WHIRLPOOL 4GWTW4950 Use & Care Guide

TOP-LOADING HIGH EFFICIENCY

LOW-WATER WASHER

USE AND CARE GUIDE

GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN

DU LAVE-LINGE HAUTE EFFICACITE

A FAIBLE CONSOMMATION D’EAU

AVEC CHARGEMENT PAR LE DESSUS

LAVADORA DE CARGA SUPERIOR Y ALTO RENDIMIENTO,

CON NIVEL BAJO DE AGUA

MANUAL DE USO Y CUIDADO

W10559096B

Designed to use only HE High Efciency detergents.

Conçue pour l’utilisation d’un détergent haute efcacité seulement.

Diseñada para utilizar solamente detergentes de HE (Alto rendimiento).

4GWTW4950

Table of Contents

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

SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................. 4

WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? ..................................... 5

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ................................ 6

Table des matières

SECURITE DU LAVE-LINGE ........................................... 19

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ 20

QUOI DE NEUF SOUS LE COUVERCLE? .................... 21

TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET

CARACTERISTIQUES .................................................... 22

Índice

SEGURIDAD DE LA LAVADORA .................................... 36

ESPECIFICACIONES ...................................................... 37

¿QUÉ HAY DE NUEVO DEBAJO DE LA TAPA? ............ 38

PANEL DE CONTROL Y CARACTERÍSTICAS .............. 39

CYCLE GUIDE ................................................................... 8

USING YOUR WASHER .................................................... 9

WASHER MAINTENANCE ................................................... 12

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................... 14

GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES ............................................ 23

UTILISATION DU LAVE-LINGE ...................................... 25

ENTRETIEN DU LAVE-LINGE ............................................. 28

DEPANNAGE ........................................................................... 30

GUÍA DE CICLOS ............................................................ 41

USO DE SU LAVADORA ................................................. 43

MANTENIMIENTO DE LA LAVADORA ............................. 46

SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS ............................................. 48

WASHER SAFETY

SPECIFICATIONS

These units are sold in multiple regions with different requirements for measuring capacity. Below are a few of the valid forms of measure posted on this product:

Dry Linen Capacity: A weight measure that reects a

maximum load size that can be loaded into the dryer.

SASO Capacity: A capacity measure that represents the capacity at which performance testing was completed.

SASO Water Consumption: Water consumption which the manufacturer declares will be used in a specic cycle.

Dry Linen Capacity

10,5 kg (23 lb)

SASO Capacity

7 kg (15,4 lb)

SASO Water Consumption

122 litres

Inlet Valve Water Pressure Specications

Max inlet water pressure Min inlet water pressure

861,845 Pa 55,158 Pa

WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID?

Cleaning with Less Water

Washplate

Traditional agitator-style

washer

The most striking difference in your new washer is the low-water washplate wash system. The washer automatically adjusts the water level to the load size—no water level selector is needed.

Washer with low-water

washplate wash system

Automatic Load Size Sensing

Once you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will begin the sensing process to determine the correct water level for the load. This may take several minutes before water is added. You will nd a step-by-step description in the “Cycle Status Lights” section.

You will hear the motor turn the basket in short pulses to thoroughly wet the load. This low-water wash method uses less water and energy compared to a traditional agitator-style washer.

Choosing the Right Detergent

Use only High Efciency detergents. The package will be marked “HE” or “High Efciency.” Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use.

Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Do not load garments directly over the center of the washplate; when loaded, the center of the washplate should be visible.

Use only High Efciency (HE) detergent.

Concentrated Cleaning

Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Rather than diluting detergent as done in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to the soils.

Normal Sounds You Can Expect

At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds and noises that are different from those of your previous washer. For example, you may hear a clicking and hum at the beginning of the cycle, as the lid lock goes through a self-test. There will be different kinds of humming and whirring sounds as the washplate moves the load. And sometimes, you may hear nothing at all, as the washer determines the correct water level for your load or allows time for clothes to soak.

As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level of the garments will settle in the basket. This is normal, and does not indicate that more garments should be added.

IMPORTANT: You will not see a washer basket full of water as with your past agitator-style washer. It is normal for some of the load to be above the water line.

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

TEMPERATURE

Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water.

Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric and soils being washed. For best results and following the garment label instructions, use the warmest wash water safe for your fabric.

• Warm and hot water will be cooler than what your previous washer provided.

• Even in a cool water wash, some warm water may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature.

CYCLE OPTIONS

The following options may be added to most cycle. See “Cycle Guide” for additional details.

