Midea MLH52S7AGS, MLH52S7AWW User Manual

Washer

Power supply: 120V Circuit: 16-amp branch Frequency: 60Hz Capacity: 5.2 cu ft

USER MANUAL &

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Warning: Before using this product, please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference. The design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product improvement. Consult with your dealer or manufacturer for details.

version A - 5 - 2019

MODEL NUMBERS

MLH52S7AGS

MLH52S7AWW

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Dear user

THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of this high-quality Midea product. Your Midea washer is designed for reliable, trouble-free performance. Please take a moment to register your new washer.

For future reference, record your product model and serial numbers located on the inside frame of the washer.

Model Number________________________________________ Serial Number_________________________________________

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

Proper Installation ....................................................................................5

When Not in Use .......................................................................................5

OPERATION REQUIREMENTS .........................................................6

Location of Your Washer .......................................................................6

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

Water Supply Requirements ................................................................7

Drain Requirements .................................................................................7

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................8

Before You Begin ......................................................................................8

Tools Required ...........................................................................................8

Parts Required (Obtain Locally) .........................................................9

Parts Supplied............................................................................................9

Rough-In Dimensions ..............................................................................9

Unpacking the Washer .........................................................................10

Installing the Washer ..............................................................................11

WASHER USE ................................................................................... 13

Control Panel ............................................................................................ 13

Features ..................................................................................................... 19

Loading and Using the Washer ........................................................ 22

WASHER CARE ................................................................................23

WARNING

Cleaning .................................................................................................... 23

Moving, Storage and Long Vacations ............................................ 27

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE... ............................................28

Error Codes .............................................................................................. 35

WARRANTY ..................................................................................... 36

PRODUCT REGISTRATION .............................................................38

WASHER SAFETY

YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS ARE VERY IMPORTANT

To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the instructions shown here must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or damage, including death.

The level of risk is shown by the following indications.

This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious

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injury.

This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property.

This symbol indicates the possibility of dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electrical shock is present that could result in death or serious injury.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

To reduce the risk of death, ﬁre, explosion, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your vfd appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

Read the instruction manual before using the appliance.

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DO NOT wash or dry articles that have been previously cleaned in,

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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.

DO NOT add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other ﬂammable or

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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

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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 a washing machine, turn on all hot-water faucets and let the water ﬂow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is ﬂammable, DO NOT smoke or use an open ﬂame during this time.

DO NOT allow children to play on or in this appliance. Close

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supervision of children is necessary when this appliance is used near children. Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door or lid. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or injury to persons.

DO NOT reach into the appliance if the drum or other components

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are moving to prevent accidental entanglement.

DO NOT install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the

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weather.

DO NOT tamper with controls, repair or replace any part of this

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appliance 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.

Keep the area around your appliance clean and dry to reduce the

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possibility of slipping. DO NOT operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning,

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partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug.

Unplug the appliance or turn off the circuit breaker before servicing.

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Pressing the Power button DOES NOT disconnect power. See “Electrical Requirements” located in the Installation Instructions

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for grounding instructions. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with appliance.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

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manufacture, its service agent or similarly qualiﬁed persons in order to avoid a hazard.

The new hose-sets bought from the retailer where the product was

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purchased are to be used and that old hose-sets should not be reused.

This appliance is for indoor use only.

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PROPER INSTALLATION

This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance

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with the Installation Instructions before it is used. Ensure the cold water hose is connected to the “C” valve.

Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below

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freezing or exposed to the weather, which could cause permanent damage and invalidate the warranty. Properly ground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in installation instructions.

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Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

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Do not remove the ground prong.

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Do not use an adapter.

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Do not use an extension cord.

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Failure to do so can result in death, ﬁre or electrical

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shock.

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WHEN NOT IN USE

Turn off water faucets to minimize leakage if a break or rupture should occur. Check the condition of the ﬁll hoses; We recommend changing the hoses every 5 years.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm

-www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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OPERATION REQUIREMENTS

LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER

DO NOT INSTALL THE WASHER:

1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather conditions.

