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P/N 132901490A (1502)

Sears Brands Management Corporation

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com

Sears Canada Inc. Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

www.sears.¢a

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

......A WARNING .......................................................................Record Model/Serial Numbers

Please read all instructions before using this appliance. The model and serial numbers of your washer are found on the

Recognize safety symbols, words and labels Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with Model Number

a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as described below:

Definitions

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to

potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

& DANGER

DANGER indicates an imrninently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

serial plate located inside the door opening. Record and retain these numbers.

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Read all instructions before using this appliance. This book contains valuable information about:

* Operation

* Care * Service

Keep it in a safe place.

& WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation

wh ch, f not avoided, could result in death or serious

mjury.

This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instruc- tions for your washer. It also contains information about features for several other models. Your washer may not have every feature included. Use the washer only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide.

& CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation ..........................................................................................................................................;

which, if not avoided .... y .... !t in nqi........ derate _; NOTE

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!n)ury: ......................................................................................................................................................The instructi .... ppearing in this Use & Care Guide ...... t

_MP RTANT rnay ..... C............. d caut ...... t be pract ced

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IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance inforrnation which is irnportant but not

hazard-related.

rneant to cover every possible condition and situation that

SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTIONS FOR

FUTURE REFERENCE.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ................................................. 2-3

Warranty / Protection Agreement ............................................ 5

Features ......................................................................................... 6

Operating Instructions ............................................................ 7-16

Stain Removal Guide ........................................................... 17-18

Care and Cleaning ............................................................... 19-23

Solutions to Cornmon Problems ........................................ 24-27

Espa_ol ........................................................................................ 28

Frangais ....................................................................................... 54

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this washer, comply with the basic warnings

listed below. Failure t ..... ply with th ........ ing .... Id .... It i.... ious p...... I injuries.

Yo.... be killed ..... iously injured if you don't follow these Important Safety Instrucfi ...... ]

PREVENT FiRE

Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the washer. These substances give off vapors or chemical reactions that could ignite or explode.

Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer. These substances give off vapors that could ignite

the materials. Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flam-

mable 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 washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable; do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire,

explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the washer.

Do not continue to use the washer if you hear squeaking, grinding, rubbing or other unusual noises. This could be a sign of mechanical breakdown and lead to fire or serious injury. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

PROT_:CT CHILDREN ° Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. C!ose

supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.

° Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materi-

als after the washer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic

sheets can become airtight chambers.

° I(eep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent

personal injury, observe all warnings on product labels.

° Before the washer is removed from service or discarded,

remove the washer door to prevent accidental entrapment.

° Failure to comply with these warnings could result in seri-

ous personal injuries.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PREVENT INJURY * To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during

operation, the washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the

washer for installer's reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. If the

washer is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person.

To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the electrical power cord must be plugged into a propedy grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.

Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas - resulting in serious injury or death.

Do not combine laundry products for use in same load unless specified on the label.

Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug or extension cord or remove grounding

prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this

FIRE/ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

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PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the

washer: ° All repairs and servicing must be performed by an autho-

rized servicer unless specifically recommended in this Use & Care Guide. Use only authorized factory parts.

° Do not tamper with controls. ° Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed

to the weather.

° Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid floor. It

may be necessary to reinforce the floor to prevent vibra- tion or movement.

° Do not sit on, step on or stand on the washer. Do not rest

heavy loads on top. The washer is not meant to support weight.

° To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this appli-

ance from the power supply before attempting any user maintenance. Canceling a cycle or turning the power off at the console does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply.

To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while parts are moving. Before loading, unloading or adding items, press POWER button to stop the cycle. Allow the wash tub to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.

* This washer is equipped with an electrical overload

protector. The washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated.

* Failure to comply with these warnings could result in seri-

ous personal injuries.

Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers,

acid or products containing ammonia. These mixtures can

produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury

or death.

Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Ken- more _ product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require

preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That's when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the llfe of your new product. Here's what the Agreement* includes:

* Parts and labor not just for repairing defects, but to help

keep products operating properly under normal use. Our coverage goes well beyond the product warranty. No deductibles, no functional failure excluded from coverage--

real protection.

* Expert service by a force of more than t0,000 authorized

Sears service technicians, whlch means someone you can trust will be working on your product.

* Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, as often as

you ,want us, whenever you want us.

* '*No-lemon" guarantee - replacement of your covered

product if four or more product failures occur within twelve

months.

* Product replacement if your covered product can't be fixed. * Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request - no

extra charge.

* Fast help by phone - we call it Rapid Resolution - phone

sup-port from a Sears representative on all products. Think of

us as a '_talking owner's manual."

* Power surge protection against electrical damage due to

power fiuctuatlons.

* $250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage

that is the result of mechanical failure of any covered

refrigerator or freezer.

* Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes

longer than promised.

* 25°/0 discount off the regular price of any non-covered repair

service and related installed parts.

Once you purchase the Agreemen b a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.