EXTRA RINSE

This option can be used to automatically add a second rinse to most cycles.

FABRIC SOFTENER ADDED

This option must be set to “Yes” if using fabric softener during a cycle.

ECOBOOST

The EcoBOOST option allows you to increase your energy savings on your wash cycles. When this option is used, the wash cycle will use slightly cooler wash water than the selected temperature.

WASH CYCLE KNOB

Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your washer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.

START/PAUSE/UNLOCK BUTTON

Press to start the selected cycle; press again to pause the cycle and unlock the lid.

NOTE: If the washer is spinning, it may take several minutes to unlock the lid. Press and hold 3 sec to cancel a cycle.

CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATOR

The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle. At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses that are different from traditional washers.

SENSING

When the START/Pause/Unlock button is pressed,

the washer will rst perform a self-test on the lid lock mechanism. You will hear a click, the basket will make a slight turn, and the lid will unlock briey before locking again.

Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer

will use short, slow spins to estimate the load size. These sensing spins may take 2 to 3 minutes before water is added to the load and you may hear the hum of these spins. If the sensing light is on, then washer is working properly. You will hear the motor turn the basket in short pulses to thoroughly wet the load. The washer will then move the load briey, pause to allow water to soak in to the load, and resume adding water. This process may repeat until the correct amount of water has been added for the load. You may also hear water owing through the dispenser, adding detergent to the load.

NOTE: Avoid opening lid during sensing. The sensing

process will start over when the washer is restarted. The sensing light may also come on during the Soak and Wash portions of the cycle. This is normal.

WASH

You will hear the motor and washplate moving the load.

Unlike traditional washers, the load is not covered with water. Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Rather than diluting detergent as done in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to the soils. The motor sounds may change at different stages in the cycle. The wash time is determined by the selected soil level.

RINSE

You will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the

washer rinses and moves the load. Fabric softener will be added if the Fabric Softener Added-Yes option was selected. Some cycles will use a spray rinse.

SPIN

The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for proper

water removal, based on the selected cycle and spin speed.

DONE

Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on.

Remove the load promptly for best results.

LID LOCKED

To allow for proper load sensing and

spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will turn on. This light indicates that the lid is locked and cannot be opened.

If you need to open the lid, press

START/Pause/Unlock. The lid will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Press START/Pause/Unlock again to resume the cycle. Avoid opening the lid during sensing. The sensing process will start over when the washer is restarted.

CYCLE GUIDE

For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best ts the load being washed. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.

Items to wash: Cycle: Temperature*: Spin

Sturdy fabrics, colorfast items, towels, jeans

Cottons, linens, sheets, and mixed garment loads

Light weight cotton and cotton blends

No-iron fabrics, cottons, perm press, synthetics

Large items such as sheets, sleeping bags, small comforters, jackets, and small washable rugs

Super

Wash

Normal

Heavy

Normal

Regular

Normal

Light

Casual

Bulky Items

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Speed**:

High

Low

Cycle Details:

Provides maximum wash time and action for tough stains and soils. Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Water-level sensing process may take longer for some items than for others because they will absorb more water than other fabric types.

Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Water-level sensing process may take longer for some items than for others because they will absorb more water than other fabric types. This cycle features a spray rinse.

Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. For best energy, water, and wash performance, set EcoBoost option to ON for this cycle. This cycle features a spray rinse.

Use this cycle for light weight cottons that are lightly soiled. This cycle features a spray rinse.

Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press, and blends.

Use this cycle to wash large items such as jackets and small comforters. The washer will ll with enough water to wet down the load before the wash portion of the cycle begins, and uses a higher water level than other cycles. Do not tightly pack basket.

Machine-wash silks, hand-wash fabrics

Small loads, cottons, polyester, perm press

Heavily soiled fabrics Soak Hot

Swimsuits and items requiring rinsing without detergent

Dripping wet item or hand-washed items

No clothes in washer Clean

Delicate Low

Quick Wash

Rinse &

Spin

Drain &

Spin

Washer

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Warm

Cool Cold

Cold

N/A

Hot

High

No Spin

High

Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating “Machine Washable Silks” or “Gentle” cycle on the care label. Place small items in mesh garment bags before washing. This cycle uses a higher, preset water level.

Use this cycle to wash small, lightly soiled loads of 2-3 items that are needed in a hurry. This cycle features a spray rinse.

