Kenmore HE2t User Manual

CONSUMER SERVICES TECHNICAL

EDUCATION GROUP PRESENTS

L-78

JOB AID

Part No. 8178558

FRONT-LOADING

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

MODELS: WFW8300SW, WFW8500SW, WFW8500SR

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for any repairs
made on our products by anyone other than Authorized Service Technicians.

FORWARD

This Whirlpool Job Aid, “Duet Sport™ Front-Loading Automatic Washer” (Part No. 8178558),
provides the technician with information on the installation, operation, and service of the Duet
Sport

™

Front-Loading Automatic Washer. For specific information on the model being serviced,

refer to the “Use and Care Guide,” or “Tech Sheet” provided with the washer.

The Wiring Diagram used in this Job Aid is typical and should be used for training purposes only.
Always use the Wiring Diagram supplied with the product when servicing the unit.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The goal of this Job Aid is to provide information that will enable the service technician to prop­erly diagnose malfunctions and repair the Duet Sport

™

Front-Loading Automatic Washer.

The objectives of this Job Aid are to:

Understand and follow proper safety precautions.
Successfully troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions.
Successfully perform necessary repairs.
Successfully return the washer to its proper operational status.

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Copyright © 2006, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

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asher Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Model & Serial Number Designations

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Model & Serial Number Label And Tech Sheet Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

INST

ALLATION INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

PRODUCT OPERA

TION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Features

And Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Washer Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

W

asher Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

COMPONENT

ACCESS

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Component Locations

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Removing The Console And The Touchpad/LED Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Removing

The Central Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Removing

The Water Inlet Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Removing

The Pressure Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Removing

The Line Filter & Power Supply Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Removing

The Detergent Dispenser Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Removing

The Detergent Dispenser Motor

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

Removing The Door Switch Assembly And The Bellows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Removing

The Drain Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

Removing

The ECO Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

Removing

The Motor Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

Removing

The Temperature Sensor & Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

Removing

The Drive Belt And Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

Removing

An Interlock Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

Removing

The Basket Drive Pulley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

Removing

The Tub & Basket And Baffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28

COMPONENT TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Inlet V

alve Solenoids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Pressure Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Line Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Detergent Dispenser Motor & Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Door Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Drain Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Temperature Sensor & Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Drive Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Interlock Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

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DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Diagnostic Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Failure/Error Display Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Diagnostic

Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Error History Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

History Overview

Test Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Manual Diagnostic

Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Manual Overview

Test Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Electronic

Assemblies - Removal Or Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

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asher Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

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WIRING DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

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asher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Grounding System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

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GENERAL

WASHER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this Job Aid and on the appliance.
Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and
others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word
“DANGER” or “W

ARNING.” These words mean:

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the
chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
immediately follow instructions.

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ou can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t

follow instructions.

DANGER

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SERIAL NUMBER HL T 35 10901

DIVISION RESPONSIBILITY

Horizontal Washer Facility,
Monterrey, MX

YEAR OF PRODUCTION
T = 2006

WEEK OF PRODUCTION
35 = 35th Week

PRODUCT SEQUENCE NUMBER

MODEL NUMBER W F W 8 3 00 S W 0

BRAND

W = Whirlpool

ACCESS
F = Front Loading

PRODUCT
W = Washer

SERIES
5 = Whirlpool Leap 6 = Oasis
7 = 24˝ Front Load 8 = Mid Line Front Load

9 = Duet Front Load

PRICE POINT LEVELS (1 - 9)

TRADE PARTNER ID (00 = BRANDED)

YEAR OF INTRODUCTION

S = 2006, T = 2007

COLOR CODE

T = Biscuit
Q = White
W = White With Metallic Accent
R = White With Metallic (Sport Only)

ENGINEERING CHANGE (NUMERIC)

MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

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MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL

AND TECH SHEET LOCATIONS

The Model & Serial Number Label and Tech Sheet locations are shown below.

Model & Serial Number Label

Tech Sheet (Behind Lower Access Panel)

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model Number WFW8300SW WFW8500SW WFW8500SR

Model Description Front Load W

asher Front Load Washer Front Load Washer

Color White with

Gray Accents

White with

Gray Accents

White with Sterling

Bright Accents

Capacity (Cu.Ft. IEC) 3.3 3.6 3.6

T

emperature Control ATC - 2 ATC - 4 ATC - 4

Heater No Y

es Yes

Sensors Suds Sensor

,

NTC (Thermistor),

Water Level Sensor

Suds Sensor,

NTC (Thermistor),

Water Level Sensor

Suds Sensor,

NTC (Thermistor),

Water Level Sensor

Tumble Speed Heavy Duty &

Normal = 40/35 RPM

Gentle = 31 RPM

Heavy Duty &

Normal = 40/35 RPM

Gentle = 31 RPM

Heavy Duty &

Normal = 40/35 RPM

Gentle = 31 RPM

Spin Speed High = 1050 RPM

Medium = 800 RPM

Low = 600 RPM

High = 1100 RPM

Medium = 800 RPM

Low = 600 RPM

High = 1100 RPM

Medium = 800 RPM

Low = 600 RPM

Motor V

ariable Speed; 1/4 HP Variable Speed; 1/4 HP Variable Speed; 1/4 HP

Voltage 120V 120V 120V

Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz

Amps 10

Amp 10 Amp 10 Amp

Water Consumption Average

DOE (Gallons-Per-Cycle)

12.77 14.1 14.1

Rated Load 15.43 lbs. (7 kg) 17.64 lbs. (8 kg) 17.64 lbs. (8 kg)

Load Pounds Maximum = 1

1.7

Average = 7.35

Minimum = 3

N/A

N/A

Height 36.0" 36.0" 36.0"

Install Depth: Min - Max 29.25" 30.00" 30.00"

W

idth 27" 27" 27"

Product W

eight (approx) 242 lbs. 242 lbs. 242 lbs.

