White-Westinghouse SWXG831HQ1, SWXG831HS0, SWXG831HS4, SWXG831HS2, SWXG831HS1 Owner’s Manual
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White-Westinghouse
27" (69 cm) Wide
LAUNDRY CENTER
Washer- Dryer
CENTRO DE LAVANDERiA
de 27" (69 cm) de ancho
Lavadora - Secadora
Models/Modelos
GAS: SWXG83 t HQ, SWXG831HS, SWSG103t HQ, SWSG1031HS
PIN 137002700 (0801)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................. 2-4
Washing Procedures .............................................................................................................................................. 5-6
Stain Removal ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
CommonWashing Problems ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Drying Procedures ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Features ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Commom Drying Problems ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Careand Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................ 11-12
Avoid Service Checklist ..................................................................................................................................... 12-14
EspaF)ol.............................................................................................................................................................. 15-32
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.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
This Use & Care Guide provides general operating
instructions for your laundry center. It also contains
information about features for several other models.
Your laundry center may not have every feature included.
Use the laundry center only as instructed in this Use &
Care Guide.
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.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household
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.
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.
_ This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards
_ You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
that can kill or hurt you or others. Al! safety messages wil! be preceded by the safety alert
symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING". These words mean:
_ 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.
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GAS LAUNDRY CENTERS:
_Do not under any
circumstances cut,
the grounding prong
from this plug
_ remove, or bypass
_ _ Powersupply
cord with
_ 3-prong
_ogrounding plug
CORRECT
bleach with other household chemicals such as
toilet 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
Usethis way ONLY
_Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug or extension cord or remove
grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire
or death.
Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this laundry center.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these Important Safety_
Instructions:
oTo reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this laundry center, comply with
the basic warnings listed below.
oFailure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Prevent Fire
• Do not wash or dry items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning
solvents, kerosene, waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the dryer. These substances give off
vapors that could ignite or explode.
ode not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may
contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.
• Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the laundry center. These substances give off vapors that
could ignite the materials.
• Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other fla m mable or explosive substances to the wash water. These
substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
oUnder 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 let the water flow from each for several
minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas isflammable; do not smoke or use
an open flame during this time.
oTo prevent fire, do not use heat to dry items containing plastic, foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like
materials, or items containing feathers or down. Use Air Fluff (No Heat) only.
• Clean the dryer lint screen before or after each load. The interior of the dryer, lint screen housing and exhaust
duct should be cleaned approximately every 18 months by qualified service personnel. An excessive amount
of lint build-up in these areas could result in inefficient drying and possible fire. See Care and Cleaning.
ode not operate the dryer if the lint screen is blocked, damaged or missing. Fire hazard, overheating and
damage to fabrics can occur. If your dryer hasa drying rack, always replace the lint screen when finished
using the drying rack.
oKeep area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust and
dirt.
Important Safety Instructions Con't
• Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not stack or place laundry or throw rugs against the front or back
of the laundry center.
• Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on or near laundry center at any time.
oDo not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the
fabric softener or product.
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to
the rubber or plastic partsofthe laundry center.
Protect Children
• Do not allow children to play on or in the laundry center. Close supervision of children is necessarywhen the
laundry center is used near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.
oDestroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the laundry center is unpacked. 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.
oBefore the laundry' center is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer lid and dryer door to
prevent accidental entrapment.
oFailure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Prevent Injury
• To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the laundry center must be installed and
electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions
are packed in the laundry center for the installer's reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for
detailed grounding procedures. If the laundry center is moved to a new location, have it checked and
reinstalled by a qualified service person.
oTo prevent personal injury or damage to the laundry center, the electrical power cord of a gas laundry center
must be plugged into aproperly grounded system. Nevergroundthelaundrycentertoa gaspipe. Do
not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.
,'Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas--
resulting in serious injury or death.
-Donor combine laundry products for use in 1 load 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 laundry center:
-All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless specifically
recommended in this Owner's Guide. Use only authorized factory parts.
- Do not tamper with controls.
- Do not install or store the laundry center where it will be exposed to the weather.
oALWAYS disconnect the laundry center from the electrical supply before attempting any service or
cleaning. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or injury.
oDo not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could
occur,
oTo 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.
oTo prevent injury, do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. Wait until the dryer has stopped
completely before reaching into the drum.
oAthermal limiterswitch automaticallyturnsoff the dryer motor in the unlikely event of an overheated situation
(electric dryers only). A service technician must replace the thermal limiter switch after correcting the fault.
oThe washer is equipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor will stop if it becomes overheated
Thewasher will automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes, if thewasher has not been
manually turned off during this time.
eFailure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
---'washing Procedures • Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load.
• Read the Washer Operating Instructions for operating your specific
model.
• Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons,
read Important Safety Instructions before operating this washer.
1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.
Sort items by recommended water temperatures, wash time, and agitate/
spin speeds.
• Separate white, light, and colorfast items from dark and noncolorfast
items.
• Separate items which shed lint from items which attract lint. Permanent
Sort laundryinto loadsthat canbe press, synthetic, knit and corduroy items will pick up lint from towels,
washed together, rugs and chenille bedspreads.
Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items.
• Separate lacy, sheer and loosely knit items from sturdy items.
2.
Prepare items for washing.
o Empty pockets,
• Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels.
Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove
nonwashable trims and ornaments.
• Remove pins, decorative buttons, belt buckles, and other objects
which could be damaged. This also helps protect other items in the
wash load.
• Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing.
Empty pockets.
Place delicate items such as bras, shoulder pads, hosiery, and belts in
a mesh bag to prevent tangling during the wash cycle.
• Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.
Place delicate items in a mesh bag.
Bleach Dispenser (some models)
3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
See Stain Removal for details.
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Add a measured amount of detergent to the wash tub before
adding the laundry load.
Follow detergent manufacturer's directions. The amount required depends
on type of detergent, load size and soil level, and water hardness.
5.
If desired, add liquid bleach to Bleach Dispenser (some models).
• Before adding the wash load, add liquid bleach to bleach dispenser
located in left front corner under the lid:
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) for small loads
. 1 cup (240 ml) for large loads
1-1/4 cups (300 ml) for extra-large loads.
Then add 1 cup (240 ml) water to flush the dispenser.
• Do not use powdered bleach in the bleach dispenser.
For models without a bleach dispenser, dilute the recommended
amount of liquid chlorine bleach in 1 quart (.95 L) water. Add it to wash
water after a few minutes of agitation. Do notpour bleach directly on
wash load.
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