Use this cycle for small loads to soak small spots of set-in stains on fabrics. The washer will use intermittent agitation and soaking. After time has expired, water will drain, but washer will not spin. Cycle is complete.

Combines a rinse and high speed spin for loads requiring an additional rinse cycle or to complete a load after power interruption. This cycle uses a higher, preset water level. Also use for loads that require rinsing only.

This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times for heavy fabrics or special-care items washed by hand. Use this cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after a power failure.

Use this cycle every 30 washes to keep the inside of your washer fresh and clean. This cycle uses a higher water level. Use with liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of your washer. This cycle should not be interrupted. See “Washer Care.”

IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other items in the washer during the Clean Washer cycle. Use this cycle with an empty wash tub.

* All rinses are cold. ** Spin speed is integrated into the cycle and can not be selected.

USING YOUR WASHER

1. Sort and prepare your laundry

• Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the washplate and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds.

• Sort garments by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness.

• Separate heavily soiled garments from lightly soiled.

• Separate delicate garments from sturdy fabrics.

• Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because heat can set stains into fabric.

• Treat stains promptly.

• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove non-washable trim and ornaments.

• Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to garments during washing.

Helpful Tips:

• When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly. See “Cycle Guide” for tips and more information on using the Bulky Items cycle.

• Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing delicate or small items.

• Turn knits inside out to avoid pilling. Separate lint-takers from lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics.

NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your garments.

2. Add HE detergent

Add a measured amount of HE detergent into the basket.

IMPORTANT: Use only High Efciency detergents. The package will be marked “HE” or “High Efciency.” Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use.

Using Oxi or color-safe bleach:

If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes.

3. Load laundry into washer

Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Do not load garments directly over the center of the washplate; when loaded, the center of the washplate should be visible. Try mixing different sized garments to reduce tangling.

IMPORTANT: Garments need to move freely for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling.

4. Add liquid chlorine bleach

to dispenser, if desired

5. Add fabric softener, if desired

This washer has been designed to allow the use of a fabric softener dispenser ball, which you will need to purchase. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for correct instructions on how to use the dispenser ball. Then select the Fabric Softener option. The fabric softener dispenser ball will release the fabric softener during the rinse cycle.

IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener Added option must be selected to “Yes” to ensure proper distribution at correct time in cycle. Do not overll or dilute.

Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to Wash Load

During the nal rinse, wait until the washer has completed lling, press the START/Pause/Unlock button to pause the washer. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended amount of liquid fabric softener. Do not allow liquid fabric softener to spill, splash, drip, or run into the basket or on load. Do not use more than the recommended amount. Close the lid and press the START/Pause/Unlock button again to start the washer.

IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener Added option must be selected to “Yes” to ensure proper distribution of the fabric softener during the rinse portion of the cycle.

Liquid

Chlorine Bleach

Do not overll, dilute, or use more than 236 mL (1 cup). Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.

6. Select cycle

Turn cycle knob to choose your wash cycle.

7. Select wash temperature

8. Select cycle options, if desired

If you would like to add an Extra Rinse, Fabric Softener Added, and/or use the EcoBOOST option, turn the knob for that feature to ON/YES.

The EcoBOOST option allows you to increase your energy savings on your wash cycles. When this option is used, the wash cycle will use slightly cooler wash water than the selected temperature.

9. Press START/Pause/Unlock

to begin wash cycle

Once you select a cycle, select the desire wash Temperature by turning the Temperature knob to the desired setting.

Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your garments.

Wash Temp Suggested Fabrics

Hot

Some cold water is added to save energy. This will be cooler than your hot water heater setting.

Warm Some cold water will be added, so this will be cooler than what your previous washer provided.

Cool

Warm water is added to assist in soil removal and to help dissolve detergents.

Cold Warm water may be added to assist in soil removal and to help dissolve detergents.

Whites and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils

Bright colors Moderate to light soils

Colors that bleed or fade

Light soils

Dark colors that bleed or fade

Light soils

Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to start the wash cycle. Filling is delayed for several minutes while load balance is sensed. When the cycle has nished, the DONE indicator will light. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps.

Unlocking the lid to add garments

If you need to open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed garments: Press START/Pause/Unlock; the lid will unlock once the

washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Then close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock again to restart the cycle.

If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes the water will pump out automatically.

Delay in water ll

Filling is delayed for 2 to 3 minutes to check for load unbalance. You will hear the hum of the spin prior to lling. This is normal operation.

WASHER MAINTENANCE

WATER INLET HOSES

Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.

When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker.

