TOP-LOADING HIGH EFFICIENCY WASHER
USE AND CARE GUIDE Read All Instructions Prior to Use
Table of Contents (Original instructions)
WASHER SAFETY.............................................................. |
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CYCLE GUIDE.................................................................... |
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WHAT’S UNDER THE LID................................................. |
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USING YOUR WASHER..................................................... |
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SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................. |
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WASHER MAINTENANCE............................................... |
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES................................. |
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TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................... |
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4KWTW5600JW0 4KWTW5700JW0 4KWTW5800JW0 4KWTW5900JW0
W11371724C
Washer Safety
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:
n Read all instructions before using the washer.
nDo not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with petrol, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapours that could ignite or explode.
nDo not add petrol, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapours that could ignite or explode.
nUnder 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 washer, turn on all hot water taps 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.
nThis appliance is not intended for use by children or by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instructions concerning safe use of the appliance by persons responsible for their safety. Such persons must also understand the possible hazards involved during use.
nCleaning and user maintenance by children must be supervised.
nChildren should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
nChildren less than 3 years of age should be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
nBefore the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door or lid.
nDo not reach into the washer if the drum, tub, or agitator is moving.
nDo not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.
nDo not tamper with controls.
nDo not continue to use this appliance if it appears to be faulty.
nDo not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any maintenance unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide.
Repairs and servicing should only be carried out by Whirlpool authorized service personnel.
nSee Installation Instructions for earthing instructions.
nIf the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Whirlpool authorized service personnel in order to avoid a hazard.
nUse only new hoses to connect the appliance to the water supply. Used hoses must not be used and should be discarded.
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
nDo not use this washer if it appears to be damaged or is defective. Contact the owner of the washer to have proper repairs made.
nDo not use this washer if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.
Plug into an earthed outlet.
Do not remove earth pin.
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What’s New Under the Lid?
Your new washer will operate differently than your past agitator-style washer.
Lid Locked
When the Lid Locked light is on, the lid is locked and cannot be opened. When the light is off, the lid is unlocked and can be opened. If you need to open the lid to add a garment, you must press START/STOP/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID and wait for the lid to unlock. The lid will only unlock and the Lid Locked light will only turn off after washer movement has stopped. Depending on when in the cycle you try to pause, it may take several seconds to several minutes for the lid to unlock.
Sounds
At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds and pauses 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 agitator tests for load balance or moves the load. And, sometimes, you may hear nothing at all as the washer allows time for clothes to soak.
IMPORTANT:
ɃɃ Washer will not operate if the lid is open.
ɃɃ Washer will not begin to fill with water until the lid is closed.
ɃɃ The washer cycle will cancel and water will automatically drain if the lid is left open for more than 10 minutes.
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 in load size that reflects the volumetric size of the washer basket.
Rated Capacity: This represents the maximum capacity of dry linens and textiles which the manufacturer declares can be treated in a specific cycle.
GULF (GSO) Capacity: A capacity measure that represents the capacity at which performance testing was completed.
GULF (GSO) Water Consumption: Water consumption which the manufacturer declares will be used in a specific cycle.
IMPORTANT: This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
ɃɃ Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments;
ɃɃ Farm houses;
ɃɃ By clients in hotels, motels, and other residential-type environments;
ɃɃ Bed and breakfast-type environments;
ɃɃ Areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes.
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Rated Voltage |
220–240 V |
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Rated Frequency |
60 Hz |
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Rated Current (Maximum) |
4.0 A |
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Rated Power Input |
850 W |
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Dry Linen Capacity |
15 kg (33 lb) |
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Rated Capacity |
8 kg (17.6 lb) |
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GULF (GSO) Capacity |
8 kg (17.6 lb) |
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GULF (GSO) Water |
121 liters |
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Inlet Water Pressure |
862 kPa |
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Inlet Water Pressure |
55 kPa |
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GULF (GSO) Inlet Water |
690 kPa |
Pressure (Maximum) |
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GULF (GSO) Inlet Water |
138 kPa |
Pressure (Minimum) |
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Height |
1092 mm (43") |
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Width |
699 mm (271⁄2") |
Depth |
686 mm (27") |
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NOTE: Sound Pressure Level, Lpa: 58 dBA (uncertainty, kPa: +/–10 dBA).
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Control Panel and Features
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Not all features and options are available on all models.
