Kleenmaid LTKA6 User Manual

Stacked Washers

and Dryers

Model LTKA6A*N4350

Use and Care Guide

Keep These Instructions for Future Reference.

(If this machine changes ownership, this manual must accompany machine.)

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Part No. 802726

December 2006

Read complete Installation and Operation Instructions before using unit.

The maximum washing load (dry weight) shall not exceed 8.1 kg (18 pounds).

The maximum drying load (dry weight) shall not exceed 9.0 kg (20 pounds).

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: – Do not try to light any appliance. – Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. – Clear the room, building or area of all occupants. – Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s

instructions.

– If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

• Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

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IMPORTANT: Purchaser must consult the local gas supplier for suggested instructions to be followed if the dryer user smells gas. The gas utility instructions plus the SAFETY and WARNING note directly above must be posted in a prominent location near the dryer for customer use.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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Table of

Contents

Safety Information.............................................................................. 5

Explanation of Safety Messages........................................................... 5

Important Safety Instructions ............................................................... 5

Washer Use and Care......................................................................... 9

Before Washing .................................................................................... 9

Prepare Wash Load .......................................................................... 9

Sort................................................................................................... 9

Pretreat ............................................................................................. 10

Load Articles.................................................................................... 10

Load Sizes........................................................................................ 10

Water..................................................................................................... 10

Water Level...................................................................................... 10

Water Hardness................................................................................ 10

Iron................................................................................................... 11

Energy .............................................................................................. 11

Washing Special Items ......................................................................... 12

Common Washer Sounds .................................................................... 12

Washing Concerns................................................................................ 13

Laundry Tips......................................................................................... 14

Special Care .......................................................................................... 15

Starching .......................................................................................... 15

Knits................................................................................................. 15

Permanent Press ............................................................................... 15

Stain Removal....................................................................................... 16

Washer Operation .............................................................................. 19

Determine Proper Cycle ....................................................................... 19

To Wash Clothes.............................................................................. 20

To Change Cycles ............................................................................ 21

To Pump Out Water After Aborting Cycle...................................... 22

DOOR Light..................................................................................... 22

WASH Light .................................................................................... 22

RINSE Light .................................................................................... 22

FINAL SPIN Light .......................................................................... 22

HEATER Light (Red Light) ............................................................ 22

Out of Balance Load ........................................................................ 22

Available Washing Cycles............................................................... 23

Using Your Dispenser Drawer.............................................................. 25

Detergent Compartment................................................................... 25

Liquid Bleach Compartment............................................................ 25

Fabric Softener Compartment.......................................................... 25

Available Water Temperatures ............................................................. 26

Dryer Use and Care ............................................................................ 27

Before Drying ....................................................................................... 27

Energy Saving Tips.......................................................................... 27

Helps and Hints................................................................................ 27

Sort................................................................................................... 28

Load ................................................................................................. 28

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Drying Special Items ............................................................................ 29

Dryer Operation.................................................................................. 33

Available Drying Cycles....................................................................... 33

AUTOMATIC REGULAR/DELICATE Cycle............................... 33

TIME DRY Cycle ............................................................................ 33

AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS Cycle .................... 33

To Dry Clothes ..................................................................................... 34

Drying Rack ..................................................................................... 35

Motor Overload Protector ................................................................ 35

Lint Filter ......................................................................................... 36

Maintenance ........................................................................................ 37

User Maintenance ................................................................................. 37

Lubrication....................................................................................... 37

Cold Weather Care........................................................................... 37

Vacations and Extended Non-Use ................................................... 37

Care of Your Washer ....................................................................... 37

Replacing Hoses ................................................................................... 37

Filter Screens ........................................................................................ 37

Care of Your Dryer .......................................................................... 37

Exhaust System................................................................................ 38

Reinstallation of Shipping Materials .................................................... 38

Before You Call for Service ................................................................. 39

If Service Is Required ........................................................................... 40

Automatic Stacked Washer and Dryer Warranty ................................. 41

Domestic Warranty .......................................................................... 41

Commercial Warranty...................................................................... 41

Information for Handy Reference......................................................... 42

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Safety Information

Explanation of Safety Messages

Throughout this manual and on machine decals, you will find precautionary statements (“DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAUTION”) followed by specific instructions. These precautions are intended for the personal safety of the operator, user, servicer, and those maintaining the machine.

