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Table of contents
Finding information ......................................................... 2
SAFETY ..................................................................... 3-5
Features .......................................................................... 6
Operating instructions ............................................... 7-24
• Getting Started ........................................................... 7
Normal Operating Sounds .......................................... 7
Operating Your Washer .......................................... 8-13
Cycle Selection .................................................... 14-18
Washing/Rinsing Temperature ............................. 19-20
Spin Speed ............................................................... 21
Soil Level .................................................................. 21
Options ................................................................ 22-24
Operating User interface Features .......................... 25-32
Saving Favorites .................................................. 26-27
Setting Preferences ............................................. 28-31
Other Features .......................................................... 32
Cycle Chart ................................................................... 33
Stain Removal Guide ............................................... 34-35
Stain Removal Procedures ....................................... 34
Stain Removal Suggestions ...................................... 35
Care & Cleaning ....................................................... 36-38
Solutions to Common Problems ............................. 39-42
Common Washing Problems ............................... 39-40
Service Prevention Checklist ............................... 41-42
Warranty information .................................................... 43
Notes ............................................................................ 44
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Safety
[mpoAant Safety Instructions
Recognize safety symbols, words and
labels
Your safety and the safety of others is very
important.
We have provided many important safety
messages in the Use and Care Guide, Installation
Instructions and on your appliance. Always read
and obey all safety messages.
Safety items throughout this manual are labeled
with a WARNING or OAUT[ON based on the risk
type as described below:
/_ WARNING This symbol alerts you to situa-
tions that may cause serious body
harm, death or property damage.
/_ CAUTION This symbol alerts you to situa-
tions that may cause bodily injury
or property damage.
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.
,, Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
,, If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
Save these instructions for future reference.
Safety
PREVENT FiRE
• Do not wash items that have been previously
cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gaso-
line, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils,
waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near
the washer. These substances give off vapors or
chemical reactions that could ignite or explode.
Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top
of the washer. These substances give off vapors
that could ignite the materials.
Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other
flammable or explosive substances to the wash
water. These substances give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may
be produced in a hot water system that has not
been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN
GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has
not been used for such a period, before using
the washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let
the water flow from each for several minutes.
This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas.
Hydrogen gas is flammable; do not smoke or
use an open flame during this time.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
Failure to comply with these warnings could
result in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/
or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the
washer.
PROTECT CHILDREN
Do not allow children to play on or in the washer.
Close supervision of children is necessary when
the washer is used near children. As children
grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all ap-
pliances.
Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other pack-
ing materials after the washer is unpacked. Chil-
dren might use them for play. Cartons covered
with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can
become airtight chambers.
Keep laundry products out of children's reach.
To prevent personal injury, observe all warnings
on product labels.
Before the washer is removed from service or
discarded, remove the washer door to prevent
accidental entrapment.
Failure to comply with these warnings could
result in serious personal injuries.
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PREVENT INJURY
• To prevent shock hazard and assure stability
during operation, the washer must be installed
and electrically grounded by a qualified service
person in accordance with local codes. Instal-
lation instructions are packed in the washer for
installer's reference. Refer to INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding proce-
dures. If the washer is moved to a new location,
have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified
service person.
• To prevent personal injury or damage to the
washer, the electrical power cord of the washer
must be plugged into a properly grounded and
polarized 3-prong outlet. The third grounding
prong must never be removed. Never ground the
washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension
cord or an adaptor plug.
• Follow package directions when using laundry
products. Incorrect usage can produce poison-
ous gas - resulting in serious injury or death.
• Do not combine laundry products for use in 1
load unless specified on the label.
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or
acids such as vinegar.
PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE
WASHER
• To prevent serious personal injury and damage
to the washer:
• All repairs and servicing must be performed by
an authorized servicer unless specifically rec-
ommended in this Use & Care Guide. Use only
authorized factory parts.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not install or store the washer where it will be
exposed to the weather.
• Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid
floor. It may be necessary to reinforce the floor to
prevent vibration or movement.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect
this appliance from the power supply before
attempting any user maintenance. Turning the
controls to the OFF position does not disconnect
this appliance from the power supply.
• To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer
while parts are moving. Before loading, unload-
ing or adding items, push in the cycle selector
knob and allow the drum to coast to a complete
stop before reaching inside.
• This washer is equipped with an electrical over-
load protector. The motor will stop if it becomes
overheated. The washer will automatically restart
after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes,
if the washer has not been manually turned off
during this time.
• Failure to comply with these warnings could
result in serious personal injuries.
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Operating Instructions
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To run your washer, follow these basic steps:
1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed
together. (See page 8.)
2. Prepare items for washing. (See page 8.)
3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil. (See page 9.)
4. Add laundry load to the washer. (See page 9.)
5. Add laundry products to the dispenser. (See
page 10-11 .)
6. Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the
load. (See page 12.)
7. Start the washer. (See pages 12-13.)
Normal Operating Sounds
You may or may not hear the following sounds
from your new washer:
A. DRAIN HOSE The washer has a flexible drain
hose to carry water from the washer to the
stand pipe of your home. You will hear water
flowing into your stand pipe. This is a normal
part of the operation of the washer.
B. WATER VALVES/DISPENSER As water enters
the dispenser system, it is common to hear a
water flowing sound. This normal sound will
vary slightly based on the water pressure in
your home.
C. DOOR LOCK Your washer is equipped with a
door lock with an electric solenoid. There will be a
clicking sound as the washer door is being locked
or unlocked.
D. DRAIN PUMP Your washer is equipped with
a high velocity drain pump. It is normal to hear
humming and gurgling sounds as water is
pumped from the washer. Both of these sounds
are normal and indicate that your pump is
functioning correctly.
E. HIGH SPEED MOTOR A powerful motor is used
to drive the drum to high spin speeds to extract
water from your load. You will hear a sound
associated with these higher spin speeds. This
sound is normal and will vary slightly as the spin
speed varies with load size and cycle selected.
Operatin
Instructions
Operating Your Washer
BEFORE USING YOUR WASHER
Read the important instructions in this section of
the Use and Care Guide before operating your
washer.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
1. Sort laundry into loads that can be
washed together.
Sort items by recommended cycle and water
temperature.
Separate white, light and colorfast items from
dark and non-colorfast items.
Separate items that shed lint from items that
attract lint. Casual, synthetic, knit, and cordu-
roy items will pick up lint from towels, rugs,
and chenille bedspreads.