The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase. If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty period, we will provide a full refund. Or, a prorated refund anytime after the product warranty period expires. Purchase your Master

Protection Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information in the U.S.A. call t-800-827-6655.

_ Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call Sears Canada at t-800-36t-6665.

Sears Instaffafion Service

For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other maior home items, in the

U.S.A. or Canada call 1-800-4-MY-HOME _.

I(ENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR ONE YEAR fronq the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is correctly installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.

WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.

For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replace- ment, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty

This warranty applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date in the United States, and is void in Canada, if this appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes.

This warrant'/covers ONLY defects in material and workman- sh_p, and will NOT pay for:

1. Expendable itenqs that can wear out from nornqal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.

2. A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in correct appliance installation, operation and maintenance.

3. Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, or to repair problems with house fuses, circuit breakers, house wiring, and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation.

4. Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears authorized service

agents, including installation that was not in accord with electrical, gas or plumbing codes.

5. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is not correctly operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.

6. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, nqlsuse or use for other than its intended

purpose.

Z Damage to or failure of this appliance, including

discoloration or surface rust, caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.

8. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this appliance.

9. Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot easily be determined to have the

appropriate certification logo.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty

shall be product repair or replacement as provided herein. Im- plied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Seller shall not be liable for incidental or

consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchant- ability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty applles only wh_Je th_s appliance is used in the Unlted States or Canada*.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you nqay also have other rights which vary from state to state.

In-home repair service is not available in all Canadian geo-

graphical areas, nor will this warranty cover user or servicer travel and transportation expenses if this product is located in a remote area (as defined by Sears Canada Inc.) where an authorized

servicer is not available.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL

60179

Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

Features

Laundry Product Dispenser Drawer

LED Display

Control Lock

Door Latch with Safety Lock

Inner glass with small article redistribution ramp

Stainless Steel Wash Drum

As an ENERGY STAR ° Partner, Sears Brands

Management Corporation has determined

that this product meets the ENERGY STAR °

guidelines for energy efficiency.

Pump Filter Cleanout

Adjustable LeveJing Legs

Cascading Wash Vanes

Operating Instructions

[] [] [] [] [] []

] POWER Button [] Favorites Button [] Soll Level Button

[] Cycle Selection [] Cycle Options / Cycle Status Display [] START/PAUSE Button

This manua_ covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available on every model. Console shown above for reference only. Your model may differ.

Cycle Selection

Press the POWER button to turn on the unit. Press the icon for the cycle desired and the indicator for that cycle wiil be illuminated.

To change the cycle once the cycle has begun, press the POWER button to cancel the current cycle, press the POWER. button to turn on unit again, select a new cycle, and press START again. Just pressing another cycle icon wiil not change the cycle.

Follow the fabric care label

i_ For best resuffs

instructions on items to be washed.

Normal

Use this load for cotton, linen, towels, shirts, sheets, denims and mixed loads.

Sanffize

Use the Sanitize cycle to dean and sanitize heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics including towels, bedding, and children's clothing.

It is recommended that you set your water heater to 120 ° F (49 ° C) or higher to ensure proper performance during

this cycle. If the setting is lower or the load is extra large, the cycle firne will be extended by 30 minutes or more.

The Sanitize cycle will kilt 99.9% of bacteria with no carryover of bacteria between loads. No bleach or harsh chemicals are needed, but higher temperatures are re- quired. Please check fabric care labels to prevent damage.

In the Sanitize cycle the wash water is heated by an internal boost heater as the load tumbles. Cold water is

added to cool down the load prior to drain and spin.

If the voltage at your outlet is under 110 v, the internal heater may not adequately heat the wash water. If

the cycle is interrupted while the water is heating, the

final temperat .... f th .... h war ..... y be I...... d

sanitization may be reduced.

Heavy Duty

Use this cycle for heavily soiled, durable garments such as towels, sports gear or fabric tote bags. For best soil and stain removal, use the hottest water safe for the fabrics being washed.

Casual

Use this cycle for cottons and blends with a permanent press or no-iron finish.

DeJlcates Use this cycle for lightly soiled knits and delicates which

require gentle washing. Rinse & Spin

Select Rinse & Spin for loads that need a cold water rinse or to add fabric softener that may have been omitted in a regular cycle. Add the fabric softener to the dispenser chamber. Select the spin speed appropriate for the load.

Only sanitizing cycles have been designed t.... t the You may deselect I:xtra R-inse if you wish to perf ....

requirements of NSF P172 protocol for samhzahon efficacy. ]

JJ spnonycyceorseectNoSpn f you want to perform a

NSF Protocol P172 J

Sanitization Performance of Residentiat_

and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes

Washers

Operating Instructions

Steam Cycle Selection

To scroll through the steam cycles, continue to press the Steam Cycles icon. The selected cycle will be shown in the text display.

° Stearn may not necessarily be visible inside drum during

the steam cycles.

• Steam may not be present during entire cycle.