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2. In an area where it will come in contact with curtains or drapes.

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3. On carpet. The ﬂoor MUST be a hard surface with a maximum slope

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NOTE: If ﬂoor is in poor condition, use solidly attached to the existing ﬂoor covering.

IMPORTANT: MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES

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• When installed in alcove: Top and Sides = 0" (0 cm), Back = 3" (7.6 cm)

• When installed in closet: Top and Sides = 0" (0 cm), Front = 2" (5 cm),

• Closet door ventilation openings required: 2 louvers each 60 square in.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

The ambient temperature should never be below 60°F (15.6℃) for proper washer operation.

 " per foot (1.27 cm per 30 cm). To make sure the washer does not

of vibrate or move, you may have to reinforce the ﬂoor.

 " impregnated plywood sheet

Back = 3" (7.6 cm)

(387 cm), located 3" (7.6 cm) from top and bottom of door

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND PERSONAL INJURY:

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN ADAPTER PLUG

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WITH THIS APPLIANCE. Washer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances.

CIRCUIT - Individual, properly polarized and grounded 16-amp branch circuit fused with 16-amp time -delay fuse or circuit breaker.

POWER SUPPLY - 2-wire with ground, 120V, single-phase, 60Hz, alternating current.

OUTLET RECEPTACLE - Properly grounded receptacle located so the power supply cord is accessible when the washer is in an installed position.

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a licensed electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

1. The washer MUST be grounded. In the event of malfunction or

breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for electrical current.

2. Since your washer is equipped with a power supply cord having an

equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug, the plug MUST be plugged into an appropriate, copper-wired receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes. If in doubt, call a licensed electrician. DO NOT cut off or alter the grounding prong on the power supply cord. In situations where a twoslot receptacle is present, it is the owner’s responsibility to have a licensed electrician replace it with a properly grounded grounding-type receptacle.

WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

Cold water faucet MUST be installed within 42" (107 cm) of your washer’s water inlet. The faucet MUST be  " (1.9 cm) garden hose-type so inlet hose can be connected. Water pressure MUST be between 10 and 120 psi. Your water department can advise you of your water pressure.

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

1. Drain capable of eliminating 64.3 L per minute.

2. A standpipe diameter of 1

3. The standpipe height above the ﬂoor should be:

Minimum height: 24" (61 cm) Maximum height: 47.24" (120 cm)

 " (3.18 cm) minimum.

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BACK

(120 cm)

24''

(61 cm)

Min.

47.24

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

IMPORTANT - Save these instructions for local

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inspector’s use.

IMPORTANT - Observe all governing codes and

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ordinances.

• Note to Installer -

Consumer.

• Note to Consumer -

reference.

Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical

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and electrical skills.

Completion time - 1-3 hours

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Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

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Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the

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Warranty.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

Be sure to leave these instructions with the

Keep these instructions for future

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• This appliance must be properly grounded and installed as described

• Do not install or store the appliance in an area where it will be exposed

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• NOTE: This appliance must be properly grounded, and electrical

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Adjustable wrench or  " socket with ratchet

• Adjustable wrench or

• Channel-lock adjustable pliers

• Carpenter’s level

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in these Installation Instructions.

to water/weather. See the Location of Your Washer section.

service to the washer.

  " open-end wrench

PARTS REQUIRED (OBTAIN LOCALLY)

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Drain Hose Guide

27.0''

SIDE

27.0''

(68.6 cm)

39.8''

(101.09 cm)

Water Hose (2)

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Inlet Hose Screen Washers(2)

ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS

(68.6 cm)

*NOTE: With pedestal, 52.6" Stacked, 84"

39.8''

(101.09 cm)

34.2''

(86.9cm)

39.8''

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UNPACKING THE WASHER

WARNING:

Recycle or destroy the carton and plastic bags after the washer is

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unpacked. Make materials inaccessible to children. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers causing suffocation.

