KitchenAid KAWS777EZ0, KAWS777EQ0, KAWS677EZ0, KAWS677EQ0, KAWS577EZ0 Owner’s Manual

KAWS577E
KAWS677E
KAWS777E

3950448 Rev. A

Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID* appliance!

KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. To ensure that you enjoy many

years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information
concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.

If you need assistance or service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section of this book. After checking

"Troubleshooting," additional help can be found by checking the "Requesting Assistance or Service"
section.

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 label (see diagram on page 4).

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future referenc6. You must provide proof of

purchase or installation date for in-warranty service.
Model Number

Serial Number
Date Installed

Builder/Dealer Name
Address
Phone

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety statements under warn-

ing symbols. Please pay special attention to these
symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is

a brief explanation of the symbol.

This symbol alerts you to hazards
such as fire, electrical shock, or

other injuries.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using
the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using the
washer.

• Do not wash articles that have been

previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked
in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning

solvents, other flammable, or explosive

substances as they give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.

• Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning sol-

vents, or other flammable, or explosive
substances to the wash water. These

substances give off vapors that could

ignite or explode.

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas
may be produced in a hot water system

that has not been used for 2 weeks or

more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water system has not been used

for such a period, before using the washing

machine, turn on all hot water faucets and

• Do not allow children to play on or in the
washer. Close supervision of children is
necessary when the washer is used near

children.

• Before the washer is removed from service
or discarded, remove the door.

• Do not reach into the washer if the tub or
agitator is moving.

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

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the

washer or attempt any servicing unless

specifically recommended in this Use and
Care Guide or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have

the skills to carry out.

• See Installation Instructions for grounding

requirements.

let the water flow from each for several
minutes. This will release any accumu-

lated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flam-
mable, do not smoke or use an open
flame during this time.

-SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS-

The parts and features of your washer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all

parts and features before using your washer. Page references are included next to some

features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features.

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.

Variable end of SELECTRA*
cycle signal controls

(on some models) 6 and 7)

(p.10)

Model and serial

Liquid fabric
softener

dispenser
(pp. 6 and 12)

number label

(under lid)

SURE-CARE*
agitator

Basket

I

Tub

Self-cleaning

lint filter

(bottom of

washer basket)

(p. 10)

Toget the best washing resultspossible, you must use your washer correctly.This section tells

you howto use yourwasher properlyand efficiently.

Using your washer

Explosion Hazard

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

fluids.

Do not wash or dry items soiled with

vegetable or cooking oils because they

may contain some oil after laundering.
Doing so can result in death, explosion,

or fire.

1. Measure detergent and pour it into the washer.

• If desired, you may
also add powder or
liquid color safe bleach.

,, Add extra detergent
for the Extra Wash

cycle.

2. Drop a sorted load of clothes loosely into your
washer, filling to the

top row of holes.
* Load evenly to

maintain washer

balance. Mix large
and small items.

o Items should move
easily through the wash

water. Overloading can
cause poor cleaning.

o To reduce wrinkling

of permanent press clothes and some synthetic
knits, use a large load size to provide more space

(see step 6).

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.

3. (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid chlo-
rine bleach into the

liquid chlorine bleach
dispenser. Bleach will

be diluted automatically
during the wash part of

the cycle.

• Never use more than

1 cup (250 mL) for a full

load. Use less with a
smaller load size.

,, Follow the manufac-

turer's directions for safe use.

• To avoid spilling, use a cup with a pouring spout.

Do not let bleach splash, drip, or run down into the
washer basket.

• Make sure you use only liquid chlorine bleach in

this dispenser.

continued on next page

Using your washer (cont.)

4. (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid fabric
softener into the liquid

fabric softener dispenser.

• Do not spill or drip any
fabric softener on the

clothes.

- Make sure you use
only liquid fabric softener

in this dispenser.

Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser

with warm water until

liquid reaches the
crossbar in the opening.

• Softener is added
automatically during
the rinse portion of
the cycle.

5. Close the washer lid.
6, Turn the Load Size selector to the correct setting

for your wash load and
the type of fabric being

washed.

• Choose a load size
that allows the load to

move freely for best
fabric care. See "Load-

ing" on page 7.

• Change the setting
after the washer has

started filling by turning

the selector to a different setting.

7, Set the Water Temperature selector to the correct

setting for the type of
fabric and soils being

I washed.

* Use the warmest water
safe for fabric.

RINSE

Follow garment label instructions.

* HOT: 130°F (54°C)

or above.

- Whites and pastels.

- Heavy and greasy
soils.

, WARM: 90 to 110°F (32 to 44°C).

- Bright colors.

- Moderate to light soils.

t COLD: 70 to 90°F (21 to 32°C).

- Colors that bleed or fade.

- Light soils.

. (OPTIONAL STEP) Some models have an Extra

Rinse selector, For an

additional rinse and spin

CZ) at the end of a wash

cycle, set the Extra

Rinse selector to ON.