Separate heavily soiled items from lightly
soiled items.
Separate lacy, sheer, loosely knit, or delicate
items from durable items.
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Do not machine wash items containing fiber-
glass. Small particles of fiberglass left in the
drum may transfer to fabrics in other loads and
cause skin irritation.
Prepare items for washing.
Empty pockets.
Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and
beach towels.
Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and
sashes, and remove non-washable trims and
ornaments.
Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage
during washing.
Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.
Place delicate and small items such as bras,
hosiery and baby socks in a mesh bag.
(Mesh bag not included.)
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3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
See Stain Removal Guide in this guide or
Stain Guides in the LCD User Interface for
safe, successful stain removal instructions.
4. Add laundry load to washer.
Combine large and small items in a load.
Load large items first. Large items should not
be more than half the total wash load.
Washing single items such as a sweater, towel
or jeans is inefficient and may cause an out-of-
balance load. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help
balance the load.
Wash a single heavy item such as a king-sized
comforter, bedspread or sleeping bag sepa-
rately.
The washer can be fully loaded, but the items
should not be tightly packed. The door should
close easily.
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5. Add laundry products to the dispenser.
For best results
Use a low-sudsing, high efficiency
detergent to prevent oversudsing in front
load washers. Look for this symbol on
the detergent label: 0
Detergent, liquid chlorine bleach and liquid
fabric softener will be dispensed at the proper
times in the cycle. To unlatch the dispenser
drawer push on the dispenser drawer latch
indicator. To close and latch the dispenser
drawer push the drawer in until you hear a
slight click with the drawer face flush to the
panel.
Use the cap or scoop provided by the deter-
gent manufacturer to measure the amount
recommended. Detergent dosage may need to
be adjusted for water temperature, water hard-
ness, load size and soil level.
Liquid Detergent _,,
Add the recommended amount of a high ef-
ficiency liquid detergent to the "Main Wash
= liquid only" cup. Do not exceed the MAX fill
line. Liquid detergent can also be added direct-
ly to the "Main Wash = powder only" chamber
when not using the "Pre-Wash" option.
insert liquid cup when
using liquid detergent.
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To use a high efficiency powder detergent, re-
move the "Main Wash = liquid only" cup and
add the powder directly to the "Main Wash =
powder only" detergent chamber.
Remove liquid cup when using
powder detergent! DO NOT
pour powder detergent into
liquid cup. It will not dis-
pense correctly!
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Other Wash Products
Color-safe bleach, water conditioner, detergent
booster and enzyme products may be added
with the detergent. Put liquid products with
liquid detergent in the "Main Wash - liquid
only" detergent cup or powder products with
powder detergent in the "Main Wash - pow-
der only" detergent chamber.
Detergent for Prewash _-, :::_
For heavily soiled or stained loads, select the
prewash option and add the recommended
amount of detergent to the "Pre-Wash" deter-
gent cup.
Liquid Chlorine Bleach Z_
if desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to the
chamber labeled "Liquid Bleach" and marked
with this symbol A_L_.Fill to the MIN line for
small loads or the MAX line for large loads. DO
NOT fill above the maximum fill line.
Add color-safe bleach with the detergent.
Liquid Fabric Softener
If desired, pour the recommended amount of
liquid fabric softener into the chamber labeled
"Fabric Softener" and marked with this sym-
bol I_. Fill to the MIN line for small loads or
the MAX line for large loads. DO NOT fill above
the maximum fill line.
Use of a fabric softener-dispensing ball is not
recommended in tumble action washers.
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Select the appropriate cycle and
settings for the load.
Turn the cycle selector knob in either direc-
tion to select the cycle desired. The icon for
that cycle will be illuminated and if the cycle
description feature is turned on, the cycle and
estimated cycle time are displayed on the User
Interface screen for 5 seconds. Press any key
to advance the User Interface to select set-
tings and options. See the "Cycle Selection"
section in this guide for descriptions of each
cycle.
Press any key or the User Interface screen will
automatically advance after 5 seconds and
display the preset wash water temperature,
final spin speed and soil level for each cycle.
See the "Cycle Settings" and "Cycle Selection
Chart" in this guide for descriptions and avail-
able settings for each cycle.
To change the settings, press the temp, spin
speed, and soil level buttons to scroll to the
desired settings. Press the scroll up or scroll
down buttons under options to scroll through
the options menu. Press the select button to
add or delete options. The estimated cycle
time will be displayed at the top of the screens.
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As the Cycle Selector knob is turned, the
cycle and estimated cycle time are displayed
on the User Interface screen for 5 seconds.
Press any key to advance the User Interface
to select settings and options.
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Adjustments to a cycle will be remembered
and recalled each time that cycle is selected in
the future.
To return to the factory default settings, select
RESET in set prefs under the options scroll
buttons.
To customize and save up to 3 cycles in non-
custom mode plus 9 more cycles for custom
users, see save as favorite and CUSTOM
MODE in the User Interface sections of this
guide.
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7. Start the washer.
Close the door and press start. The washer
will not operate with the door unlatched and
DOOR OPEn will be displayed.
Select delay start to delay the beginning of
the cycle for up to 22 hours if desired.
As a safety measure, the door will automati-
cally lock and remained locked during the
entire wash cycle and DOOR LOCI-IED will be
displayed.
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during the wash portion of the cycle, press _
When the door unlocks, open the door,pause.
add the item, close the door and press start to
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To change the cycle once the cycle has begun,
press cancel, select a new cycle, and press
start again. Just turning the cycle selector
knob will not change the cycle.
To change settings or options after the cycle
has begun, press pause, select the new set-
tings or options, and press start again.
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To stop the cycle, press cancel.
When the cycle ends, a signal will sound,
cOmPLETE -DOOR CR1q BE OPENED will
be displayed and the drum light will come on.
Remove items from the wash drum when the
cycle ends and place in dryer, line dry or dry
flat as directed on the fabric care label.
Excess wrinkling, color transfer or odors may
develop in items left in the washer after the
cycle has ended if not removed promptly.
For best results
Follow the fabric care label instructions
on items to be washed.
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Instructions
Cycle Selection
Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the
cycle desired. The icon for that cycle will be illumi-
nated. Press on the cycle selector knob to extend
it or return it flush to the console.
For best results
Follow the fabric care label instructions
on items to be washed.