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INSTALLATION INFORMATION

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

TOOLS AND PARTS

Gather the required tools and parts before
starting installation. The parts supplied are in
the washer drum.

T

ools needed for connecting the water in-

let hoses

Pliers (that open to 1-9/16˝ [39.5 mm])
Flashlight (optional)

Tools needed for installation

Open end wrenches 17 mm and 13 mm
Level
Wood block
Ruler or measuring tape

Parts supplied

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Alternate Parts

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our installation may require additional parts.
If you are interested in purchasing one of the
items listed here, call the toll-free number on
the cover or in the “Assistance or Service”
section in the “Use & Care Guide.”

OPTIONS

Pedestal

You have the option of purchasing pedestals
of different heights separately for this washer.
You may select a 10˝ (25.4 cm) or a 15.5˝
(39.4

cm) pedestal. Remember that the ped-

estal will add to the total height of the unit.

A. U-shaped hose form
B. Water inlet hoses (2)
C

. Inlet hose washers (4)

D

. Transit bolt hole plug

E. Beaded tie strap

A B C

D

E

Optional pedestal

If You Have You Will Need to Buy

Laundry tub or

standpipe taller

than 96" (2.4 m)

Sump pump system (if not already
available)

Overhead sewer Standard 20 gal. (76 L), 30" (76.2 cm)

t

all drain tub or utility sink and sump

p

ump (available from local plumbing

s

uppliers)

Floor drain Siphon break, Part Number 285834;

additional drain hose
P

art Number 8318155; and con

nector

kit, Part Number 2

858835

Drain hose too

short

4 ft (1.2 m) drain hose extension kit,
P

art Number 2858863

Water faucets

beyond reach of

fill hoses

2

longer water fill hoses:

6

ft (1.8 m) P

art Number 76314

10 ft (3.0 m) Part Number 350008

Pedestal

Height

Approximate
Height with
Washer

Color Model

Number

10" (25.4

cm) 46" (116.8 cm) White WHP1000SQ

15.5" (39.4 cm) 51.5" (130.8 cm) White WHP1500SQ

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Installation Clearances

The location must be large enough to allow
the washer door to be fully opened.

Additional

spacing should be considered
for ease of installation and servicing. The
door opens more than 90°, and it is not re­versible.

Additional

clearances might be required for

wall, door, and floor moldings.
Additional spacing of 1˝ (2.5

cm) on all
sides of the washer is recommended to re­duce noise transfer

.

Companion appliance spacing should also
be considered.

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asher Dimensions

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Recommended

installation spacing for

custom undercounter installation

The

dimensions shown are for the recom-

mended spacing.

Custom undercounter installation ­W

asher only

Stack Kit

Are you planning to stack your washer and
dryer? To do so you will need to purchase a
Stack Kit.
T

o order, call the dealer from whom you pur-

chased

your dryer or refer to the “Assistance
or Service” section in the “Use & Care Guide.”
Ask for Part Number 8572546.

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

Selecting the proper location for your washer
improves performance and minimizes noise
and possible washer “walk.”

The

washer can be installed under a custom
counter, or in a basement, laundry room, clos­et, or recessed area. See “Drain System.”

Companion

appliance location requirements
should also be considered. Proper installation
is your responsibility.

You will need

A water heater set to deliver 120°F (49°C)
water to the washer

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A grounded electrical outlet located with­in 6 ft (1.8 m) of where the power cord is
attached to the back of the washer. See
“Electrical Requirements.”

Hot

and cold water faucets located within
4 ft (1.2 m) of the hot and cold water fill
valves, and water pressure of 20-100 psi
(137.9-689.6 kPa).

A

level floor with a maximum slope of

1˝(2.5 cm) under entire washer. Installing
the washer on soft floor surfaces, such as
carpets or surfaces with foam backing, is
not recommended.

A

sturdy and solid floor to support the
washer with a total weight (water and load)
of 400 lbs (180 kg).

Do

not operate your washer in temperatures

below 32°F (0°C). Some water can remain
in

the washer and can cause damage in low

temperatures.

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50¹⁄4"

(127.6 cm)

27"

(68.6 cm)

36"

(91.4 cm)

29¹⁄4"

(74.3 cm)

1"

(2.5 cm)

1"

(2.5 cm)

36" min.

(91.4 cm)

27"

(68.6 cm)

2" (5 cm)

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Recommended installation spacing for re­cessed or closet installation, with stacked
washer and dryer

The

dimensions shown, at the top of the right

column, are for the recommended spacing.

Recessed or closet installation ­W

asher on pedestal

A. Side view - closet or confined area
B. Closet door w

ith vents

48"
(122 cm)

A

B

3"

(7.6 cm)

3"

(7.6 cm)

1"

(2.5 cm)

4"

(10.2 cm)

29

¹⁄

4

"

(80 cm)

48 in.

2

(310 cm2)

24 in.

2

(155 cm2)

A. Recessed area

B. Side view - closet or confined area

1"

(2.5 cm)

29

¹⁄

4

"

(80 cm)

1"

(2.5 cm)

1"

(2.5 cm)

27"

(68.6 cm)

4"

(10.2 cm)

38" min.