If washer is paused during the steam portion of a steam cycle, the door will remain locked due to higher

temperature in d .... DO NOT f ..... pen-it will unlock

uponcoo_i.g.

Steam Refresh

Refresh a small load of dry clothes with the perfect amount of steam. Steam alone will infuse into the dry load as it tumbles to refresh fabrics, remove odors, and release wrinkles, reducing ironing. Remove load, hang or iron as necessary,

Steam Refresh is not a washing cycle. It is intended for clean, dry clothes. Take care not to load items with stains.

Normal with Steam Steam cycle for cotton, linen, towels, shirts, sheets, denims

and mixed loads.

Casual with Steam

Steam cycle for cycle for cottons and blends with a permanent press or no-iron finish.

Specialty Cycle Selection

To scroll through the specialty cycles, continue to press the Specialty Cycles icon. The selected cycle will be shown in the text display.

Fast Wash Quickly wash a srnall, lightly soiled load in 22 minutes.

Whites

Use this cycle for white fabrics and lightly colored clothing. Refer to fabric care label for use of liquid chlorine bleach. Hot water is recommended to ensure optimal bleach activation. For peak rinsing performance and to avoid chlorine residues on your laundry add fresh rinse to this cycle.

Wool

Designed for a srnall toad of machine-washable woolen items, the wool cycle uses gentle washing action along with cold rinses to eliminate shrinking and damage to wool. You may use an _ wool detergent approved for

front load washers.

ing wool garrnents labeled "Dry Clean Only" or

using chlorine bleach can result in permanent damage.

Jeans Select this specialty cycle for washing an entire load of

lightly to normally soiled denim jeans or similarly-colored cotton khakis.

Clean Washer

To clean and freshen the washer, perforrn the clean washer cycle. This maintenance cycle uses hot water and two cold rinses to remove residue that may cause odor. See "Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventive)" for detailed information about the clean washer cycle.

Cycle Settings

tap supply to achieve a precise cold temperature. Use this setting for lightly soiled non-colorfast items, knits,

Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to

be washed.

/_ For best results

Appropriate wash temperature, spin speeds, soil level and options will be displayed for each cycle. The settings can be changed before the cycle is started. Make modifications according to fiber content, colorfastness and soil level. If changes are attempted after the cycle starts a signal will beep and "Not possible" will be displayed,

NOTE

To change settings after the cycle starts, press PAUSE,

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Wash Water Temperature To change the preset temperature, press the Wash Temp

icon to scroll to the desired setting. A cold water rinse saves energy and reduces wrinkling.

To protect your fabrics, not all temperatures are available with every cycle. The indicator will not light if the setting is

not available with that cycle. Wash water temperatures are automatically regulated to

maximize detergent effectiveness and improve washing performance. The water heater setting and its distance

from the washer, water usage in other parts of the home, and seasonally low ground water temperature in some

geographic areas can affect water temperature.

Sanitize

This setting sanitizes heavily soiled colorfast fabrics such as towels, bedding, and children's clothing by killing

99.9% of bacteria using wash water heated with a boost heater. Cold water is used to cool and rinse the load.

delicates, and hand washables. Eco Cold Wash and rinse temperatures are equivalent to

temperature of cold tap supply. Use this selection for fabrics and colors that are prone to dye transfer. For use with cold water _ detergents.

Spin Speed Max, High, Medium and Low spin speeds are available for

each cycle. The spin speed and/or duration of final spin vary from model to model and cycle to cycle.

Increasing the spin speed will extract more water, decrease drying time and conserve energy. Decreasing the spin speed will reduce wrinkling.

Select Low spin speed to gently spin items that should be line dried.

Use No Spln to omit all intermediate spinning phases and the final spin at the end of the cycle. The load will be very

wet. Remove items from the wash drunl to drip dry or select a Rinse & Spln cycle to remove excess water at a more

convenient time. Soil Level Adjust the wash time based on the soil level of each load.

Extra Heavy, Heavy, Medium, Light, and Extra Light soil levels are available.

Cycle Options

To add options, press the corresponding option's icon to illuminate the selection desired. To delete options, press the option's icon again and the indicator light will turn off. Not all options are available on every rnodeh To protect your fabrics, not all options are available with every cycle. If an option is not appropriate for the cycle, the indicator will not light. Occasionally, a setting and option in the same cycle will conflict with each other, like No Spin (or Low Spin) and Save Energy. When this happens, the Save Energy option wil! override any incompatible selections.

Operating Instructions

NSF Protocol P172 |

Sanitization Performance of Residential| and Commercial. Family-Sized Clothes|

Washers I

Hot Use this setting for heavily soiled white or colorfast

cottons and blends. Warm

Use this setting for normally soiled white or colorfast cottons or blends.

Cold

Some warm water will automatically blend with cold

To change the options once the cycle has begun, press

the PAUSE button, make the new selection and press

START again,

Prewash Select this option to add a short initial wash period to a

cycle. Heavily soiled and stained loads will prewash for approximately 15-20 minutes. The water will drain and the

load will automatically advance to the regular wash cycle.