To change the selection after the cycle begins,
press cancel before making another choice. Just
turning the cycle selector knob to another selec-
tion will not change the cycle.
NORMAL I:_
The normal cycle provides 9-21 minutes of
reversing tumble wash action for most loads. All
water temperatures except sanitize temp, all spin
speeds, soil levels and options are available with
this cycle.
COLORS @
The colors cycle provides 5-20 minutes of revers-
ing tumble wash action for mixed color loads.
Warm temp, eco warm temp or cold temp water,
all spin speeds, soil levels and options except
warm rinse are available with this cycle.
WHITES _ _"_
The whites cycle provides 9-21 minutes of revers-
ing tumble wash action for whiter cottons. The
use of liquid chlorine bleach is recommended. Hot
temp and eco hot temp water, all spin speeds
and soil levels, and all options except warm rinse
are available with this cycle.
HEAVY DUTY I:_
The heavy duty cycle provides 9-21 minutes of
reversing tumble wash action for heavily soiled
sturdy items such as jeans. For best soil and stain
removal, use the hottest water safe for the fabrics
being washed. All temperatures except sanitize
temp, all spin speeds, all soil levels except light
soil and extra light soil, and all options are avail-
able with this cycle.
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DEEP CLEAN SANmZE
Use the deep clean sanitize cycle to clean and
sanitize heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics including
towels, bedding, and children's clothing. Very hot
water, all spin speeds, all soil levels except light
soil and extra light soil, and all options except
prewash, eco friendly, stain clean, and warm
rinse are available with this cycle.
It is recommended that you set your water heater
to 120 ° F (49° C) or higher to ensure proper per-
formance during this cycle. If the setting is lower
or the load is extra large, the cycle time will be
extended by 30 minutes or more.
The deep clean sanitize cycle will kill 99.9% of
bacteria with no carryover of bacteria between
loads. No bleach or harsh chemicals are needed,
but higher temperatures are required. Please
check fabric care labels to prevent damage.
I_ NSF Protolcol P172
Sanitization Performance of Residential
and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes
Washers
The wash water is heated by an internal boost
heater to a maximum of 152 ° F (67 ° C) as the load
tumbles for up to 4 hours. Cold water is added to
cool down the load prior to drain and spin.
As a precaution, the washer door is locked once
the water temperature reaches 130° F (55 ° C). If
the cycle is cancelled during the wash phase and
the water temperature is greater than 150° F (66°
C), an automatic cool down and drain will occur
before the door can be opened.
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CASUAL
The casual cycle provides 5-20 minutes of revers-
ing tumble action for cottons and blends with a
permanent press or no-iron finish. All temperatures
except sanitize temp, all spin speeds and soil
levels, and all options except warm rinse are
available with this cycle.
ACTIVE WEAR
The active wear cycle provides 5-17 minutes
of reversing tumble wash action for lightweight,
synthetic athletic apparel. All temperatures except
sanitize temp, hot temp and eco hot temp, all
spin speeds, soil levels and options are available
with this cycle.
FAST WASH "-_@
The fast wash cycle provides 5-11 minutes of re-
versing tumble action to quickly wash small, lightly
soiled loads in 18 minutes. All water temperatures
except sanitize temp, all spin speeds, all soil levels
except heavy soil, extra heavy soil and heaviest
soil, and eco friendly, delay start and warm rinse
options are available with this cycle.
DELICATE
The delicate cycle provides 6-12 minutes of gentle
reversing tumble action for knits and delicates.
All water temperatures except eco hot temp, hot
temp and sanitize temp, all spin speeds, all soil
levels except heavy soil, extra heavy soil and
heaviest soil, and all options except prewash
and extra spin are available with this cycle.
HAND WASH @
The hand wash cycle provides 5-11 minutes
of intermittent gentle tumbling for items labeled
"Hand Wash". All water temperatures except eco
hot temp, hot temp and sanitize temp, all spin
speeds, all soil levels except heavy soil, extra
heavy soil and heaviest soil, and the eco friend-
ly, delay start and extra rinse options are avail-
able with this cycle.
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Use the spin only cycle anytime you want to drain
water from the washer and spin out the load or
as a follow-up to the no spin setting. Select the
speed appropriate for the load for 8 minutes of
spin.
To add a cold water rinse prior to the spin, select
the extra rinse option.
MY FAVORITE 0
To select one of your 3 favorite cycles:
• Turn the cycle selector knob to my favorites.
• Press the button corresponding to the favorite
cycle desired. The custom cycle, settings, and
options you saved will automatically be dis-
played.
• Press the start button to begin the cycle.
For example, to select your my shirts cycle, turn
the cycle selector knob to my favorites. Press the
button corresponding to my shirts, and then press
start.
(See save as favorite in the "Operating User Inter-
face Preferences" section of this guide for instruc-
tions on customizing up to 3 cycles.)
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• Press the start button.
To select a user if a user's name is not displayed
when the washer is turned on:
Press the options buttons to scroll to set prefs
and then press the select button.
If necessary, press the options buttons to scroll
to CUSTOM MODE and then press the select
button.
Press the button corresponding to the user's
name.
• The icon for the last cycle run will light up.
• Turn the cycle selector knob to my favorites.
• Select one of the 3 customized cycles by press-
ing the corresponding button.
• Press the start button.
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Operating instructions
Washing/Rinsing Temperature
The appropriate washing temperature will auto-
matically be indicated for the cycle selected.
For best results
Follow the fabric care label instructions
on items to be washed.
To change the temperature, press the temperature
button to scroll to the desired setting. Select
a wash water temperature according to fiber
content, colorfastness and soil level. A cold water
rinse saves energy and reduces wrinkling.
To protect your fabrics, not all temperatures are
available with every cycle. Settings will not be dis-
played if they are not available with that cycle. See
the "Washer Settings Chart" in this guide for more
information.
The temperature selected for the cycle will be
remembered and recalled each time that cycle is
selected in the future.
select
All wash water temperatures are automatically
regulated to maximize detergent effectiveness and
improve washing performance. The washer will
operate with tap water temperatures if desired.
See auto temp in the "Options" section of this
guide for more information. However, the water
heater setting and its distance from the washer,
water usage in other parts of the home, and
seasonally low ground water temperature in some
geographic areas can affect water temperature
and impact the performance of your washer.
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COLD TEMP
Use this setting for lightly soiled, brightly colored
items, knits, delicates, hand washables and wash-
able silk.