1. Cut and remove the top and bottom packaging straps.

2. While it is in the carton, carefully lay the washer on its side. DO NOT

lay the washer on its front of back.

3. Turn down the bottom ﬂaps-remove all base packaging, including the

cardboard, styrofoam base and styrofoam tub support (inserted in center of base).

NOTE: If you are installing a pedestal, proceed to the installation instructions that come with the pedestal.

4. Carefully return the washer to an upright position and remove the

carton.

5. Carefully move the washer to within 4 feet (122 cm) of the ﬁnal

location.

6. Remove the following from the back side of the washer:

4 bolts 4 plastic spacers (including rubber grommets) 4 power cord retainers

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IMPORTANT: Failure to remove the shipping bolts* can cause the washer to become severely unbalanced.

Save all bolts for future use.

* Any damages from failure to remove the shipping bolts are not covered by the

warranty.

NOTE: If you must transport the washer at a later date, you must reinstall the shipping support hardware to prevent shipping damage. Keep the hardware in the plastic bag provided.

INSTALLING THE WASHER

1. Run some water from the cold faucet to ﬂush the water lines and

remove particles that might clog up the inlet hose.

2. Ensure there is a rubber washer in the hoses. Reinstall the rubber

washer into the hose ﬁtting if it has fallen out during shipment. Carefully connect the inlet hose marked HOT to the outside “H” outlet of the water valve. Tighten by

hand; then

tighten another  turn with pliers. Carefully connect the other inlet hose to the inside ‘’C’’ outlet of the water valve. Tighten by hand; then tighten another

 turn with

pliers.

Do not crossthread or over-tighten these connections.

3. Install the screen washers by inserting them into the free ends of the

inlet hoses with protruded side facing the faucet.

4. Connect the inlet hose ends to the HOT and COLD water faucets

tightly by hand, then tighten another  turn with pliers. Turn the water on and check for leaks.

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5. Carefully move the washer to its ﬁnal location. Gently rock the washer

into position ensuring inlet hoses do not become kinked. It is important not to damage the rubber leveling legs when moving your washer to its ﬁnal location. Damaged legs can increase washer vibration. It may be helpful to spray window cleaner on the ﬂoor to help move your washer into its ﬁnal position.

NOTE: To reduce vibration, ensure that all four rubber leveling legs are ﬁrmly touching the ﬂoor. Push and pull on the back right and then back left of your washer.

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NOTE: Do not use the dispenser drawer or door to lift the washer.

NOTE: If you are installing into a drain pan, you can use a 24-inch long 2x4

to lever the washer into place.

6. With the washer in its ﬁnal position, place a level on top of the washer

(if the washer is installed under a counter, the washer should not be able to rock). Adjust the front leveling legs up or down to ensure the washer

is resting solid. Turn the lock

nuts on each leg up towards the

base of the washer and snug with a wrench.

NOTE: Keep the leg extension at a minimum to prevent excessive vibration. The farther out the legs are extended, the more the washer will vibrate.

If the ﬂoor is not level or is damaged, you may have to extend the rear leveling legs.

7. Attach the U-shaped hose guide to the end of the drain hose. Place

the hose in a laundry tub or standpipe and secure it with the cable tie provided in the enclosure package.

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8. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.

9. Turn on the power at the circuit breaker/fuse box.

10. Read the rest of this Owner’s Manual. It contains valuable and helpful

11. Before starting the washer, check to make sure:

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NOTE: Placing the drain hose too far down the drain pipe can cause a siphoning action. No more than 7 inch (17.78 cm) of hose should be in the drain pipe. There must be an air gap around the drain hose. A snug ﬁt can also cause a siphoning action.

NOTE: Check to be sure the power is off at the circuit breaker/fuse box before plugging the power cord into an outlet.

information that will save you time and money.