(96.5 cm)

A B

Recommended installation spacing for re­cessed or closet installation, with or with­out a pedestal

The

dimensions shown are for the recom-

mended spacing.

Recessed area or closet installation

*Min. top and bottom air openings for closet door.

**External exhaust elbow requires additional space.

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**Wall, door and floor molding may require additional spacing.

48 in2 *

(310 cm

2

)

3" (7.6 cm)

12" (30.5 cm)

72"

(182.9 cm)

27"

(68.6 cm)

3" (7.6 cm)

1" (2.5 cm)

5

¹⁄

4

"**

(13.3 cm)

1"***

(2.5 cm)

1"***

(2.5 cm)

(155 cm

2

)

24 in2 *

Recommended installation spacing for
cabinet installation

The

dimensions shown are for the recom-

mended spacing.

For

cabinet installation with a door, the
minimum ventilation openings in the top
are required.

7" (17.8 cm)

9"
(22.9 cm)

7" (17.8 cm)

4"

(10.2 cm)

31¹⁄2"

(80.0 cm)

27"

(68.6 cm)

1"

(2.5 cm)1"(2.5 cm)

1"

(2.5 cm)

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DRAIN SYSTEM

The washer can be installed using the stand­pipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry
tub drain system, or the floor drain system.
Select the drain hose installation method you
need. See “Tools and Parts.”

Standpipe drain system - wall or floor
(views A & B)

The standpipe drain requires a minimum
diameter standpipe of 2˝ (5 cm). The mini­mum

carry-away capacity can be no less than

17 gal. (64 L) per minute.

The

top of the standpipe must be at least 30˝

(76.2 cm) high and no higher than 96˝ (2.4 m)
from the bottom of the washer

.

Laundry tub drain system (view A)

The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal.
(76 L) capacity. The top of the laundry tub must
be at least 30˝ (76.2 cm) above the floor.

Floor drain system (view B)

The

floor drain system requires a siphon break
that may be purchased separately. See “Tools
and Parts.”

The

siphon break must be a minimum of 28˝

(71 cm) from the bottom of the washer. Addi­tional hoses might be needed.

30" min.

(76.2 cm)

A

B

A B

30" min.

(76.2 cm)

26" min.

(66 cm)

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

A

120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20­amp, fused electrical supply is required. A
time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recom­mended.

It is recommended that a sepa-

rate

circuit serving only this appliance be

provided.

This

washer is equipped with a power sup-

ply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug.

T

o minimize possible shock hazard, the
cord must be plugged into a mating,
3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded
in accordance with local codes and ordi­nances.

If a mating outlet is not available,
it is the personal responsibility and obli­gation

of the customer to have the prop-

erly

grounded outlet installed by a qualified

electrician.

If

codes permit and a separate ground wire
is used, it is recommended that a qualified
electrician determine that the ground path
is adequate.

Do not ground to a gas pipe.

Check

with a qualified electrician if you are

not sure the washer is properly grounded.

Do

not have a fuse in the neutral or ground

circuit.

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

For a grounded, cord-connected washer:

This washer must be grounded. In the
event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of electrical
shock by providing a path of least resis­tance for electric current.

This washer is
equipped with a cord having an equip­ment-grounding conductor and a ground­ing plug.

The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.

W

ARNING: Improper connection of the

equipment-grounding conductor can result
in a risk of electric shock. Check with a
qualified electrician or serviceman if you
are in doubt as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.

Do not modify the plug provided with the
appliance –

if it will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified elec­trician.

For a permanently connected washer:

This washer must be connected to a
grounded metal, permanent wiring sys­tem, or an equipment-grounding conductor
must

be run with the circuit conductors and
connected to the equipment-grounding
terminal or lead on the appliance.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

REMOVE TRANSPORT SYSTEM

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and
install washer.

Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury

.

IMPORTANT: Position the washer so that the

rear of the unit is within approximately 3 ft
(90 cm) of the final location.

There

are 4 bolts in the rear panel of the
washer that support the suspension system
during transportation. These bolts also retain
the power cord inside the washer until the
bolts are removed.

1.

Using a 13 mm wrench, loosen each of
the bolts.

2.

Once the bolt is loose, move it to the cen­ter of the hole and completely pull out the
bolt, including the plastic spacer covering
the bolt.

4.

Close the bolt holes with the 4 transport
bolt hole plugs.

NOTE: If the washer is to be transported at
a

later date, call your local service center.
To avoid suspension and structural damage,
your machine must be properly set up for re­location by a certified technician.

CONNECT THE INLET HOSES

Insert new flat washers (supplied) into each
end of the inlet hoses. Firmly seat the wash­ers in the couplings.

C

onnect the inlet hoses to the water faucets

Make sure the washer drum is empty.

1. Attach a hose to the hot water faucet.

Screw on coupling by hand until it is seat­ed on the washer

.

2. Attach a hose to the cold water faucet.

Screw on coupling by hand until it is seat­ed on the washer

.

3. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with

an additional two-thirds turn.

NOTE: Do not overtighten or use tape
or sealants on the valve. Damage to the
valves can result.

3.

Once all 4 bolts are removed, discard the
bolts and spacers. Then pull the power
cord through the opening of the rear pan­el

and close the hole with the attached

cap.