ECO WARM TEMP
Reduces the warm water temperature a few degrees
to save energy when washing normally soiled, col-
orfast cottons, sheets, casual items and washable
woolens.
WARM TEMP
Use this setting for normally soiled, colorfast cot-
tons, sheets, perm press items and washable
woolens.
ECO HOT TEMP
Reduces the warm water temperature a few degrees
to save energy when washing heavily soiled, white
and colorfast cottons and towels.
HOT TEMP
Use this setting for heavily soiled, white and color-
fast cottons and towels.
SANITIZE TEMP
This setting sanitizes heavily soiled white and color-
fast fabrics such as towels, bedding, and children's
clothing by killing 99.9% of bacteria using wash
water heated with a boost heater to 152° F (67° C).
Cold water is used to cool and rinse the load. This
setting is only available with the deep clean sani-
tize cycle.
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Operating instructions
Spin Speed
Maximum spin, high spin, medium spin, mini=
mum spin, and low spin speeds are available for
each cycle. The spin speed and/or duration of final
spin vary from cycle to cycle.
Increasing the spin speed will extract more water,
decrease drying time and conserve energy. De-
creasing the spin speed will reduce wrinkling.
Use no spin to omit the final spin at the end of the
cycle. The load will be very wet. Remove items from
the wash drum to drip dry or select the spin only
cycle to remove excess water at a more convenient
time.
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Soil Level
Adjust the wash time in 3-minute increments based
on the soil level of each load. Normal soil, heavy
soil, extra heavy soil, heaviest soil, light soil and
extra light soil levels are available.
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Suitable options will automatically be indicated
when the cycle is selected.
To select or clear the eco friendly, stain dean, extra
rinse, auto temp, extra spin, prewash, warm rinse
and delay start options, press the scroll up or scroll
down buttons under options buttons until the desired
option is displayed. Press select and OR will be dis-
played in the upper right corner. To clear the option,
press select again and OR will disappear.
To protect your fabrics, not all options are available
with every cycle. If an option is not appropriate for
the cycle, it will not be displayed.
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The options selected for the cycle will be remem-
bered and recalled each time that cycle is selected
in the future.
ECO FRIENDLY
The eco friendly option reduces the hot and warm
water temperature a few degrees to save energy. It is
available with all cycles except deep clean sanitize
and spin only.
STAIN CLEAN
Use the stain clean option to add a 5-minute soak in
the middle of the wash portion of the normal, colors,
casual, active wear, whites, heavy duty and dell=
cates cycles.
EXTRA RINSE
Use this option when additional rinsing is desired
to remove excess dirt or detergent. It is recom-
mended for heavily soiled loads or if household
members have sensitive skin. It is available with all
cycles except fast wash. Extra rinse occurs be-
fore the final rinse when the liquid fabric softener is
dispensed.
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AUTO TEMP
The wash and rinse water temperatures are auto-
matically regulated to maximize detergent effec-
tiveness and improve washer performance. It is
available with all cycles.
To delete this option and operate the washer with
tap water temperatures, press select and OT'I will no
longer be displayed. However, the water heater set-
ting and its distance from the washer, water usage in
other parts of the home, and seasonally low ground
water temperature in some geographic areas can
affect water temperature and impact the performance
of your washer.
EXTRA SPIN
Use this option to add several minutes to the final
spin at the selected speed. This will improve water
extraction, decrease Wying time and save energy.
Extra spin is available with all cycles except fast
wash, delicates, hand wash and spin only.
PREWASH
Select this option to add a short wash period
prior to the normal, colors, casual, active wear,
whites, and heavy duty cycles. Heavily soiled
and stained loads will prewash in cold water for
5 minutes. The water will drain and the load will
automatically advance to the selected wash cycle.
See Step 5 in the "Operating Your Washer" section in
this guide for details on adding detergent to the "Pre=
Wash" cup in the dispenser.
WARM RINSE
Select the warm rinse option with the normal,
heavy duty, active wear, fast wash, delicates
and hand wash cycles.
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DELAY START
Use delay start to select a wash time convenient
to your schedule or during off-peak energy hours.
The start of any cycle can be delayed for 30 min-
utes to 22 hours. Select the delay start option and
then press the button under the plus (+) or minus
(-) symbols to scroll to the delayed time setting de-
sired. Press the select button again and the delay
time wH[ be displayed and begin counting down.
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Operating User Interface Features
User Inte_ace Features
SAVE AS FAVORITE
The save as favorite feature allows you to per-
sonalize up to 3 custom cycles each custom user.
See save as favorite in "Operating User Interface
Preferences" for more details.
SET PREFS
The set prefs feature allows you to personalize
cycles, hide cycle descriptions, select the lan-
guage, volume, brightness and contrast of the
display, reset settings, clean the washer, and run
the installation cycle. See SET PREFS in "Operat-
ing User Interface Features" for more details.
USER GUIDES
Scroll through this option for the CYCLES GUIDE,
SETTINGS GUIDE, OPTIONS GUIDE, and SET
PREFS GUIDE for descriptions of the cycles,
water temperatures, spin speeds, soil levels, cycle
options and features for user preferences.
STAIN GUIDES
Scroll through the stain guide to the desired stain
category. Press the select button for safe, suc-
cessful stain removal instructions or consult the
"Stain Removal" section in this guide.
CONTROL LOCK
To lock the controls between cycles, scroll to the
control lock feature, press select and CONTROL
LOCH OFF - press SELECT to lock the control
ponel will be displayed. Press the select button to
lock the controls. To unlock the controls, press and
hold select again for 3 seconds. Use this feature
to reduce the likelihood of accidental operation by
children.
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User Interface Features
Saving Favorites
Use the save as favorite feature to name and save
a custom cycle to memory with all options and
settings preferred. Up to 3 favorites may be saved
for each custom user. Follow these steps:
• Select a cycle, washing temperature, spin speed,
soil level and other options desired.
• Use the scroll up or scroll down button until you
reach save as favorite.
Press the select button to enter the favorite
cycle choice screen.
• Choose 1 of the 3 buttons for naming the cycle.
• See the next page for naming your favorite cycle.
For example, to customize the normal cycle for
your shirt loads with a warm water wash, medium
final spin speed and normal soil level:
• Turn the cycle selector knob to normal.
Press the temp button to select warm temp.
Press the spin speed button to select medium
spin speed.
• Press the soil level button to select normal soil.
Press the scroll up or scroll down button until
you reach save as favorite.