Appearance may vary.
1SOIL LEVEL
Soil Level settings adjust the agitation time as needed for your load. The Light setting is for lightly soiled garments and the Heavy setting is for garments that need longer wash time to release the soils from the fabric.
2WASH TEMP
Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by regulating incoming warm and cool water. This ensures the correct temperature is used to maximize cleaning while protecting the garments.
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.
NOTES:
ɃɃ The temperature of hot and cold water depends upon the temperature of the water entering your washer.
ɃɃ Warm and cool water will be cooler than what your previous washer provided.
ɃɃ Even in a cold and cool water wash, some warm water may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature.
3DEEP FILL (on some models)
Set at “Yes” to add extra water to any cycle. Water will be added automatically, with the amount determined by the size of the load.
NOTE: Washer will continue to operate with agitation even as water is added.
4WASH 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.
5START/STOP/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID BUTTON
ɃɃ Press to start the selected cycle.
ɃɃ Press again to pause the cycle and unlock the lid. ɃɃ Press and hold for 3 seconds to cancel a cycle.
NOTE: If the washer is spinning, it may take several minutes to unlock the lid.
Use to Manually Soak Garments:
Press START/STOP/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID and keep the lid closed. After items have soaked for the desired time, press START/STOP/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID to resume the wash cycle.
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6 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 FILL
When the Start/Stop/Pause/Unlock Lid button is pressed, the washer will fill with water and begin the wash cycle.
WASH
You will hear the agitator moving the load. 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. You may hear the motor turning on briefly (short hum) to move the basket while filling.
FINAL SPIN/SPIN
The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for proper water removal, based on the selected cycle.
CYCLE COMPLETE/DONE
Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on. Remove the load promptly for best results.
LID LOCKED/LOCKED
To allow for higher spin speeds, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will turn
on. When this light is lit, the lid is locked and cannot be opened. When this light is
off, the lid is unlocked and can be opened.
If you need to open the lid, press START/STOP/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID. 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/ STOP/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID again to resume the cycle.
7EXTRA RINSE (on some models)
This option can be used to automatically add a second rinse to most cycles.
NOTE: To open the lid during the rinse or extra rinse phase after the first spin, you must first press START/STOP/ PAUSE/UNLOCK LID to unlock the lid.
8PRESOAK (on some models)
This option can be used to automatically add a presoak time to a wash cycle. Items will gently tumble through the detergent and water for the selected time to help loosen tough stains.
Cycle Guide
For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
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Items to wash: |
Cycle: |
Temperature*: |
Speed: |
Cycle Details: |
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Sturdy fabrics, |
Jeans |
Hot |
High |
Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. This cycle |
colorfast items, |
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Warm |
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uses spray rinses only. Use this cycle for cleaning the |
towels, jeans |
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interior of the washer. See “Washer Care.” |
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Cold |
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Tap Cold |
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Heavily soiled white |
Whites |
Hot |
High |
This cycle introduces liquid chlorine bleach to the load at |
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Warm |
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the proper time for improved whitening of your heavily soiled |
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Cool |
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white fabrics. This cycle combines high-speed wash action |
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and high-speed spin speed. For maximum soil and stain |
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Tap Cold |
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removal, use the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser for liquid |
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chlorine bleach, color-safe bleach, or Oxi product laundry |
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boosters. This cycle can also be used for sturdy color |
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fabrics, such as towels, without liquid chlorine bleach. |
Cotton heavy soiled |
Deep Clean/ |
Hot |
High |
Provides maximum wash time and action for tough stains |
bright or darkly |
Heavy Wash |
Warm |
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and soils. Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. |
colored items, linens, |
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This cycle complies with SASO 2885 (standard cotton |
casual, and mixed |
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program 40°C using Cold temperature and standard cotton |
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Tap Cold |
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program 60°C using Hot temperature). |
Large items such |
Bulky Items |
Hot |
Low |
Use this cycle to wash large items such as jackets and small |
as sheets, sleeping |
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comforters. The washer will fill with enough water to wet |
bags, small |
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Cool |
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down the load before the wash portion of the cycle begins, |
comforters, jackets, |
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Cold |
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and uses a higher water level than other cycles. |
small washable rugs |
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Tap Cold |
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*All rinses are cold. |
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Cycle Guide
For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
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Cycle: |
Temperature*: |
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Heavily soiled fabrics |
Soak |
Hot |
No Spin |
Use this cycle to soak small spots of set-in stains on |
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Warm |
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fabrics. The washer will use intermittent agitation and |
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soaking. After time has expired, water will drain, but the |
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washer will not spin. Cycle is complete. |