A. Coupling
B. Washer

A B

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Clear the water lines

1. Run water through both faucets and in­let hoses, into a laundry tub, drainpipe or
bucket, to get rid of particles in the wa­ter

lines that might clog the inlet valve

screens.

2.

Check the temperature of the water to
make sure that the hot water hose is con­nected

to the hot water faucet and that
the cold water hose is connected to the
cold water faucet.

Connect the inlet hoses to the washer

NOTE: Replace

inlet hoses after 5 years of
use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Record
hose installation or replacement dates on the
hoses for future reference.

Periodically

inspect and replace hoses if bulg-

es, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.

ROUTE THE DRAIN HOSE

Proper routing of the drain hose protects your
floors from damage due to water leakage.
Read and follow these instructions.

Remove drain hose from the washer

Gently

pull the corrugated drain hose from the

shipping clips.

1.

Attach the hot water hose to the wash­er

’s hot (H) water inlet valve. Screw on
coupling by hand until it is seated on the
washer.

2. Attach the cold water hose to the washer’s
cold (C) water faucet. Screw on coupling
by hand until it is seated on the washer.

3. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with
an additional two-thirds turn.

NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to
the coupling can result.

4.

Turn on the water faucets completely and
check for leaks.

H. Hot water inlet
C. Cold water inlet

H

C

Laundry tub drain or standpipe drain

Connect the drain hose form to the corrugated
drain hose.

A. Snap either end of the drain hose form to the drain hose at

the point where the corrugation begins.

B

. Bend drain hose over drain hose form and snap i

nto place.

A B

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4. If the washer faucets and the drain stand­pipe are recessed, put the hooked end of
the drain hose in the standpipe. See il­lustration C.

NOTES:

Do

not force excess drain hose back into

the rear of the washer.
To prevent siphoning, do not seal the drain

hose into the standpipe.

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If the washer is against a wall, move the

washer out slightly before tipping back.
First prop the front with a wood block and
adjust the feet as necessary; then prop
the back and adjust feet as necessary.
Repeat this step until washer is level.

2.

Make sure that all four feet are stable and
resting on the floor. Then check that the
appliance is perfectly level (use a level).

3.

After the washer is level, use a 17 mm
open-end wrench to turn the nuts on the
feet tightly against the washer cabinet.

IMPORT

ANT: All four feet must be tight­ened. If the nuts are not tight against the
washer cabinet, the washer may vibrate.

4.

When you are pushing on the edges of
the washing machine top plate, the ma­chine

should not move front to back, side

to side, or diagonally.

5. Slide the washer to its final location.

6. Confirm the levelness of the washer.

To keep drain water from going back into
the washer:

Do

not straighten the drain hose, and do
not force excess drain hose into standpipe.
Hose should be secure, but loose enough
to provide a gap for air.

Do not lay excess hose on the bottom of
the laundry tub.

Floor drain

Y

ou may need additional parts. See Floor

Drain under “Tools and Parts.”

SECURE THE DRAIN HOSE

1. Drape the power cord over the washer
top.

2.

Move the washer to its final location.

3. Place the drain hose in the laundry tub or
standpipe. See illustrations A and B.

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A B C

LEVEL THE WASHER

One foot has been installed at a different
height on your new washer. The other three
feet were preset at the factory. Properly level­ing

your washer will minimize excessive noise

and vibration.

1.

Push on the upper front panel to be sure
that the washer is on the rear feet. Low­er

the right front foot until it contacts the
floor. Check the levelness of the washer
by placing a level on the top edge of the
washer, first side to side, then front to
back.

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COMPLETE INSTALLATION

1. Check the electrical requirements. Be
sure that you have the correct electrical
supply and the recommended grounding
method. See “Electrical Requirements.”

2.

Check to be sure all parts are now in­stalled. If there is an extra part, go back
through the steps to see which step was
skipped.

3.

Check that you have all of your tools.

4. Dispose of or recycle all packaging mate­rials.

5.

Check that the water faucets are on.

6. Check for leaks around faucets and inlet
hoses.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Use only HE High Efficiency detergent.

7. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

8. Read “Washer Use.”

9. To test and to clean your washer, use
1/2 the manufacturer’s recommended
amount for a medium sized load. Pour
the detergent into the detergent dispens­er

. Select NORMAL/CASUAL, and then
select START. Allow the washer to com­plete one whole cycle.

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

PRODUCT OPERATION

The front-loading high efficiency washer was
designed to conserve resources and lower your
water and energy bills. The washer is designed
to determine and then provide the amount of
water needed for the best performance. The
time of operation may be greater for this new
system than for a conventional washer.

ELECTRONIC CONTROLS

Flexible electronic controls are easy to use
whether you are a beginner or an expert.

AUTO WATER LEVEL

Adjusting to the size of the load, this feature
allows the washer to use the minimal amount
of water needed to clean and rinse the clothes.
With a low water level, you can obtain the
same results with smaller amounts of additives.
Because only the required amount of water is
used, the washer saves energy, too. You can
obtain the same washing results for small and
large loads size.

LARGER LOAD SIZE

Since there is no agitator, you can wash larger,
bulkier items such as an average size sleeping
bag. You are also able to wash more clothes at
one time, which means fewer loads. You can
wash a pillow or a large stuffed teddy bear.

SUSPENSION SYSTEM

To reduce washer “walk” and “off-balance”
conditions, your new washer combines:

2 Springs to isolate vibration
3

or 4 shock absorbers at the washer base

to minimize movement

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STAINLESS STEEL DRUM

The stainless steel drum eliminates corrosion
and enables higher spin speeds for more water
extraction, reducing drying time.

