KAWS577E KAWS677E KAWS777E 3950448 Rev.
Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID* appliance! KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.
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The parts and features of your washer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer. Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features. NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your washer model. They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features.
To get the best washing results possible, you must use your washer correctly. This section tells you how to use your washer properly and efficiently. Using your washer Explosion Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids. Do not wash or dry items soiled with vegetable or cooking oils because they may contain some oil after laundering. Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire. 1. Measure detergent and pour it into the washer.
Using your washer (cont.) 4. (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid fabric softener into the liquid fabric softener dispenser. • Do not spill or drip any fabric softener on the clothes. - Make sure you use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser. Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the crossbar in the opening. • Softener is added automatically during the rinse portion of the cycle.
Using your washer (cont.) 9. (OPTIONAL STEP) Some models have a HAND CARE* feature to gently clean fine C_ washables that require delicate care (see page 9). Turn the Cycle Control Knob to Deticates/HandCare and set the HandCare selector to ON. 11. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it 10. (OPTIONAL STEP) Some models have a Spin Speed option to give you either a HI or U LOW spin speed.
Selecting a cycle and time NOTE: The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal. Refer to page 11 to learn more about the sounds you may hear and what happens during a wash cycle. This section describes the available wash cycles and will help you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.
Models KAWS677E and KAWS777E NORMAL RIN_ UGHT 6 REGULAR 10 HEAVY EXTRA WASI4 SPIN 12 16 EXTRA RINSE SPIN ONLY SPIN SOAK _-wA_ 4 PERMANENT PRESS SPIN RINSE RINSE DELICAIES/ HandCare Normal cycle Garments are labeled "Hand Wash" because: The Normal cycle features high agitation speed for cleaning cottons and linens, and steps through low and high speed spin to shorten drying time and minimize wrinkling.
Rinse/drain and spin Rinse and Spin feature Drain When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care RINSE items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed. For an additional rinse and spin, push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise to any of the RINSE settings. The washer fills to the selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins. A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water.
Understanding normal washer sounds Your new washer may make sounds your old one didn't. Because the sounds may be unfamiliar, you may be concerned about them. Don't be; most of them are normal. The following describes some of the sounds you may hear and what causes them. During washing When you select a small load size setting, your washer has a lower water level. This may cause a clicking sound from the upper part of the agitator.
Proper care of your washer can extend its life. This section explains washer properly and safely. how to care for your Cleaning your washer Cleaning the Cleaning exterior Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as detergent or bleach. Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to keep it looking new. the interior Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent.
Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list for common washing problems. If you need further assistance, see "Requesting Assistance or Service" on pages 17 or 18. Common washing problems Problem ... Cause ... Solution ... Washer leaks • Fill hoses not tight. • Tighten hoses. See Installation Instructions. • Fill hose washers not properly seated. • Reseat (reposition) washers. See Installation Instructions.
Common washing problems (cont.) Problem ... Cause .,. Solution ... Washer makes noise (contd.) • Gears engaging after drain and before spin. ', This is normal. • Upper part of agitator clicks during wash. • This is normal. • Power cord not plugged in. • Plug in power cord. • Timer dial is not lined up. • Turn timer knob to the right slightly and pull to start. • Clean screens. Won't fill/rinse/agitate or wrong temperature • Water inlet valve screens are plugged. • Water is turned off.
Common washing problems (cont.) Problem ... Cause ... Solution ... Residue or lint on load ,, Improper sorting. ,, Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color. - Overloading. • Lint can be trapped in load if overloaded. Wash smaller loads. • Paper or tissue in pockets. ,, Clean out pockets before washing. • Not enough detergent. • Use enough detergent to hold lint in water. • Detergent not dissolving.
Common washing problems (cont.) Problem .., Cause ... Solution ... Load is tangled/ twisted • Overloading. • Loads should move freely during wash. Wash smaller loads. • Clothes wrapped around agitator. ° Do not wrap items around agitator. • Not diluting softener. • Use of color safe bleach in chlorine bleach dispenser. • Dilute fabric softener in the dispenser. • Improper use of chlorine bleach. ° Always measure bleach before adding to the dispenser. Carefully pour into the dispenser.
Before calling for assistance or service, please check "Troubleshooting" on pages 14-16. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow these instructions. If you need assistance or service in the U.S.A.... Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance 1-800-422-1230. When calling: enter toll Please knowfree: the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see page 2). This information will help us to better respond to your request.
Before calling for assistance or service, please check the 'q'roubleshooting" section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. If you need assistance or service in Canada 2. If you need servicer... I. If the problem is not due to one of the items listed in Contact your nearest KitchenAid Canada Appliance Service branch or authorized servicing outlet to service your appliance. (See list below.) "Troubleshooting"t...
This index is alphabetical. page number. Look for the word or phrase you are interested TOPIC PAGE ASSISTANCE In Canada ............................................................... In U.S.A ................................................................... 18 17 CLEANING Exterior .................................................................... Interior ..................................................................... 12 12 8-9 CYCLES ......................................................
LENGTH OF WARRANTY KITCHENAID WILL PAY FOR KITCHENAID WILL NOT PAY FOR TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE Replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized KitchenAid servicing outlet. A, Service calls to: THIRD THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE For all models, replacement parts for the motor to correct defects in materials or workmanship.