Press the select button to enter the favorite
cycle choice screen.
• Press the button under my favorite 1.
See the next page for naming your favorite cycle.
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Press the button under FIBC to name the favorite
cycle alphabetically. Use the button under :ZFl_f .
to add numbers, foreign language characters or _'_
symbols to the name.
Rotate the cycle selector knob in either direction
to select the letters S-H-I-F_-T.S, pausing after
each character to let the cursor advance. Press the
button under DELETE to erase incorrect entries. ,:,, I
There is a blank character between 2 and R for /
inserting spaces in your custom name. Pause mo-
mentanly on this character as you would to insert _:/
any other character, then continue.
Press select to save the favorite cycle name. _d_ct
Repeat the steps to customize 2 other cycles
as my favorite 2 and my favorite 3. Any of the
favorite cycle names can be changed in the future
by turning the cycle selector knob to my favorites
and pressing the button under EDIT nRmE5.
See my favorites in the "Cycle Selection" section
of this guide for instructions on using your custom-
ized cycles.
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User Interface Features
Setting Preferences
CUSTOM MODE
CUSTOM MODE allows up to 3 household mem-
bers to personalize up to 3 favorite cycles each.
To enter custom users and personalize favorite
cycles:
• Use the scroll up or scroll down buttons until you
reach set prefs. Press the select button to enter
the preference menu.
• Press select again to enter CUSTOM MODE.
Press the button for user 1, user 2 or user 3.
Press select.
Press the button under ABC to name the favorite
cycle alphabetically. Use the button under 1A#
to add numbers, foreign language characters or
symbols to the name.
Rotate the cycle selector knob in either direction
to select the characters in the name, pausing after
each character to let the cursor advance. Press the
button under DELETE to erase incorrect entries.
There is a blank character between 2 and R for
inserting spaces in your custom name. Pause mo-
mentarily on this character as you would to insert
any other character, then continue.
When the name has been entered, press select to
save the name.
To edit names while in CUSTOM MODE, turn the
washer off by pressing cancel. Press any other
button to wake the washer up. Screen will display
to change or turn off USER5 press 5ELECT.
You must press select within 5 seconds or washer
will return to normal operation with previous user
selected. After pressing select you have the choice
of change users, edit names, turn off or EXIT.
Make your selection and follow the directions
displayed.
Each custom user may select up to 3 favorite
cycles. The washer will remember cycle settings,
options, preferences, etc. for each user. This al-
lows each user to customize without the hassle of
selecting all items each time.
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Setting Preferences, con't
INSTALL CYCLE
Run the INSTALL CYCLE before operating the
washer the first time. Remove all items from the
washer drum and press start. For more informa-
tion on performing the washer INSTALL CYCLE,
refer to the Installation Instructions accompanying
this washer.
If the washer has been installed according to
Installation Instructions, IFISTRLL PRSSED -
DOOR CRFI BE OPENED will be displayed and
the washer is ready to use.
If the washer was not installed properly, 170 LURTER -
OPEFI LURTER URLUE5, LURTER HOSES - EHECH
LURTERHOSES or CRLL SERUICE 8TT H3S
3E_8"?will be displayed to indicate the installation
error.
The errors may result from the following condi-
tions:
. nO UJRTER --Water inlet hoses have not been
attached to water supply or water supply valves
have not been turned on. Install hoses correctly
and turn on water supply valves.
. CHECH HOSES --The hot inlet hose may have
been connected to the cold water supply and
the cold inlet hose may have been connected
to the hot water supply. Check hoses for cor-
rect supply connection. If incorrect, disconnect
hoses and connect to correct inlets according to
Installation Instructions.
. CRLL SERtJICE 877 H3S 3287--Error can
only be corrected by calling a qualified techni-
cian (1-877-435-3287).
Repeat the INSTALL CYCLE when corrections are
completed.
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User Interface Features
Setting Preferences, con't
SYSTEM CLEAN
To clean and freshen the washer, perform the SYS-
TEM CLEAN cycle. If you wish to begin the cycle,
press select when prompted. The next screen
will instruct you to remove all items from the wash
drum, fill the bleach dispenser and press start.
This maintenance cycle uses hot water and two
rinses to remove residue that may cause odor.
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RESET
Press the buttons indicated to restore only cycle
settings, reset only factory preferences (users,
language, brightness, volume, etc.) or restore
all factory defaults (both cycle settings and fac-
tory preferences). Press the button under EXIT
to return to normal operation or press the cancel
button to turn the washer off without making any
changes. If you do not make a selection within 30
seconds the washer will return to normal opera-
tion without any changes. If you reset all settings,
INSTALL CYCLE will be displayed as though the
washer were just turned on for the first time. You
may press the button under CANCEL if you do not
wish to rerun the INSTALL CYCLE.
CONTRAST
Press the button beneath plus (+) or minus (-)
symbols to increase or decrease the contrast of
the display. Press select to accept the change or
press the button under EXIT to return to normal
operation without any changes.
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Setting Preferences, con't
BRIGHTNESS
Press the button beneath the plus (+) or minus (-)
symbols to increase or decrease the brightness of
the display. Press select to accept the change or
press the button under EHIT to return to normal
operation without any changes.
VOLUME
Press the button beneath the plus (+) or minus (-)
symbols to increase or decrease the volume of the
chime. Press select to accept the change or press
the button under EHIT to return to normal opera-
tion without any changes.
LANGUAGE
Select English, French or Spanish for the display
language.
CYCLE DESCRIPTION
The name, an icon and a brief description are dis-
played for each cycle. To delete the display, press
select. To restore the display, press select and
CMCLE ]3ESC OR - press SELECT to turn OFF
will appear in the LCD User interface.
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Other Features
Other Features
STATUS DISPLAY
The estimated total cycle time will be displayed
when the cycle is selected. The time may increase
if water pressure is low, oversudsing occurs or the
load becomes unbalanced. The approximate time
remaining will be displayed during the cycle.
A situation where oversudsing has been detected
by the washer will result in the washer automatically
adding up to 4 extra rinses to attempt to clear the
suds. Each extra rinse the washer performs to clear
the suds will add 5 minutes to the cycle display
time. If an excessive amount of detergent has been
added and additional rinsing has not corrected the
issue, TOO mUCH DETERGENT will be displayed.
