer on a floor that can support the weight.
5.This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is not grounded adequately and in accordance with local and national codes. See installation instructions for grounding this appliance.
6.To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:
•Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Hand wash and line dry any items containing these substances.
Any material on which you have used a cleaning solvent, or which is saturated with flammable liquids or solids, should not be placed in the clothes washer until all traces of these liquids or solids and their fumes have been removed. These items include acetone, denatured alcohol,
gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers.
•Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
•Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using a washing machine or combination washer-dryer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the
gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
7. Unplug power supply cord before attempting to service your clothes washer.
8. Do not reach into the appliance if the tumbler is moving. 9. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.
Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children.
10. Do not tamper with controls.
11. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
12. Store laundry aids and other material in a cool, dry place where children cannot reach them.
13. Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with vegetable or cooking oil.These items may contain some oil after laundering. Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.
14. Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids (such as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash. Hazardous fumes can form.
15. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation.
16. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the washing compartment.
17. Do not sit on top of the clothes washer.
18. Inlet hoses are subject to damage and deterioration over time. Check the hoses periodically for bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks and replace them every five years.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LOAD THE CLOTHES WASHER
•The tub can be loaded completely full with dry, unfolded clothes. However, DO NOT pack the tub tightly.
•Overloading may reduce washing efficiency, cause excess wear and possibly cause creasing or wrinkling of the load.
•Wash delicate items such as bras, hosiery and other lingerie in the Delicates or Hand Wash cycle with
similar lightweight items.
•When washing big bulky items or a couple of small items that do not fill the tub completely, such as a rug, a few towels should be added for improved tumbling and spin performance.
•When washing smaller, bulky items that do not fill the tub completely such as a rug, one pillow, stuffed toys or
one or two sweaters, a few towels should be added for improved tumbling and spin performance.
•When washing heavily soiled loads, it is very important to avoid overloading the washer to assure good cleaning results.
•To add a forgotten item in the Super Wash, Normal, Wrinkle Control or Quick Wash cycles, press the Cycle Selector dial, wait for the Door Lock light to go out (5 seconds), add the item, close the door and press the Cycle Selector dial. After a pause of one to two minutes, the cycle will resume.
•Close door carefully to avoid slamming.
NOTE: To ensure that your additional items get clean, do not wait more than five minutes after the cycle has started to add the item.
GETTING STARTED
1.Load the washer loosely – DO NOT overload.
2.Close the door.
3.Add detergent and additives to the dispenser (see pages 9-10).
4.Select the appropriate cycle and options for the load, (see pages 4-7).
5.Press the Cycle Selector dial.
6.The Wash Indicator light will illuminate.
7.The estimated cycle time will appear in the display. The time may fluctuate to better indicate the wash time remaining in the cycle.
8.Before the washer starts to fill, it will make a series of clicking noises to check the door lock and do a quick drain.
NOTES:
• When the cycle is complete, the Door Lock light will go out and “End” or “00” (select models) will appear in the display.
• DO NOT attempt to open the door until the Door Lock light is off. To add a forgotten item, see “Load the Clothes Washer” section.
• When the washer is restarted after a pause, there will be a delay of up to 15 seconds before the cycle will continue.
• Pressing Power Off cancels the cycle and stops the washer.
• The Wash, Rinse and Spin indicator lights will illuminate during those portions of the cycle.
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USING THE CONTROLS
Step 1
SELECT CYCLE
Select the appropriate cycle for the type of load.
This will determine the tumble pattern and spin speed for the cycle.
NOTE: To minimize wrinkling of loads, select the Wrinkle Control cycle.
Super Wash – For sturdy, colorfast fabrics and heavily soiled garments. Normal – For most fabrics including cottons, linens and normally soiled garments.
Wrinkle Control – For “wash and wear” and synthetic fabrics and lightly to normally soiled garments.
Delicates – For sheer fabrics, bras and lingerie.
Hand Wash – For wool, silk and other hand-wash-only fabrics.
For best results, use liquid detergent.
Quick Wash – For lightly soiled or wrinkled garments needed quickly.
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USING THE CONTROLS
Step 2
SELECT WASH/RINSE WATER TEMPERATURES
Press the arrow pad to select the wash and rinse water temperatures. Follow the garment care label and chart below for best results.
Hot/Cold – Whites and heavily soiled color-fast items.
ATC Warm/Warm – Color-fast items.When warm rinse is selected, only the final rinse will be warm.The other rinses will be cold to conserve energy.
ATC Warm/Cold – Moderately soiled, color-fast items; most wrinkle free items.
ATC Cold/Cold – Brightly colored, lightly soiled items.
Cold/Cold – Brightly colored, very lightly soiled items; washable woolens.
IMPORTANT: The washer features an automatic temperature control (ATC) to provide a warm wash of approximately 105˚ F, a cold wash of approximately 65˚ F and a warm rinse of approximately 80º F in the final rinse only on the ATC temperature selections.
REMEMBER: In wash water temperatures below 65˚ F, detergents do not dissolve well or clean well.
Step 3
SELECT SPIN SPEED
Press the arrow pad to select the spin speed.
High – Use for underwear, t-shirts, jeans and sturdy cottons.
Medium – Use for jeans, wrinkle free or “wash-and-wear” items and synthetics.
Gentle – Use for items that will be hung up or laid flat to dry.
Low – Use for delicate items needing a slow spin speed because of fabric and construction.
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