NOTE: This washer does not include inlet hoses. See the Installation Instructions for more information.

WASHER CARE

Recommendations to Help Keep Your Washer Clean and Performing at its Best

1. Always use High Efciency (HE) detergents and follow the

HE detergent manufacturer’s instructions regarding the amount of HE detergent to use. Never use more than the recommended amount because that may increase the rate at which detergent and soil residue accumulate inside your washer, which in turn may result in undesirable odor.

2. Use warm and hot wash water settings sometimes (not

exclusively cold water washes), because they do a better job of controlling the rate at which soils and detergent accumulate.

3. Always leave the washer lid open between uses to help

dry out the washer and prevent the buildup of odorcausing residue.

Cleaning Your Top Loading Washer

Read these instructions completely before beginning the routine cleaning processes recommended below. This Washer Maintenance Procedure should be performed, at a minimum, once per month or every 30 wash cycles, whichever occurs sooner, to control the rate at which soils and detergent may otherwise accumulate in your washer.

Cleaning the Inside of the Washer

To keep your washer odor-free, follow the usage instructions provided above, and use this recommended monthly cleaning procedure:

Clean Washer Cycle

This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes in combination with liquid chlorine bleach to clean the inside of the washer.

Begin procedure

1. Chlorine Bleach Procedure:

a. Open the washer lid and remove any clothing

or items.

b. Add 236 mL (1 cup) of liquid chlorine bleach

to the bleach compartment.

NOTE: Use of more liquid chlorine bleach than is recommended above could cause washer damage over time.

c. Close the washer lid. d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical

to the washer when following this procedure.

e. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle. f. Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to begin the

cycle. The Clean Washer Cycle Operation is described below.

WASHER CARE (cont.)

NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle

must be interrupted, press POWER/CANCEL. (For models with no Power/Cancel button, press and hold START/ Pause/Unlock for three seconds). After the Clean Washer cycle has stopped, run a Rinse & Spin cycle to rinse cleaner from washer.

Description of Clean Washer Cycle Operation:

1. This cycle will ll to a water level higher than in normal

wash cycles to provide rinsing at a level above the water line for normal wash cycle.

2. During this cycle, there will be some agitation and

spinning to increase the removal of soils.

After this cycle is complete, leave the lid open to allow for better ventilation and drying of the washer interior.

Cleaning the Dispensers

After a period of using your washer, you may nd some residue buildup in the washer’s dispensers. To remove residue from the dispensers, wipe them with a damp cloth and towel dry. Do not attempt to remove the dispensers or trim for cleaning. The dispensers and trim are not removable. If your model has a dispenser drawer, however, remove the drawer and clean it before or after you run the Clean Washer cycle. Use an all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed.

Cleaning the Outside of the Washer

Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe away any spills. Use only mild soaps or cleaners when cleaning external washer surfaces.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer’s nish, do not use abrasive products.

NON-USE AND VACATION CARE

REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN

Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving, or not using your washer for a period of time, follow these steps:

1. Unplug or disconnect power to washer.

2. Turn off water supply to washer, to avoid ooding due

to water pressure surge.

WINTER STORAGE CARE

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer

where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in hoses, freezing can damage washer. If storing or moving during freezing weather, winterize your washer.

To winterize washer:

1. Shut off both water faucets; disconnect and drain water

inlet hoses.

2. Put 1 L (1 qt.) of R.V.-type antifreeze in basket and run

washer on Rinse & Spin cycle for about 30 seconds to mix antifreeze and remaining water.

3. Unplug washer or disconnect power.

TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER

To reinstall washer after non-use, vacation, winter storage, or moving:

1. Refer to Installation Instructions to locate, level, and

connect washer.

2. Before using again, run washer through the following

recommended procedure:

To use washer again:

1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet

hoses. Turn on both water faucets.

1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water

inlet hoses.

2. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow

WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving.

3. Disconnect drain from drain system and drain any

remaining water into a pan or bucket. Disconnect drain hose from back of washer.

4. Unplug power cord.

5. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer basket.

6. Drape power cord over edge and into washer basket.

7. Place packing tray from original shipping materials

back inside washer. If you do not have packing tray, place heavy blankets or towels into basket opening. Close lid and place tape over lid and down front of washer. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in new location.

2. Plug in washer or reconnect power.

3. Run washer through BULKY ITEMS cycle to clean

washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Use only HE High Efciency detergent. Use 1/2 the manufacturer’s recommended amount for a medium-size load.