DRUM LIGHT
The drum light will come on whenever the door is
opened to illuminate the drum during loading and
unloading. Closing the door turns off the light. The
drum light will automatically turn off if the door is
left open more than 3 minutes.
To activate the drum light during a cycle, press the
button under LIGHT. The light will stay on during
the cycle for 3 minutes. To turn it off, press the
button under LIGHT again.
REVERSIBLE DOOR
Your washer is equipped with a reversible door.
The door can be hinged on the right or left side.
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STATUS DISPLAY
The following will also be displayed at the
appropriate times during the cycle:
DOOR LOCHED
RLLIFIG...
PRELURSHIFIG...
LURSHIFIG...DOORLOCHED
RIFISIFIG...DOORLOE:HED
DRRIFIIFIG...DOORLOCHED
SPIFIFIIFIG...DOORLOCHED
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Cycle Chart
Washer Settings ChaA
These temperature, spin speeds, soil levels and options are available with the following cycles:
deep
clean
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fast
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delicate
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hand
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sanitize `/*
hot `/ 7* `/ `/ `/
eco hot ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
warm "/* "/ "/* "/* "/* "/* "/ "/
eco warm ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
cold `/ `/* `/ `/ `/ `/ `/* `/* `/
spin speed
maximum spin `/* `/* `/* `/ `/* `/ `/ `/* `/ `/ `/*
high spin "/ "/ "/ `/* `/ `/* `/* `/ `/ `/ `/
medium spin "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/* "/ "/
low spin "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/* "/
minimum spin "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/
no spin "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/
soil level
heaviest soil "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/
xtra heavy soil "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/
heavy soil "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/
normal soil "/* "/* "/* "/* "/* "/* "/* "/ "/* "/*
light soil "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/
xtra light soil ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ "/* ,/ ,/
options
delay start "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/
warm rinse "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/
prewash ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
extra spin "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/
auto temp "/* "/* "/* "/* "/* "/* "/* "/* "/* "/* "/*
extra rinse "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/
stain clean "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/
eco friendly "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/
Factory presets
V'Available selections
Stain Removal Guide
Stain Removal Procedures
SAFE STAIN REMOVAL PROCEDURES
To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to per-
sons or property, comply with the basic warnings
listed below:
• Read and comply with all instructions on stain
removal products.
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Keep stain removal products in their original
labeled containers and out of children's reach.
Thoroughly wash any utensils used.
Do not combine stain removal products, espe-
cially ammonia and chlorine bleach. Dangerous
fumes can result.
Never wash items which have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted
with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other
flammable or explosive substances because
they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
Never use highly flammable solvents, such as
gasoline, inside the home. Vapors can explode
on contact with flames or sparks.
FOR SUCCESSFUL STAIN REMOVAL:
Remove stains promptly.
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For best results
Follow the fabric care label instructions
on items to be washed.
Determine the kind of stain, then follow the rec-
ommended treatment in the stain removal chart
on the next page.
To pretreat stains, use a prewash product, liquid
detergent, or a paste made from powder deter-
gent and water.
Use cold water on unknown stains because hot
water can set stains.
Consult care label instructions for treatments to
avoid on specific fabrics.
Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover
products on an inside seam.
Rinse and wash items after stain removal.
Stain Removal Guide
Stain Removal Suggestions
STAI N TREATM ENT
Adhesive tape, chewing Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with
gum, rubber cement prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.
Baby formula, dairy Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or
products, egg more. Wash.
Beverages (coffee, tea, Pretreat stain. Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric.
soda, juice, alcoholic
beverages)
Blood Rinse with cold water. Rub with bar soap. Or, pretreat or soak with product containing
enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Candle wax, crayon Scrape off surface wax. Place stain face down between paper towels. Press with warm
iron until wax is absorbed. Replace paper towels frequently. Treat remaining stain with
prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Hand wash to remove sol-
vent. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Chocolate Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach
safe for fabric.
Collar or cuff soil, cos- Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap.
metics
Dye transfer on white Use packaged color remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
fabric
Grass Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach
safe for fabric.
Grease, oil, tar (butter, Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric. For heavy
fats, salad dressing, stains and tar, apply nonflammable dry cleaning fluid to back of stain. Replace towels
cooking oils, car grease, under stain frequently. Rinse thoroughly. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric.
motor oils)
Ink Some inks may be impossible to remove. Washing may set some inks. Use prewash
stain remover, denatured alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.
Mildew, scorch Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Or, soak in oxygen bleach and hot water
before washing. Badly mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged.
Mud Brush off dry mud. Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes.
Mustard, tomato Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Nail polish May be impossible to remove. Place stain face down on paper towels. Apply nail pol-
ish remover to back of stain. Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on
acetate fabrics.
Paint, varnish WATER BASED: Rinse fabric in cool water while stain is wet. Wash. Once paint is dry,
it cannot be removed. OIL BASED AND VARNISH: Use solvent recommended on can
label. Rinse thoroughly before washing.
Perspiration Use prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap. Rinse. Wash using nonchlorine bleach
in hottest water safe for fabric.
Rust, brown or yellow Use rust remover safe for fabric. Do not use chlorine bleach because it may intensify
discoloration discoloration.
Shoe polish LIQUID: Pretreat with a paste of powder detergent and water. PASTE: Scrape residue
from fabric. Pretreat with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.
Rinse. Rub detergent into dampened area. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Tomato Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Urine, vomit, mucus, Pretreat or soak in product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
feces
Wine Pretreat or soak in cold water. Wash in hottest water and bleach safe for fabric
Care & Cleaning
TO REFRESH WASH DRUM
Perform the SYSTEM CLEAN cycle to clean and
freshen the washer. To begin the cycle, press
select when prompted. The next screen will
instruct you to remove all items from the wash
drum, fill the bleach dispenser and press start.
This maintenance cycle uses hot water and two
rinses to remove residue that may cause odor.
OTHER INSIDE CLEANING
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• Before cleaning the washer interior, unplug the
electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock
hazards.
• Dry around the washer door opening, flexible
gasket, and door glass. These areas should
always be clean to ensure a water tight seal.
• When extremely soiled items have been
washed, a dirty residue may remain on the
drum. Remove this by wiping the drum with a
nonabrasive household cleanser. Rinse thor-
oughly with water.
Periodically, wipe dry the folds in the bottom
of the flexible gasket to remove lint and other
debris.
The drum vanes may become stained from fab-
ric dye. Clean these parts with a nonabrasive
household cleanser to prevent dye transfer to
future loads.