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will cause severe personal injury or death.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could cause severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may cause minor or moderate personal injury or property damage.

Additional precautionary statements (“IMPORTANT” and “NOTE”) are followed by specific instructions.

IMPORTANT: The word “IMPORTANT” is used to inform the reader of specific procedures where minor machine damage will occur if the procedure is not followed.

NOTE: The word “NOTE” is used to communicate installation, operation, maintenance or servicing information that is important but not hazard related.

Important Safety Instructions

Save These Instructions

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your stacked washer and dryer, follow these basic precautions.

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1. Read all instructions before using the unit.

2. Refer to the EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS in the INSTALLATION manual for the proper earthing of the unit.

3. Do not wash or dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Highly flammable substances commonly used in domestic environments include acetone, denatured alcohol, petrol/gasoline, kerosene, spot removers (some brands), turpentine, waxes and wax removers. This appliance shall not be used to dry off solvents or dry-cleaning fluids.

4. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using a washing machine or combination washer-dryer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. The gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

5. Do not allow children to play on or in the unit. This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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6. Before the unit is removed from service or discarded, remove the doors to the washing and drying compartments.

7. Do not reach into the washer or dryer if the cylinders are revolving.

8. Do not install or store the unit where it will be exposed to water and/or weather.

9. Do not tamper with the controls.

10. Do not repair or replace any part of the unit, or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the User-Maintenance instructions or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

11. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

12. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

13. To reduce the risk of an electric shock or fire, DO NOT use an adapter to connect the unit to the electrical power source.

14. To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT DRY plastics or articles containing foam rubber (also known as latex foam) or similarly textured rubberlike materials. Foam rubber materials can, when heated, produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

15. ALWAYS clean the lint filter after every load. A layer of lint in the filter reduces drying efficiency and prolongs drying time.

16. Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding area free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.

17. The interior of the dryer and the exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

19. Washer and dryer will not operate with the loading door open. DO NOT bypass the door safety switches by permitting the washer or dryer to operate with the doors open. The washer and dryer will stop tumbling when the doors are opened. Do not use the washer or dryer if they do not stop tumbling when the doors are opened or start tumbling without pressing the START mechanisms. Remove the unit from use and call the service person.

20. Do not put articles soiled with vegetable or cooking oil in the washer or dryer. Due to the oil, the fabric may catch on fire by itself. Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer. The items become warm, creating an oxidation reaction in the oil. Oxidation creates heat. If the heat cannot escape, the items can become hot enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking or storing oil-affected items can prevent heat from escaping and so create a fire hazard.

If it is unavoidable that fabrics contain vegetable or cooking oil or have been contaminated by hair care products be placed in a tumble dryer, they should first be washed in hot water with extra detergent – this will reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard. The “cool down” cycle of tumble dryers should be used to reduce the temperature of the items. They should not be removed from the tumble dryer or piled or stacked while hot.

21. To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT put clothes which have traces of any flammable substances such as machine oil, flammable chemicals, thinner, etc., or anything containing wax or chemicals such as in mops and cleaning cloths, or anything dry-cleaned at home with a drycleaning solvent in the dryer.

22. Use your washer only for its intended purpose, washing clothes.

23. Use the dryer only for its intended purpose, drying clothes.

18. If not installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions or if there is damage to or mishandling of this product’s components, use of this product could expose you to substances in the fuel or from fuel combustion which can cause death or serious illness.

24. Always disconnect the electrical power to the washer and dryer before attempting service to either unit. Disconnect the power cords by grasping the plug, not the cord.

25. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord or assembly by a suitably qualified service agent.

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26. Install this unit according to the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. All connections for water, drain, electrical power, earthing and gas supply must comply with local codes and be made by licensed personnel when required. Do not do it yourself unless you know how!

27. Keep your unit in good condition. Bumping or dropping the unit can damage safety features. If this occurs, have your unit checked by a qualified service person.