ADAPTIVE VARIABLE
SPEED MOTOR

The motor adapts to the load size and to the
cycle selected to give the optimum cleaning,
rinsing, and spinning conditions. The motor can
handle slow speeds needed for delicate items
and is powerful enough to drive an average
clothes load up to a high-speed spin.

SPIN SPEEDS

This washer automatically selects the spin
speed based on the cycle selected. For some
cycles, the default spin speed can be changed
if desired. This washer offers up to three differ­ent spin speed choices.

ADD A GARMENT

This option is available in all wash cycles
except Rinse/Spin and Drain/Spin. When this
option is available at the beginning of the cycle
the Add A Garment status light will illuminate
for the first 7 minutes. This washer allows a
7-minute period in which forgotten garments
may be added to a load.

DYNAMIC BALANCE

A precision balancing system allows the washer
to reach high-speed spins. The washer spins
faster so that clothes coming out of the washer
will have less moisture than with traditional top
load machines. In addition, if the Dynamic Bal­ance

system detects off-balance loads during
spinning, it redistributes the clothes so that they
are evenly balanced.

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SMART DISPENSERS

The three compartments in the dispenser
allow loading of all laundry additives before
the washer is started. The additives will be
dispensed into the wash at the optimal time
for high performance cleaning. The bleach
release system is included in the detergent
advantage system. The detergent is added at
the beginning of the cycle, and the bleach is

added after the enzymes have had a chance
to do their cleaning. The fabric softener is
dispensed in the rinse cycle or in the EXTRA
RINSE, if selected. The Detergent Advantage
System Dispenser tray is easily removed for
cleaning.

Use only HE High Efficiency detergent.

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Fire Hazard

Never place items in the washer that
are dampened with gasoline or other
flammable fluids.

No washer can completely remove oil.

Do not dry anything that has ever had
any type of oil on it (including cooking
oils).

Doing so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.

W

ARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric

shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPOR­T

ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operat-

ing this appliance.

The

following is a guide to using the washer.
Please refer to specific sections of this manual
for more detailed information.

Do

not store laundry products on the top sur­face of this washer. Vibration is normal during
operation.

STARTING THE WASHER

WASHER USE

MODEL WFW8300S

MODEL WFW8500S

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For All Wash Cycles

1. To load washer

Open the washer door by pulling on the

handle. Sort laundry according to color and
type of fabric. Place a load of sorted clothes
in the washer. Do not overload washer.
Overloading can cause poor cleaning.

T

he washer can be fully loaded, but
not tightly packed. Washer door should
close easily.

Mix large and small items. Avoid wash­ing a single item. Load evenly

.

Wash small items such as infant socks
in mesh garment bags. It is recommend­ed

that more than one garment bag be
used and that each garment bag be
filled with equal amounts of material.

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USING THE PROPER DETERGENT

Use only High Efficiency detergents. The pack­age for this type of detergent will be marked
“HE” or “High Efficiency.” This wash system,
along with less water, will create too much
sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Us­ing

regular detergent will likely result in washer
errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing
performance. It may also result in component
failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE de­tergents

are made to produce the right amount
of suds for the best performance. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions to determine the
amount of detergent to use.

Use only HE High Efficiency detergent.

First Wash Cycle Without Laundry

Before washing clothes for the first time, if not
completed during the final installation step,
choose the Normal/Casual cycle and run it
without clothes. Use only HE High Efficiency
detergent. Use 1/2 the manufacturer’s recom­mended

amount for a medium-sized load. This
initial cycle serves to ensure the interior is clean
before washing clothes.

W

hen unloading garments, occasionally
check under the rubber rim at the front
of the tub for small items.

2.

Close the washer door by pushing it firmly
until the lock clicks. The washer door will
remain locked during the wash cycle.

NOTE: After

any wash cycle is completed,
the door must be opened and then closed
before a new cycle can begin. The door
can be opened only if PAUSE/CANCEL
is selected while the ADD A GARMENT
light is illuminated or if the cycle has been
canceled. See “To cancel a cycle” in the
“Changing Cycles and Options Section.”

3.

Open the dispenser drawer and add laun­dry additives to the detergent, bleach,
or fabric softener compartments. Close
drawer slowly to avoid spills. See “Using
the Dispenser.”

4. Turn on the washer by selecting POWER.
Select one of the cycles by turning the cycle
selector. The indicator light for the selected
cycle will illuminate. When selecting a
Wash Cycle, the preset Modifiers and Op­tions,

Water Temp, and Spin Speed for the
selected cycle will illuminate. The preset
settings provide the recommended fabric
care for the selected cycle. See “Wash
Cycles.”

5.

Select the desired OPTIONS. Not all Op­tions are available with all cycles. See
“Options.”

6.

If desired, select the END OF CYCLE
SIGNAL. The signal is helpful when you
are washing items that should be removed
from the washer as soon as it stops. Press
END OF CYCLE SIGNAL to select ON or
OFF.

7. T

o begin the wash cycle immediately

Select and hold START (for approximately

1 second).

I

f you do not select START within 5 min­utes of choosing a cycle, the washer
automatically shuts off.

