KitchenAid Front-Loading Automatic Dishwasher User Manual

PRO LINE™FRONT-LOADING

AUTOMATIC WASHER

Use &CareGuide

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LAVEUSE AUTOMATIQUE PRO LINE™À

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Table of Contents/Table des matières.............................................................................2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

WASHER SAFETY ..........................................................................3

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS................................................4

Tools and Parts ............................................................................4

Options.........................................................................................4

Location Requirements................................................................4

Drain System................................................................................6

Electrical Requirements...............................................................6

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................7

Remove Decorative Mat ..............................................................7

Attach Door Handle......................................................................7

Remove Transport System..........................................................7

Route the Drain Hose...................................................................7

Connect the Inlet Hoses...............................................................8

Secure the Drain Hose.................................................................8

Level the Washer..........................................................................9

Complete Installation ...................................................................9

FEATURES AND BENEFITS ........................................................10

WASHER USE...............................................................................11

Starting Your Washer.................................................................11

Using the Proper Detergent.......................................................11

Using the Dispenser...................................................................12

Pausing or Restarting.................................................................14

Changing Cycles, Options and Modifiers..................................14

Status Display ............................................................................14

Cycles.........................................................................................15

Normal Sounds ..........................................................................16

Options.......................................................................................16

Modifiers.....................................................................................17

Laundry Guide............................................................................18

LAUNDRY TIPS ............................................................................19

Loading ......................................................................................19

WASHER CARE ............................................................................20

Cleaning Your Washer ...............................................................20

Water Inlet Hoses.......................................................................21

Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care.........................................21

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................22

Washer and Components..........................................................22

Washer Operation......................................................................23

Clothing Care .............................................................................24

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................25

In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................25

In Canada...................................................................................25

WARRANTY ..................................................................................26

SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE........................................................28

EXIGENCES D'INSTALLATION...................................................29

Outillage et pièces......................................................................29

Options.......................................................................................29

Exigences d'emplacement.........................................................30

Système de vidange...................................................................31

Spécifications électriques..........................................................32

INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION.............................................32

Retrait du revêtement décoratif .................................................32

Fixation de la poignée de porte .................................................32

Élimination des accessoires de transport..................................33

Acheminement du tuyau de vidange.........................................33

Raccordement des tuyaux d'alimentation.................................33

Immobilisation du tuyau de vidange..........................................34

Réglage de l'aplomb de la laveuse............................................34

Achever l'installation ..................................................................35

CARACTÉRISTIQUES ET AVANTAGES .....................................36

UTILISATION DE LA LAVEUSE...................................................37

Mise en marche de la laveuse....................................................37

Utilisation du détergent approprié .............................................37

Utilisation du distributeur...........................................................38

Pause ou remise en marche.......................................................40

Changement des programmes, options et modificateurs.........40

Témoins de l'état d'avancement................................................40

Programmes...............................................................................41

Sons normaux............................................................................43

Options.......................................................................................43

Modificateurs..............................................................................44

Guide de lessivage.....................................................................45

CONSEILS DE LESSIVAGE..........................................................46

Chargement ...............................................................................46

ENTRETIEN DE LA LAVEUSE .....................................................47

Nettoyage de la laveuse.............................................................47

Tuyaux d'arrivée d'eau...............................................................48

Précautions à prendre avant les vacances,

un entreposage ou un déménagement......................................48

DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................50

La laveuse et ses composants...................................................50

Fonctionnement de la laveuse...................................................51

Soin des vêtements....................................................................53

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................54

Aux États-Unis............................................................................54

Au Canada..................................................................................54

GARANTIE.....................................................................................55

WASHER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You

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.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

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

Tools needed for connecting the water inlet hoses

■ Pliers that open to

1⁹⁄₁₆" (3.95 cm)

Tools needed for installation

■ Adjustable or open end

wrenches, 13 mm and ⁹⁄₁₆" (14 mm)

■ #3 Phillips screwdriver

Parts supplied

A. Door handle B. Door handle washers (2) C. Door handle screws (2)

Alternate Parts

Your 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.