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.

If you experience

Vibration or Off-Balance

Check the following for proper installation or see “Using Your Washer” section.

Noises

Clicking or metallic noises

Gurgling or humming It is normal to hear the pump making a continuous humming sound

Humming You may hear the hum of the sensing spins after you have started

Possible Causes

Feet may not be in contact with the oor and locked.

Washer may not be level.

Load could be unbalanced. Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate.

Objects caught in washer drain system.

Washer may be draining water.

Load sensing may be occurring.

Front and rear feet must be in rm contact with oor, and washer must be level to operate properly. Jam nuts must be tight against the bottom of the cabinet. See Installation Instructions.

Check oor for exing or sagging. If ooring is uneven, a 19 mm (3/4") piece of plywood under your washer will reduce sound.

See “Level the Washer” in Installation Instructions.

Do not load garments directly over the center of the washplate. Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to basket could unbalance washer.

Do not tightly pack. Avoid washing single items. Use Bulky Items cycle for oversized, non-absorbent items such

as jackets and small comforters. See “Cycle Guide”.

Empty pockets before washing. Loose items such as coins could fall between basket and tub or may block pump. It may be necessary to call for service to remove items.

It is normal to hear metal items on clothing such as metal snaps, buckles, or zippers touch against the stainless steel basket.

with periodic gurgling or surging as nal amounts of water are removed during the spin/drain cycles.

the washer. This is normal. Sensing spins will take several minutes before water is added to the washer.

Solution

Water Leaks

Check the following for proper installation:

Washer not performing as expected

Not enough water in washer

Washer not level. Water may splash off basket if washer is not level. Check that

Fill hoses not attached tightly. Tighten ll-hose connection.

Fill hose washers.

Drain hose connection. Pull drain hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it to

Check household plumbing for leaks or clogged sink or drain.

Washer not loaded as recommended.

Load not completely covered in water.

load is not unbalanced or tightly packed.

Make sure all four ll hose at washers are properly seated.

drainpipe or laundry tub. Do not place tape over drain opening.

Water can backup out of a clogged sink or drainpipe. Check all household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.)

Unbalanced loading can cause basket to be out of alignment and cause water to splash off tub. See “Using Your Washer” for loading instructions.

This is normal operation for an HE low-water washer. The load will not be completely under water. The washer senses load sizes and adds correct amount of water for optimal cleaning. See “What’s New under the Lid.”

IMPORTANT: Do not add more water to washer. Adding water lifts the garments off the washplate, resulting in less effective cleaning.

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.

If you experience

Washer not performing as expected (cont.)

Washer won’t run or ll, washer stops working or wash light remains on (indicating that the washer was unable to ll appropriately)

Check for proper water supply. Both hoses must be attached and have water owing to inlet

Check proper electrical supply.

Normal washer operation.

Washer may be tightly packed. Remove several items, rearrange load evenly around the

Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent.

Possible Causes

Solution

valve.

Both hot and cold water faucets must be turned on. Check that inlet valve screens have not become clogged. Check for any kinks in inlet hoses, which can restrict water ow.

Plug power cord into a grounded outlet. Do not use an extension cord. Ensure there is power to outlet. Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Replace any blown fuses.

NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician.

Lid must be closed for washer to run. Washer will pause during certain phases of cycle. Do not

interrupt cycle. Washer may be stopped to reduce suds. The washer senses the dry load with short spins that may take

2 to 3 minutes before water is added. You may hear the hum of the spins. This is normal.

washplate. Do not load garments directly over the center of the washplate. Close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock.

Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started.

Do not add more water to the washer.

Only use HE detergent. Suds from regular detergents can slow or stop the washer. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions based on your load requirements.

To remove suds, cancel cycle. Select Rinse & Spin. Press START/Pause/Unlock. Do not add more detergent.

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.

If you experience

Washer not performing as expected (cont.)

Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are still wet, or spin light remains on (indicating that the washer was unable to pump out water within 10 minutes)

Dry spots on load after cycle

Incorrect or wrong wash or rinse temperatures

Load not rinsed Check for proper water supply.

Empty pockets and use garment bags for small items.

Using a cycle with a low spin speed. Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than cycles

The washer may be tightly packed or unbalanced.

Check plumbing for correct drain hose installation. Drain hose extends into standpipe farther than 114 mm (4.5").

Too much detergent causing suds to slow or stop draining and spinning.

High speed spins extract more moisture than traditional top-load washers.

Check for proper water supply. Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed.

