Inglis ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER Use And Care Manual
ONE SPEED
AUTOMATIC
WASHERS
Use & Care Guide
For assistance, call: 1-800-461-5681
for installation or service, call: 1-800-807-6777
or visit our website at www.inglis.ca
LAVEUSES
AUTOMATIQUES
À UNE VITESSE
3955166
Guide d’utilisation
et d’entretien
Pour assistance, composer le 1-800-461-5681,
pour installation ou service le 1-800-807-6777
ou visitez notre site web à www.inglis.ca
Table of Contents/Table des matières..........................2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
WASHER SAFETY ...................................................................... 3
PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................ 4
WASHER USE............................................................................. 5
Understanding Washer Cycles ....................................................5
Loading.........................................................................................5
Normal Washer Sounds ...............................................................5
Starting Your Washer ...................................................................6
Selecting a Cycle and Time .........................................................7
Rinse and Spin ............................................................................. 7
Drain and Spin..............................................................................7
Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach ....................................................8
Adding Liquid Fabric Softener ..................................................... 8
WASHER CARE ......................................................................... 8
Cleaning Your Washer .................................................................8
Water Inlet Hoses .........................................................................8
Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care...........................................8
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................. 9
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ..................................................... 11
WARRANTY .............................................................................. 12
SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE....................................................13
PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES........................................... 14
UTILISATION DE LA LAVEUSE................................................ 15
Compréhension des programmes de la laveuse.......................15
Chargement................................................................................15
Sons normaux de la laveuse......................................................15
Mise en marche de la laveuse....................................................16
Sélection d’un programmeet de la durée de lavage .................17
Rinçage et essorage...................................................................18
Vidange et essorage...................................................................18
Addition d’eau de Javel..............................................................19
Addition d’assouplissant liquide de tissu ..................................19
ENTRETIEN DE LA LAVEUSE..................................................20
Nettoyage de la laveuse .............................................................20
Tuyaux d’alimentation d’eau......................................................20
Préparation avant des vacances, un déménagement ou un
entreposage hivernal ..................................................................20
DÉPANNAGE.............................................................................21
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE......................................................23
WARRANTY...............................................................................24
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WASHER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
■ Read all instructions before using the washer.
■ Do not wash articles that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable,
or explosive substances as they give off vapors
that could ignite or explode.
■ 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 the
washing machine, 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.
■ Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the washer is
used near children.
■ Before the washer is removed from service or
discarded,
remove the door or lid.
■ Do not reach into the washer if the drum, tub or agitator
is moving.
■ Do not install or store the washer where it will be
exposed to the weather.
■ Do not tamper with controls.
■ Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or
attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended
in this Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the skills to
carry out.
■ See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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PARTS AND FEATURES
This manual covers several different models. The washer you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features shown
below.
1. Control panel
2. Model and serial number label
3. Agitator
4. Lid
5. Basket
6. Tu b
Control panel
Other features your washer may have
Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser
Temperature selector
Load size selector
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WASHER USE
Understanding Washer Cycles
When the Cycle Control knob is set to a number and pulled out,
the washer fills (to the selected load size) before agitation and
timing start. The washer begins agitating immediately after filling;
agitation occurs with the washer lid up or down.
During agitation, the agitator creates a continuous rollover action
(on some models) that provides a thorough cleaning of the wash
load.
After agitation starts, the Cycle Control knob turns clockwise until
it points to an OFF area and the cycle ends.
NOTE: The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These
pauses are normal for washer operation.
WASH RINSE
Loading
Loading suggestions
For these suggested full-sized loads, set the LOAD SIZE selector
to the highest load size setting.