If You H ave You Wil l Nee d to B uy

Laundry tub or standpipe taller than 96" (2.4 m)

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

Floor drain Siphon break, Part Number 285834;

Drain hose too short

Water faucets beyond reach of fill hoses

Sump pump system (if not already available)

drain tub or utility sink and sump pump (available from local plumbing suppliers)

additional drain hose Part Number 8318155; and connector kit, Part Number 285835

4 ft drain hose extension kit, Part Number 285863

2 longer water fill hoses: 6 ft (1.8 m) Part Number 76314, 10 ft (3.0 m) Part Number 350008

■ Flashlight (optional)

■ Ruler or measuring tape

■ Wood block

■ Level

D. Cable tie

E. Transport bolt hole plug (4) F. Inlet hose (2)

Options

A pedestal may be purchased separately for this washer. This pedestal will add about 11" (27.9 cm) to the height of your washer for a total vertical height of approximately 53" (134.6 cm).

Optional pedestal

To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your washer or refer to the “Assistance or Service” section of this manual. Ask for Model Number LAV2701RSS.

Location Requirements

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

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

IMPORTANT: Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.

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.

■ 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 5 ft (1.5 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 carpeting is not recommended.

■ A sturdy floor to support the washer with a total weight

(washer, water and load) of 550 lbs (249 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. See “Washer Care” for winterizing information.

Installation spacing

The following spacing dimensions are recommended for this washer. This washer has been tested for installation with spacing of 0" (0 cm) clearance on the sides, front, rear, and top. Recommended spacing should be considered for the following reasons:

■ 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.

■ 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.

Washer Dimensions

57"

(144.8 cm)

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

■ For closet installation with a door, minimum ventilation

openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent openings are acceptable.

48 in.

(310 cm

24 in.

(155 cm

(2.5 cm)

27"

(68.6 cm)

(2.5 cm)

A. Recessed area B. Side view - closet or confined area C. Closet door with vents

*Required spacing

(2.5 cm

)

33"

(83.8 cm)

4" (10.2 cm)

(7.6 cm)

42"

(106.7 cm)**

33" (83.8 cm)*

27"

(68.6 cm)

*Includes the door handle.

**Includes the feet extended 1" (2.5 cm).

The optional decorative mat (included) will add approximately ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm).

NOTE: Door is not reversible.

Recommended installation spacing for custom undercounter installation, washer only

■ The dimensions shown are for a washer without the optional

decorative mat placed on top.

1" (2.5 cm

)

Recommended installation spacing for cabinet installation, with or without a pedestal

■ For cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation

openings in the top are required.

7" (17,8 cm)

(2,5 cm)

27"

(68,6 cm)

(2,5 cm)

7" (17,8 cm)*

33"

(10,2 cm)

(2,5 cm)

(83,8 cm)

A.Front view B. Side view C. Cabinet with vents

42" min.

(106.7 cm)

(2.5 cm

*Required spacing

)

27"

(68.6 cm)

(2.5 cm)

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 C)

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 D)

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.

Electrical Requirements

■ A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical

supply is required. Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

■ This washer is equipped with a power supply cord having a

3 prong grounding plug.

■ To 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 properly 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.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Remove DecorativeMat

Remove the optional decorative mat (included) from the top of the washer and set aside.

Attach DoorHandle

Remove parts package from washer drum. Check that all parts were included.

Attach Door Handle

1. Insert the 2 screws through the holes in the door.

2. Place the plastic washers onto the screws.

3. Attach the handle by hand tightening the screws, first the top

then the bottom.

4. Push the handle against the door. Using a Phillips

screwdriver, tighten the screws.

NOTE: Do not overtighten.

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. The power cord will be attached to all 4 bolts inside the washer.

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.

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 prepared (transport system installed) for relocation, by a certified technician.

Route theDrain Hose

Proper routing of the drain hose helps avoid floor damage due to water leakage. Read and follow these instructions.

The drain hose is connected to your washer. Gently pull the corrugated drain hose from the shipping clips.

Remove Transport System

WARNING

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 washer is within approximately 3 ft (90 cm) of its 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.

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

You may need additional parts. See Floor drain under “Tools and Parts.”

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

ConnecttheInletHoses

IMPORTANT: Verify that there are rubber washers installed in both ends of both of the inlet hoses. If one or more of the washers is missing, call the toll-free number on the cover or in the “Assistance of Service” section.

A. Coupling B. Washer

Connect the inlet hoses to the water faucets

Make sure the washer drum is empty.