Extra Rinse

Use this option when additional rinsing is desired to remove excess dirt and detergent. It is recommended for heavily soiled loads or if household members have

sensitive skin.

Save Energy

The Save Energy option reduces the amount of hot water us- age and total cycle duration to to save energy. See Washer Settings Chart for compatible cycles.

Operating Instructions

Other Features

cycle count down/ indicator _tion

delay start timer _

Favorites indicator

Favorites

After some time of initial usage, the washer will automatically remember the 3 most used cycles with their settings and options. To cycle through this list continue to press the Favorites button. Press Start after your desired cycle appears.

Door Lock Indlcator

While the cycle is in progress the door lock indicator wiJJ be lit. When the indicator is lit, do not force open the door.

Wait until the indicator is off.

Chime

A chime will sound at the end of the cycle when this option is selected. The chime signa! can be turned on or off by pressing the Extra Rinse and Save Energy icons at the same time.

Delay Start

Press Delay Start to select a wash time convenient to your schedule or during off peak energy hours. The delay time selected wiI! be displayed and begin counting down when you select START.

[] Control Lock To avoid having someone accidentally start or stop the washer, press Prewash and Extra Rinse at the same time and hold until the [] indicator is lit. To unlock the controls_ press Prewash and Extra Rinse at the same time and hold until the [] indicator is no longer lit.

Status Display/Timer

The estimated total cycle time will be displayed when the cycle is selected. The time may increase if water pressure is low, oversudsing occurs or the load becomes unbalanced. The estimated remaining cycle time is displayed during the cycle.

Extra Rinse Default

To program your unit to perform a default Extra Rinse at the end of every compatible cycle, press Prewash and Delay Start icons simultaneously. Press Extra Rinse to turn it off for any given cycle while in Defauff Extra Rinse mode. To turn Default Extra Rinse mode off, press Prewash and Delay Start again until Extra R_nse light turns off.

door lock

control lock Extra Rinse default

status display

control lock key combination

key combination

pump filter deanout

Pump Cleanout/Manual Drain

In the event the washer will not drain under its own power due to a power outage or clogged drain pump you can drain the water left in the tub manually.

chime on/off

Operating Instructions

Washer Settings Table

These Temperatures_ Spin Speeds_ Soil Levels and Options are available with the following cycles:

Wash Ternp

Sanitize Hot

Warm _ Cold

Eco Cold v_ v_ v_ v_ v_ v_ uJ

Spin Speed U

Max _

High v_ v_ v _ v _ v_ v _ _

Medium v _ v _ v _ v _ v_ v_ _ _UZU< Low

Spin

Soil Level usc_

Extra Heavy v _ v_ v _ v_ _

i Heavy _ _ _ _ _-----

Medium _ _

Light v_ v_ v_ v_ v_ v_ v_ OZ

Extra Light v _ v _ v _ v _ v _ v _ Z_

Options __

Extra Rinse V_ V_ V_ V_ V _ V_ V _ V_ Z

Prewash _ _ _ _ c_

Save Energy _ _

AddSt

Delay Start _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Chime _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

'/ = Available selections. _ = Cycle defaults. _ = Non-modifiable presets,

/ / / / / /

Steam Cycles Specialty CycJes

E E

O _

Operating Instructions

Normal Operating Sounds

You may or may not hear the following sounds from your new washer:

A. DRAIN NOSE The washer has a flexible drain hose to

carry water from the washer to the stand pipe of your home. You will hear water flowing into your stand pipe. This is a normal part of the operation of the washer.

B. WATER VALVES/DISPENSER As water enters the

dispenser system, it is common to hear a water flowing sound. This normal sound will vary slightly based on the

water pressure in your home,

C, DOOR LOCI( Your washer is equipped with a door lock

with an electric solenoid, There witI be a clicking sound

as the washer door is being locked or unlocked.

D, DRAIN PUMP Your washer is equipped with a high

velocity drain pump, It is normal to hear humming and

gurgling sounds as water is pumped from the washer. Both of these sounds are normal and indicate that your pump is functioning correctly.

F. HiGH SPEED MOTOR A powerful motor is used to drive

the drum to high spin speeds to extract water from your

load, You will hear a sound associated with these higher spin speeds. This sound is normal and will vary slightly as

the spin speed varies with load size and cycle selected.

_CAUTION ......

Ab ...... I..... going ..... ds may be an indication of a

pending washer fail ...... d should be i .... tigated by a

qualified technician. ]

Operating Your Washer

AWARNING ......

To reduce the risk of fi .... Iectric shock or injury to

persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in

thisu..... d CareGuidebet.... peratingy...... her

| Sort laundry into loads that can

* Sort items by be washed

2 Prepare items for washing.

* Empty pockets.

together.

recommendec

cycle and water temperature.

Separate white, light and colorfast items from dark and non-colorfast items.

Separate items that shed lint from items that attract

lint. Casual, synthetic, knih and corduroy items will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille bedspreads.