Main power is turned on.

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The washer is plugged in.

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The water faucets are turned on.

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The unit is level and all four leveling legs are ﬁrmly on the ﬂoor.

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The shipping support hardware is removed and saved.

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The drain hose is properly tied up.

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12. Run the washer through a complete cycle.

13. If your washer does not operate, please review the Before You Call For

Service section before calling for service.

14. Place these instructions in a location near the washer for future

reference.

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CONTROL PANEL

QUICK START

Press the Power button.

If the screen is dark, a press of the Power button will “wake up” the display.

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Select a wash cycle. (Defaults are set for each cycle. These default settings can be changed. See Control setting for more information).

Press the Pause/Add a Garment button.

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CONTROL SETTING

Power

Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to put the washer into standby mode. NOTE: Pressing Power does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

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Wash Cycles

The wash cycles are optimized for speciﬁc types of wash loads. The chart below will help you match the setting with the loads.

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Normal/ Colors*

For heavily to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. NOTE: This is the most common cycle.

Bulky/ Sheets*

Heavy Duty*

For large items such as comforters, blankets, small rugs and similar bulky items.

Washing the large and heavy clothing, such as overcoats or towels.

Whites* For heavily to lightly soiled white laundry, work and play

clothes

Towels* For items such as towels, sheets, pillowcases and dish

rags.

Sanitize* For increased water temperature which will sanitize and

kill more than 99.9% of many common bacteria found in home laundry. For best results, select the extra heavy soil setting when using the Sanitize cycle.

Hand wash* Especially gentle wash program for wool or hand-wash

fabrics.

Quick Wash For lightly soiled items needed in a hurry. Cycle time

is approximately 40 minutes, depending on selected options.

Delicates For delicate, washable textiles, e.g. made of silk, satin,

synthetic ﬁbers or blended fabrics.

Baby Care Washing the baby’s clothes, it can make the baby’s wear

cleaner and make the rinse performance better to protect the baby skin.

Casual Mixed load consisting of textiles made of cotton and

synthetics.

Sportswear Washing the activewear.

Tub Clean Use for cleaning the basket of residue and odor.

Recommended use of at least once per month.

NOTE: Never load laundry white using Tub Clean. The

laundry may become damaged See the Care and Cleaning section.

Rinse &

To quickly rinse and spin out any items at any time.

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SOIL LEVEL

WASH TEMP

SPIN SPEED

Change the Soil level to increase or decrease the wash time to remove diﬀerent amounts of soil.

Adjust to select the proper main water temperature for the wash cycle. The PreWash rinse water is always cold to help reduce energy usage and reduce setting of stains and wrinkles.

Follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when selecting the wash temperature.

Changing the Spin speed changes the ﬁnal spin speed of the cycles. Always follow the garment manufacturer’s care label when changing the Spin speed.

To change the Soil level, press the Soil level button until you have reached the desired setting. You can choose between Extra Light, Light, Medium, Heavy or Extra Heavy soil levels.

To change the wash temperature, press the wash Temp button until you have reached the desired setting. You can choose between Tap Cold, Eco Warm, Warm, Hot or Extra Hot.

By design, to protect fabrics, not all wash temperatures are available for certain wash cycles.

To change the Spin speed, press the Spin speed button until you have reached the desired setting. You can choose between No Spin, Low, Medium, High or Extra High. Higher spin speeds are not available on certain cycles, such as Delicates. Higher spin speeds remove more water from the clothes and will help reduce dry time, but may also increase the possibility of setting wrinkles on some fabrics.

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STEAM

Steam adds steam into the washer to assist with loosening stains on the Normal/Colors, Bulky/ Sheets, Heavy Duty, Whites, Towels, Sanitize or Hand Wash cycle.

To use:

1. Turn power ON and

select a wash cycle.

2. Select the Add Steam

button to activate steam.

3. Press the Pause/Add a

Garment button.