1. Attach the red inlet hose to the hot water faucet. Screw on

coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer.

2. Attach the blue inlet 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.

Clear the water lines

■ 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.

■ 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

H. Hot water inlet C. Cold water inlet

1. Attach the red water inlet 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 blue water inlet 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. NOTE: Replace original inlet hoses after 10 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 bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.

Secure theDrain Hose

1. Drape the power cord over the washer top.

2. Secure the drain hose to the laundry tub leg or standpipe with

the cable tie provided. See illustrations A and B.

AB C

If the washer faucets and the drain standpipe are recessed (see illustration C), put the hooked end of the drain hose in the standpipe. Tightly wrap the cable tie around the water inlet hoses and the drain hose.

NOTES:

■ Do not force excess drain hose back into the rear of the

washer.

■ Do not force excess drain hose into the standpipe.

■ To avoid siphoning, do not seal the drain hose into the

standpipe.

Level theWasher

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. Using a ⁹⁄₁₆" (14 mm) open-end wrench, verify that the nuts on

the three preset feet are tightened against the cabinet.

2. Slide the washer to its final location.

3. 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. By hand, firmly rotate the foot up to an additional 1¹⁄₂ turns.

4. 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.

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 that 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. Remove any protective film or tape remaining on the washer.

5. Set the optional decorative mat in place on top of the washer. NOTE: Make sure the top of the washer and the bottom of

the mat are clean.

6. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.

7. Check that the water faucets are on.

8. Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses.

5. Rock washer gently front to back, side to side and diagonally

to make sure that all four feet are in firm contact with the floor.

6. After the washer is level, use a ⁹⁄₁₆" (14 mm) open-end wrench

to turn the nuts on the feet tightly against the washer cabinet.

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

7. If the washer is not level, move the washer out slightly and

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 the washer is level.

9. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

10. Read “Washer Use.”

11. To test and to clean your washer, measure ¹⁄₂ the detergent

manufacturer’s recommended amount of HE High Efficiency detergent for a medium-size load. Pour the detergent into the detergent dispenser. Select NORMAL/CASUAL, and then select START. Allow the washer to complete one whole cycle.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Electronic Controls

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

Detergent Advantage System Dispenser

The four 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. Aimed bleach release 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. The Detergent Advantage System Dispenser tray is easily removed for cleaning.

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. Because only the required amount of water is used, the washer saves energy, too.

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.

Suspension System

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

■ 2 Springs to isolate vibration

■ 4 Shock absorbers at the washer base to minimize movement

High-Efficiency Wash System

Your new front-loading, high-efficiency washer saves time with fewer, larger loads, conserves resources and lowers your water and energy bills too.

Spin Speeds

This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on the cycle selected. This factory setting can be changed, however. This washer offers up to six different spin speed choices.

Thermal Optimizer

The heating system ensures that the wash water is heated to the preset temperature for Heavy Duty, White/Cotton, Sanitary, and the Soil Treat option. It also provides “stepped cleaning” when using the Sanitary cycle or the Soil Treat option. “Stepped cleaning” starts the wash cycle with warm water to remove stains (such as blood or grass). The water continues heating in order to remove stains such as dirty mechanical oil.

Add A Garment

When lighted, Rapid Wash, Normal/Casual, Heavy Duty, White/ Cotton, and Sanitary can be paused and the door unlocked so you can add a garment that may have been forgotten when loading the washer. The ADD A GARMENT status message is displayed for up to the first 8 minutes of a cycle and then the LOCKED message will be displayed.

Direct Detergent Injection

A concentrated detergent solution is sprayed onto the clothes at the beginning of the cycle to ensure that the detergent comes into contact with the clothes as quickly as possible, removing stains from your clothes without pretreating.

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 wool and delicate items, but it is powerful enough to handle a large clothes load.

Dynamic Off-Balance Detection

This washer uses two sensors to detect load size and the amount of off-balance within the load. The suspension system and controls are specially designed to redistribute the load automatically.

WASHER USE

StartingYour Washer

WARNING

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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

The following is a guide to using your 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.

Using theProper 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.

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.

■ The 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.

■ When 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 ADD A GARMENT shows in the status display or if the cycle has been canceled. See “To cancel a cycle” in “Changing, Cycles, Options and Modifiers” section.

