KitchenAid KAWE665BWH0, KAWE577BWH0, KAWE570BWH0, KAWE565BWH0 Owner’s Manual

and Care Guide

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WasherSafety..................3

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Oth_ Fealu_ ............... 11

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Wa_anty ........................ 28

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KITCHENAID°Washers

Models: KAWE565B KAWE570B KAWE577B KAWE665B

Note to You

Thank you!

Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID e home appliance. This world-class
product is the result of years of engineering experience. To ensure reliable,

trouble-free operation, please read and follow this Use and Care Guide. In it
you will find valuable informationto help you safely operate and maintain

your appliance.
Also, please complete and mail your Product Registration Card.

Your safety isimportant to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these
symbols and follow any instructions given. Here isa brief explanation of the use of each
symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, burns, fire

and electrical shock.

This symbol will help you avoid actions
which could cause product damage

(scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to
your personal property.

Our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number,

1-800-422-1230, istoll-free 24 hours a day.

Ifyou have a question concerning your home appliance's operation, or if you need service,
call our toll-free Consumer Assistance Center telephone number for help. When calling, you
will need to know your appliance's complete model number and serial number. You can find

this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 4). Record these
numbers and purchase information below. You will need this information if you require

service. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
NOTE: You must provide proofof purchase or installation date for in-warranty service.

Model Number Builder/Dealer Name
Serial Number Address
Date Installed Phone

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Understanding Washer Safety

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using
your washer, follow basic precautions including the following:

• Read all instructions before usingyour

washer.

• Do not machine wash or machine dry

items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or

spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, or
other flammable fluids. The fumes can

create a fire hazard orexplosion.
Always hand wash and line dry items

containing these materials.

• Flammable fluids (dry-cleaning sol-

vents, kerosene, gasoline, etc.) should
not be used or stored in or near your

washer. Do not add flammable fluidsto

your wash water. These substances

give off vapors that can create a fire
hazard or explosion.

• Do not allow children to operate, play

with, or crawl on or inside your washer.

Supervise children closely when your

washer is used near them.

• Before your washer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the lidto

prevent accidental entrapment.

oAfter starting a cycle, do not reach into

the basket unless the Cycle Control
Knob is pushed in and all motion stops.

• Do not tamper with the controls.

• If your hot water has not been used

recently (usually 2 weeks or longer),
hydrogen gases may build up in your

water heater and your hot water
pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLO-

SIVE. To prevent injury or damage,
before using your washer, turn on all

hot water faucets and allow water to
runfor several minutes. This will

allow gases to escape. Do not smoke
or use any open flame near your

faucet while it is open.

Please ...

• Have only a qualified person install,

repair, or replace parts on washer.

• Maintain washer properly.

• Protectwasher from the weather and

keep it where the temperature will
not fall below freezing.

• Install and level washer on a floor

that can support the weight.*

• Connect washer to the correct 3-

prong outlet, electrical supply, water

supply, and drain.*

• Ground washer properly.*
*See the Installation Instructions.

Understanding your responsibilities

• Store detergent, laundry aids and other
materials in a cool, dry place where

children cannot reach them (ina locked
cabinet if possible).

• Read and follow instructions on pack-

ages of detergent and laundry aids,
especially warnings and precautions.

• Do not use chlorine bleach and ammo-

nia or acids (such as vinegar or rust
remover) in the same wash. Hazardous

fumes can form.

-SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS-

• Do not wash or dry items that are
soiled with vegetable or cooking oil.

These items may contain some oil
after laundering. Due to the remaining

oil, the fabric may smoke or catch fire

by itself.

• Unplug power supply cord before

attempting to service your washer.

• Do not machine wash fiberglass

materials. Small particles can stickto
the fabrics washed in following loads

and cause skin irritation.

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flingToKnowYourWasher

The parts and features of your washer are illustratedinthis section. Become familiar with all
parts and features before using your washer.

NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your washer model. They are designed to
show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all

features.

Temperature selector

Cycle control knob

Water level selector

Fabric softener
dispenser* (under lid)

Agitator

Model and serial

number plate

Liquid bleach

dispenser*

Basket

Tub

Serf-clean lint filter

(inside agitator)

*Available on some models

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Operating YourWasher

This section tells you how to operate your washer. Operating your washer properly
enables you to obtain the best possible results.

IN THIS SECTION

Bofore starting your washer ............ 5

Starting or stopping your washer ...5

Selecting a load size ......................... 6

Selecting wash-rinse

temperatures ..................................... 6

Selecting a cycle and setting ........... 6

Using rinse and spin ........................ 9

Using drain and spin ........................ 9

What happens in each cycle .......... 10

Before starting your washer

Add measured detergent. Then place a
sorted load in the washer before starting.
See page 13 for additional =Before you

wash" information.

NOTE: If your washer has a Consumer Buy
Guide, remove it and place it in your Use

and Care Guide.