28. Remove laundry immediately after the dryer stops.

29. Always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions on packages of laundry and cleaning aids. Heed all warnings or precautions. To reduce the risk of poisoning or chemical burns, keep them out of reach of children at all times (preferably in a locked cabinet).

30. Do not tumble fiberglass curtains and draperies unless the label says it can be done. If they are dried, wipe out the cylinder with a damp cloth to remove particles of fiberglass.

31. Be sure water connections have a shut-off valve and that fill hose connections are tight. CLOSE the shut-off valves at the end of each wash day.

32. ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the garment manufacturer.

33. Never operate the unit with any guards and/or panels removed.

34. DO NOT operate the unit with missing or broken parts.

35. DO NOT bypass any safety devices.

36. Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this machine according to the manufacturer’s instructions may result in conditions which can produce bodily injury and/or property damage.

37. Do not operate washer and dryer if the units have been separated.

38. The tumble dryer is intended only for drying textile material washed in water.

39. If this appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or an electrical portable outlet device, the cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture.

40. Undergarments that contain metal reinforcements should not be placed in a tumble dryer.

Damage to the tumble dryer can result if metal reinforcements come loose during drying. When available, a drying rack could be used for such items.

41. Plastic articles such as shower caps or babies’ waterproof napkin covers should not be placed in a tumble dryer.

42. Rubber-backed articles, clothes fitted with foam rubber pads, pillows, galoshes and rubber-coated tennis shoes should not be placed in a tumble dryer.

IMPORTANT: Solvent vapors from dry-cleaning machines create acids when drawn through the heater of the drying unit. These acids are corrosive to the dryer as well as to the laundry load being dried. Be sure make-up air is free of solvent vapors.

IMPORTANT: Have your unit installed properly. Don’t do it yourself unless you know how!

NOTE: The WARNINGS and IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating the dryer.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or the manufacturer about any problems or conditions you do not understand.

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Washer Use and Care

Before Washing

Prepare Wash Load

Empty Pockets and Cuffs

Make sure all pockets are empty and turn them inside out. One bobby pin, metal or plastic toy, support wires from bras (recommended to be washed in a garment bag), nail or sharp object in a load can catch laundry and cause tears or damage the machine. Facial tissue left in a pocket will produce extreme “lint.” A crayon or lipstick in a wash load may cause stains that cannot be removed. Roll down cuffs and shake out grass, sand, and gravel.

Mend Rips and Tears

Little holes can become bigger in the washer. Mend holes and tears before placing garments in the washer.

Close Zipper and Fasten Hooks

These can catch on garments in a wash load and tear them. Tie belts and sashes so they won’t wind around clothes.

Put Small Items In Bag

Small items such as baby socks may get stuck around the door. Put them inside a mesh garment bag.

2. Sort by fabric and construction.

COTTONS AND

LINENS

SYNTHETICS, BLENDS

& POLY KNITS

Figure 2

PERMANENT

3. Sort by care label.

COLD

HOT

PRESS

DELICATES

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Remove Nonwashable Trim

Check for colourfastness by squeezing a portion of garment in warm or hot sudsy water. If the colour bleeds or runs, wash the item separately in cold water.

Sort

Proper sorting is easy if you follow a few guidelines:

1. Sort by colour.

WHITES

LIGHTS

Figure 1

DARKS

NON-COLOURFAST

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Figure 3

4. Sort by type and amount of soil.

Children’s play clothes, as well as work clothes, will need extra treatment. Lightly soiled clothes can become dingy if washed with heavily soiled items.

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Pretreat

Pretreat shirt collars and cuffs with a pre-wash product or liquid detergent when placing them in the washer. Before washing, treat special stains with bar soap, liquid detergent or a paste of water and granular detergent. Use a pretreat soil and stain remover.

Load Articles

Load items by the amount of space they take up, not by their weight. Mix large and small items in a load to get the best washing results.

Load items loosely into the wash drum. The bulk of the clothes rather than the weight will determine load size.