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Tap Cold |
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Swimsuits and items |
Rinse & |
Cold rinse only |
High |
Combines a rinse and high-speed spin for loads requiring |
requiring rinsing |
Spin |
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an additional rinse cycle or to complete a load after power |
without detergent |
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interruption. Also use for loads that require rinsing only. |
Dripping wet or |
Drain & |
N/A |
High |
This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times for heavy |
hand-washed items |
Spin |
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fabrics or special-care items washed by hand. Use this |
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cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing |
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a cycle after a power failure. |
Heavy soiled bright |
Colors with |
Hot |
High |
Cold water with an additional wash action gently lifts |
darkly colored items, |
Soak |
Warm |
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stains while caring for fabrics. This cycle will have a Soak |
linens, casual, and |
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Cool |
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integrated automatically at the beginning of the cycle. |
mixed loads |
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Cold |
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Settings may be adjusted as desired but cold water is |
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Tap Cold |
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suggested to use. |
Small loads, |
Quick Wash |
Warm |
High |
Use this cycle to wash small, lightly soiled loads of 2–3 |
cottons, polyester, |
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Cold |
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items that are needed in a hurry. This cycle features |
permanent press |
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Tap Cold |
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a spray rinse. |
Machine-wash silks, |
Delicate |
Hot |
Low |
Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating |
lingerie, washable |
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“Machine Washable Silks” or “Gentle” cycle on the care |
wools |
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label. Place small items in mesh garment bags before |
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Cold |
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washing. This cycle features a spray rinse. |
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Tap Cold |
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Bright or darkly colored |
Colors/ |
Cold |
High |
Cold water with an additional wash action gently lifts |
cottons, linens, casual, |
Cold Wash |
Tap Cold |
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stains while caring for fabrics. Settings may be adjusted |
and mixed loads |
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as desired but must use only cold water settings. |
No-iron fabrics, |
Casual |
Hot |
Low |
Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as |
cottons, permanent |
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sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent |
press, linens, |
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press, and blends. |
synthetics |
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Cold |
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Tap Cold |
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Casual and mixed |
Deep Water |
Hot |
High |
Provides additional water and alternating wash action for |
loads, jeans, towels, |
Wash |
Warm |
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heavily soiled mixed loads. Water-level sensing process |
sturdy fabrics |
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Cool |
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may take longer for some items than for others because |
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Cold |
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they will absorb more water than other fabric types. |
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Tap Cold |
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No clothes in washer |
Clean Washer |
Hot |
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Use this cycle every 30 washes to keep the inside of your |
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Warm |
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washer fresh and clean. This cycle uses a higher water |
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Cool |
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level. Use with a Washer Cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine |
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Cold |
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bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of your washer. This |
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Tap Cold |
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cycle should not be interrupted. See “Washer Care.” |
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IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other items in the |
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washer during the Clean Washer cycle. Use this cycle with |
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an empty wash tub. |
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NOTE: If your model does not have the Clean Washer cycle, |
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clean the inside of your washer using the Bulky Items cycle |
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with a hot water temperature. |
Cottons, linens, and |
Normal |
Hot |
High |
Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric |
mixed garment loads |
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Warm |
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loads. This cycle features a progressive spray rinse. |
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USING YOUR WASHER
Plug into an earthed outlet.
Do not remove earth pin.
1. Sort and prepare your laundry
2. Add laundry products
ɃɃ Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the HE agitator and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds.
ɃɃ Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness.
ɃɃ Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled. ɃɃ Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics.
ɃɃ Do not dry items if stains remain after washing, because heat can set stains into fabric.
ɃɃ Treat stains promptly.
ɃɃ Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove non-washable trim and ornaments.
ɃɃ Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items during washing.
Helpful Tips:
ɃɃ When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly.
ɃɃ Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing delicate or small items.
ɃɃ 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 items.
Add a measured amount of HE
detergent or single-dose laundry packet into the basket.
If using Oxi-type boosters, color-safe bleach, or fabric-softener crystals, add
to the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes.