Separate heavily soiled items from lightIy soiled items. Separate lacy, sheer, loosely knit, or delicate items

from durable items.

Do not machine wash items containing fiberglass. Small particles of fiberglass left in the drum may transfer to

fabrics in other loads and cause skin irritation.

Operating Instructions

Add laundry load to washer.

* Combine large and small items in a load. * Load large items first. Large items should not be more

than half the total wash load.

* Brush off: lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels. * Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and

remove non-washable trims and ornaments.

* Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during

washing.

* Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling. * Place delicate and smat! items such as bras,

hosiery and baby socks in a

mesh bag.

(Mesh bag not included.)

Pretreat stains and heavy soil. * See Stain Removal Guide in this guide for safe,

successful stain re- _--

moval instructions.

IMPORTANT

Mak ..... that no it.... tay bet .... th.... I and the door.

There is a risk of water leakage or damage to the load.

* Washing single items such as a sweater, towel or jeans

is inefficient and may cause an out-of-balance load.

Add I or 2 similar items to help balance the load.

The washer can be fully loaded, but the items should not be tightly packed. The door should close easily.

Operating Instructions

Operating Your Washer, continued

5 Add laundry products to the dispenser compartments,

Use a Jaw-sudsing, high efficiency detergent to prevent oversudsing in front load washers. Look

i_ For best results

for this symbol on the detergent label:

Detergent, liquid chlorine bleach and liquid fabric soft- ener wil! be dispensed at the proper times in the cycle.

Open and close the dispenser drawer slowly. Closing the

] drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of the

Mainwash Detergent Compartment Use the cap or scoop provided by the detergent manu-

facturer to measure the amount recommended. Detergent dosage may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, load size and soil level

Mainwash - Liquid Detergent _,

* Ensure the flap in the downward position. * Add the recommended amount of liquid detergent to the

Mainwash compartnqent.

..........NOTE

From time to time you may see water in the rnainwash (liquid) compartment. This is part of the normal operation

of the washer.

Mainwash - Powder Detergent ..:-_'

* Ensure the flap in the upward position.

Add the recommended amount of high-efficiency powder detergent to the Mainash detergent compartment.

If detergent flap is mounted in the rearward set of holes, you will have to "unlock" the drawer and pull it out

slightly to reposition the flap.

Place the mainwash detergent flap in the downward position for liquid detergent.

Place the rnainwash

detergent flap in the

rearward position for powder detergent.

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Operating Instructions

Operating Your Washer, continued

Other Wash Products Liquid Chlorlne Bleach

Color-safe bleach, water conditioner, detergent booster ° If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to the compartment. and enzyme products may be added with the detergent. * DO NOT filJ above the maximum fill line. Put only liquid additives with liquid detergent and paw- ® Add color-safe bleach with the detergent.

der additives with powder detergent into the mainwash .......... ..................................................................................................................

.... part .... t. :::1iMPORTANT

Do not mix liquids and powd .... ] d!rec!! z on!o !he !oad: ]

Use of multi-product (detergent plus softener) sheets or color-absorbing sheets NOT recommended. They could disable your machine and result in repair costs not

U ............................................................................... bleach compartment or pour liquid chlorine bleach

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..................... _ NOTE

From time to time you may see water in the Jiquid bJeach .................

and fabric softener chambers. This is part of the normal ] To prevent staining, do not overfill the fabric softener operation of the washer. ] compartment or pour liquid fabric softener directly on the

....... wash load.

Prewash ll._

° For heavily soiled or stained loads, select the Prewosh

option and add the recommended amount of deter- gent to the prewash detergent compartment.

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Liquid Fabric Softener

* If desired, pour the recommended amount of liquid

fabric softener into the compartment marked with this symbol (_.

* Fill to the MAX line for large loads. * DO NOT fill above the maximum fill line.

* Use of a fabric softener-dispensing ball is not recom-

mended in tumble action washers.

Laundry Products Dispenslng Compartments

liquid powder

bleach compartment

Operating Instructions

Operating Your Washer, continued

6 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load.

* Press the POWER button to turn on the unit.

o Select a desired cycle by pressing its icon. * The estimated cycle time, rinse water temperatures,

flnaJ spin speed, and soil level for each cycle wiJ{ be

indicated for the cycle selected. See the "Washer

Settings Chart" for more details.

* To change the settings, press the Wash Temp, Spin

Speed and Soil Level icons to scroll to the desired

settings.

* To select or delete an option, press the icon for that

option. The indicator will be ilbrninated when the op- tion has been se{ected. The indicator will no longer be

lighted when the option has been deleted.

_,NOTE

To provide the best care for your laundry, not every setting or option is available with every cycle. If a setting

or option is not available for the cycle se{ected, the indicator will not light,

7 Start the washer.

* Close the door and press START. The washer will not

operate with the door open. "Check the door" will be displayed as a reminder to close the door.

° Select Delay Start to delay the beginning of the cycle,

if desired.

" As a safety measure, the door will automatically lock

during the entire wash cycle and the door lock indica- tor will be lighted.