Load Sizes

Load sizes vary. Small and large items should be washed together to create a balanced load. If washing a large item, two bath towels should be added to even the load. Smaller loads can create an unbalanced condition and cause premature wear on the washer. Do not hesitate to fill the entire inner drum of the washer. The load will compress a great deal when wet. This allows room for proper tumbling.

Water

Water Level

The washer will automatically adjust the water level to the type and size of the load during any fill.

Water Hardness

SOFT WATER

0 to 10 milligrams per litre

MODERATELY HARD WATER

300 milligrams per litre

HARD WATER

500 milligrams per litre

VERY HARD WATER

Over 500 milligrams per litre

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Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon (G.P.G.) or parts per million (P.P.M.). Hard water will not remove soil as well as soft water and can result in grey, dingy laundry. To get clothes clean in hard water, use more detergent but avoid oversudsing. Do not use soap.

Hard Water May Be Softened By:

1. A mechanical water softener installed in your home.

2. The use of a packaged non-precipitating water conditioner.

Soft Water

Water should be soft enough to allow soaps and detergents to remove soil effectively. Clothes will be whiter and brighter when washed and rinsed in soft water.

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Iron

If iron is present in the water, the clothes may become an all-over yellow or they may be stained with brown or orange spots or streaks. Iron is not always visible in the water.

Solutions to Iron Problems

The installation of a water softener will remove small amounts of iron from the water supply. The installation of an iron filter may be necessary for more severe cases. If the iron comes from the pipes, it may be sufficient just to let the water run into the empty washer for about one minute. This may help to clear the pipes. Spin this water out of the wash drum before starting the wash.

If iron comes from the water heater, drain the heater occasionally to remove the rust.

Iron with Chlorine Bleach

The use of chlorine bleach with water that contains iron will make the rust discolouration worse. Use an “all fabric” bleach.

Energy

You can save energy when washing by following a few guidelines:

1. Heating water accounts for the greatest energy expense when washing. Save on heating water by using cold rinses.

2. Wash full loads, but do not overload.

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Washing Special Items

NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’s care label instructions.

Bedding ● Warm wash and warm rinse.

● PERMANENT PRESS cycle.

● Pretreat heavily soiled areas before washing.

● When washing an electric blanket, protect the plug by stitching the edge of the

blanket over the plug. Only dry in the dryer if manufacturer says it can be done.

Nappies

Draperies, Curtains, Slip Covers

Pillows (Feather and Down)

Rugs

Slips and Nightgowns

● Rinse out nappies immediately in cold water and soak in a nappies pail with a small

amount of detergent or enzyme presoak. Soak before washing.

● Limit wash load to two dozen nappies.

● Recommend an all-purpose, low-sudsing detergent.

● Shake to remove dust. Remove hooks and close zippers.

● Do not wash sun-damaged draperies and curtains. They will not withstand washing.

● Use warm water.

● Wash curtains frequently. They can be weakened from soil, fumes, dust and the sun.

● Fibreglass curtains need gentle care. Read care label to see if washable. Some

fibreglass curtains should be hand washed.

● Do not wash pillows unless they can be dried in the dryer. They may mildew if not

dried completely.

● Use warm wash and low-sudsing detergent.

● Shake before washing. Do not use hot water on rubber-backed rugs.

● Wash two or three rugs to balance the washer.

● Using fabric softener will help eliminate static.

● Wash often using all-purpose detergent, warm or hot water and cold rinse on the

PERMANENT PRESS cycle.

● To keep nylons and polyesters white, wash only with whites and use chlorine bleach

occasionally.

● Use fabric softener to remove static electricity.

Small Items

● Wash small items such as baby socks in a mesh garment bag.

Common Washer Sounds

Sounds Cause

Accelerating This sound is heard during the spin portion of every cycle.

Tap pi ng These sharp sounds may come from metal fasteners, zippers, belt buckles or coins hitting

the wash drum or door glass.

Thumping Washer may be out of balance. Washer is designed to balance the load. If the washer is

severely unbalanced, turn cycle selector knob to OFF and redistribute the load.

Rumbling Washer may not be level. Stop washer and adjust leveling legs. Refer to INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS for details.

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