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Parts and features LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE LOAD SIZE SELECTOR MAGIC CLEAN’ LINT FILTER (not shown) MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE 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 or dust from storing \ Copy your Model and Serial Numbers When Youneed service or call with a question, have this information readv: 1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from plate underthe lid nearthe hinge]. 2.
onsibilitie ‘S 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 2. Place sorted 3. Start washer. load in washer Select a 1. LOAD SIZE l l 2. Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash. The water level can be set for SMALL (a few items) or LARGE (a full load). I NOTE: Use the LARGE water level for best permanent press results. l l Select WATER TEMPERATURES Match the wash watertemperature to the type of fabrics and soils being washed. All rinses are cold.
3. Start the washer A. Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right. It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise. C. Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the level you set with wash water of the selected temperature. After filling, the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes. B. Stop on a number in the cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. The drawing shows10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR Cycle. D.
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. When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out. the washer fills before agitation and timing starts. After aaitation starts, the knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends- REGULAR HEAVY Cycle A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled.
NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying some cvcles. In some cvcles, cold water is soraved 1 DRAIN 81 1 FILL I PARTIAL I I DRAIN IL I I,I , I DRAIN 81 1, I WASH Hlgh Sneed FILL RINSE I FILL during the spin parts of on the spinning load to help I DRAIN &I RINSE I I DRAIN 8 I NOTE: The washer pauses about 1Yzminutes after partial drain.
Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent. [Extra detergent can require an extra rinse.) l Push Control Knob in. l Turn clockwise to any @on the dial. See drawing. l Pull Control Knob out. l The washer will fill to selected level; agitate 2 minutes; drain and spin. For a drain and spin Your washer can be set to drain ar -1 spin out water. l Push Control Knob in.
Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off. This takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. APTER 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.. 1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. To use the washer 2. Put a quart of automobile-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 81.
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 often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
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