Starting or stopping your washer

Starting your washer

1. Select a load size and water temperature.

2. Push in and turn the Cycle Control Knob
clockwise. Stop when the indicator on the

knob's outer ring pointsto the setting in
the wash cycle you want. The settings

indicate soil level.

3. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

Stopping and restarting your
washer

=To stop the washer at any time, push in

the Cycle Control Knob.

• To restartthe washer, close the lid(if
necessary) and pull outthe Cycle Control

Knob.

Cycle= may vary with model

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Operating YourWasher

Selecting a load size

Positionthe Load Size Selector at the setting

that corresponds to the size load you want to
wash. Select a load size based onthe size of

load and the fabric you are washing. See
page 14 for additional loading information.

To change the load size setting after the
washer has started to fill, move the Selector
to the desired new setting.

NOTE: Your washer fills to the proper water

.J level (not to the top of the agitator) for

the load size selected.

• Items should move freely in the washer. Do

not overload the machine or select a load

size that is too small for the wash load.

• Use a large load size setting for best

results with permanent press clothes.

• Reduce wash time when using a small load

size setting. Loads with only a few small
items need less wash time.

Settings may vary with model

Ifyour selector has RESET

To change the water level selection after

the washer starts filling, first move the

Selector to RESET, then to the new water
level.

Selecting wash-rinse temperatures

Match the water temperature to the type of
fabric and soils being washed. The top

temperature is the wash water and the
bottom temperature is the rinse water.

See the "Water usage guide"on page 18

for more information.

Settings may vary with model

Selecting a cycle and seffing

You willfind information you need to help
you make correct cycle selections in this
section.

• Pages 7-9: Use the information on these

pages to guide you when selecting a wash

cycle and time.

• Page 10: Use this page to help you under-

stand what happens during a wash cycle.

Cyclee may vary with model

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Regular/Heavy cycle

The Regular/Heavy cycle features high spin
speeds designed to shorten drying time.

• Use HEAVY to clean large loads of sturdily

constructed cotton and linen fabrics that
are heavily soiled.

• Use NORMAL to clean sturdily constructed
cotton and linen fabrics that are moder-

ately soiled.

• Use LIGHT to clean sturdily constructed
cotton and linen fabrics that are lightly

soiled.

Permanent Presscycle

The Permanent Press cycle features a cool-
down rinse and low spin speeds to reduce
wrinkling.

• Use NORMAL to clean permanent press
and some synthetic fabrics that are
moderately soiled.

• Use LIGHT to clean permanent press and
some synthetics that are lightlysoiled.

peraling YourWasher

Regular/heavy cycle

NOTE: The washer pauses briefly during the
wash cycle. This is normal for washer
operation.

Delicates cycle

The Delicates cycle features a brief wash
cycle. Low spin speeds reduce wrinkling.

• Use LIGHT to clean lightly to moderately

soiled delicate items and washable knits.

Permanent press cycle

Delicates cycle

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Operating YourWasher

Pre-Wash cycle

The Pre-Wash cycle features a brief period
of agitation and highspin speeds to help

remove heavy soils and stains that need

pretreatment.

• Use warm water for prewashing stained

laundry. (Hot water can set stains.) See
pages 15-17 for stain removal information.

• After the Pre-Wash cycle ends, add

detergent and set a new wash cycle.

Soak/Pre-Wash cycle

(on some models)
The Soak cycle features brief periods of

agitation and soak time to help remove

heavy soils and stains that need pretreat-
ment.

• Use warm water when soaking laundry.

(Hot water can set stains.) See pages 15-
17 for stain removal information.

• Use the amount of detergent or presoak
additive recommended by manufacturer.

• The Soak cycle automatically advances

into Pre-Wash.

Pre-wash cycle

SoakJpre-wash cycle

Extra Wash cycle

(on some models)

Extra Wash automatically prewashes the
laundry and advances intothe Regular/

Heavy cycle. (The washer does not need to
be reset after the Extra Wash cycle.) Use

this cycle when washing heavily soiled loads
that need maximum soil removal.

• For proper cleaning, use double the
amount of detergent recommended for a

wash cycle.

NOTE: The machine pauses during Extra

Wash. This is normal for washer operation.

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Extra wash cycle

Usingrinse and spin

When using extra detergent for heavily

soiled clothes, or washing special-care

items, you may want an extra rinse and spin.

1. Push the Cycle Control Knob in and turn
clockwise to RINSE, as illustrated.

2. Pull the Cycle Control Knob out. The
washer willfill to selected load size,

agitate, drain, and spin.

Operating YourWasher

Usingdrain and spin

A drain and spin may help shorten drying
times for some heavy fabrics or special-care
items by removing excess water.

1. Push the Cycle Control Knob in and turn
clockwise to SPIN, as illustrated.

2. Pullthe Cycle Control Knob out. The
washer will drain, then spin.

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