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When the wash cycle is complete, the
CYCLE COMPLETE status light illumi­nates,

the door unlocks, and the wash
load can be removed from the washer.
The washer powers down automatically
5 minutes after the cycle is complete
and the CYCLE COMPLETE light goes
off. To power down the washer manually
after the wash cycle is complete, select
PAUSE/CANCEL once.

8. T

o begin the wash cycle later

Select DELAY WASH until the desired

delay time (in hours) is displayed. Select
START. The countdown to the wash cycle
will show in the display window.

IMPORTANT: When delaying a cycle, use

only powdered detergents in the main wash
compartment since liquid detergents may
seep out of the compartment during Delay,
before the wash cycle begins.

USING THE DISPENSER

The washer has a dispenser drawer with three
separate compartments for your laundry ad­ditives—one

is for detergent, one is for liquid
chlorine bleach, and one is for liquid fabric
softener. Laundry additives are diluted and
dispensed automatically at the proper time
during the wash cycle, making it unnecessary
for you to return to the washer during the cycle
to add them.

It

is normal for small amounts of water to re­main in the dispensers when the wash cycle
is complete.

Do

not put laundry additives directly into the
wash tub. Always use the proper dispensers
when adding laundry additives.

Choosing the Right Detergent

Use

only High Efficiency detergents. The pack­age for this type of detergent will be marked
“HE” or “High Efficiency.” This wash system,
along with less water, will create too much
sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Us­ing

regular detergent will likely result in washer

errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing

• performance.

It may also result in component
failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE de­tergents

are made to produce the right amount
of suds for the best performance. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions to determine the
amount of detergent to use.

Use only HE High Efficiency detergent.

To fill dispenser compartments

1. Pull out the dispenser drawer.

2. Add the desired laundry additives to the

proper compartment.

3.

Push in the dispenser drawer slowly and
completely (to avoid a spill).

Dispenser

A. Dispenser release lever
B

. Main Wash detergent compartment

C

. Liquid c

hlorine bleach compartment

D. Fabric softener compartme

nt

DETERGENT

LIQUID BLEACH

SOFTENER

MAX

A

B

C

D

MAX

Main Wash detergent compartment

(Letter B in Dispenser Illustration)

Add

liquid or powdered HE detergent to this

compartment for your main wash cycle.

Powdered

color-safe bleach may be added
to the Main Wash compartment along with
the powdered detergent.

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CHANGING CYCLES AND OPTIONS

Not all Options are available with all Cycles.

Cycles and Options can be changed anytime
before START is selected.

To stop a cycle and select a new cycle

1. Select PAUSE/CANCEL once.

2. Select desired cycle.

3. Select the desired OPTIONS.

4. Select and hold START (for approximately
1 second) to restart the washer at the
beginning of the new cycle.

T

o cancel a cycle

1. Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice.

2. The washer powers down, the door un­locks, and clothes can be removed.

NOTE: If the water level or the temperature is
too

high, the washer will drain automatically

before the door unlocks.

T

o change Options after the cycle has

started

1.

Select PAUSE/CANCEL once.

2. Select the desired OPTIONS. If the option
is not available, the machine will beep.

3.

Select and hold START (for approximately
1 second) to continue the cycle.

T

o drain the washer manually

1. Select PAUSE/CANCEL.

2. Select DRAIN/SPIN.

3. Select and hold START (for approximately
1 second) to begin the drain.

4.

When the spin is complete, the door
unlocks. Items can be removed from the
washer.

STATUS LIGHTS

These lights show which portion of the cycle the
washer is operating. They also indicate when
you can add an additional item to the wash
cycle and when the controls are locked.

Liquid detergent: Measure the amount of
liquid detergent with the measurement de­vice

which comes with the detergent. Add no
more than the manufacturer’s recommended
amount. The liquid detergent flows immedi­ately into the washer

.

Powdered detergent: Measure the amount of
powdered detergent with the measurement
device which comes with the detergent. Add
no more than the manufacturer’s recom­mended amount.

N

OTE: Overfilling could cause an oversudsing

condition.

Chlorine bleach compartment

(Letter C in Dispenser Illustration)

Add

NO MORE THAN 2/3 cup (160 mL) liquid
chlorine bleach to this compartment. The bleach
will be automatically diluted and dispensed
at the best time during the first rinse after the
wash cycle. This compartment cannot dilute
powdered bleach.

Use

only liquid chlorine bleach in this dis­penser. Do not use this dispenser to add
powdered chlorine or any form of colorsafe
bleach to your load.

Always

measure liquid chlorine bleach. Use
a measuring cup with a pour spout; do not
guess. Follow the manufacturer’s directions
for proper use.

Do not fill beyond the “MAX” level.

N

OTE: Overfilling could cause garment dam-

age.

Fabric softener compartment

(Letter D in Dispenser Illustration)

Add

1/4 cup (60 mL) liquid fabric softener to
this compartment. Fabric softener will be auto­matically

dispensed in the final rinse or in the

EXTRA RINSE, if selected.

Do not fill beyond the “MAX” level.

PAUSING OR RESTARTING

1. To pause the washer at any time, select

PAUSE/CANCEL.

2. To continue the cycle, select and hold

START (for approximately 1 second).

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Adding items

You can add items to the washer after the wash
cycle has started, if the ADD A GARMENT status
light is illuminated. All cycles have this feature
except Rinse/Spin and Drain/Spin.

T

o add items

1. Select PAUSE/CANCEL. The washer door

unlocks, and items can be added.

2.

To continue the cycle, close the door and
select and hold START (for approximately
1 second).