3. Open the Dispenser Drawer and add laundry products 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 one of the WASH CYCLES.

The indicator light for the selected cycle will illuminate. When selecting a Wash Cycle, the preset options, Soil Level, Temp, Spin Speed for the selected cycle will illuminate. The display shows the estimated time remaining. The preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for the selected cycle. See “Cycles.”

5. Select the desired Options. Not all Options are available with

all cycles. See “Options.”

6. Select the desired Modifiers (Soil Level, Temp, and Spin

Speed). Not all Modifiers are available with all Cycles and Options. See “Modifiers.”

7. If desired, select the CYCLE END TONE. The signal is helpful

when you are washing items that should be removed from the washer as soon as it stops.

8. To begin the wash cycle immediately

Select START (for approximately 1 second).

■ If you do not select START within 5 minutes of choosing a

cycle, the washer automatically shuts off.

■ When the wash cycle is complete, the CLOTHES CLEAN

status message is displayed, 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 CLOTHES CLEAN display goes off. To power down the washer manually after the wash cycle is complete, select PAUSE/CANCEL once.

9. To begin the wash cycle later

Select HOURS DELAY until the desired delay time (in hours) shows in the Estimated Time Remaining display. Select START. The countdown to the wash cycle will show in the Status display.

Using theDispenser

Your new washer has a dispenser drawer with four separate compartments for your laundry products—two are for detergent, one is for liquid chlorine bleach, and one is for liquid fabric softener. Laundry products 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, for example detergent boosters. Always use the proper dispensers when adding laundry products.

Choosing the Right Detergent

Use only HE High Efficiency detergent.

To fill dispenser compartments

1. Pull out the dispenser drawer.

2. Add the desired laundry product to the proper compartment.

3. Push in the dispenser drawer slowly and completely (to avoid

a spill).

Dispenser

A. Prewash detergent compartment B. Separator C. Main Wash detergent compartment D. Dispenser release lever E. Chlorine bleach compartment

F. Fabric softener compartment

Prewash detergent compartment

(Letter A in Dispenser Illustration) Add detergent to this compartment when using the Pre Wash

option. Liquid or powdered detergent may be used in this compartment. The detergent will automatically be dispensed during Pre Wash if the Pre Wash option is selected.

■ Using High Efficiency (HE) detergent, add ¹⁄₃ the

recommended amount to the Prewash compartment and ²⁄₃ the recommended amount to the Main Wash compartment.

■ Do not fill beyond the “MAX” level.

■ Powdered detergent: Put the SEPARATOR in the back

position, behind the guides, as shown. There will be a gap between the bottom of the wash cycle detergent compartment and the bottom of the separator.

LIQUI

Main Wash detergent compartment

(Letter C in Dispenser Illustration) Add liquid or powdered detergent to this compartment for your

main wash cycle. The detergent separator must always be in place, either in the front or back position.

IMPORTANT: If you are using the Pre Wash, or Delay option, powdered detergent must be used in the main wash compartment since liquid detergents may seep out of the main wash compartment during the prewash, or delay before the main wash begins.

■ Do not fill beyond the “MAX” level.

■ Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may be added to the

Main Wash compartment along with the same type of detergent, liquid or powdered.

■ Liquid detergent: Put the SEPARATOR in the front position,

between the guides, as shown. There will be no gap between the bottom of the wash cycle detergent compartment and the bottom of the separator.

LIQUI

Separator in back position, behind guides

A. Separator

B. Guide

NOTE: The separator will be in the POWDER (back) position when shipped from the factory.

Chlorine bleach compartment

(Letter E in Dispenser Illustration) Add no more than ¹⁄₃ cup (80 mL) liquid chlorine bleach to this

compartment. The bleach will be automatically diluted and dispensed at the optimum time during the first rinse after the wash cycle. This compartment cannot dilute powdered bleach.

■ Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Use a measuring cup

with a pour spout; do not guess.

■ Do not fill beyond the “MAX” level.

NOTE: Overfilling could cause garment damage.

Fabric Softener compartment

(Letter F in Dispenser Illustration) Add no more than ¼ cup (60 mL) liquid fabric softener to this

compartment. Fabric softener will be automatically dispensed in the final rinse.

■ Do not fill beyond the “MAX” level.

