KENMORE 970.C4808 User Manual
Use & Care Guide
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
English / Français
Models / Modèles: 970.C4808*
®
Kenmore
Front Load Washer
Laveuse à Chargement Frontal
* = Color number, le numéro de couleur
P/N 137401000 (1012)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoff man Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca
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Record Model/Serial Numbers Important Safety Instructions
The model and serial numbers of your washer are found on
the washer serial plate located on the inside of the door.
Record and retain these numbers.
Model Number ____________________
Serial Number ____________________
Purchase Date ____________________
This
Use and Care Guide
instructions for your washer. It also contains information
about features for several other models. Your washer may
not have every feature included.
The instructions in this manual and all other literature
included with this washer are not meant to cover every
possible condition and situation that may occur. Good safe
practice and caution MUST be applied when installing,
operating and maintaining any appliance. Use the washer
only as instructed in this
provides general operating
Use & Care Guide
.
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ............................................2-3
Warranty / Protection Agreement .......................................4
Features ....................................................................................5
Operating Instructions ...................................................... 6-16
Stain Removal Guide ......................................................17-18
Care and Cleaning ......................................................... 19-22
Solutions to Common Problems ....................................23-26
Français ................................................................................. 27
Recognize safety symbols, words and
labels
Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with
a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as
described below:
Defi nitions
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 imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or
maintenance information which is important but not
hazard-related.
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Important Safety Instructions
Grounding type
ll receptacle
wer cord with
3-prong grgr
ounded plug
Do not,
under
y cir
cumstances,
cut,
removeve,
or b
ypass the
ounding pr
ong.
To reduce the risk of fi re, electrical shock, or injury to
persons when using this washer, comply with the basic
warnings listed below. Failure to comply with these
warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow
these Important Safety Instructions:
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 fl am-•
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 pro-•
duced 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 fl ow from each for several minutes.
This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is fl ammable; do not smoke or use an open
fl ame during this time.
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapors •
or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fi re, •
explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to the
rubber or plastic parts of the washer.
PROTECT CHILDREN
Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close •
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 ma-•
terials after the washer is unpacked. Children might use
them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or
plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.
Keep 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.
PREVENT INJURY
To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during •
operation, the washer must be installed and electrically
grounded by a qualifi ed service person in accordance
with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in
the washer for installer’s reference. Refer to
TION INSTRUCTIONS
dures. If the washer is moved to a new location, have it
checked and reinstalled by a qualifi ed service person.
WARNING
INSTALLA-
for detailed grounding proce-
To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the •
electrical power cord of the washer must be plugged
into a properly 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.
Grounding type
wawall receptacl
PoPower cord with
3-prong
ounded plug
Do not,
under
anany cir
cumstances,
cut,
remo
or b
ypass th
grgrounding pr
ong.
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 1 load unless •
specifi ed on the label.
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such •
as vinegar.
PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE WASHER
To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the
washer:
All repairs and servicing must be performed by an au-•
thorized servicer unless specifi cally 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 ex-•
posed to the weather.
Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid fl oor. It •
may be necessary to reinforce the fl oor to prevent vibra-
tion or movement.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this appli-•
ance from the power supply before attempting any user
maintenance. Turning the controls to the OFF position
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, push in the cycle selector knob and allow the drum
to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.
This washer is equipped with an electrical overload pro-•
tector. The motor will stop if it becomes overheated.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in seri-•
ous personal injuries.
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Kenmore Appliance Warranty
Master Protection Agreements
One Year Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to
all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance
fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one
year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME
to arrange for free repair.
If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date
of purchase.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, 1.
including but not limited to fi lters, belts, light bulbs and
bags.
A service technician to instruct the user in correct 2.
product installation, operation or maintenance.
A service technician to clean or maintain this product.3.
Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, 4.
operated or maintained according to all instructions
supplied with the product.
Damage to or failure of this product resulting from 5.
accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its
intended purpose.
Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use 6.
of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than
those recommended in all instructions supplied with the
product.
Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from 7.
unauthorized modifi cations made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited
warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability
or fi tness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year
or the shortest period allowed by law. Sears 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 limitations on the
duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fi tness,
so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in
the United States and Canada.
This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoff man Estates,
IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
®
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new
Kenmore
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 life
of your new product. Here’s what the Agreement* includes:
Once you purchase the Agreement, 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 1-800-827-6655.
* Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.