" To add a forgotten item to the wash drum, press PAUSE

and open the door. "Pause" will be displayed along with the estimated remaining cycle time. Add the item,

close the door and press START to resume the cycle.

* If changes to the settings or options are attempted

after the cycle starts, you will hear several beeps

when the buttons are pressed. To change the settings

or options, press PAUSE, make the new selections and press START again.

To change the cycle once the cycle has begun, press

the POWER button to cancel the current cycle, press the POWER button to turn on unit again, select a new

cycle, and press START again. Just pressing another cycle icon will not change the cycle.

* To stop the cycle, press the POWER button. * A signal will sound at the end of the cycle if the

chime option has been selected.

* Remove items from the washer when the cycle ends

and place in dryer, line dry or dry fiat as directed on

the fabric care label.

For best resultsFollow the fabric care label

instructions on items to be dried.

Excess wrlnldlng, color transfer or odors may develop in items left in the washer after the cycle has ended, if not removed promptly.

Do not I.... the d.... pen if th ......... i! child ......

pets present. An open door could entice children to hang

on the door or crawl inside the washer. If there are no

small children p ...... t, y.... y I.... the d .... jar to

p ..... t odor build up, ]

Stain Removal Guide

Safe Stain Removal Procedures

To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to persons or prop- erty, comply with the basic warnings listed below:

° Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal

products.

° Keep stain removal products in their original labeled

containers and out of children's reach.

° Thoroughly wash any utensils used. ° Do not combine stain removal products, especially am-

monia and chlorine bleach. Dangerous fumes can result.

° Never wash items which have been previously cleaned

in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other flarnrnable or explosive sub- stances because they give off: vapors that could ignite or explode.

° Never use highly flammable solvents, such as gasoline,

inside the home. Vapors can explode on contact with flames or sparks.

For Successful Stain Removal:

* Remove stains promptly.

° Determine the kind of stain, then follow the recom-

mended treatment in the stain removal chart on the next page.

° To pretreat stains, use a prewash product, liquid de-

tergent, or a paste made from powder detergent and water.

° Use cold water on unknown stains as hot water can set

stains.

" Consult care label instructions for treatments to avoid

on specific fabrics.

" Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover products

on an inside seam.

" Rinse and wash items after stain removal.

&WARNING ............

HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD

Do not ....... ix liquid chlorine bleach with other

household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers,

acid or product .... taining ...... ia. Th .... ixt .......

producedang.....,.....h,ch...........,ous,n ury

or death.

...................... J

Follow the fabric care label

For best results

instructions on items to be washed.

Stain Removal Guide

Stain Removal Suggestions

STAIN TREATMENT

Adhesive tape, chewing gum, Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Ptace stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with rubber cement prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.

Baby formula, dairy products, Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or egg more. Wash.

Beverages (coffee, tea, Pretreat stain. Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric. soda, juice, alcoholic beverages)

Blood Rinse with cold water. Rub with bar soap. Or, pretreat or soak with product containing

Candle wax, crayon Scrape off surface wax. Place stain face down between paper towels. Press with warm

Chocolate Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach

Collar or cuff: soil, cosmetics Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap. Dye transfer on white fabric Use packaged color remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric. Grass Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach

Grease, oil, tar (butter, fats, Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric. For salad dressing, cooking oils, car heavy stains and tar, apply nonflammable dry cteaning fluid to back of stain. Replace grease, motor oils) towels under stain frequently. Rinse thoroughly. Wash using hottest water safe for

Ink Some inks may be impossible to remove. Washing may set some inks. Use prewash

Mildew, scorch Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Or, soak in oxygen bleach and hot water

Mud Brush off: dry mud. Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes. Mustard, tomato Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric. Nail polish May be impossible to remove. Place stain face down on paper towels. Apply nail pol-

Paint, varnish WATER BASED: Rinse fabric in cool water while stain is wet. Wash. Once paint is dry,

Perspiration Use prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap. Rinse. Wash using nonchlorine bleach

Rust, brown or yellow discolor- Use rust remover safe for fabric. Do not use chlorine bleach because it may intensify ation discoloration.

Shoe polish LIQUID: Pretreat with a paste of powder detergent and water. PASTE: Scrape residue

Tomato Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric. Urine, vomit, mucus, feces Pretreat or soak in product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Wine Pretreat or soak in cold water. Wash in hottest water and bleach safe for fabric

enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

iron until wax is absorbed. Replace paper towels frequenfly. Treat remaining stain with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Hand wash to remove solvent. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

safe for fabric.

fabric.

stain remover, denatured alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.

before washing. Badly mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged.

ish remover to back of stain. Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on acetate fabrics.

it cannot be removed. OIL BASED AND VARNISH: Use solvent recommended on can labeh Rinse thoroughly before washing.

in hottest water safe for fabric.

from fabric. Pretreat with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Rinse. Rub detergent into dampened area. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Inslde Routine Cleaning (Preventive)

To help prevent odors, rnotd or mildew, leave the door open for a few hours after use or whenever the washer is not in use.

