AUTOMATIC
WASHER
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Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE
SELECTOR
LAUNDRY
TEMPERATURE
MAGIC CLEAN’
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
Remove the Consumer
Buy Guide label. It will be
easier to remove before
the washer is used.
You should wipe out the
basket with a damp cloth
before using to remove
dust from storing
or
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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When Youneed service or call with a
question, have this information readv:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from plate underthe lid nearthe
hinge].
2. Purchase date from sales slip
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-
tion Center with vour”Laundrv Guide,”
sales slip and warrant-v
There
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that is required for in-warranty service.
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no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all
Model Number
serial Number
Purchase Date
Service
Phone Number
Company/
onsibilitie
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Laundry Guide” carefully for important use and safety
information.
You are personally responsible
for making sure that your
washer..
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is installed by a qualifiedinstaller.
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is properly installed and
leveled on a floor that can
support the weight.’
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is connected to the right kind
of outlet, electric supply, water
supply and drain.*
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is properly grounded.*
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is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers.
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is properly maintained.
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is protected from the weather
and kept where the tempera-
ture will not fall below freezing.
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is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
*See the”Installation Instructions”
for complete information.
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Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES..
SAFETY FIRST
STARTING YOUR WASHER
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE.
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
ForaRinseandSpin
ForaDrainandSpin...... 8
MAGIC CLEAN q Filter
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVtCE OR
ASSISTANCE.
1. Before Calling for
Assistance
2. IfYou Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
4. If You Have a Problem
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Starting your washer
2. Place sorted load in washer
3. Start washer.
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE
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Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
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The water level can be set for SMALL
(a few items) or LARGE (a full load).
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
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DO NOT LOAD
ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD
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Select WATER
2.
TEMPERATURES
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Match the wash watertemperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
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All rinses are cold. Cold rinses
save energy and help prevent
wrinkles from setting into fabrics.
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
For best cleaning results, the
load must be able to move freely
in the water. Too big a load or too
little water can cause wear or
tearing of load items.
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DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
‘Approximate
fill with load.
LARGE (17.2 gals./651 L)’
SMALL (9.5 galsJ36.0 L)’