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SIGNAL

WATER PLUS

SPEED WASH

Use the Signal pad to change the volume of the end-of-cycle signal.

Increases the water level of the main wash.

This option reduces the overall washer cycle time by optimizing the wash, rinse and spin actions and/ or gently raising the wash temperature to get clothes cleaned faster. Option is available on Normal/ Colors, Bulky/Sheets, Heavy Duty, Whites, Towels, Hand Wash, Delicates, Baby Care, Casual or Sportswear cycles. Total wash time will vary based on cycle chosen and options selected.

Press the pad until you reach the desired volume.

To use:

1. Turn power ON and

select a wash cycle.

2. Select the Add Water

Plus button to activate

water plus.

3. Press the Pause/Add a

Garment button.

To use:

1. Turn power on and

select a wash cycle which has Time Saver as an option.

2. Make any adjustments

to Soil, Temp and Spin as desired.

3. Press the Speed Wash

button to reduce the overall wash time.

4. Press the Pause/Add a

Garment button.

EXTRA RINSE

This option allows for an extra rinse during a cycle to remove excess dirt and detergent from soiled loads.

A drain and spin cycle can be achieved by pressing the Extra Rinse button until the light is no longer illuminated.

PRE WASH

Prewash is an extra wash before the main wash. Use it for heavily soiled clothes or for clothes with a care label that recommends prewashing before washing. Be sure to add liquid or powder highefﬁciency detergent, or the proper wash additive to the prewash dispenser.

PreWash must be selected prior to pressing Pause/ Add a Garment. The PreWash feature will ﬁll the washer with cold water (adding the prewash detergent), tumble the clothes, drain and spin. Then the washer will run the selected wash cycle.

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MY CYCLE

You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock or unlock the controls after you have started a cycle.

Children cannot accidentally start the washer by touching buttons with this option selected.

To save a favorite cycle, set the desired setting for wash cycle, soil level, spin speed and wash temp settings and hold down the My Cycle button for 3 seconds, A beep will sound to indicate the cycle has been saved.

To use your custom cycle, press the My Cycle button before washing a load.

To change the saved cycle, set the desired setting and hold down the My Cycle button for 3 seconds.

To lock the washer, press and hold the Extra Rinse and Pre Wash buttons for 3 seconds.

To unlock the washer controls, press and hold Extra Rinse and Pre Wash buttons for 3 seconds.

NOTE: The Power button can still be used when the machine is locked.

NOTE: When using My Cycle, wash options cannot

be modiﬁed after the cycle has been started.

NOTE: If you change wash options with My Cycle before starting the cycle, the My Cycle light will turn off and you will be returned to the base cycle.

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DELAY

Display

You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 24 hours. Press the Delay Wash button to choose the amount of time you want to delay the start of the wash cycle. Once the desired time is reached, press the Pause/Add a Garment button. The machine will count down and start automatically at the correct time.

Displays the approximate time remaining until the end of the cycle.

NOTE: The cycle time is affected by the water pressure in your home and the balance of the load in the washer. You may see the time remaining on the display increase to accommodate a slower spin speed to handle unbalanced loads.

NOTE: If you forget to fully close the door, a remainder signal will beep reminding you to do so.

NOTE: If you open the door when the delay is counting down, the machine will enter the pause state. You must close the door and press Pause/Add a Garment again in order to restart the countdown.

Cycle status is also displayed and certain features such as Delay Wash or Steam are shown indicating they have been selected.

a Display:

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b Remain-Delay c Child Lock d Door Lock

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Pause/Add a Garment

Press to start a wash cycle. If the washer is running,pressing it once will pause the washer. Press again to restart the wash cycle.

If you want add a garment,please press the Pause/Add a Garment. The washer will unlock the door. Press again to restart the cycle.

NOTE: In some cycles the washer will drain ﬁrst,then unlock the door when it is paused.

NOTE: The washer performs automatic system checks after pressing the Pause/Add a Garment button. Water will ﬂow in 45 seconds or less. You may hear the door lock and unlock before water ﬂows; this is normal.

