OWNER'SGUIDE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS LAUNDRYCENTER PIN 131957200 (0003)
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.
This Owner's 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 instructed in this Owner's Guide, as Do 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 has a drying rack, always replace the lint screen when finished using the drying rack,
Important Safety Instructions (continued) Do not use or mix liquid chlorine 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.
Washing Procedures • Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load, • Readthe Washer Operating • Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels. Instructions for operating your specific model, To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read Important . Safety Instructions, pages 2-4, before operating this washer Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.
Washing Procedures (continued) 6. Add laundryload Do not load items above top row of holes in wash tub. . towasher. • Dry load level should not be higher than top row of holes in wash tub. Do not overload washer. • Do not put items on top of agitator or wrap them around it. Load items evenly. • Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half the total wash load. • When washing a single heavy item, add 1 or 2 towels to balance the load.
. Start the washer. Close the washer lid and pull out the cycle selector knob, Washer will fill and agitate with the lid open, The tub will not spin unless the lid is closed, Safety Lid Lock • To stop the washer, push in the cycle selector knob, • To change a cycle, push in the cycle selector knob, Turn it clockwise to the desired setting, Pull out the knob to restart the washer, 10. Remove items when the cycle is completed.
Stain Removal STAIN TREATMENT Adhesive tape, chewing gum, rubber cement Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Baby formula, dairy products, egg Use product containing Beverages (coffee, soda, tea, enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more. Wash. Pretreat stain. Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric. juice, alcoholic beverages) Rinse with cold water.
Common Washing Problems Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage, Forsatisfactorywashing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association, SOLUTIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSES Blue stains • Detergent or liquid fabric softener did not dissolve or disperse. • Not enough detergent. •Wash water temperature low. Greasy, oily stains •Incorrect, ,sorting • Not enough detergent.
• Follow the guidelines below for prepanng the load for drying. • Readthe Dryer Operating Instructions for operating your specific model. • Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product labels. Important . To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read Safety Instructions, pages 2-4, before operating this dryer. Prepare items for drying. • Dry items of similar fabric, weight and construction in the same load. • Separate dark items from light-colored items.
Cycle Signal Control (somemodels) When the Cycle Signal Control isON, a signal will sound at the end of each cycle and during the Press Saver setting (some models), The volume is adjustable on some models, Drum Light (some models) A drum light will come on whenever the door isopened to illuminate the dryer drum during loading and unloading, Closing the door turns off the light, Drying Rack (some models) Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be tumble dried, / oc oc 1, Open the dryer door
Care and Cleaning _To reduce risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property, comply with the basicwarnings listed in Important Safety Instructions, pages2-4, and those listed below • Before cleaning the washer or dryer interior, unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock hazards • Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior fumes or electrical shock could occur Hazardous Inside the Washer • Remove items from the washer as soon asthe cycle ends.
Winterizing Instructions If the laundry center is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing temperatures, follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the laundry center: FollowWinterizing Instructions for cold weather care.
OCCURRENCE WASHER- POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION OPERATING (continued) Washer does not start (continued), Washer won't Residue left spin. Cycle selector is not in correct position. Move indicator clockwise Motor Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated. It wi automatically restart after a cool down period of up t_ 30 minutes (if washer has not been manually turnec off). is overheated. Lid is not completely in tub. Heavily soiled closed. Close lid completely. broken. items. slightly.
mOCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Electrical power cord is not securely plugged in or plug may be loose Make sure the plug fits tightly House fuse tripped Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse DRYER Dryer does not start. blown or circuit breaker in wall outlet Make sure electrical line is not overloaded and the dryer is on a separate circuit Thermal limiter Dryer heat.