EASY-TO-USE AUTOMATIC WASHERS
Use&CareGuide
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WASHER SAFETY............................................................ |
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PARTS AND FEATURES.................................................. |
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USING YOUR WASHER...................................................... |
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Understanding Washer Cycles........................................ |
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Normal Washer Sounds................................................... |
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Starting Your Washer....................................................... |
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Selecting a Cycle, Time, and Temperature .................... |
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Rinse and Spin ................................................................. |
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Drain and Spin.................................................................. |
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CARING FOR YOUR WASHER .......................................... |
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Cleaning Your Washer ..................................................... |
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Self-cleaning Lint Filter .................................................... |
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Water Inlet Hoses............................................................. |
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Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care.............................. |
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TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................... |
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................................. |
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In the U.S.A..................................................................... |
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In Canada........................................................................ |
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WARRANTY....................................................................... |
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WASHER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
DANGER
WARNING
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following:
•Read all instructions before using the washer.
•Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, 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 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 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 the 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 the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children.
•Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the lid.
•Do not reach into the washer if the tub or agitator is moving.
•Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.
•Do not tamper with controls.
•Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
•See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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PARTS AND FEATURES
1.Control panel
2.Model and serial number label
3.Liquid fabric softener dispenser
4.XTRA ROLL ACTION* agitator
5.Lid
6.Liquid bleach dispenser
7.Basket
8.Tub
Other features your washer may have:
MAGIC CLEAN* lint filter
DURASMOOTH* white porcelain basket
Control panel
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USING YOUR
WASHER
UnderstandingWasherCycles
When the Cycle Control knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills (to the selected load size) before agitation and timing start. The washer begins agitating immediately after filling; agitation occurs with the washer lid up or down.
During agitation, the agitator creates a continuous rollover action that provides a thorough cleaning of the wash load.
After agitation starts, the Cycle Control knob turns clockwise until it points to an Off area and the cycle ends.
NOTE: The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal for washer operation.
WASH |
RINSE |
1. Fill |
1. Fill |
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Wash |
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Rinse |
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time |
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Drain† |
3. Drain |
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No agitation |
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No agitation |
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Spin |
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Spin-Spray |
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rinse |
5. Spin
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For these suggested full-sized loads, set the LOAD SIZE selector to the highest load size setting.
SUPER CAPACITY PLUS WASHERS
Heavy Work Clothes |
1 coverall |
3 pair pants |
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3 shirts |
1 overall |
4 pair jeans |
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Delicates |
2 bras |
3 camisoles |
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1 quilted robe |
2 nighties |
4 slips |
1 baby’s dress |
4 panties |
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Towels |
14 wash cloths |
10 bath towels |
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10 hand towels |
1 bath mat |
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Mixed Load |
2 shirts |
3 double sheets |
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4 pillowcases |
2 blouses |
8 T-shirts |
8 handkerchiefs |
6 pair shorts |
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NormalWasherSounds
Your new washer may make sounds your old one didn’t. Because the sounds might be unfamiliar, you may be concerned about them. These sounds are normal.
During washing
When you select a small load size setting, your washer has a lower water level. This can cause a clicking sound from the upper part of the agitator.
During drain
If water is drained quickly from your washer (depending on your installation), you may hear air being pulled through the pump during the end of draining.
After drain and before spin
When the cycle changes from draining to spinning, you may hear gears engaging.
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6. Off |
cycle partially drains, |
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fills, agitates briefly, |
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and drains. |
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