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THE DISPENSER DRAWER

Slowly open the dispenser drawer by pulling it out until it stops. After adding laundry products, slowly close the dispenser drawer. Closing

the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of the bleach, fabric softener or detergent.

You may see water in the dispenser drawer at the end of the cycle. This is a result of the ﬂushing/siphoning action and is part of the normal operation of the washer.

The Prewash Compartment

Only use the Prewash Compartment if you are selecting the Prewash

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cycle for heavily soiled clothes. Add measured detergent or prewash additive to the back left prewash compartment of the dispenser drawer.

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Detergent or prewash additive is ﬂushed from the dispenser in the

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prewash cycle (if selected).

NOTE: Liquid detergent will drain into the washer drum as it is added.

Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature,

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water hardness, size and soil level of the load. Avoid using too much detergent in your washer as it can lead to over sudsing and detergent residue being left on the clothes.

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The Detergent Compartment

Remove for powder detergent

High-efﬁ cient detergent is required for this washer.

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Use the detergent manufacturer’s recommended amount.

Add measured detergent to the front left detergent compartment of

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the dispenser drawer.

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Detergent is ﬂ ushed from the dispenser at the beginning of the wash

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cycle. Either powdered or liquid detergent can be used. Powder Detergent-Remove the Detergent selection insert and place

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it in a safe location outside of the washer. Follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions when measuring the amount of powder to use.

Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature,

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water hardness, size and soil level of the load. Avoid using too much detergent in your washer as it can lead to oversudsing and detergent

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residue being left on the clothes. Using more detergent than the recommended quantity can cause

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residue buildup on your washer. Liquid Detergent - Locate the concentration of your detergent on

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the bottle. Place the Detergent selection insert in the corresponding location depending on the concentration.

Max HE Liquid Detergent Setting

2X HE Liquid Detergent Seting (most common setting)

3X HE Liquid Detergent setting

The Liquid Bleach Compartment

IMPORTANT: Be sure to identify the correct compartment for bleach before using.

If desired, measure out the recommended amount of liquid bleach, not to exceed

 cup (80 ml), and pour into the right compartment labeled

“LIQUID BLEACH”.

Do not exceed the maximum ﬁll line. Overﬁlling can cause early dispensing of the bleach which could result in damaged clothes.

NOTE: Do not use powdered bleach in the dispenser.

The Fabric Softener Compartment

IMPORTANT: Be sure to identify the correct compartment for fabric softener before using.

If desired, pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into the compartment labeled “FABRIC SOFTENER”.

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Use only liquid fabric softener in the dispenser. Dilute with water to the maximum ﬁll line. Do not exceed the maximum ﬁll line. Overﬁlling can cause early

dispensing of the fabric softener which could stain clothes. NOTE: Do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash load.

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LOADING AND USING THE WASHER

Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.

SORTING WASH LOADS

Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.

COLORS SOIL FABRIC LINT

Whites

Lights

Darks

Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items ﬁrst. Large

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items should not be more than half the total wash load. Washing single items is not recommended. This may cause an out-of-

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balance load. Add one or two similar items. Pillows and comforters should not be mixed with other items. This may

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cause an out-of-balance load.

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Fire Hazard

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Heavy

Normal

Light

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

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.

Delicates

Easy Care

Sturdy Cottons

Lint

Producers

Lint

Collectors

PREPARING CLOTHES

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To avoid snags during washing:

Follow these steps to maximize garment care.

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Close garment zippers, snaps, buttons and hooks.

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Mend seams, hems, tears.

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Empty all items from pockets.

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Remove nonwashable garment accessories such as ornaments and

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nonwashable trim materials. To avoid tangling, tie strings, draw ties and belt-like materials. Brush away surface dirt and lint.

Promptly wash wet or stained garments to maximize results.

Use nylon mesh garment bags to wash small items. Wash multiple garments at one time for best results.