Separator in front position, between guides

A. Separator B. Guide

Pausing orRestarting

1. To pause the washer at any time, select PAUSE/CANCEL.

2. To continue the cycle, select and hold START (for

approximately 1 second).

Changing Cycles, Optionsand Modifiers

You can change the Cycle before START is selected. You can change the factory default settings for the Modifiers (Soil Level, Temp, and Spin Speed) and Options anytime before START is selected and during the wash cycle.

NOTE: To help protect your garments, not all Options and Modifiers can be selected with all wash cycles.

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

To cancel a cycle and select a new cycle

1. Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice.

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.

To cancel a cycle

StatusDisplay

Messages on the status display help you to follow the progress of your washer. They also indicate when you can add an additional item to the wash cycle and when the controls are locked.

Adding items

You can add items to the washer after the cycle has started for Rapid Wash, Normal/Casual, Heavy Duty, White/Cotton, and Sanitary if ADD A GARMENT message is displayed.

To 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).

Cycle Complete

The CLOTHES CLEAN status message is displayed for 5 minutes after the cycle is complete. The washer will then power down.

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.

To change Options or Modifiers after the cycle has started

1. Select PAUSE/CANCEL.

2. Select the desired Options or Modifiers.

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

continue the cycle.

NOTE: Options and Modifiers can be changed anytime after START is selected and before the start of the selected Option or Modifier.

To 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.

Locking controls

The 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 the locked icon appears in the display, all buttons are disabled except for Pause/Cancel and Start. You can lock the controls while the washer is operating.

To lock the controls

Select and hold DRAIN/SPIN for 3 seconds.

The CONTROL LOCK icon illuminates.

To unlock the controls

Select and hold DRAIN/SPIN for 3 seconds until the CONTROL LOCKED icon disappears.

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.

Wash Cycles

Wash Cycles can be selected by pressing the button next to the desired wash cycle. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.

Cycles

*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

Use this cycle to clean heavily soiled colorfast fabrics. This cycle combines a very 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. Extra high speed spin helps shorten drying time.

White/Cotton

■ Each cycle has a preset Soil Level (cycle time), Water

Temperature, 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 are available with all Cycles. (To change settings after the cycle has started, select PAUSE/CANCEL, then select the desired settings. Select START [for approximately 1 second] to continue the cycle.)

Preset cycle settings

Each cycle has a preset Soil Level (cycle time), Water Temperature, and Spin Speed. The preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for the selected cycle. See chart.

Cycle

Estimated Time*

Soil Level

(hr:min)

Sanitary (2:00) Normal Extra Hot/

White/ Cotton (1:10) Heavy Hot/

Heavy Duty (1:30) Heavy Hot/

Oversized Items

(0:55) Normal Warm/

Wash/ Rinse Te m p

Cold

Spin Speed

Extra High

Extra Low

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 extra high speed spin to shorten drying time.

Heavy Duty

Use this cycle to wash loads of sturdy, colorfast fabrics and normal to heavily soiled garments. This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling, longer wash time, and extra high-speed spin to shorten drying times. If the water temperature is lower than needed for this cycle, the heater will warm the water to the optimum temperature.

NOTE: Soil Treat is a default option for this cycle. To ensure best performance, the water is heated as the cycle progresses. This gradual heating assists in the removal of organic soils such as blood.

Oversized Items

Use this cycle to wash large items such as blankets and comforters. This cycle starts with a soak to thoroughly saturate your large load. This is followed by medium wash action and extra low spin speeds to maintain load balance.

Normal/ Casual

Rapid Wash

Delicate/Silk (0:35) Normal Cold/

Wool/Hand Wash

(0:45) Medium Warm/

Cold

(0:35) Light Warm/

Cold

(0:35) Normal Cold/

Cold

High

Extra High

No Spin

Extra Low

Normal/Casual

Drain/Spin

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

Rapid Wash

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 extra high speed spin to shorten drying time.

Delicate/Silk

Use this cycle to clean washable silk and ultra delicate garments. (Check label instructions to make sure that garment is washable.) This cycle gently tumbles and drains without spinning to gently clean garments and minimize wrinkling. Garments will contain a higher amount of water at the end of this cycle, because there is no spinning action.

■ Use mesh garment bags to wash undergarments such as

underwire bras, items with strings, and small items such as socks.

