White-Westinghouse SWS1233HQ0, SWS1233HS0 Owner’s Manual

White-Westinghouse

WASHER

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LAVADORA

Models/Modelos: SWX703HS, SWX703HQ, SWS833HS, SWS833HSQ,

SWS1233HS, SWS1233HQ, SWS1339HS, SWS1339HQ,
SWS1649HS, SWS1649HQ

PIN 137037000 (0801)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................. 2-3

Washing Procedures .............................................................................................................................................. 4-5

Stain Removal ........................................................................................................................................................... 6

Common Washing Problems ..................................................................................................................................... 7

Careand Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................... 8

Avoid Service Checklist ........................................................................................................................................ 9-10

Espa_ol .............................................................................................................................................................. 11-24

Product Record

Read and Save These Instructions

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record below the model and serial numbers found on

the laundry center serial plate located on the inside of
the dryer door. Keep these numbers for future reference.

This Use & Care Guide provides general operating
instructions for your washer. It also contains information
about features for several other models. Your washer

may not have every feature included. Use the washer
only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

The symbol
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic

equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this

product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household

Note: The instructions appearing in this Use & Care
Guide are not meant to cover every possible condition

and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution
must be practiced when installing, operating and

maintaining any appliance.

WASHER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in the Use & Care Guide, Operating Instructions,
Installation Instructions and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

that can kill or hurt you or others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards

symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING". These words mean:

_ 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.

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or

explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.

Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

Avoid
fire hazard or electrical
shock. Do not use an

adaptor plug or
extension cord or

Grounding type _ Do not under any

wall receptacle | circumstances cut, |

._ J remove,or bypass |

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bleach with other household chemicals such astoilet

cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing
ammonia. These mixtures can produce dangerous
fumes which can cause serious injury or death.

Do not use or mix liquid chlorine

removegroundingprong
from electrical power

cord. Failure to follow
this warning can cause

serious injury, fire or
death.

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important Safety instructions SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this washer.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these Important Safety Instructions:

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this washer, comply with the basic warnings listed
below.

o Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

Prevent Fire

• Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning sok,ents, kerosene,
cooking oils, waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the washer. These substances give off vapors or chemical

reactions that could ignite or explode.

• Donot put oily or greasy ragsor clothing on top of the washer. These substances give off vaporsthat could ignite the materials.

Do not add gasoline, 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 washer,
turn on all hot water faucets and letthe water flow from each for severalminutes. Thiswill releaseany accumulated hydrogen
gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable; do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or
plastic parts of the washer.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Protect Children

• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near
children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.

o Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the washer isunpacked. Children might use them for play

Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.

Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent personal injury, observe all warnings on product labels.

o Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer lid to prevent accidental entrapment.

Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

Prevent Injury

• To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the washer must be installed and electrically grounded by
a qualified service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for installer's

reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSfor detailed grounding procedures, if the washer is moved to a new
location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person.

To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the electrical power cord of the washer must be plugged into a properly
grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed, Never ground the washer

to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.

, Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas--resuking in serious

injury or death.

- Do not combine laundry products for use in 1load unless specified on the label.

- Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.

• To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer:

-Aft repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in this

Owner's Guide. Use only authorized factory parts.

- Do nottamper with controls.

- Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.

• ALWAYS disconnect the washer from the electrical supply before attempting any service or cleaning. Failure to do so can

result in electrical shock or injury.
To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while parts are moving. Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in
the cycle selector knob and allow the tub to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.

Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
This washer isequipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor will stop if it becomes overheated. The washer will

automatically restart after acool down period of up to 30 minutes, if the washer hasnot been manuallyturned off during this
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