LOADING THE WASHER

Wash drum may be fully loaded with loosely added items. Do not wash fabrics containing ﬂammable materials (waxes, cleaning ﬂuids, etc.).

To add items after washer has started, press Pause/Add a Garment and wait until the door is unlatched. The washer may take up to 30 seconds to unlock the door after pressing Pause/Add a Garment depending on the machine conditions. Do not try to force open the door when it is locked. After the door unlocks, open gently. Add items, close the door and press Pause/Add a Garment to restart.

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CLEANING

EXTERIOR

Immediately wipe off any spills. Wipe with damp cloth. Do not hit surface with sharp objects.

INTERIOR

To clean the interior of the washer, select the Tub Clean feature on the control panel. This Tub Clean cycle should be performed, at a minimum, once per month. This cycle will use more water, in addition to bleach, to control the rate at which soils and detergents may accumulate in your washer.

NOTE: Read the instructions below completely before starting the Tub Clean cycle.

1. Remove any garments or objects from the washer and ensure the

washer basket is empty.

2. Open the washer door and pour one cup or 250 ml of liquid bleach or

other washing machine cleaner into the basket.

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3. Close the door and select the Tub Clean cycle. Push the Pause/Add a

Garment button.

4. When the Tub Clean cycle is working, the display will show the

estimated cycle time remaining. The cycle will complete in about 90 minutes. Do not interrupt the cycle.

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5. After the cycle is complete, leave the door open slightly for better

ventilation.

If for any reason the cycle needs to be interrupted, the door will not open immediately. Forcing open the door at this stage may cause water to ﬂood. The door will open after the water is drained to a level where it would not ﬂood the ﬂoor.

Tub Clean may be interrupted by pressing the Pause/Add a Garment button in between cycles. A power outage in the house might also interrupt the cycle. When the power supply is back, the Tub Clean cycle resumes where it had stopped. When interrupted, be sure to run a complete Tub Clean cycle before using the washer. If the Power pad is pressed during Tub Clean, the cycle will be lost.

IMPORTANT:

Run Tub Clean with 1 Cup (250 ml) of bleach once a month.

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After the completion of a Tub Clean cycle, the interior of your washer

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may have a bleach smell. It is recommended to run a light color load after the Tub Clean cycle.

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DISPENSER DRAWER AREA

Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. Residue should be removed once or twice a month.

Lock tab is visible only after drawer has been pulled open. Remove the drawer by ﬁrst pulling it out until it stops. Then reach back

into right rear corner of the drawer cavity and press down ﬁrmly on the lock tab, pulling out the drawer.

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CLEANING THE PUMP FILTER

Due to the nature of the front-load washer, it is sometimes possible for small articles to pass to the pump. The washer has a ﬁlter to capture lost items so they are not dumped to the drain. To retrieve lost items, clean out the pump ﬁlter.

Pump filter

1. Using a coin or ﬂat screwdriver in the notch on the door, open the

access door.

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2. Place a shallow pan or dish under the pump access door and towels on

the ﬂoor in front of the washer to protect the ﬂoor. It is normal to catch about a cup of water when the ﬁlter is removed.

3. Pull down the pour spout.

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4. Turn the pump ﬁlter counterclockwise and remove the ﬁlter. Open

slowly to allow the water to drain.

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5. Clean the debris from the ﬁlter.

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6. Replace the ﬁlter and turn clockwise. Tighten securely.

7. Flip up the pour spout.

8. Close the access door.

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CLEANING THE DOOR GASKET

1. Open the washer door. Using both hands, press down the door gasket.

Remove any foreign objects if found trapped inside the gasket. Make sure there is nothing blocking the holes behind the gasket.

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2. While holding down the door gasket, inspect the interior gasket by

pulling it down with your ﬁngers. Remove any foreign objects if found trapped inside this gasket. Make sure there is nothing blocking the holes behind the gasket.