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Care & Cleaning
CLEANING DISPENSER DRAWER AREA
• Remove the drawer by pulling the drawer out
until it stops.
Reach back into the left rear corner of the
drawer cavity and press down firmly on the lock
tab. Pull out the drawer.
Remove the insert from the prewash, bleach,
and fabric softener compartments.
Rinse the drawer and inserts with hot tap water
to remove traces of accumulated powders
and liquids. Large amounts of fabric softener
residue may indicate improper dilution or more
frequent cleaning is required.
To clean the drawer opening, use a small brush
to clean the recess. Remove all residue from
the upper and lower parts of the recess.
Replace the insert by pressing it in place until
you hear a slight click. Return the dispenser
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OUTSIDE
• When washing is completed, wipe top and
sides of washer with a damp cloth. Turn water
faucets off to prevent pressure build-up in the
hoses.
Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water.
Never use harsh, gritty or abrasive cleansers
If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with
diluted chlorine bleach (1 part bleach to 8 parts
water). Rinse several times with clear water.
Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a
mixture of warm water and mild detergent. Or,
touch residue with the sticky side of tape.
When cleaning chrome parts use a window
cleaner with ammonia or mild soap and water.
Before moving the washer, place a strip of card-
board or thin fiberboard under the front leveling
legs to prevent damage to the floor.
WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn off water supply faucets.
2. Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain
water from hoses.
3. Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded
electrical outlet.
4. Add 1 gallon (3.8 L) nontoxic recreational ve-
hicle (RV) antifreeze to empty wash drum. Close
door.
5. Select the spin only cycle. Press start and let
the washer drain for 1 minute to drain out all
the water. Not all of the RV antifreeze will be
expel led.
6. Press cancel, unplug electrical power cord, dry
off drum interior and close door.
7. Remove dispenser drawer. Drain any water in
compartments and dry compartments. Replace
d rawer.
8. Store washer in an upright position.
9. To remove antifreeze from washer after storage,
run empty washer through a complete cycle us-
ing detergent. Do not add wash load.
Follow WiNTERiZING
iNSTRUCTiONS for
cold weather storage
and care.
Solutions to Common Problems
Common Washing Problems
Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric dam-
age. For satisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent
Association.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Blue stains • Undiluted liquid detergent
Discoloration,
graying
Greasy, oily
stains
Holes, tears, or
snags
Lint
or fabric softener dispensed
directly onto fabric.
Not enough detergent.
Wash water temperature
too low.
incorrect sorting.
Not enough detergent.
Undiluted liquid fabric
softener poured directly on
fabric.
incorrect use of chlorine
bleach.
Unfastened zippers, hooks,
buckles.
Rips, tears and broken
threads.
Overloading the washer.
Degradation of fabric.
incorrect sorting.
Tissues left in pocket.
Overloading the washer.
Not enough detergent.
Undissolved detergent has
left a residue resembling
lint.
Static cling is attracting lint.
Load washed too long.
if caused by detergent, mix
1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar
with 1 quart (.95 L) water
in a plastic container. Soak
item 1 hour. Rinse.
if caused by fabric softener,
rub stains with bar soap.
Wash.
Rewash with correct
amount of detergent and
hottest water safe for fabric.
Add bleach safe for fabric.
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PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Avoid overfilling detergent
and fabric softener com-
partments of dispenser.
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Treat with prewash stain
remover or liquid detergent.
increase detergent and wa-
ter temperature. Rewash.
Rub fabric softener stains
with bar soap.
May be irreversible if rips,
tears and seams cannot be
mended.
Reduce load size. Rewash
using correct water tem-
perature, water level, and
amount of detergent.
Add nonprecipitating water
conditioner to wash water
to remove detergent resi-
due.
Add liquid fabric softener to
final rinse.
Dry load in dryer.
Remove lint with lint brush
or roller.
Sort items by soil level and
color.
Use correct amount of de-
tergent, hottest water and
bleach safe for fabric.
Use correct amount of
detergent and hottest water
safe for fabric.
Do not pour liquid fabric
softener directly on fabric.
See Operating Your, step 5.
Never pour chlorine bleach
directly on fabric.
Check condition of items
before washing. See Oper-
ating Your, steps 2 and 5.
See Operating Your, steps
1 and 2.
Do not overload washer.
Use correct temperature
and amount of detergent,
water and wash time.
Solutions to Common Problems
Common Washing Problems0 con't
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES PREVENTIVE MEASURES
o
Pilling
(Fibers ball up
and cling to
fabric.)
Residue or
powder on dark
items;
Stiff, harsh
fabrics.
Wrinkling
Yellow buildup
of body soil on
synthetic fabrics
Yellow or brown
rust stains
Pilling is normal with syn-
thetic and permanent press
fabrics. This is due to abra-
sion from normal wear.
• Undissolved detergent.
Some granular detergents
can combine with hard
water minerals to form a
residue.
Overloading the washer.
Overloading the washer.
Incorrect wash cycle for
wash load.
Agitation time too short.
Wash water temperature
too low.
Not enough detergent.
Iron or manganese in water
supply, water pipes, or
water heater.
SOLUTIONS
Use a lint brush or shaver to
remove pills.
Rewash load.
Reduce load size.
Rinse in cold water with liq-
uid fabric softener using the
casual or delicate cycle.
Soak in detergent booster
or product containing
enzymes.
Wash in hottest water safe
for fabric using casual
cycle.
Increase detergent.
Add bleach safe for fabric
or treat with color remover.
To restore discolored load
of whites, use rust remover
safe for fabric.
Do not use chlorine bleach
to remove rust stains. It
may intensify discoloration.
Use fabric softener in the
washer to lubricate fibers.
When ironing, use spray
starch or fabric finish on
collars and cuffs.
Turn items inside out to
reduce abrasion.
Increase water temperature
using hottest water safe for
fabric.
Do not overload washer.
Use liquid detergent or
use nonprecipitating water
conditioner with powder
detergent.
Do not overload washer.
Remove items from washer
as soon as cycle is com-
pleted.
Use liquid fabric softener.
Select correct wash cycle.
Use correct amount of
detergent.
Wash synthetics frequently
using hot or warm water.
Use nonprecipitating water
softener.
Before washing, run hot
water for a few minutes to
clear lines.
Drain water heater occa-
sionally.
For an ongoing problem,
install an iron filter in your
water supply system.
