Use & Care Guide
Guide d'Utilisation et d'Entretien
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Table of Contents
Table des mati_res
WASHER SAFETY .............................................................. 2
WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? .................................... 3
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ............................... 4
CYCLE GUIDE .................................................................... 5
USING YOUR WASHER ................................................... 6
WASHER MAINTENANCE ............................................... 9
TROU BLESHOOTI NG ...................................................... 11
PROTECTION AGREEMENTS ........................................ 15
WARRANTY ...................................................................... 15
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE............................. Back Cover
SleCURITIe DE LA LAVEUSE........................................... 16
QUOI DE NEUF SOUS LE COUVERCLE? .................. 17
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET
CARACTF_RISTIQUES ..................................................... 17
GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES .......................................... 19
UTILISATION DE LA LAVEUSE.................................... 20
ENTRETIEN DE LA LAVEUSE....................................... 23
DEPANNAGE ................................................................. 26
CONTRATS DE PROTECTION ..................................... 31
GARANTIE ...................................................................... 31
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE .............. Couverture arri_re
WASH ER 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.
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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
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 ifthe drum, tub or agitator is
moving.
[] Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to
the weather.
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
[] Do not tamper with controls.
[] Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any
servicing unless specifically recommended in this manual or in
published user=repair instructions that you understand and
have the skills to carry out.
[] See "Electrical Requirements" located inthe installation
instructions for grounding instructions.
any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is
flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during
this time.
SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LiD?
Your new washer will operate differently than your past agitator-style washer.
Lid Lock 0
Toallow for higher spin speeds, the lid will lock and the
Lid Locked light will turn on. When this light islit, the lid
is locked and cannot be opened. When this light is blinking,
the washer is paused. When this light isoff, the lid can be
opened. After a cycle is started, water will enter washer
and then lock. If you need to open the lid to add a garment
after this point, you must press START/PAUSE/Unlock Lid
and wait for the lid to unlock. The lid will only unlock after
washer movement has stopped. Depending on when in
the cycle you try to pause, it may take several seconds to
several minutes for the lid to unlock. Press START/PAUSE/
Unlock Lid to resume the cycle.
iMPORTANT:
* After the washer basket fills to the selected water level, the lid must be closed before the wash cycle can start.
If filling stops with the lid open, close lid and press START button.
Sensing
This washer will perform a series of spins to check for load
balance. During this time, a series of clicks and a whirring
noise signal that sensing technology is determining if there
is an off=balance load.
Sounds
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At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds
and pauses that are different from those of your previous
washer. For example, you may hear a clicking and hum
at the beginning of the cycle as the lid lock goes through
a self-test. There will be different kinds of humming and
whirring sounds as the agitator tests for load balance or
moves the load. And, sometimes, you may hear nothing
at all as the washer allows time for clothes to soak.
Small/ Medium/ FCr o_lh/e Warm/
Petite Moyenne Ti&de
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
Heavy Duty/ Dehcats
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Normal
R°g_la_g°l_°_Casual/
Regular/R_gulier Dellcates/
sop Tout.aller
Load Size/ Wash Temp/
Taille de brassie Temperature de lavage
s_ms 3oo
s_l_s 3oo
Not all features and options are available on all models.
LOAD SiZE
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Select the setting most suitable for your load. Extra Small will
add a low amount of water for smaller loads and Large will
add the most amount of water for large or bulky loads. Items
need to move freely. Tightly packing the load can lead to
poor cleaning performance, and may increase wrinkling and
tangling.
WASH TEMP
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Wash Temp senses and maintains uniform water temperatures
by regulating incoming hot and cold water.
Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric and
soils being washed. For best results and following the garment
label instructions, use the warmest wash water safe for your
fabric.
" On some models and cycles, warm and hot water may be
cooler than your previous washer.
* Even in a cold and cool water wash, some warm
water may be added to the washer to maintain
a minimum temperature. All rinses are cold.
WASH CYCLE KNOB
Use the Wash Cycle knob to select cycles on your washer.
See "Cycle Guide" for detailed descriptions of cycles.
START/PAUSE/Unlock Lid button
Press to start the selected cycle; press again to pause the
cycle and unlock the lid.
NOTE: if the washer is spinning, it may take several minutes to
unlock the lid. Press and hold for 3 seconds to cancel a cycle.
Appearance may vary.
CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS iNDICATOR
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S_NSING/ WASH/ _INS_/ SPIN/ COMFtETE/ LOCKED/
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The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle. At each
stage of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses that
are different from traditional washers.
SENSING
When the START/PAUSE/Unlock Lid button is pressed,
the washer will fiJJto the selected water level, if the lid is
closed when the machine is done filling the JJd wJJJ Jack
and the machine will begin operation.
If the lid is open when the water stops entering the
machine, the cycle will not begin until the Hd has been
closed and the START/PAUSE/Unlock Lid button is pressed.
If the cycle has not been started within 10 minutes of the
water filling the washer, the washer wJJJpump out the
water.
NOTE: Avoid opening lid during sensing phase. The sensing
process will start over when the washer is restarted. The
sensing light may also come on during the Soak and Wash
portions of the cycle. This is normal. To restart the washer
after the lid has been opened press start.
WASH
You will hear the agitator moving the load. The motor
sounds may change at different stages in the cycle. The
wash time is determined by the selected soil level.
RINSE
You will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the
washer rinses and moves the load. You may hear the motor
turning on briefly (short hum) to move the basket while
filling.
Some cycles use spray rinsing. After draining and spinning
out wash water, the washer will continue to spin and spray
in rinse water for the entire rinse time.
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SPIN
The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for
proper water removal, based on the selected cycle
and spin speed.
CYCLECOMPLETE
Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on. Remove
the load promptly for best results.
CYCLE GUIDE
For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed.
Recommended settings for best performance are shown in Bold.
Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
LID LOCKED
To allow for higher spin speeds, the lid
will lock and the Lid Locked light will turn
on. When this light is lit, the lid is locked
and cannot be opened. When this light is
blinking, the washer is paused. When this
light is off, the lid can be opened.
If you need to open the lid, press START/
PAUSE/Unlock Lid. The lid will unlock once the washer
movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if
the load was spinning at high speed. Press START/PAUSE/
Unlock Lid again to resume the cycle.
DEMARRAGE
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ANNULER
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Heavily soiled
fabrics
Sturdy fabrics,
colorfast items,
towels, sheets, jeans
Large items such
as sheets, small
comforters, jackets
Cottons, linens, and
mixed garment
loads
No-iron fabrics,
cottons, perm press,
linens, synthetics
Machine-wash silks,
lingerie, washable
WOOLS
No clothes in washer
Swimsuits and items
requiring rinsing
without detergent
Hand-wash items or
dripping wet items
_AII rinses are cold.
Heavy Duty
Super
Heavy Duty
Regular
Normal Super
Normal
Regular
Casual
Delicates
Clean Washer
Rinse/
Spin
Drain/
Spin
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Cold
N/A
High
High
High
High
Low
Low
High
High
High
Use this cycle for heavily soiled white fabrics.
Use this cycle for normally soiled or sturdy fabrics. Use this
cycle for cleaning the interior of the washer. See "Washer
Care."
Use this cycle for heavily soiled cottons and mixed fabric
loads.
Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric
loads.
Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport
shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press, and
blends.
Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating
"Machine Washable Silks" or "Gentle" cycle on the care
label Place small items in mesh garment bags before
washing.
Use this cycle every 30 washes to keep the inside of your
washer fresh and clean. This cycle uses a higher water level.
Use with liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside
of your washer. This cycle should not be interrupted. See
"Washer Care."
iMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other items in the
washer during the Clean Washer cycle. Use this cycle with
an empty wash tub.
Combines a rinse and spin for loads requiring an additional
rinse cycle or to complete a load after power interruption.
Also use for loads that require rinsing only.
This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times for heavy
fabrics or special-care items washed by hand. Use this cycle
to drain washer after canceling a cycle or completing a cycle
after a power failure.
USING 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.
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Sort and prepare your laundry
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* Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small obiect
can pass under the agitator and become trapped, causing
unexpected sounds.
* Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature,
and colorfastness.
* Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled.
Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics.
Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because
heat can set stains into fabric.
• Treat stains promptly.
Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove
non-washable trim and ornaments.
Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items
during washing.
Helpful Tips:
* When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load
evenly.
* Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing
delicate or small items.
* Turn knits inside out to avoid pilling. Separate lint=takers from
lint-givers. Synthetics, knJts_and corduroy fabrics wJJJpick up
lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics.
NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care labels instructions to
avoid damage to your garments.
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.
Add laundry products
Add a measured of amount of detergent or single-dose laundry
packet into the basket.
If using OxJ-type boosters, color-safe bleach, or fabric softener
crystals, add to the bottom of the washer basket before adding
clothes.
NOTE: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the
amount of laundry products to use.
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3. Load laundry into washer
Load garments in loose heaps evenly
around basket wall. For best results, do
not pack the load tightly. Do not wrap
large items such as sheets around the
agitator; load them in loose piles around
the sides of the basket. Try mixing
different sized items to reduce tangling.
iMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force
items into washer. Items need to move freely for best cleaning
and to reduce wrinkling and tangling.
to Wash Load
During the final rinse, wait until the washer
has completed filling, press the START/PAUSE/
Unlock Lid button to pause the washer. Lift
the lid and add the measured recommended
amount of liquid fabric softener. Do not allow
liquid fabric softener to spill, splash, drip, or
run into the basket or on load. Do not use more than the
recommended amount. Close the lid and press the START/PAUSE/
Unlock Lid button again to start the washer.
4. Add liquid chlorine bleach
to dispenser
Chlorine Bleach
Do not overfill, dilute, or use more than 1 cup (250 mL).
Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in the same
cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.
. Select cycle
Normal
Regular/R_guiier
Super
Regular/R_gulier
Heavy Duty/
Service intense
Super
Drain Spin/ Rinse Spin/
Vidange Ringagel
Essorage Essorage
Turn cycle knob to choose your wash cycle. For more
information, see "Cycle Guide".
Clean Washer/
Nettoyage de la maveuse
Z Select LOAD SIZE
Small! Medium/
Petite Moyenne
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Extra Small/® e Large/
Tr_s petite Grande
Load Size//
Taille de brassie
Select the load size setting most suitable for your load. Extra
Small will add a low amount of water for smaller loads and
Large will add the most amount of water for large or bulky
loads. Items need to move freely.
8. Select WASH TEMP
Coom/ Warm/
FraTche Tilde
Cold/ Hot/
Froide f7 _x Chaude
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9. Press START/PAUSE/Unlock Lid
to begin wash cycle
DEMARRAGE
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ANNULER
MAINTENIR 3 S
START
PAUSE
UNLOCK LID
CANCEL
HOlD 3 SEC
Press the START/PAUSE/Unlock Lid button to start the wash
cycle. When the cycle has finished, the Complete status light
wJJJlight. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed
to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of metal hooks,
zippers, and snaps.
Unlocklng the ffd to add garments
If you need to open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed garments:
Press START/PAUSE/Unlock Lid; the lid will unlock once the washer
movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the load
was spinning at high speed. Then close lid and press START/
PAUSE/Unlock Lid again to restart the cycle.
If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes, the water wJJJpump
out automatically.
Wash Temp/
Temperature de lavage
After selecting the load size, select the Wash Temp by turning
knob to desired temperature. Ail rinses are tap cold.
NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions
to avoid damage to your garments.
Wash Temp Suggested Fabrics
Hat
Some cold water is added to save Whites and pastels
energy. This may be cooler than Durable garments
your hot water heater setting.
Warm
Heavy soils
Some cold water may be added, Bright colors
so this wJJJbe cooler than what Moderate to light soils
your previous washer provided.
Cool _i_
Warm water is added to assist i Colors that bleed or
in soil removal and to help ....fade
dissolve detergents. Light soils
Cold
Warm water may be added to Dark colors that bleed
assist in soil removal and to help or fade
dissolve detergents. Light soils
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WASHER MAINTENANCE
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WATER iNLET HOSES
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WASHER CARE
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of
hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if
buiges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.
When repiacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of
replacement on the iabei with a permanent marker.
NOTE: This washer does not include inlet hoses. See the
'qnstallation Instructions" for more information.
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WASHER CARE
Recommendations to Help Keep Your Washer Clean and
Performing at its Best
I. Always follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions
regarding the amount of detergent to use. Never use more
than the recommended amount because that may increase
the rate at which detergent and soil residue accumulate
inside your washer, which in turn may result
in undesirable odor.
2. Use warm and hot wash water settings sometimes (not
exclusively cold water washes), because they do a better
job of controlling the rate at which soils and detergent
accumulate.
