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WASHER
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MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
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-AGITATOR
- BASKET
\ LINT FILTER
(not shown]
- TUB
Remove the Consumer
Buy Guide label. It will be
easier to remove before
the washer is used.
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You should wipe out the
basket with a damp cloth
before using to remove
dust from storing or
shipping.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from plate underthe lid nearthe
hinge).
Serial Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Date
Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your “Laundry Guide,”
sales slip and warranty
Service Company/
Phone Number
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Your responsibilitie
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 qualifiedinstallel
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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.*
. 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.
Contents
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PARTS AND FEATURES.
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
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SAFETY FIRST
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STARTING YOUR WASHER,
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WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE.
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OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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For a Rinse and Spin
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For a Drain and Spin
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For a Soak
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Cleaning the Lint Filter..
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CARING K)R YOUR WASHER
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Winterizing
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.
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1. Before Calling for
Assistance
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2. If You Need Assistance
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3. If You Need Service
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4. If You Have a Problem
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Starting your washer
Before starting your washer:
1. Measure and add detergent
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start washer.
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE
Select WATER
2.
TEMPERATURES
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Turn the knob to point at a setting
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Match the wash water temperature
that describes the size of load you
to the type of fabrics and soils being
wont to wash.
washed.
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Set the knob on or between EX
SMALL [a few items) and LARGE
(a full load).
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All rinses are cold.
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press resufts.
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.
CAUTION :
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
‘Approximate
fill with load.
LARGE (17.3 gals./655 L)’
MED (13.4 gaW50.8 L)’
EX SMALL (9.5 galsJ36.0 L)’
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3.
Start the washer
A.
Push in the Control Knob and
turn it to the right. It must be
pushed in and turned only
clockwise.
6. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. The drawing
shows IO minutes of agitation in
the REGULAR Cvcle.
C.
Start the washer by pulling out
the Control Knob. The washer
will fill to the level you set with
wash water of the selected
temperature. After filling, the
washer will agitate for the
selected number of minutes.
D.
To stop the washer at any time
push in the Control Knob. To
restart fhe washer, pull out the
Control Knob.
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