3.

To unlock the door after the Add a Garment
period, press PAUSE/CANCEL twice. This
will cancel the Wash Cycle.

Cycle Complete

The

Cycle Complete light stays on for 5 min­utes after the cycle is complete. The washer
will then power down.

Locking controls

T

he Control Lock avoids unintended use of
the washer. You can also use the control lock
feature to avoid unintended cycle or option
changes during a cycle. When CONTROL
LOCKED is lit, all buttons are disabled except
for PAUSE/CANCEL and START. You can lock
the controls while the washer is operating.

T

o lock the controls

Select and hold END OF CYCLE SIGNAL for
3 seconds. The CONTROL LOCKED status
light illuminates.

To unlock the controls

Select and hold END OF CYCLE SIGNAL for 3
seconds until the CONTROL LOCKED Status
light turns off.

Each cycle has a preset cycle time, WASH
TEMP, SPIN SPEED, and may have preset
Options. The preset settings provide the
recommended fabric care for the selected
cycle.

The

preset settings can be changed anytime
before START is selected. Not all Options and
Modifiers (WASH TEMP, SPIN SPEED) are
available with all Cycles. To change settings
after the cycle has started, select PAUSE/
CANCEL, then select the desired settings.
Select and hold START (for approximately
1 second) to continue the cycle.

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Estimated Time Remaining

The cycle times vary automatically based on
your water pressure, water temperature, deter­gent,

and clothes load. The cycle time will be
extended if oversudsing occurs or the load is
unbalanced. The SUDs routine removes extra
suds and assures proper rinsing of your gar­ments.

The options you select will also affect
the cycle times that are shown in the Preset
Cycle Settings table. The Estimated Time Re­maining

can change up to 30 minutes under

extreme conditions.

Door Locked

W

hen the status light illuminates, the door
is locked. The door is locked and unlocked
automatically, depending on the stage of the
wash cycle.

CYCLES

Wash Cycles

Choose Wash Cycles by rotating the Cycle se­lector knob to the desired cycle. The indicator
light for the cycle selected will illuminate. Each
cycle is designed for different types of fabric
and soil levels.

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Cycle

Estimated
Time*

(hr:min)

Wash Temp Spin Speed

Sanitary

3:00 Super Hot Hi

gh

153°F (67°C)

140°F (60°C)

140°F (60°C)

95°F (35°C)

95°F (35°C)

95°F (35°C)

68°F (20°C)

68°F (20°C)

Whitest Whites

2:00 Hot H

igh

Heavy Duty

2

:00 Hot H

igh

Normal/Casual

0

:56 W

arm High

Quick Wash

(2-3 items)

0

:25 Warm High

D

elicate/

H

and W

ash

0:39 Warm Low

Clean Washer

0

:56 N/A L

ow

Rinse/Spin

0:26 Cold Hi

gh

Drain/Spin

0:14 N/A H

igh

Soak

0:29 Cold No

Spin

Preset Cycle Settings

Each cycle has a preset Cycle Time, WASH/
RINSE TEMP, and SPIN SPEED. The preset
settings provide the recommended fabric care
for the selected cycle. See chart.

*

The cycle times vary automatically based
on your water pressure, water temperature,
detergent, and clothes load. The cycle time
will be extended if oversudsing occurs or the
load is unbalanced.

Sanitary

U

se this cycle to clean heavily soiled, colorfast
fabrics. This cycle combines a super hot water
temperature and fast speed tumbling to help
ensure the removal of heavy soils and stains.
It is recommended that you set your hot water
heater to 120ºF (49ºC) to ensure proper per­formance

during this cycle. The Sanitary cycle
also helps eliminate 99.999% of 3 common in­f

ectious bacteria, even when no bleach is used.

High-speed spin helps shorten drying time.

Whitest Whites

This

cycle is especially designed for cleaning
loads of soiled white fabrics with the addition
of bleach. Hot washing temperatures assure
optimal bleach activity. An additional rinse
provides optimal rinse performance to avoid
chlorine residues on your laundry. This cycle
combines fast-speed tumbling, longer wash
time, and high-speed spin to shorten drying
time. It also includes Extra Rinse as a preset
setting.

Heavy Duty

U

se this cycle to wash loads of sturdy, colorfast
fabrics and Heavy soiled garments. This cycle
combines fast-speed tumbling, longer wash
time, and high-speed spin to shorten drying
times.

Normal/Casual

Use

this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics
such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business
clothes, permanent press blends, cottons and
linens, and synthetic fabrics. This cycle com­b

ines medium-speed tumbling, high-speed
spin, and a load cooling process to reduce
wrinkling.

Quick W

ash

Use this cycle to wash small loads of 2-3 lightly
soiled garments that are needed in a hurry.
This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling, a
shortened wash time, and high-speed spin to
shorten drying time. Large wash loads will re­sult in the machine increasing the wash time.

Delicate/Hand W

ash

Use this cycle to wash sheer fabrics, lingerie,
hand washable, and special-care garments.
This cycle combines low-speed tumbling and
low-speed spin for gentle fabric care.

Use

mesh garment bags to wash undergar­ments such as underwire bras, items with
strings, and small items such as socks.

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Clean Washer

Use the Clean Washer cycle once a month to
keep the inside of your washer fresh and clean.
This cycle uses a higher water level in combi­n

ation with liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly
clean the inside of your washing machine. See
“Cleaning The Washer.”

IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other
items in the washer during the Clean Washer
cycle. Use this cycle with an empty wash tub.

Rinse/Spin

U

se this cycle to get a rinse and spin only. This
cycle combines fast-speed tumbling and high­speed spin. If desired, you can reduce the spin
speed by selecting the speed you want from
the SPIN SPEED modifier.

Rinse & Spin is useful for:

Loads that need rinsing only

.

Adding fabric softener to a load using the
fabric softener dispenser.

Drain/Spin

Use

this cycle to drain your washer or to drain
and spin your wash load. The spin speed is
preset to HIGH. If desired, you can reduce the
spin speed by selecting the speed you want
from the SPIN SPEED modifier.

NOTE: Loads of synthetics, delicate fabrics,
h

andwashables, and woolens should be
drained with no spin or low spin to avoid fabric
stress.

Soak

Use

the Soak cycle to help remove small spots
of set-in stains on fabrics. This cycle provides
a soak time with warm or cold water, followed
by drain. Extra water, a short tumbling phase
for equal distribution of the laundry, and a
soaking time without drum movement, to help
improve the removal of set-in stains. Drain
without spin assures gentle treatment, even
for delicate items.

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NORMAL SOUNDS

As with any new product, you will hear sounds
that you are not accustomed to. You may hear
various sounds when the door is locked or
unlocked, and during the washing, rinsing, or
spinning process. Between changes in wash
actions, there will be momentary pauses. You
will hear water spraying and splashing during
the wash and rinse cycles. These new sounds
and pauses are part of normal washer opera­tion. See “T

roubleshooting.”

OPTIONS AND MODIFIERS

You can customize your wash by adding op­tions to your cycle selections. You can add or
change an option after starting a cycle anytime
before the selected option begins. Not all op­tions are available with all cycles.

S

ee the “Laundry Guide” section for an
overview of possible options for each Wash
Cycle selection.

If

an option is available with a selected cycle,
the light for that option will illuminate when
selected.

If

an option is unavailable with a selected
cycle, there will be a short tone and the
light for that option will not illuminate when
selected.

Delay W

ash

Use this to begin the wash cycle later.

Select DELAY WASH until the desired time
(in hours) shows in the Estimated Time Re­maining display

.

Select START. The countdown to the wash
cycle will show in the display window.

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Extra Rinse

An extra rinse can be used to aid in the removal
of detergent or bleach residue from garments.
This option provides an additional rinse with the
same water temperature as in the normal rinse.
It is a preset setting for the Whitest Whites
cycle. You may select or deselect by pressing
EXTRA RINSE.

Prewash

Use

this option for loads of heavily soiled gar-

ments that need pretreatment.

Add

detergent to the Main Wash Compart-

ment of the dispenser drawer.

Use powdered detergent to keep laundry
additives from predispensing into the wash
system.

This

option adds tumbling time prior to the
selected main cycle. The washer continues
automatically from prewash into the main wash
cycle.

W

ash Temp

Each cycle has a preset water temperature
setting. To change the water temperature, se­lect

the WASH TEMP button until the desired

setting is illuminated.

Select

a water temperature based on the type
of load you are washing. Use the warmest
wash water safe for fabrics. Follow garment
label instructions.

The

water temperature for all rinse cycles is

cold. Cold rinses save energy.

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Wash Water Temperature Suggested Fabrics

SUPER HOT S

turdy colorfast fabrics

Heavy soils

H

OT W

hites and pastels

Heavy soils

W

ARM Bright colors

Moderate to light soils

C

OLD Colors that bleed or fade

L

ight soils

In wash water temperatures colder than 60°F
(15.6°C), detergents do not dissolve well. Soils
may be difficult to remove.

Auto Temp Control

ATC (Auto Temp Control) electronically senses
and maintains a uniform water temperature.
ATC regulates incoming hot and cold water.
The ATC is automatically turned ON when a
cycle is selected. See Preset Cycle Settings
table in “Cycles.”

A

TC works for the wash temperature with

Warm and Cold settings.

The Cold rinse temperatures depend on the
cold water at the faucet.

Spin Speed

E

ach cycle has a preset SPIN SPEED. To
change the spin speed, select the SPIN
SPEED button until the desired setting is il­luminated.

End of Cycle Signal

This

signal is helpful when you are removing
items from the washer as soon as it stops.
Select ON or OFF.

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emperature Guide

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LAUNDRY GUIDE

Refer to the chart below for suggested load types and their corresponding cycles. Listed to the
right are the options available to each of these washer cycles.

CYCLE SUGGESTED LOAD TYPE AVAILABLE OPTIONS

Delay
Wash

Extra

Rinse

Pre

W

ash

End of

Cycle Signal

Sanitary Heavily soiled underwear, towels, work cloths, diapers, etc.

Whitest Whites Soiled white fabrics

Heavy Duty Heavily soiled underwear, towels, shirts, etc., made of cotton

Normal/Casual Normally soiled blouses, shirts, overalls, e

tc., made of

polyester, n

ylon, cotton, linen, or cotton blends

Quick Wash Small loads of 2-3

lightly soiled cotton, polyester, nylon, and

cotton blends

Delicate/
H

and W

ash

Curtains and delicate clothing, dresses, skirts, shirts and
blouses, fabrics made of silk, and special care items marked
“Hand Washable”

C

lean Washer N

o clothes

Rinse & Spin All loads

D

rain & Spin All loads

S

oak All loads