IMPORTANT: Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” 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.
NOTE: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount of laundry products to use.
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3. Load laundry into washer |
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Load garments in loose heaps evenly around basket wall. For best results, do not pack the load tightly. Do not wrap large items such as sheets around the HE agitator; load them in loose piles
around the sides of the basket. Try mixing different-sized items to reduce tangling.
IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into washer. Items need to move freely for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling.
4. Add liquid chlorine bleach to dispenser
Liquid
Chlorine Bleach
Do not overfill, dilute, or use more than 1 cup (236 mL). Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.
Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric softener into dispenser; always follow
manufacturer’s directions for correct amount Max Fill of fabric softener based on your load size.
Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the
dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the underside of the rim. See max fill line arrows.
6. Select cycle
Turn cycle knob to choose your wash cycle. For more information, see “Cycle Guide.”
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Once you select a cycle, select the soil level by turning the Soil Level knob to the desired setting.
8. Select wash temperature
Once you select a cycle, select the wash temperature by turning the Wash Temp knob to the desired setting.
Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your items.
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Hot |
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Warm |
Bright colors |
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Moderate to light soils |
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Cool |
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Cool is slightly warmer than Cold. |
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dissolve detergents. |
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Select the number of rinses by turning the Rinse Option knob to the desired setting.
IMPORTANT: The Rinse Option knob must be set to an option “with Fabric Softener” when using the fabric softener dispenser. This ensures that fabric softener is added at the correct time in the rinse for even distribution.
Set the Water Level knob to the Auto Sensing setting and the washer will automatically sense the appropriate water level for the load size and type.
Set the Water Level knob to the Deep Water Wash setting and the washer will automatically add more water to any cycle at any time during the wash cycle.
NOTE: The cycle will be longer due to extended fill times when using the Deep Water Wash setting.
10. Press START/STOP/PAUSE/
UNLOCK LID to begin wash cycle
Press START/STOP/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID to start the wash cycle. When the cycle has finished, the Done progress light will light. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and avoid rusting of metal
hooks, zippers, and snaps.
Unlocking the lid to add garments
If you need to add one or two missed garments after the wash has started, simply open the lid and this will pause the cycle. After adding the garments, simply close the lid and the cycle will resume. The washer may add some additional water to
offset the added garments.
If, instead, you press START/STOP/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID to pause the cycle and then open the lid to add garments, you will need to press START/STOP/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID after
closing the lid to resume the cycle.
NOTE: Washer will not fill with the lid open.
IMPORTANT: If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes, the water will pump out automatically.
Manual soak
If you would like to manually soak your garments at any time during the wash portion of the cycle, press START/STOP/ PAUSE/UNLOCK LID and leave the lid closed. Once your
desired soak time has elapsed, press START/STOP/PAUSE/ UNLOCK LID again to continue the cycle. As long as the lid remains closed, your soak time can be longer than 10 minutes. However, if the lid is opened during the soak and
remains open for more than 10 minutes, the water will pump out automatically.
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 Efficiency (HE) detergents and follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions regarding the amount of 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:
Recommended Cycle for Cleaning the Washer
Refer to the “Cycle Guide” for the optimal cycle for cleaning the inside of the washer. Use this cycle with Washer Cleaner or liquid chlorine bleach as described below.
Begin Procedure
1.Clean Washer Cycle Procedure (recommended for best performance):
a.Open the washer lid and remove any clothing or items.
b.Place a Washer Cleaner tablet in the bottom of the washer basket.
c.Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the washer when following this procedure.
d.Close the washer lid.
f.Select the cycle recommended for cleaning the inside of the washer.
g.Press the START/STOP/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID button to start the cycle.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must be interrupted, press START/STOP/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID once. After the cycle has stopped, run a Rinse & Spin cycle to rinse cleaner from washer.
WASHER CARE (cont.)
2.Chlorine Bleach Procedure (Alternative):
a.Open the washer lid and remove any clothing or items.
b.Add 1 cup (236 mL) 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 cycle recommended for cleaning the inside of the washer.
f.Press the START/STOP/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID button to start the cycle.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must be interrupted, press START/STOP/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID once. After the cycle has stopped, run a Rinse & Spin cycle to rinse bleach from washer.
Cleaning the Dispensers
After a period of using your washer, you may find 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 finish, do not use abrasive products.
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