AUTOMATIC WASHER USE & CARE GUIDE W10117890A
TABLE OF CONTENTS WASHER SAFETY .................................................................. 3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ........................................ 5 Tools and Parts .................................................................. 5 Location Requirements ...................................................... 5 Drain System ..................................................................... 6 Electrical Requirements......................................................
WASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Read all instructions before using the washer. Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with petrol, drycleaning solvents, other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapours that could ignite or explode.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. The parts supplied are in the washer basket. Tools needed for connecting the drain hose and water inlet hoses: ■ Pliers that open to 1⁹⁄₁₆" (3.95 cm) ■ Flat-blade screwdriver ■ Alternate Parts Your installation may require additional parts. For information on ordering, please refer to the toll-free phone numbers on the front page of the Use and Care Guide.
Recessed area or closet installation The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing allowed (A and B), except the closet door ventilation openings. The dimensions shown for the closet door ventilation openings (C) are the minimum required. 14" max. (35.6 cm) The top of the standpipe must be at least 39" (99 cm) high and no higher than 96" (244 cm) from the bottom of the washer. To avoid siphoning, no more than 8" (20.3 cm) of drain hose should be inside the standpipe.
Electrical Requirements WARNING ■ Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the washer is properly grounded. ■ Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. For a grounded, cord-connected washer: This washer must be grounded.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before You Start 1. Remove power plug and yellow strap from machine base to release the rear leveling system. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install washer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set the washer onto cardboard before moving across floor. Remove Shipping Materials Removing the shipping material is necessary for proper operation.
Level the Washer Looped power cord Properly leveling your washer avoids excessive noise and vibration. Install the Front Leveling Feet 1. Prop up the front of the washer about 4" (10.2 cm) with a wood block or similar object. The block needs to support the weight of the washer. Looped power cord 1. Firmly grasp the yellow shipping strap and pull until both ends are completely removed from washer. A 4" (10.2 cm) A. Threaded holes for feet 2. Screw the locknut onto each foot to within 1" (2.
Steps in Final Location 1. Slide the washer to its final location. 2. Tilt the washer forward until the rear of the washer is at least 4" (10.2 cm) off the floor. You may hear the self-adjusting rear feet click into place. Lower the washer to the floor. 5. After the washer is in its final location and level, use a ⁹⁄₁₆" or 14 mm open-end wrench to turn the nuts counterclockwise on the feet tightly against the washer cabinet.
Connect the Inlet Hoses Laundry tub drain or standpipe drain Connecting the drain hose form to the corrugated drain hose A The washer must be connected to the water faucets using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses. Insert new flat washers (supplied) into each end of the inlet hoses. Firmly seat the washers in the couplings. A B A. Coupling B. Washer Connect the inlet hoses to the water faucets A. Drain hose reliefs 1. Feed end of drain hose into one end of form.
Clear the water lines 3. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer. ■ Run water through both faucets and inlet hoses, into a laundry tub, drainpipe or bucket, to get rid of particles in the water lines that might clog the inlet valve screens. ■ Check the temperature of the water to make sure that the hot water hose is connected to the hot water faucet and that the cold water hose is connected to the cold water faucet. 4.
Secure the Drain Hose Complete Installation 1. Remove the shipping material from the power cord. Drape the power cord over the console. 2. Remove any cardboard used to move washer. Beaded tie strap 3. Wrap the drain hose to the laundry tub leg, drain standpipe or inlet hoses, with the beaded tie strap. Push fastener into the nearest hole in the beaded tie strap. See view A or B. 1. Check the electrical requirements.
WASHER USE Starting Your Washer WARNING WARNING Fire Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. No washer can completely remove oil. Do not use an adapter. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils). Do not use an extension cord. Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
■ Dispensers on Timed Bleach models automatically dispense bleach at the proper time in the cycle for optimal performance, ensuring the cleanest and brightest loads. 7. Select a Wash Temperature based on the type of fabric and soil being washed. Use the warmest wash water safe for the fabric. Follow garment label instructions. The Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) (on some models) electronically senses and maintains a uniform water temperature by regulating incoming hot and cold water.
WASHER CARE Cleaning Your Washer Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as detergent or bleach from the outside of your washer. Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Pour this mixture into your washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water. Repeat this process if necessary. Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as washer safe.
TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Washer and Components Noisy ■ Is the load balanced and the washer level? The wash load should be balanced and not overloaded. The washer must be level. The front feet should be properly installed and the nuts tightened. Reset the rear leveling legs (if needed). See “Starting Your Washer.” ■ Did you completely remove the yellow shipping strap with cotter pins? See “Remove Shipping Materials.
■ Are the water inlet valve screens clogged? Turn off the water and remove inlet hoses from the washer. Remove any accumulated film or particles. Reinstall hoses, turn on water and check for leaks. ■ Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on? Turn on the water. ■ Is the water inlet hose kinked? Straighten the hoses. ■ Does the water level seem too low, or does the washer appear to not fill completely? The top of the agitator is much higher than the highest water level.
■ Was the wash temperature too low? Use hot or warm washes if safe for the load. Make sure your hot water system is adequate to provide a hot water wash. ■ Did you use enough detergent, or do you have hard water? Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard water. ■ Are the hot and cold water hoses reversed? Check that the hot and cold water hoses are connected to the right faucets. See “Connect the Inlet Hoses.
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