Wool/Hand Wash

Use this cycle to clean washable woolen and special care garments. (Check label instructions to make sure that the garment is washable.) Similar to the way garments are hand washed in a sink, the wash action of this cycle combines periods of extra low tumbling speeds and soaking. Low spin speeds minimize wrinkling.

■ Use mesh garment bags to wash undergarments such as

underwire bras, items with strings, and small items such as socks.

Use this cycle to drain your washer or to drain and spin your wash load. The spin speed is preset to extra 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, handwashables, and woolens should be drained with no spin or low spin to avoid fabric stress.

NormalSounds

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 “Troubleshooting.”

Options

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.

Favorite

Favorite allows you to store a customized wash cycle for future use.

To customize a wash Cycle:

1. Select a cycle.

2. Select the desired OPTIONS.

Select the desired MODIFIERS (Soil Level, Temp, and Spin Seed).

4. To save the cycle, press and hold FAVORITE (approximately

3 seconds) or until a beep sounds and the letters “SET” are displayed on your machine.

5. Press START.

6. To reuse this cycle at another time, select FAVORITE and

press START.

Rinse/Spin

Use this cycle to get a rinse and spin only. This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling and extra high speed 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.

Options

■ See the “Laundry Guide” section for an overview of possible

options for each Cycle selection.

■ You can select more than one option for a cycle. Some

options cannot be added to some cycles, for example, Soil Treat cannot be added to the Rapid Wash cycle.

■ 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.

Prewash

Use this option for loads of heavily soiled items that need pretreatment. This option adds a 15 minute prewash and drain to the main wash cycle.

■ Add detergent to the Prewash and Main Wash compartments

of the Dispenser Drawer.

■ When using Prewash, do not use liquid detergent in the Main

Wash compartment. Use powdered detergent for the main wash cycle (see “Using the Dispenser”).

Soil Treat

Use this option for heavily soiled loads that need improved soil treatment. When Soil Treat is selected, the water temperature of the selected wash cycle is automatically set to Hot/Cold. The water will then be gradually heated to a hot water temperature to aid in stain removal. This option will provide optimal removal of organic stains such as blood.

NOTE: If Soil Treat is selected with the Sanitary cycle, the water will be heated to an extra hot temperature.

Energy Saver

The Energy Saver option allows you to increase your energy savings on the higher temperature cycles (White/Cotton and Heavy Duty) while maintaining cleaning performance by lengthening the wash time by only 10 minutes.

NOTE: For the best energy performance, use the Normal/Casual Cycle.

Modifiers

Preset cycle settings of water Temperature, Wash/Rinse, and Spin Speed can be changed. You can change a modifier after starting a cycle anytime before the selected Modifier begins. Not all Modifiers are available with all options and cycles.

Hours Delay

To begin the wash cycle later select Hours Delay until the desired delay time (in hours) shows in the Estimated Time Remaining display. Select START. The countdown to the wash cycle will show in the display window.

■

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.

Extra Spin

Use this option to add an additional spin to any cycle.

Cycle End Tone

This signal is helpful when you are removing items from the washer as soon as it stops.

Normal Rinse

Consists of a two phase rinsing process that is effective for everyday laundry.

Extra Rinse

A second rinse can be used to ensure the removal of detergent or bleach residue from garments. This option provides an additional rinse with the same water temperature as the first rinse.

Extended Rinse

This option provides the best rinse level, to allow for even better detergent removal.

Modifiers

■ To change cycle time, select the SOIL LEVEL button until the

desired setting illuminates.

■ To change the water temperature, select the TEMP button

until the desired setting illuminates.

■ To change the spin speed, select the SPIN SPEED button

until the desired setting illuminates.

Wash/Rinse Temp

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

Warm rinses leave the loads dryer than cold rinses. Warm rinses increase wrinkling. In cold climates, a warm rinse makes the load more comfortable to handle. Cold rinses save energy.

Temperature Guide

Wash Water Temperature Suggested Fabrics EXTRA HOT* Sturdy colorfast fabrics

Heavy soils

HOT* Whites and pastels

Heavy soils

WARM Bright colors

Moderate to light soils

COLD Colors that bleed or fade

Light soils

*When used with Soil Treat option, the water is heated gradually

to assist in the removal of organic soils such as blood.

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

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