Do not leave the door open if there are small children or pets present. An open door could entice children to hang

on the door or crawl inside the washer. If there are no small children present, you may leave the door ajar to

prevent odor build up.

TO REFRESH OR CLEAN INSIDE OF WASHER To clean and freshen the washer, perform the Clean Washer

cycle. For best results use the Clean Washer cycle once a month.

Press the POWER button to wake up the unit. Select the Clean Washer cycle by continuing to press the Specialty

Cycle icon until Clean Washer is displayed.

Items left in washer while performing the clean washer cycle will cause a severe out-of-balance situation that

could damage the washing machine.

Place the rnainwash detergent flap in the upward position. REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before filling the

detergent chamber with one (1) cup of liquid chlorine bleach OR one (1) pouch of TIDE_ WASHING MACHINE CLEANER.

DO NOT use both. Press START to begin.

Care and Cleaning

Press specialty cycle icon until Clean

Washer cycle is displayed,

Place the mainwash detergent flap in the

rearward position in order to pour the bleach

directly into the drum.

_¢_'_ For best resuffs

"_ h*nrnediateJyfollow up with a spin cycle, Select

fresh rinse on max spin speed with no detergent I or bleach to help clear any residual bleach left after the [ clean washer cycle.

Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other

household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia. These mixtures can

produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death.

Care and Cleaning

Performing Manual Drain In the event the washer will not drain under its own power

due to a power outage or clogged drain pump you can drain the water left in the drum manually.

Do not attempt to manualty drain the drum if it is full of

hot water. All .... ter t.... I before p ..... ding with

m.....! dra!n!ng: .......................................................................................................................................................................

With a catch pan ready, pinch the two flaps on the sides drain spout and flip it down.

NOTE

Removing the pump cleanout door completely may be necessary to place your catch pan under the drain spout.

When the water has stopped flowing_ press the drain spout back up and in until the outer flaps snap into place.

Cleaning Pump Filter

With the wash tub and drain hose drained of all water and the drain spout snapped in place, follow these directions to

remove, clean, and reinsert the pump filter.

1. "Unscrew" the filter and pull it out.

2. Dump foreign contents from the filter tray and inspect the opening for any loose objects.

3. Rinse the filter completely before putting it back in place.

Check to make sure O-ring is in place before reinserting

pump filter. Take care to not cross threads when turning pump filter during reinsertiom

4. "Screw" filter back in place until it stops. The arrow on the drain spout should be pointing upward.

5. Reinstal! pump deanout door if removed earlier.

Inspect for O-ring before

BURN.AZA_V

i ii........... ii

through th .... i ..... h detergent .... part ..... t to reprime

the drain pump.

reinserting

Other Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventive)

Cleaning Dispenser Drawer Area

Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. Residue should be removed once or

twice a month.

• Remove the drawer by pulling the drawer out until it stops.

• Reach back into the back of the drawer cavity and press

down firmly on the lock tab. Pull out the drawer.

• Remove the inserts from the bleach and fabric softener compartments.

• Rinse the drawer and inserts with a combination of 3_ cup liquid chlorine bleach and 1 gallon hot tap water to

remove traces of accumulated powders and liquids. Large amounts of fabric softener residue may indicate improper dilution or more frequent cleaning is required. Rinse well with tap water.

• To clean the drawer opening, use a small brush to clean the recess. Remove all residue from the upper and lower parts of the recess.

• Replace the inserts by pressing in place until you hear a slight click. Return the dispenser drawer.

Care and CJeaning

Daily Preventive Maintenance

• Remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle ends.

Excess wrinkling, color transfer, and odors may develop in items left in the washer.

• If there are no small children or pets present, you may leave the door ajar when the washer is not in use.

• Leave the dispenser drawer open slightly at the end of the wash day.

• Dry around the washer door opening, flexible gasket, and door glass. These areas should always be clean to ensure a water tight seal.

• When extremely soiled items have been washed, a dirty residue may remain on the drum. Remove this by wiping

the drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser. Rinse thoroughly with water.

• Periodically, wipe dry the folds in the bottom of the flex- ible gasket to remove lint and other debris.

Care and Cleaning

Inside Cleaning (Aggressive) In cases where the clean washer cycle along with care and

cleaning of rubber gasket folds isn't done, and severe odor, mold, mildew, or residue buildup have developed, follow the

cleaning procedure below to help alleviate the problem.

CLEANINO PROCEDURE - Washer Drum Ensure the wash tub is empty (or no clothes load). Open the

detergent drawer and pour eight (8) cups of bleach into the detergent compartment. Select Clean Washer cycle as described previously in Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventive).

Upon cycle completion inspect the interior of the washer to see if the odor/residue has been eliminated. If any additional cleaning is required, repeat the above procedure. This may take several cycles depending on the severity of the odor/residue. You may observe some remaining discoloration due to the long term effects of this residue.

