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Parts and features LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER - / CYCLE CONTROL KNOB AND TEMPERATURE SELECTOR MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE (not shown] AGITATOR HBASKET /TUB Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label. It will be easier to remove before the washer is used. You should wipe out the basket with a damp cloth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping. Copy your Model and Serial Numbers When you need service or call with a question, have this information ready: I.
Your responsibilities Read this “Use and Care Guide” and your “Laundry Guide” carefully for important use and safety information. You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer... l is installed by a qualifiedinstaller. l is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight.* l is connected to the right kind of outlet, electric supply, water supply and drain.* l is properly grounded.% l is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers.
Starting your washer 1. Measure and add detergent. 2. Place sorted load in washer. 3. Start washer. 1. Select CYCLE and WASH TIME; Start the washer B. A. Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right. It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise. Stop on a number in the cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. The drawing shows 8 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle.
2. To select WASH WATER TEMPERATURE l HOT WASH the REGULAR Control Knob 12 minutes in Cycle. can be selected only in HEAVY Cycle. Turn the so the pointer is on 14 or the REGULAR HEAVY All rinses use cold water. This saves energy and helps prevent wrinkles from setting into fabrics. 3. I WARM WASH can be selected in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle by moving the pointer to B or 10 minutes in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle. l A warm wash is pre-set in the SHORT and SOAK Cycles.
What happens in each cycle Each cycle has been designed for different kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASH agitation time. Use the longer times for more heavily soiled loads. When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled outthe washer fills before agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns REGULAR HEAVY Cycle High agitation and spin speeds help remove heavy soils and spin water from heavy or sturdy cotton fabrics.
clockwise until it points. to OFF and the cycle ends. NOTE:You may hear the sound of water spraying some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed help with the rinsing. I 4-Pre-wash I setting begins during the spin parts of on the spinning load to here (see page 8) Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing See your”laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle. laundry.
Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin You may need on extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent. [Extra detergent con require an extra rinse.) l Push Control Knob in. l Turn clockwise to any * on the dial. See above drawing. l Pull Control Knob out l The washer will fill with cold water, agitate 2 minutes, drain and spin. Your washer can be set to drain and spin out water. 9 Push Control knob In.
Caring for your washer n WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off. This takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry. Leave the lid up until the basket is dry. Wipe up spills right away. Spills can dull or damage the finish. REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before washing. Close metal zippers. SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer.
WINTERIZING Because some water stays in the washer, freezing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather. / I. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses To use me washer 2. Put a quart of automobrle-type antifreeze in the basket. again.. . 1. Flush water pipes and hoses. 2. Connect hoses to the washer. 3. Turn on the water faucets. 10 3. Set the washer for a DRAIN and SPIN (see page 8).
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance.. . 3. If you need service*. . . Performance problems otten result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
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