Sears Installation Service
For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home
items, in the U.S.A. or Canada call 1-800-4-MY-HOME
®
product is designed and manufactured for years
Parts and labor needed to help keep products •
operating properly under normal use, not just defects.
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 10,000 •
authorized Sears service technicians, which 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 not be •
fi xed.
Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request – •
no extra charge.
Fast help by phone – we call it Rapid Resolution – •
phone support 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 fl uctuations.
$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.
10% discount off the regular price of any non-covered •
repair service and related installed parts.
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Features
Cycle Selector
Laundry Product Dispenser Drawer
Door Striker
LCD 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
effi ciency.
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Adjustable
Leveling Legs
5
Vent Latch
Cascading
Wash Vanes
Operating Instructions
This manual 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 diff er.
Cycle Selection
Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired. The indicator for that cycle will be illuminated.
For best results
Follow the fabric care label instructions
on items to be washed.
NOTE
This cycle has been certifi ed by NSF International,
an independent third party testing and certifi cation
organization dedicated to public health, safety and
environmental protection.
To change the cycle once it has begun, press the CANCEL
button before selecting a new cycle. Just turning the cycle
selector knob to another selection will not change the
cycle.
Sanitize
Use the Sanitize cycle to clean and sanitize heavily
soiled, colorfast fabrics including towels, bedding, cloth
diapers, 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 time may be extended.
The Sanitize cycle will kill 99.9% of bacteria with no
carryover of bacteria between loads. No bleach or
harsh chemicals are needed, but higher temperatures
are required. Please check fabric care labels to prevent
damage.
Sanitization Performance of Residential
NSF Protocol P172
and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes
Washers
The wash water is heated by an internal boost heater to
a maximum of 152° F (67° C) as the load tumbles. Cold
water is added to cool down the load prior to drain and
spin.
NOTE
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
fi nal temperature of the wash water may be lower and
sanitation may be reduced.
As a precaution, the washer door is locked once the
water temperature reaches 130° F (55° C). If the cycle is
cancelled during the wash phase and the water temperature is greater than 150° F (66° C) an automatic cool
down rinse will occur before the door can be opened.
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Cycle Selection, continued
Operating Instructions
Heavy/Bulky
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.
Allergen
If you have asthma or allergy suff erers in your home, use
this cycle to combine hot water temperature (boosted
with internal heater), fast speed tumbling and multiple
rinses to help ensure the destruction of dust mites and
removal of pet dander.
NOTE
This cycle has been certifi ed by NSF International,
an independent third party testing and certifi cation
organization dedicated to public health, safety and
environmental protection.
NSF Protolcol P351
Allergen Reduction Performance
of Residential and Commercial,
Family-Sized Clothes Washers
The Allergen cycle will kill all dust mites and eliminate
at least 95% of pet dander. Since higher temperatures
are required, please check fabric care labels to prevent
damage.
Whitest 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 Extra Rinse
to this cycle.
Normal
Use this load for cotton, linen, towels, shirts, sheets, denims and mixed loads.
Casual
Use this cycle for cottons and blends with a permanent
press or no-iron fi nish.
Express Wash
Quickly wash a small, lightly soiled load in 25 minutes.
Delicates
Use this cycle for lightly soiled knits and delicates which
require gentle washing.
Jeans
Wash an entire load of denim jeans with the Jeans
cycle. It provides 20 minutes of reversing tumble wash
action.
Spin Only
Use the Spin Only cycle anytime you want to drain water
from the washer and spin out the load or as a follow-up
to a No Spin selection. Select the spin speed appropriate
to the load.
NOTE
To add a rinse prior to spin in the Spin Only cycle, select
the Extra Rinse option. Do this 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.
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Operating Instructions
Cycle Settings
For best results
Follow the fabric care label instructions
on items to be washed.
Appropriate wash temperature, spin speeds, soil level and
options will automatically be displayed for each cycle. The
settings can be changed before the cycle is started.
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
tap supply to achieve a precise Cold. Use this setting for
lightly soiled non-colorfast items, knits, delicates, and
hand washables.
Cold Clean
Wash and rinse temperatures are equivalent to temperature of cold tap supply. Use this selection for lightly
soiled non-colorfast items, knits, delicates, and hand
washables and other fabrics and colors that are prone to
dye transfer. For use with cold water
detergents.
WASH WATER TEMPERATURE
To change the preset temperature, press the Wash/Rinse
button to scroll to the desired setting. Select a wash water
temperature according to fi ber content, colorfastness and
soil level. 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.
NOTE
To change the temperature once the cycle has begun,
press the PAUSE button, make the new selection and
press START again.