Especially contaminated areas visible inside the drum (including the front rubber seal) may be more effectively cleaned by spraying a Bleach Cleaner on a scrub brush, soft sponge, or towel and scrubbing.

clothing from damage.

If odor is still left after bleach cycle(s) and bleach cleaner, open the detergent drawer and pour one (1) pouch of TIDE ° WASHING MACHINE CLEANER in detergent drawer. Select Clean Washer cycle and start the washer.

Press specialty cycle icon until clean

washer cycle is displayed.

detergent flap in the rearward position in

n order to pour the bleach

Place the mainwash directly into the drum.

For best resuffs

Immediately follow up with a spin cycle. Select fresh rinse on max spin speed with no detergent

or bleach to help clear any residual bleach left after the c ean washer cyc e.

See Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventive) for future

cleaning maint ......... hich i .......... y t.... id

repeating issues.

_WARNING ....................................................

Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers,

acid or products containing ammonia. These mixtures can produce dangerous funqes which can cause serious injury

or death.

HARMFULVAPORHAZARD

Outside Routine Cleaning

When washing is completed, wipe top and sides of

washer with a damp cloth. Turn water faucets off: to

prevent pressure build-up in the hoses.

Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use harsh, gritty or abrasive cleansers

If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with diluted chlo- rine bleach (1 part bleach to 8 parts water). Rinse several

times with clear water.

Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent. Or, touch residue

with the sticky side of tape.

When cleaning chrome parts use a window cleaner with ammonia or mild soap and water.

Before moving the washer, place a strip of cardboard or

thin fiberboard under the front leveling legs to prevent

damage to the floor.

Winterizing instructions

Care and Cleaning

Do not st..... place laundry products on top of washer

at any time. They can damage the finish ...... tro)s.

INPORTANT .........

If the washer is stored in an area where freezing can

occur or moved in freezing temperatures, follow these

winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the washer:

| Turn off: water supply faucets.

2 Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water

from hoses.

3 Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded

electrical oufiet.

4 Perform manual drain to remove all water from the

washer. Follow manual draining instructions in the Care and Cleaning section.

5 Remove dispenser drawer. Drain any water in

compartments and dry compartments. Replace drawer.

6 Store washer in an upright position.

Follow WINTERIZING IN-

STRUCTIONS ffor cold weather storage and care.

Solutions to Common Problems

Common Washing Problems

Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.

PROBLEM Blue stains

Discoloration, graying

Greasy, oily stains

Holes, tears, or snags

Lint

Pilling (Fibers ball up and cling to fabric.)

Residue or powder on dark

items; Stiff, harsh

fabrics.

POSSIBLE CAUSES * Undiluted liquid deter-

gent or fabric softener dispensed directly onto

fabric.

* Not enough detergent. * Wash water temperature

too low.

Incorrect sorting. Not enough detergent.

Undiluted liquid fabric

softener poured directly on fabric.

* Incorrect use of chlorine

bleach.

* Unfastened zippers, hooks,

buckles.

Rips, tears and broken threads. Overloading the washer.

Degradation of fabric.

Incorrect sorting. Tissues left in pocket. Overloading the washer.

Not enough detergent.

Undissolved detergent has

left a residue resembling

lint. Static cling is attracting

lint.

Load washed too long.

* Pilling is normal with

synthetic and permanent

press fabrics. This is due to abrasion from normal

wear.

* Undissolved detergent. * Some granular detergents

can combine with hard water minerals to form a

residue. Overloading the washer.

SOLUTIONS

If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar with 1 quart (.95 L) water in a plastic

container. Soak item 1 hour. Rinse.

If caused by fabric softener, rub stains with bar soap. Wash.

Rewash with correct amount of detergent and hottest water safe

for fabric. Add bleach safe for fabric.

Treat with prewash stain remover or liquid detergent. Increase detergent and water temperature. Rewash.

Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap.

May be irreversible if rips, tears and seams cannot be mended.

* Reduce load size. Rewash using

correct water temperature, water level, and amount of detergent. Add nonprecipitafing water con-

ditioner to wash water to remove detergent residue.

Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse.

Dry load in dryer. Remove lint with lint brush or roller.

* Use a lint brush or shaver to

remove pills.

* Rewash load.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric softener compartments of dispenser.

* Sort items by soil level and color. " Use correct amount of detergent,

hottest water and bleach safe

for fabric.

Use correct amount of detergent

and hottest water safe for fabric.

Do not pour liquid fabric softener

directly on fabric. See Operating Your Washer.

* Never pour chlorine bleach

directly on fabric. Check condition of items before washing. See Operating Your

Washer.

* See Operating Your Washer. * Do not overload washer.

Use correct temperature and

amount of detergent, water and wash time.

* Use fabric softener in the washer

to lubricate fibers. When ironing, use spray starch or

fabric finish on collars and cuffs. Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.

Increase water temperature using hottest water safe for fabric.

Do not overload washer. Use liquid detergent or use non-

precipitating water conditioner

with powder detergent.

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