UseAndCare A Note to You ......................... 2 Washer Safety ........................ 3 Parts and Features ................. 4 Operating Your Washer ......... 8 Starting your washer.. ......... 8 Stopping/restarting your washer ...................... 10 Selecting a cycle and time ............................ 10 Using Spin Only ................ 11 Manual clean lint filter ....... 12 Understanding normal washer sounds .................. 12 Understanding what happens in each cycle ......
A Note to You Thank you for buying this appliance. You have purchased a quality world-class appliance. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your washer properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Washer Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries.
Parts and Features 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. Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (P. 14) \s$$er Liquid fabric diy nser Model and serial nuTr plate Water level selector / Basket ATUb Manual clean lint filter (attached to bottom of fabric softener dispenser - not shown) (P.
Washer Installation Use this section to help you install your compact washer. If you need assistance, Consumer Assistance Center, l-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.A. Portable one-faucet call our connection NOTE: Make sure the lid is closed before moving the washer. Use the hose connector provided with the washer for a one-faucet connection. l Faucet adapter . Set the Temperature Selector to Warm/Warm or to Warm/Cold.
Rinse Water: Adjust faucets for temperature prior to fill for rinse. l NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics. To disconnect washer: Unplug the electrical power cord and put it back in its storage area. Turn the water faucet off. Press the red water flow button to release the water pressure. Move the locking collar down and pull the hose connector down to disengage from the faucet adapter. Drain water from the hoses through the hose connector.
To connect the washer: l l l l Connect the hot and cold water inlet hoses to the hot and cold faucets. Secure the drain hose to the sink or standpipe. Slowly turn the water faucets on all the way. Plug the power cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet. To disconnect the washer: l l l Unplug power cord and return it to the storage area. Turn water faucets off. Disconnect the drain and water supply hoses. Hang them on the storage rack.
Operating Your Washer To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly. This section gives you this important information. Page references are included for more information. Explosion Hazard Never place items fn 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. Starting your washer 1.
- -I urn me .. ..n . . . . . . .. water Level selector fo me 5. setting that corresponds of your wash load. l with the size To change the Water Level setting after the washer has started to fill, turn the selector to the desired new setting. 6. Select a wash-rinse temperature with the Temperature selector. Match the water temperature with the type of fabric and soils being washed. l See page 18 for water temperature guidelines. Set the Temperature Selector to Warm/Warm or to Warm/Cold.
Stopping/restarting l l your washer To pause the washer at any time, push the Start/Pause button. The Cycle Status Lights will flash while the washer cycle is paused. If left in pause, the cycle will terminate after 2 hours. To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and push the Star-t/Pause button. Selecting a cycle Regular NOTE: When lid is opened during a cycle, all machine operation will stop. Cycle will resume when lid is closed.
Soak Cycle The Soak cycle features brief periods of agitation and soak time. Use this 30-minute cycle to remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. NOTE: During the agitation and soak time, the wash Cycle Status Light will be on. l Use warm water when soaking laundry. (Hot water can set stains.) See pages 20-22 for stain removal information. l Use the amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by manufacturer. l The Soak cycle should always be followed by a wash cycle.
Manual clean lint filter Clean filter after every load. 1. To remove, grasp the top of the fabric softener dispenser with both hands. Pull upward to remove top of fabric softener dispenser. Lint filter is attached to the end of the shaft. 2. Wash or wipe the lint filter clean, 3. Push lint filter and fabric softener dispenser firmly back into agitator. Understanding normal Your new washer may make sounds that your old one didn’t. Because the sounds are unfamiliar, you may be concerned about them.
Understanding what When the Cycle Selector Knob is set to a number and the Start/Pause button is pushed, the washer fills (to the selected load size) before agitation and timing start. The washer begins agitating immediately after filling: agitation occurs only with the washer lid down. happens in each cycle NOTES: l l Cycle Selector Knob will NOT rotate as the cycle progresses. The Cycle Status Lights will change as the cycle progresses.
Using the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Use less with lower load size settings. Follow manufacturer’s directions for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling. 1. Load the washer. 2. Pour measured chlorine bleach carefully into the dispenser. Do not let bleach splash, drip, or run down into washer basket. Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. 3. Start the washer.
Caring for Your Washer Proper care of your washer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your washer properly and safely. Cleaning your washer Exterior Interior Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills with a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur. Occasionally wipe the outside of the washer to keep it looking like new. Clean interior with 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach mixed with 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Run washer through a complete cycle using hot water.
Laundry Tips This section reviews proper laundering information. Preparing clothes techniques and gives you additional washing for washing Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard . _,. ., objects to avora scratcnrng tne washer interior. Remove nonwashable trim and ornaments. . Empty pockets and turn them inside out. . Turn down cuffs, brush away lint and dirt. l Turn synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling.
Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, set the Water Level selector to the highest load size setting.
Water Selecting guidelines water WASH WATER TEMPERATURE* temperatures SUGGESTED FABRICS HOT l 130°F (54°C) or above l l 1 WARM** 90”-110°F 1 (32”-44°C) I l l l l COLD l 70”-90°F (21”-32°C) l l Work clothes Sturdy whites/colorfast pastels DiaDers Dark/noncolorfast colors Permanent press items Nylon, polyester, acrylics, silks, woolens Knits/delicate fabrics Extra-sensitive colors Noncolorfast items Hand washables COMMENTS l l l l l l l l l l Best cleaning for heavily soiled items Remove
Washing special-care items Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow care label directions when they are available. Below are general washing instructions for some special washables. ITEM CARE INSTRUCTIONS Blankets Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and time according to the type of blanket being washed. Two rinses may be necessary. Check care label to see if manufacturer recommends machine washing.
Removing Stains Stained, heavily-soiled, or greasy items may need to be prewashed or soaked for best results. Soaking helps remove protein-type stains like blood, milk, or grass. Prewashing loosen soil before washing. Stain l l l l l removal rules Use warm water for soaking or prewashing stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. Most stains are easier to remove when they are fresh. Old or set stains may not come out. Follow package directions for pretreatment products.
STAIN TO REMOVE Deodorants and anti- Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. H eavy stain: Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammonia and color safe bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. prspirants Fire Hazard Do not wash or dry items soiled with vegetable or cooking oils because they may contain some oil after laundering. 1 Doing so can result in death or fire.
STAIN TO REMOVE Lipstick Apply nonflammable fabric cleaner or prewash soil and stain remover. Blot with absorbent material. Repeat if necessary. Rinse. If stain still remains, rub with liquid detergent. Wash. Meat juice, Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Soak in cold or warm water with enzyme presoak at least 30 minutes, or treat stains with a nonflammable fabric cleaner. Wash. WI Mildew Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.
Troubleshooting Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list for common laundry problems and the next page for common washer problems. If you need further assistance, see page 25.
Common washer problems Before calling for service, check these: Is the lid closed? Is the Cycle Selector Knob set and the Start/Pause button pushed? NOTE: The Cycle Selector Knob does not rotate as the cycle advances.
Requesting Assistance Service in the U.S.A. or Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 23-24. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* ... Call our toil-free number. Dial toil-free from 1-1 anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants.
Automatic Washer Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE I WE WILL PAY FOR Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized service company. FROM DATE OF PURCHASE Replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship. Replacement parts for any lid rust.