Auto Temp wash water temperatures are automatically
regulated to maximize detergent eff ectiveness and im-
prove 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 aff ect water temperature.
Extra Hot
Use this setting for heavily soiled colorfast fabrics such
as towels, bedding, and children’s clothing. Extra Hot
provides wash water heated with an internal boost
heater.
SPIN SPEED
To protect your fabrics, not all spin speeds are available
with every cycle. The indicator will not light if the setting is
not available with that cycle.
Extra High, High, Medium and Low spin speeds are
available for appropriate cycles. The spin speed and/or
duration of fi nal 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 Spin to omit the fi nal spin at the end of the cycle.
The load will be very wet. Remove items from the wash
drum to drip dry or select a Rinse & Spin cycle to remove
excess water at a more convenient time.
SOIL LEVEL
Adjust the wash time in 3-minute increments based on the
soil level of each load. Five soil levels are available.
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Cycle Options
To add options, press the corresponding options buttons to
illuminate the selections desired. To delete options, press
the options buttons again and the indicator lights will turn
off . Some options require a “Press & Hold” eff ort to acti-
vate or deactivate the secondary function.
Not all options are available on every model. 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 confl ict with each other, such as Add Steam and
Energy Saver. When this happens, the option selected fi rst
will cause the confl icting option to not be selectable.
NOTE
To change the options after the cycle starts, press PAUSE,
adjust the setting and press START to resume the cycle.
Operating Instructions
Energy Saver
The Energy Saver option reduces the warm water temperature a few degrees to save energy and also extracts
more water to reduce drying time.
Pre Wash
Select this option to add a short initial wash period to a
cycle. Heavily soiled and stained loads will prewash for
approximately 5 minutes. The water will drain and the
load will automatically advance to the regular wash cycle
See step 5 in
guide for details on adding detergent to the dispenser.
Delay Start
Press Delay Start to select a wash time convenient to
your schedule or during off peak energy hours. The delay
time selected will be displayed and begin counting down
when you select START.
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.
Clean Washer
To clean and freshen the washer, perform the Clean
Washer cycle. If you wish to begin the cycle, press select
when prompted. This maintenance cycle uses hot water
and two rinses to remove residue that may cause odor.
See
“Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventative)”
information about the Clean Washer cycle.
“Operating Your Washer”
section in this
for detailed
.
Add Steam
Select this option to add approximately 20 minutes of
tumbling in steam during the wash cycle. It is recommended for heavily soiled loads to help enhance the
release of tough stains from fabrics after initial agitation.
NOTE
Steam may not necessarily be visible inside drum •
during a steam wash cycle.
Steam may not be present during entire steam wash cycle.•
IMPORTANT
If steam is selected, rinse temperatures will be elevated.•
If washer is paused during a steam wash cycle, the door •
will remain locked due to higher temperature in drum.
DO NOT force open - it will unlock upon cooling.
During a steam cycle you may notice steam exiting •
from the rear vent of the washer - this is normal and
not cause for alarm.
NOTE
The washer will automatically prompt you to run the Clean
Washer cycle every 50 cycles. You may press the CANCEL
button to manually perform the cycle at another time.
Control Lock (Press & Hold)
To lock the controls between cycles, press and hold the
Control Lock button for 5 seconds. Repeat to unlock the
controls when you are ready to operate the washer. Use
this feature to reduce the likelihood of accidental operation by children.
Chime (Press & Hold)
A signal will sound at the end of the cycle if this option
is selected.
Max Fill (Press & Hold)
Increase the water fi ll level of the agitation portion of
any wash cycle.
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Operating Instructions
Washer Settings Chart
These temperature, spin speeds, soil levels and options are available with the following cycles:
Sanitize
Auto Temp
Extra Hot
Hot
Warm
Cold
Cold Clean
Spin Speed
Extra High
High
Medium
Low
No Spin
Soil Level
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Normal
Light
Extra Light
Options
Energy Saver
Add Steam
Pre-Wash
Delay Start
Extra Rinse
Clean Washer
Chime (Press & Hold)
Max Fill (Press & Hold)
9 = Available selections. = Cycle defaults. = Non-modifi able presets.
9
99999 9 99
9999999 99
99999
9 9999 999
999
999
999999
999999 9
9999999999
9999999999
9999999999
999999999
Heavy/Bulky
9
9
Allergen
9 9
9
Whitest Whites
99
9 99999
99
99
99
9 999 9
999 9
Normal
Casual
Express Wash
Delicates
Jeans
Spin Only
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
99
99
9999
99
99
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
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Other Features
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2
3
Operating Instructions
Status Display/Status Lights
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 approximate time remaining will be displayed during
the cycle.