SUPER CAPACITY WASHERS
Heavy Work Clothes
3 pair pants
3 shirts
4 pair jeans
Delicates
3 camisoles
1 quilted robe
4 slips
4 panties
Towels
10 bath towels
10 hand towels
Mixed Load
3 double sheets
4 pillowcases
8 T-shirts
6 pair shorts
1 coverall
1 overall
2 bras
2 nighties
1 baby’s dress
14 wash cloths
1 bath mat
2 shirts
2 blouses
8 handkerchiefs
1. Fill 1. Fill
2. Wash
selected
time
3. Drain
No agitation
4. Spin 4. Spin-Spray
†
The Casual/Permanent Press
cycle partially drains,
fills, agitates briefly, and
drains.
†
2. Rinse
3. Drain
No agitation
rinse
5. Spin
6. Off
EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS
Heavy Work Clothes
2 pair pants
3 shirts
Delicates
3 camisoles
4 slips
4 panties
Towels
8 bath towels
8 hand towels
Mixed Load
2 double sheets or
1 king size sheet
4 pillowcases
6 T-shirts
3 pair jeans
1 coverall
2 bras
2 nighties
10 wash cloths
1 bath mat
6 pair shorts
2 shirts
2 blouses
6 handkerchiefs
Normal Washer Sounds
Your new washer may make sounds your old one didn’t. Because
the sounds might be unfamiliar, you may be concerned about
them. These sounds are normal.
During washing
When you select a small load size setting, your washer has a
lower water level. This can cause a clicking sound from the upper
part of the agitator.
During drain
If water is drained quickly from your washer (depending on your
installation), you may hear air being pulled through the pump
during the end of draining.
After drain and before spin
When the cycle changes from draining to spinning, you may hear
gears engaging.
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Starting Your Washer
Fire Hazard
Never place items in the washer that are
dampened with gasoline or other flammable
fluids.
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of
oil on it (including cooking oils).
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
2. (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach
into the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models).
Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part of
the cycle.
■ Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Use
less with a smaller load size.
■ Follow the manufacturer’s directions for safe use.
■ To avoid spilling, use a cup with a pouring spout. Do not
let bleach splash, drip, or run down into the washer
basket.
■ Use only liquid chlorine bleach in this dispenser.
NOTE: On models without a bleach dispenser, see "Adding
Liquid Chlorine Bleach."
3. Close the washer lid.
4. Turn the LOAD SIZE selector (on some models) to the correct
setting for your wash load and the type of fabric being
washed.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
1. Measure detergent and pour it into the washer. If desired, add
powdered or liquid color safe bleach. Add extra detergent for
the Super Wash cycle.
■ Choose a load size that allows the load to move freely for
best fabric care. See "Loading".
■ You may change the load size selection after the washer
has started filling by turning the selector to a different
setting.
5. Set the TEMPERATURE selector (on some models) to the
correct setting for the type of fabric and soils being washed.
Use the warmest water safe for fabric. Follow garment label
instructions.
NOTE: On models with temperature selections in the Cycle
Control knob, see "Cycle Time and Temperature Options" in
the "Selecting A Cycle and Time" section.
Water Temp Use For
Hot
111°F (44°C)
or above
Warm
90°-110°F
(32°-43°C)
Whites and pastels
Heavy and greasy soils
Bright colors
Moderate to light soils
Drop a sorted load of clothes loosely into your washer.
■ Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and
small items.
■ Items should move easily through the wash water.
Overloading can cause poor cleaning.
■ To reduce wrinkling of permanent press clothes and some
synthetic knits, use a large load size to provide more
space (see step 4).
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Cold
70°-90°F
(21°-32°C)
NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 70ºF
(21ºC), detergents do not dissolve well. Soils can be difficult
to remove. Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles and have
increased pilling (the formation of small lint-like balls on the
surface of garments).
Colors that bleed or fade
Light soils
6. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the
wash cycle you want. Reduce the wash time when using a
small load size setting. See “Selecting a Cycle and Time.”
Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer.
To stop or restart your washer
■ To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control
knob.
■ To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out
the Cycle Control knob.
7. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured liquid fabric
softener to the final rinse water. See “Adding Liquid Fabric
Softener.”
Selecting a Cycle and Time
This section describes the available wash cycles and will help
you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each
cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.
■ The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These
pauses are normal. Refer to “Normal Washer Sounds” to
learn more about the sounds you may hear during a wash
cycle.
■ Refer to “Understanding Washer Cycles” to learn what
happens during a wash cycle.
NOTE: This manual covers several different models. The washer
you purchased will not have all of the cycles described.
Cycle Time and Temperature Options
Some models have the water temperature included in the cycle
selections of the Cycle Control knob.
To select different wash time and temperature combinations:
First select the water temperature (HOT, WARM OR COLD), then
turn to the new wash time. For example, for 14 minutes of wash
time in the Normal cycle with Cold water:
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob, and turn it clockwise to the
Cold setting.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob and allow washer to fill.
3. When the washer has filled, push in and turn the Cycle
Control knob to 14 minutes of wash time.
4. Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start washer.
Rinse and Spin
When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing
special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is
needed.
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of
the Rinse settings.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer fills to the
selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins.
Normal cycle
This cycle features high-speed agitation for maximum cleaning,
and high-speed spin to shorten drying time. Select up to 14
minutes of wash time to clean large loads of sturdily constructed
fabrics that are heavily soiled. Select less time to clean washable
knits, cottons, permanent press, and some synthetic fabrics that
are lightly to moderately soiled.
Super Wash - Select the 18-minute Super Wash feature to wash
heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil removal. Use two
times the recommended amount of detergent for this cycle.
Casual cycle
This cycle features a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling of
permanent press blends and synthetic fabrics. Select 6 to 10
minutes of wash time to clean lightly to moderately soiled loads.
Gentle cycle
This cycle features a series of brief agitations and soaks, followed
by a short spin. Select up to 6 minutes of wash time to gently
clean special-care items that are lightly or moderately soiled.
Drain and Spin
A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy
fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water.
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of
the Spin settings.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer drains, then
spins.
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Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach
Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never use
more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Follow manufacturer’s
directions for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid
spilling.
1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load.
2. Add bleach to the wash cycle so it can be removed in the
rinse cycle. Pour bleach around the agitator, not directly on
the load.
■ Follow directions on the care labels. Do not use chlorine
bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, or some flameretardant fabrics.
■ When soaking with chlorine bleach, add detergent to
soak water.
NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. The
damage appears as rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not
show up until several washings later.
WASHER CARE
Cleaning Your Washer
Cleaning the exterior
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as
detergent or bleach. Occasionally wipe the outside of your
washer to keep it looking new.
Cleaning the interior
Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine
bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Pour this into your
washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water.
Repeat this process if necessary.
NOTE: Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners
labeled as washer safe.
Adding Liquid Fabric Softener
Always dilute fabric softener with ½ to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL)
warm water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.
■ Add diluted fabric softener only in the final rinse.
■ Fabric softener should not be mixed with other laundry
products. Greasy stains can form. To remove greasy stains,
wet the stain and rub with liquid detergent or a bar of soap.
Rewash.
■ Too much fabric softener can make some items (diapers and
towels) nonabsorbent. If this happens, use less fabric
softener, or do not use it every time.
Water Inlet Hoses
Replace inlet hoses after five years of use to reduce the risk of
hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if
bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement
on the label with a permanent marker.
Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care
Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because
some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your
washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather,
winterize it.
Non-use or vacation care
Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on
vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time,
you should:
■ Unplug washer or disconnect power.
■ Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid
accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you
are away.
To winterize washer
1. Shut off both water faucets.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3. Put 1 quart (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket.
4. Run washer on a drain and spin setting (see “Drain and Spin”)
for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water.
5. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
To use washer again
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
3. Turn on both water faucets.
4. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
5. Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 cup (250 mL)
of detergent to clean out antifreeze.
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