Energy-saving controlled wash temperatures.

Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent.

Washer may be tightly packed. The washer is less efcient at rinsing when tightly packed.

Possible causes

Solution

Small items may have been caught in pump or between basket and tub, which can slow draining.

with high spin speeds. Use the recommended cycle/speed spin for your garment. To remove extra water in the load, select DRAIN & SPIN. Load may need to be rearranged to allow even distribution of the load in the basket.

Tightly packed or unbalanced loads may not allow the washer to spin correctly, leaving the load wetter than normal. Evenly arrange the wet load for balanced spinning. Select the Drain & Spin cycle to remove excess water. See “Using Your Washer” for loading recommendations.

Check drain hose for proper installation. Use drain hose form and securely attach to drainpipe or tub. Do not tape over drain opening. Lower drain hose if the end is higher than 1.25 m (4') above the oor. Remove any clogs from drain hose.

Use only HE detergent. Always measure and follow detergent directions for your load. To remove extra suds, select Rinse & Spin. Do not add detergent.

The high spin speeds combined with air ow during the nal spin can cause items near the top of the load to develop dry spots during the nal spin. This is normal.

Both hoses must be attached to both washer and faucet, and have both hot and cold water owing to inlet valve.

Check that inlet valve screens are not clogged. Remove any kinks in hoses. Energy Efcient washers use cooler wash and rinse water

temperatures than traditional top-load washers. This includes cooler hot and warm washes.

Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed. Both hoses must be attached and have water owing to

the inlet valve. Both hot and cold water faucets must be on. Inlet valve screens on washer may be clogged. Remove any kinks in the inlet hose. The suds from regular detergent can keep washer from

operating correctly. Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions

based on load size and soil level.

Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Do not load garments directly over the center of the washplate.

Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started.

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.

If you experience

Washer not performing as expected (cont.)

Sand, pet hair, lint, etc. on load after washing

Load is tangling Washer not loaded as recommended. See “Using Your Washer” section.

Not cleaning or removing stains

Heavy sand, pet hair, lint, and detergent or bleach residues may require additional rinsing.

Wash load not completely covered in water.

Added more water to washer.

Washer not loaded as recommended.

Possible Causes

Add an Extra Rinse to the selected cycle.

Select a cycle with a slower wash action and spin speed; however, items will be wetter than those using a higher speed spin. See the “Cycle Guide” to match your load with the best cycle.

Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Do not load garments directly over the center of the washplate.

Reduce tangling by mixing types of load items. Use the recommended cycle for the type of garments being washed.

Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of water. This is normal and necessary for clothes to move.

Do not add more water to washer. Adding water lifts the garments off the washplate, resulting in less effective cleaning.

Washer is less efcient at cleaning when tightly packed. Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate.

Do not load garments directly over the center of the washplate. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started.

Solution

operation

Adding detergent on top of load. Add detergent, oxi products and color-safe bleach to the bottom

of the basket before adding the garments.

Not washing like colors together.

Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent.

Not using correct cycle for fabric type.

Not using dispenser.

Not selecting Fabric Softener Added-Yes.

Clogged dispenser. Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser.Incorrect dispenser

Wash like colors together and remove promptly after the cycle is complete to avoid dye transfer.

The suds from regular detergent can keep washer from operating correctly.

Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly. Always measure detergent and follow manufacturer’s directions

based on load size and soil level. Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash

temperature to improve cleaning. If using Quick Wash cycle, wash only a few items. Use Super Wash or a Heavy cycle for tough cleaning. See the

“Cycle Guide” to match your load with the best cycle. Use dispenser to avoid chlorine bleach. Load dispenser before starting a cycle. Do not add products directly onto load.

Always select “Yes”, when selecting Fabric Softener Added. Cycles that use spray rinsing will add additional water for proper fabric softener dispensing when “Yes” is selected.

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.

If you experience

Washer not performing as expected (cont.)

Fabric Damage

Odors

Lid Locked light is ashing

Sharp items were in pockets during wash cycle.

Strings and straps could have tangled. Items may have been damaged before

washing. Fabric damage can occur if washer is

tightly packed.

Liquid chlorine bleach may have been added incorrectly.

Garment care instructions may not have been followed.

Monthly maintenance not done as recommended.

Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent.

The lid is not closed. A cycle was stopped or paused using

the START/Pause/Unlock button.

Possible Causes

Solution

Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before washing to avoid snags and tears.

Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load. Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing.

Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Do not load garments directly over the center of the washplate.

Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started. Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Wipe up

bleach spills. Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics. Do not use more than

recommended by manufacturer. Do not place load Items on top of bleach dispenser when

loading and unloading washer.

Always read and follow garment manufacturer’s care label instructions. See the “Cycle Guide” to match your load with the best cycle.

Run the Clean Washer cycle after every 30 washes. See “Washer Care” section.

Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete. Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly. Always

follow the manufacturer’s directions. See “Washer Care” section.

Close the lid. The washer will not start or ll with the lid open. The washer may still be spinning. The lid will not unlock until the

basket has stopped spinning. This may take several minutes if washing large loads or heavy fabrics.

SECURITE DU LAVE-LINGE

SPECIFICATIONS

Ces appareils sont vendus dans diverses régions aux critères de capacité de mesure différents. Vous trouverez ci-dessous quelques-unes des formes de mesures valables indiquées sur ce produit :

Capacité linge sec : Poids reétant la taille de charge maximale

pouvant être placée dans le lave-linge. Capacité SASO : Mesure de capacité représentant la capacité à

laquelle les tests de performance ont été effectués. Consommation d'eau SASO : Niveau de consommation d’eau

déterminé par le fabricant pour un programme donné.

Capacité linge sec

10,5 kg (23 lb)

Capacité SASO

7 kg (15,4 lb)

Spécications de la pression en eau

de l’électrovanne d’arrivée d’eau

Pression maximale de l’arrivée d’eau

861,845 Pa 55,158 Pa

Pression minimale de l’arrivée d’eau

Consommation d'eau SASO

122 litres

QUOI DE NEUF SOUS LE COUVERCLE?

Nettoyer avec moins d’eau

Plateau de lavage

Lave-linge de type agitateur

traditionnel

La nouveauté la plus remarquable de ce nouveau lave-linge est son système de lavage à faible consommation d’eau avec plateau de lavage. Le lave-linge ajuste automatiquement le niveau d’eau en fonction de la taille de la charge - nul besoin de sélecteur de niveau d’eau.

Lave-linge à faible consommation

d’eau avec plateau de lavage

Détection automatique

de taille de charge

Une fois que l’on démarre le programme, le couvercle se verrouille et le lave-linge entame un processus de détection pour déterminer le niveau d’eau approprié à la charge. Cela peut prendre plusieurs minutes avant que l’eau ne soit ajoutée. Voir la description pas-à-pas dans la section “Témoins lumineux de programme”.

Vous entendrez le moteur faire tourner le panier par de brefs mouvements d’impulsion pour bien imbiber la charge. Cette méthode de lavage avec faible consommation d’eau utilise moins d’eau et d’énergie qu’un lave-linge traditionnel de type agitateur.

Choix du détergent approprié

Utiliser uniquement des détergents Haute efcacité. L’emballage portera la mention “HE” ou “High Efciency”(haute efcacité). Un lavage avec faible consommation d’eau produit un excès de mousse avec un détergent non HE ordinaire. Il est probable que l’utilisation d’un détergent ordinaire prolongera la durée des programmes et réduira la performance de rinçage. Ceci peut aussi entraîner des défaillances des composants et une moisissure perceptible. Les détergents HE sont conçus pour produire la quantité de mousse adéquate pour le meilleur rendement. Suivre les recommandations du fabricant pour déterminer la quantité de détergent à utiliser.

Charger les vêtements sans les tasser et de façon uniforme le long du plateau de lavage. Ne pas placer les vêtements directement au centre du plateau de lavage – celui-ci doit être visible.

À mesure que le lave-linge imbibe et déplace la charge, les vêtements se tassent dans le panier. Ceci est normal et ne signie pas que l'on doive rajouter des vêtements.

IMPORTANT : Le panier du lave-linge ne sera pas rempli d’eau, comme avec votre précédente lave-linge de type agitateur. Il est normal qu’une partie de la charge dépasse du niveau d’eau.

Utiliser uniquement un détergent Haute efcacité (HE).

Nettoyage concentré

Le système de lavage à faible consommation d’eau signie un lavage concentré. Plutôt que de diluer du détergent comme dans un lave-linge de type agitateur, ce lave-linge libère le détergent directement sur les endroits souillés.