Oversuds Detection
A situation where oversudsing has been detected by the
washer will result in the washer automatically adding up to
4 extra rinses to attempt to clear the suds. Each extra rinse
the washer performs to clear the suds will add 5 minutes to
the cycle display time. If an excessive amount of detergent
has been added and additional rinsing has not corrected
the issue, “
Vent Latch
Help prevent odor buildup and mildew between washes by
utilizing your washer’s vent latch feature. To apply the vent
latch, (1) open the door slightly, (2) lift the latch arm and
then (3) press the arm down onto the plastic door strike,
snapping it in place.
The vent latch can be released either of two ways - by
pulling door out and manually returning latch arm to lower
position or by pushing door shut and allowing latch arm to
continue its pivot upward.
TOO MUCH DETERGENT” will be displayed.
STATUS DISPLAY
The following will also be displayed at the appropriate times during the cycle:
DOOR LOCK
PREWASHING
WASHING
ADDING STEAM
RINSING
DRAINING
SPINNING
CYCLE COMPLETE
SNAP
HINGE
IMPORTANT
Do not attempt to close door if vent latch arm is
disengaged and arm is in an outward position. Return
latch arm to lower position before closing and latching
the door.
NOTE
The vent latch may become dislodged from hinge point
if door closure is attempted while latch arm is not in
an acceptable closing position. The latch arm can be
snapped back in at the hinge location. Washer will still
operate without latch arm installed.
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Operating Your Washer
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock or injury to
persons, read these IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
in this
Use and Care Guide
1 Sort laundry into loads that
can be washed together.
Sort items by •
recommended
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, knit, and corduroy items will
pick up lint from towels, rugs, and bedspreads.
Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled •
items.
Separate lacy, sheer, loosely knit, or delicate items •
from durable items.
Do not machine wash items containing fi berglass. •
Small particles of fi berglass left in the drum may
transfer to fabrics in other loads and cause skin irritation and/or damage to fabrics.
2 Prepare items for washing.
Empty pockets.•
before operating your washer.
Place delicate and small items such as bras, hosiery •
and baby socks in a mesh bag.
(Mesh bag not included.)
3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
See • Stain Removal Guide in this guide
for safe, successful stain removal
instructions.
4 Add laundry load to washer.
Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach •
towels.
Close zippers, fasten hooks, button buttons, tie strings •
and sashes, and remove non-washable trims and
ornaments.
Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage dur-•
ing washing.
Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.•
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Combine large and small items in a load.•
Load large items fi rst. Large items should not be more •
than half the total wash load.
Washing single items such as a sweater, towel or •
jeans is ineffi cient and may cause an out-of-balance
load. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the
load.
Wash a single heavy item such as a king-sized com-•
forter, bedspread or sleeping bag separately.
The washer can be fully loaded, but the items should •
not be tightly packed. The door should close easily.
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Operating Your Washer, continued
5 Add laundry products to the dispenser.
For best results
Use a low-sudsing, high effi ciency
detergent to prevent oversudsing in
front load washers. Look for this symbol
on the detergent label:
Detergent, liquid chlorine bleach and liquid fabric softener will be dispensed at the proper times in the cycle.
IMPORTANT
Open and close the dispenser drawer slowly. Closing the
drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of the
bleach or fabric softener.
Use the cap or scoop provided by the detergent manufacturer to measure the amount recommended. Detergent dosage may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, load size and soil level.
Operating Instructions
Insert liquid cup when
using liquid detergent.
Liquid Detergent
Add the recommended amount of high effi ciency liq-•
uid detergent to the “Main Wash - Liquid Only” cup.
Do not exceed the • MAX fi ll line.
Liquid detergent can also be added directly to the •
“Main Wash” chamber when not using the “Pre-
Wash” option.
NOTE
From time to time you may see water in the “Main
Wash -Liquid Only” chamber. This is part of the normal
operation of the washer.
Powder Detergent
To use a high effi ciency powder detergent, remove the •
“Main Wash - Liquid Only” cup and add the powder
directly to the “Main Wash” detergent chamber.
IMPORTANT
Save the liquid cup insert for future use. DO NOT discard
it while you are using powder detergent.