3. When you are ﬁnished cleaning the door gasket, remove your hands

and the gasket will return to the operating position.

MOVING, STORAGE AND LONG VACATIONS

Ask the service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses. Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather. When moving the washer, the tub should be kept stationary by using the shipping bolts removed during installation. See Installation Instructions in this book.

Be sure the water supply is shut off at the faucets. Drain all water from the hoses if the weather will be below freezing.

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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE...

Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages ﬁrst and

you may not need to call for service.

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Problem Possible Cause What To Do

Not draining Not spinning Not agitating

Load is out of balance

• Redistribute clothes and run drain & spin or rinse & spin.

• Increase load size if washing small load containing heavy and light items.

Pump clogged

• See page 25 on how to clean the Pump Filter.

Drain hose is kinked or improperly connected

• Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it.

Household drain may be clogged

• Check household plumbing. You may need to call a plumber.

Drain hose siphoning; drain hose pushed too far

• Ensure there is an air gap between hose and drain.

down the drain

Leaking water Door gasket is damaged

• Check to see if gasket is seated and not torn. Objects left in pockets may cause damage to the washer (nails, screws, pens, pencils).

Door gasket not damaged

• Water may drip from the door when the door is opened. This is a normal operation.

• Carefully wipe off rubber door seal. Sometimes dirt or clothing is left in this seal and can cause a small leak.

Check back left of washer for water

• If this area is wet, you have oversudsing condition. Use less detergent.

Problem Possible Cause What To Do

Leaking water (cont.)

Fill hoses or drain hose is improperly connected

• Make sure hose connections are tight at washer and faucets and make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.

Household drain may be clogged

• Check household plumbing. You may need to call a plumber.

Dispenser clogged

• Powder soap may cause clogs inside the dispenser and cause water to leak out the front of the dispenser. Remove drawer and clean both drawer and inside of dispenser box. Please refer to Cleaning the Washer section.

Incorrect use of detergent

• Use HE and correct amount of detergent.

Dispenser box crack

• If new installation, check for crack on inside of dispenser box.

Clothes too wet

Load is out of balance

• Redistributes clothes and run drain & spin or rinse & spin.

• Increase load size if washing small load containing heavy and light items.

• The machine will slow the spin speed down to 400 rpm if it has a hard time balancing the load. This speed is normal.

Pump clogged

• See page 25 on how to clean the Pump Filter.

Overloading

• The dry weight of the load should be less than 22 lbs.

Drain hose is kinked or improperly connected

• Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it.

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Problem Possible Cause What To Do

Clothes too wet (cont.)

Household drain may be clogged

• Check household plumbing. You may need to call a plumber.

Drain hose siphoning; drain hose pushed too far

• Ensure there is an air gap between hose and drain.

down the drain

Incomplete cycle or timer not advancing

Automatic load redistribution

• Timer adds 3 minutes to cycle for each rebalance. 11 or 15 rebalances may be done. This is normal operation. Do nothing; the machine will ﬁnish the wash cycle.

Pump clogged

• See page 25 on how to clean the Pump Filter.

Drain hose is kinked or improperly connected

• Straight drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it.

Household drain may be clogged

• Check household plumbing. You may need to call a plumber.

Drain hose siphoning; drain hose pushed too far

• Ensure there is an air gap between hose and drain.

down the drain

Loud or unusual noise; vibration or shaking

Cabinet moving

All rubber leveling legs are not ﬁrmly touching the ﬂoor

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move transmitted to the ﬂoor. This movement is normal.

• Push and pull on the back right and then back left of your washer to check if it is level. If the washer is uneven, adjust the rubber leveling legs so they are all ﬁrmly touching the ﬂoor and locked in place. Your installed should correct this problem.

Unbalanced load

• Open door and manually redistribute load. To check machine, run rinse and spin with no load. If normal, unbalance was caused by load.

Pump clogged

• See page 25 on how to clean the Pump Filter.

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