Sons normaux prévisibles

Au cours des différents stades du programme de lavage, vous entendrez peut-être des bruits que votre lave-linge précédent ne produisait pas. Par exemple, vous entendrez peut-être un cliquetis et un bourdonnement au début du programme lorsque le système de verrouillage du couvercle effectue un test automatique. On entendra différents bourdonnements et bruits de frottements rythmiques à mesure que l’impulseur déplace la charge. Parfois, il est possible que le lave-linge soit complètement silencieux, lorsqu’il détermine le niveau d’eau adéquat ou qu’il laisse tremper les vêtements.

TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTERISTIQUES

TEMPERATURE (TEMPERATURE)

La fonction de contrôle de température détecte et maintient une température uniforme de l’eau en régulant le débit d’arrivée d’eau chaude et d’eau froide.

Sélectionner une température de lavage en fonction du type de tissu et de saleté à laver. Pour des résultats optimaux, suivre les instructions sur l’étiquette du vêtement et utiliser la température d’eau de lavage la plus chaude possible qui reste sans danger pour le tissu.

• Les températures de l’eau tiède et de l’eau chaude seront inférieures à celles de votre lave-linge précédent.

• Même avec un lavage à l’eau fraîche ou froide, il est

possible que de l’eau tiède soit ajoutée au lave-linge pour maintenir une température minimale.

OPTIONS DE PROGRAMMES

Les options suivantes peuvent être ajoutées à la plupart des programmes. Se référer au "Guide de programmes" pour plus de détails.

BOUTON START/PAUSE/UNLOCK (MISE EN MARCHE/PAUSE/DEVERROUILLAGE)

Appuyer sur ce bouton pour démarrer le programme sélectionné, puis appuyer de nouveau pour suspendre le programme et déverrouiller le couvercle.

REMARQUE : Si le lave-linge tourne, le couvercle peut mettre quelques minutes à se déverrouiller. Appuyer pendant 3 secondes pour annuler un programme.

TEMOINS LUMINEUX DES PROGRAMMES

Les témoins lumineux indiquent la progression du programme. À chaque étape du processus, il est possible que l’on remarque des pauses ou des sons différents de ceux que l’on remarque avec des lave-linge ordinaires.

SENSING (DETECTION)

EXTRA RINSE (RINÇAGE SUPPLEMENTAIRE)

On peut utiliser cette option pour ajouter automatiquement un second rinçage à la plupart des programmes.

FABRIC SOFTENER ADDED (ASSOUPLISSANT POUR TISSU)

Cette option on doit la régler sur “YES” (oui) si l’on utilise de l’assouplissant pour tissu durant un programme.

ECOBOOST (PUISSANCE ECO)

L’option EcoBOOST (puissance éco) permet d’accroître vos économies d’énergie sur vos programmes de lavage. Lorsqu’on utilise cette option, le programme de lavage utilise une eau de lavage légèrement plus froide que la température sélectionnée.

BOUTON DE PROGRAMME DE LAVAGE

Utiliser le bouton de programme de lavage pour sélectionner les programmes disponibles sur le lave-linge. Tourner le bouton de programme pour sélectionner un programme correspondant à la charge de linge. Voir “Guide de programmes” pour des descriptions de programmes détaillées.

Lorsqu’on appuie sur le bouton START/Pause/Unlock

(Mise en marche/pause/ déverrouillage), le lave-linge effectue un test automatique sur le mécanisme de verrouillage du couvercle. On entend un déclic, le panier effectue un léger tour, et le couvercle se déverrouille brièvement avant de se verrouiller à nouveau.

Une fois le couvercle verrouillé pour la deuxième fois,

le lave-linge utilise des essorages lents et courts pour estimer le volume de la charge. Ces essorages de détection peuvent prendre 2 à 3 minutes avant que de l’eau ne soit ajoutée à la charge et les essorages peuvent émettre un bourdonnement. Si le témoin lumineux de détection est allumé, cela signie que le lave-linge fonctionne correctement. On entend le moteur qui fait tourner le panier par de courtes impulsions pour mouiller l’intégralité de la charge. Le lave-linge déplace ensuite brièvement la charge, fait une pause pour permettre à l’eau de tremper la charge, et continue à ajouter de l’eau. Ce processus peut se répéter jusqu’à ce que la quantité d’eau correcte ait été ajoutée à la charge. Il est aussipossible que l’on entende de l’eau couler dans le distributeur, ajoutant le détergent à la charge.

REMARQUE : Eviter d’ouvrir le couvercle pendant

la détection de la charge. Le processus de détection reprend depuis le début quand le lave-linge est remis en marche. Le témoin de détection peut s’allumer également lors des étapes de trempage et de lavage du programme. Ceci est normal.

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