3. Always leave the washer lid open between uses to help dry
out the washer and prevent the buildup of odor-causing
residue.
Cleaning Your Top Loading Washer
Read these instructions completely before beginning the
routine cleaning processes recommended below. This Washer
Maintenance Procedure should be performed, at a minimum,
once per month or every 30 wash cycles, whichever occurs
sooner, to control the rate at which soils and detergent may
otherwise accumulate in your washer.
Cleaning the inside of the Washer
To keep your washer odor-free, follow the usage instructions
provided above, and use this recommended monthly cleaning
procedure:
Recommended Cycle for Cleaning the Washer
Refer to the "Cycle Guide" for the optimal cycle for cleaning
the inside of the washer. Use this cycle with aff:resh ® Washer
Cleaner or liquid chlorine bleach as described below.
Begin procedure
1. afresh ® Washer Cleaner Cycle Procedure (Recommended
for Best Performance):
a. Open the washer lid and remove any clothing or items.
b. Place an aff:esh ® Washer Cleaner tablet in the bottom
of the washer basket.
c. Do not place an affresh ® Washer Cleaner tablet
in the detergent dispenser.
d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the
washer when foiiowing this procedure.
e. Close the washer lid.
f. Select the cycle recommended for cleaning the inside
of the washer.
g. Press the START/PAUSE/Unlock Lid button to start the
cycle.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must
be interrupted, press START!PAUSE!Unlock Lid once or
twice (depending on model). After the cycle has stopped,
run a RINSE/SPIN cycle to rinse cleaner from washer.
2. Chlorine Bleach Procedure (Alternative):
a. Open the washer lid and remove any clothing or items.
b. Add ] cup (236 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach to the
bleach compartment.
NOTE: Use of more liquid chlorine bleach than is
recommended above could cause washer damage
over time.
c. Close the washer lid.
d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the
washer when foiiowing this procedure.
e. Select the cycle recommended for cleaning the inside of
the washer.
f. Press the START/PAUSE/Unlock Lid button to start the
cycle.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle, if cycle must
be interrupted, press START!PAUSE!Unlock Lid once or
twice (depending on model). After the cycle has stopped,
run a RINSE/SPIN cycle to rinse cleaner from washer.
Cleaning the Dispensers
After a period of using your washer, you may find some
residue buildup in the washer's dispensers. To remove residue
from the dispensers, wipe them with a damp cloth and towel
dry. Do not attempt to remove the dispensers or trim for
cleaning. The dispensers and trim are not removable, if your
model has a dispenser drawer, however, remove the drawer
and clean it before or after you run the Clean Washer cycle.
Use an all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed.
Cleaning the Outside of the Washer
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe away any spills.
Use only mild soaps or cleaners when cleaning external
washer surfaces.
iMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do not
use abrasive products.
f NON-USE AND VACATION CARE
Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving, or
not using your washer for a period of time, follow these steps..
1. Unplug or disconnect power to washer.
2. Turn off: water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due to
water pressure surge.
f WINTER STORAGE CARE
iMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer
where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in
hoses, freezing can damage washer. If storing or moving
during freezing weather, winterize your washer.
To winterize washer:
1. Shut off: both water faucets; disconnect and drain water
inlet hoses.
2. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in basket and run
washer on Rinse/Spin cycle for about 30 seconds to mix
antifreeze and remaining water.
3. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER
1. Shut off: both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water
inlet hoses.
2. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow
Winter Storage Care directions before moving.
3. Disconnect drain from drain system and drain any
remaining water into a pan or bucket. Disconnect drain hose
from back of washer.
4. Unplug power cord.
5. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer basket.
6. Drape power cord over edge and into washer basket.
Z Place packing tray from original shipping materials back
inside washer. If you do not have packing tray, place heavy
blankets or towels into basket opening. Close lid and place
tape over JJdand down front of washer. Keep IJd taped until
washer is placed in new location.
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REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN
To
reinstall washer after non-use_vacation_ winter storage_
or
moving:
1. Refer to "Installation Instructions" to Iocate_ level_ and
connect washer.
2. Before using again, run washer through the following
recommended procedure:
To use washer again:
1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
Turn on both water faucets.
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.
2. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
3. Run washer through Casual cycle to clean washer and
remove antifreeze, if used. Use half the manufacturer's
recommended amount for a medium=size load.
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