Solutions to Common Problems
Semite Prevention Checklist
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes common
occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this washer.
OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
High pitch "jet engine" A certain amount of motor whine is nor-
noise, mal during the spin cycle.
Rattling and clanking Foreign objects such as coins or safety Stop washer and check drum. If noise continues after
noise, pins may be in drum or pump. washer is restarted, objects may be in pump. Call your
authorized servicer.
Belt buckles and metal fasteners are hit- To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to drum,
ting wash drum. fasten fasteners and turn items inside out.
Thumping sound. Heavy wash loads may produce a Stop washer and redistribute wash load.
thumping sound. This is usually normal. If
sound continues, washer is probably out
of balance.
Vibrating noise. Washer is not resting firmly on floor. Move washer so it rests firmly on floor. Adjust leveling
legs. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details.
Shipping bolts and foam block have not See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing ship-
been removed during installation, ping bolts and foam block.
Wash load unevenly distributed in drum. Stop washer and rearrange wash load.
Washer does not start. Electrical power cord may not be plugged Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet.
in or connection may be loose.
House fuse blown, circuit breaker Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase
tripped, or a power outage has occurred, fuse capacity. If problem is a circuit overload, have
it corrected by a qualified electrician. If problem is a
power outage, call local electric company.
Water supply faucets are not turned on. Turn on water supply faucets.
Motor is overheated. Washer motor will It will automatically restart after a cool down period
stop if it becomes overheated, of up to 30 minutes (if washer has not been manually
turned off).
Washer door is not completely closed. Close door completely.
Washer won't spin. Load is too small. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.
Residue left in drum. Heavily soiled items. Wipe drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then
rinse. Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items
before washing
LCD displays DErno moDE. Washer has been programmed to tempo- To return to the factory default settings, select RESET
rarily perform a repeating demo cycle, in set prefs under the options scroll buttons.
Solutions to Common Problems
Avoid Service Checklist0 con't
OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Water collects in folds of This is a result of the washing action and
the bellows at the end of is part of the normal operation of the
the cycle, washer.
Water collects in bleach This is a result of the siphoning action Water may be removed by removing the dispenser
and fabric softener com- and is part of the normal operation of the drawer (see Care and Cleaning in this guide) and draining
partments, washer, water into the empty drum or sink.
Wash load too wet after Washer is overloaded. Do not overload washer. See Operating Your Washer,
spin. step 4.
Load is too small. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.
Load is out of balance. Rearrange load to allow proper spinning.
Drain hose is kinked. Straighten drain hose.
Water does not enter Water supply is not adequate in area. Check another faucet in the house. Wait until water supply
washer or it enters slowly, and pressure increase.
Water supply faucets are not completely Fully open hot and cold faucets.
open.
Water is being used elsewhere in the Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is filling.
house. Water pressure must be at least
30 psi (260 kPa).
Water inlet hoses are kinked. Straighten hoses.
Warm or hot water is not Hot water heater is set too low or is a Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet with
hot enough, distance from washer, candy or meat thermometer. Water temperature should
be at least 120°F (49°C). Adjust water heater as neces-
sary.
Hot water is being used elsewhere in the Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during
house, washer use. There may not be enough hot water avail-
able for proper cleaning. If problem persists, your hot
water system may be unable to support more than 1
use at a time.
Water in washer does not Drain hose is kinked or clogged. Clean and straighten the drain hose.
drain or drains slowly. Drain hose standpipe is too tall. Maxi- Reduce standpipe height to less than 8' (2.4 m). See
mum standpipe height is 8' (2.4 m). INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
House drain pipes are clogged. Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary.
Water leaks. Fill hose connection is loose at faucet or Check and tighten hose connections. Install rubber
washer, sealing washers provided.
Oversudsing. Wrong detergent. Run rinse cycle. Use a low-sudsing, high efficiency
detergent.
Too much detergent. Run rinse cycle. Use less detergent in future loads.
Incorrect wash and rinse Hot and cold water hoses are connected Connect hot water hose to hot water faucet and cold
temperatures, to wrong supply faucets, water hose to cold water faucet.
Water is entering washer Drain hose standpipe is too low. Stand- Increase standpipe height to at least 23.6" (60 cm). See
but tub does not fill. pipe must be a minimum of 23.6" (60 cm) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
high to prevent siphoning.
Warranty Information
Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will
repair or replace any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is
installed, used, and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions. In addition, your appliance is covered by an
additional one year, parts only, limited warranty. During the 2nd year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay
for parts needed for this appliance that have proven to be defective in materials or workmanship when your appliance is
installed, used, and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.
Exclusions
This warranty does not cover the following:
1. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined.
2. Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or Canada.
3. Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit.
4. Products purchased "as-is" are not covered by this warranty.
5. Products used in a commercial setting.
6. Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for appliances not in ordinary
household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions.
7. Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance.
8. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves, etc., which
are not a part of the appliance when it is shipped from the factory.
9. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or knobs, handles,
or other cosmetic parts.
10. Pickup and delivery costs; your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home.
11. Surcharges including, but not limited to, any after hour, weekend, or holiday service calls, tolls, ferry trip charges, or
mileage expense for service calls to remote areas, including the state of Alaska.
12. Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during transportation or installation, including but not limited to
floors, cabinets, walls, etc.
13. Damages caused by: services performed by unauthorized service companies; use of parts other than genuine Elec-
trolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies; or external causes such as
abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply, accidents, fires, or acts of God.
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THiS LIMITED W/ARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACE-
MENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MER-
CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST
PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR. ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSE-
QUENTIAL OR iNCiDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM
ANY BREACH OF THiS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY iMPLIED WARRANTY. SOME STATESAND PROVINCES
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMiTATiON OF iNCiDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS
ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THiS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECiFiC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY
FROM STATETO STATE.
If You Need Service
Keep your receipt, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period should service
be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts. Service under this warranty
must be obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers below.
This warranty only applies in the USA, Puerto Rico and Canada. In the USA and Puerto Rico, your appliance is warranted
by Electrolux Major Appliances North America, a division of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In Canada, your appliance
is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp. Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this
warranty. Obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service
company. Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice.
USA
1-877-435-3287
Electrolux Major Appliances North America
North America
P.O. Box 212378
Augusta, GA 30907
Canada
1-800-265-8352
Electrolux Canada Corp.
5855 Terry Fox Way
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
L5V 3E4
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