Remove liquid cup when using
powder detergent! DO NOT
pour powder detergent into
liquid cup. It will not dis-
pense correctly!
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Operating Instructions
Operating Your Washer, continued
Other Wash Products
Water conditioner, detergent booster and enzyme •
products may be added with the detergent.
Put liquid products with liquid detergent in the • “Main
Wash - Liquid Only” chamber or powder products
with powder detergent in the “Main Wash” detergent
chamber.
IMPORTANT
Do not mix liquids and powders.
IMPORTANT
Use of multi-product (detergent plus softener) sheets or
color-absorbing sheets NOT recommended. They could
disable your machine and result in unwarranted repair
costs.
Detergent for Prewash
For heavily soiled or stained loads, select the • Prewash
option and add the recommended amount of detergent to the “Pre-Wash” detergent cup.
Liquid Chlorine Bleach
If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to the chamber •
labeled “Liquid Bleach”.
Fill to the • MIN line for small loads or the MAX line for
large loads. DO NOT fi ll above the maximum fi ll line.
IMPORTANT
To prevent fabric damage, do not overfi ll the “Liquid
Bleach” chamber or pour liquid chlorine bleach directly
onto the load.
Liquid Fabric Softener
If desired, pour the recommended amount of liquid •
fabric softener into the chamber labeled “Fabric
Softener”.
Fill to the • MIN line for small loads or the MAX line for
large loads.
DO NOT fi ll above the maximum fi ll line.•
NOTE
To prevent staining, do not overfi ll the “Fabric Softener”
chamber or pour liquid fabric softener directly on the
wash load.
Use of a fabric softener-dispensing ball is not recom-•
mended in tumble action washers.
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Operating Your Washer, continued
Operating Instructions
6 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for
the load.
Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to se-•
lect the cycle desired. The indicator for that cycle will
be illuminated.
The estimated cycle time, suitable wash and rinse •
water temperatures, fi nal spin speed, soil level, and
options for each cycle will be indicated for the cycle
selected. See the
details.
To change the settings, press the • Auto Temp, Spin
Speed and Soil Level buttons to scroll to the desired
settings.
To select or delete an option, press the button for that •
option. The indicator will be illuminated when the option has been selected. The indicator will no longer be
lighted when the option has been deleted.
“Washer Settings Chart”
for more
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 selected, the
indicator will not light.
Adjustments to a cycle will be remembered and re-•
called each time that cycle is selected in the future.
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 •
CANCEL, select a new cycle, and press Start again.
Just turning the cycle selector knob will not change the
cycle.
To stop the cycle, press • CANCEL.
NOTE
If the cycle is interrupted during spin, it will take
approximately 2-3 minutes for the door lock to release.
DO NOT force open the door.
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 fl at as directed on
the fabric care label.
For best results
Follow the fabric care label instructions
on items to be washed.
To return to factory
settings, press these
two buttons at the
same time and
hold until the signal
sounds.
7 Start the washer.
Close the door and press • START. The washer will not
operate with the door open. “
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.
To add a forgotten item to the washer any time during •
the wash portion of the cycle, press PAUSE. When the
door unlocks, open the door, add the item, close the
door and press START to resume the cycle
DOOR OPEN
” will be
Excess wrinkling, color transfer or odors may develop •
in items left in the washer after the cycle has ended, if
not removed promptly.
CAUTION
ENTRAPMENT and TIP-OVER HAZARD
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.
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Operating Instructions
Normal Operating Sounds
You may or may not hear the following sounds from your
new washer:
A. DRAIN HOSE The washer has a fl exible drain hose to
carry water from the washer to the stand pipe of your
home. You will hear water fl owing 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 fl owing
sound. This normal sound will vary slightly based on the
water pressure in your home.
C. 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.
D. 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.
A
B
D
C
CAUTION
Abnormal, on-going sounds may be an indication of a
pending washer failure and should be investigated by a
qualifi ed technician.
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Safe Stain Removal Procedures
To reduce the risk of fi re or serious injury to persons or
property, 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 •
ammonia 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 fl ammable or explosive sub-
stances because the items give off vapors that could
ignite or explode.
Never use highly fl ammable solvents, such as gasoline, •
inside the home. Vapors can explode on contact with
fl ames or sparks.
For Successful Stain Removal:
Treat 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 specifi c fabrics.
Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover prod-•
ucts on an inside seam.
Rinse and wash items after stain removal.•
Stain Removal Guide
WARNING
HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD
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.
For best results
Follow the fabric care label instructions
on items to be washed.
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