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for your
frontload
washer
Inside . . .
Safety Information . . . 3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Clothing Care . . . . . . . 18
Maintenance . . . . . . . 27
Troubleshooting . . . .30
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Part No. 802753R2
www.comlaundry.com May 2008
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WARNING For your safety and to reduce the risk of fire or an explosion, do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. W022 -2- 802753
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Safety Information NOTE: The word “NOTE” is used to communicate Explanation of Safety installation, operation, maintenance or Messages servicing information that is important but not hazard related. Throughout this manual and on machine decals, you will find precautionary statements Important Safety Instructions (“DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAUTION”) followed by specific instructions. These precautions are Save These Instructions intended for the personal safety of the operator, user, ser
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5. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may 15. Install the washer according to the be produced in a hot water system that has Installation Instructions. All connections for not been used for two weeks or more. water, drain, electrical power and grounding HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot (earthing) must comply with local codes and water system has not been used for such a be made by licensed personnel when required. period, before using a washing machine or Do not do it yourself unle
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25. Always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions on packages of laundry and cleaning aids. Heed all warnings or precautions. To reduce the risk of poisoning or chemical burns, keep them out of the reach of children at all times (preferably in a locked cabinet). 26. Always follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the garment manufacturer. 27. Never operate the washer with any guards and/or panels removed. 28. DO NOT operate the washer with missing or broken parts. 29. DO NOT
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Operation Before Washing Prepare Wash Load Empty Pockets and Cuffs Make sure all pockets are empty and turn them inside out. One bobby pin, metal or plastic toy, nail or sharp object in a load can catch laundry, cause tears and plug the pump. Facial tissue left in a pocket will produce extreme “lint”. A crayon or lipstick in a wash load may cause stains that cannot be removed. Roll down cuffs and shake out TLW1990N grass, sand and gravel. TLW1990N Mend Rips and Tears 2. Sort by Fabric and
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Water Level WARNING � The washer will automatically adjust the water level to the type and size of the load Do not wash or dry items soiled with during any fill. vegetable or cooking oils. Some oils may remain after washing and may cause the Wash Temperature fabric to catch on fire by itself. W527 Boosted Hot Water (on select models only) The Boosted Hot Wash will boost the water Loading the Washer temperature in the tub to 140°F (60°C) and is useful for improved cleaning of some loads. T
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o Cold Water NOTE: In wash temperatures colder than 60 F o (16 C), detergents do not dissolve well. This The Cold Wash is ideal for delicate items. may cause ineffective cleaning, or lint and Although its cleaning abilities are not as great residue to form. with hot or warm water, it is useful for colors that NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’s care labels. bleed easily and for sensitive fabrics. The Cold Rinse is optional in every cycle and is the most beneficial for fabrics. Cold rinses
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Delicate Cycle Operating Your Washer a. Wash delicate items usually washed by hand on this cycle. The cycle includes a wash tumble of 12 WARNING minutes. The cycle has two rinses with an optional third rinse. The final spin extracts moisture at a To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, low spin for four minutes. The total cycle time is serious injury or death to persons, read approximately 30 minutes without the extra the Safety Information section before rinse. operating your washe
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To Wash Clothes IMPORTANT: Before using your new washer, make sure the washer cord is plugged into an appropriate electrical outlet that has the proper grounding (earthing) and polarity. Refer to the washer nameplate and Installation Instructions for proper voltage and Hertz the washer is designed to operate on. Refer to Contact Information section for nameplate location. Make sure the washer hoses are FLW2169N connected to the hot and cold water faucets, and that the faucets are turne
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When washing bulky items such as blankets and Refer to the Water Temperature section for the comforters, use the HANDWASH/DELICATE cycle. temperature that works best for your garments. The cycle includes 12 minutes of gentle agitation to clean items delicately and thoroughly. The WARNING extra rinse cycle may be selected to ensure complete removal of soap residue. A final spin Window may be hot in the Boosted Hot extracts the moisture at a low speed to maintain and Hot wash cycles. the lo
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If items need to be added or removed after a cycle To change the cycle after the first wash is has started, turn the cycle selector knob to the complete: OFF position. Wait until the DOOR light goes off NOTE: This should only be done if the speed of (approximately 45 seconds after cycle has been the final extract is incorrect for the fabric being stopped), open door, add or remove items, and washed. For example, if washing delicate items start the cycle again. on the REGULAR cycle, the hi
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DOOR Light When the washer is started, the DOOR light will come on after a short delay. The light will turn off approximately 45 seconds after the cycle is complete. WASH Light This light comes on during the wash part of each cycle. RINSE Light This light comes on for the rinse portion of each cycle. FINAL SPIN Light This light comes on while the wash load is in the final spin of the cycle. HEATING Light (Red Light – on select models only) This light comes on during the Boosted Hot setti
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Available Washing Cycles The cycles of your washer include several different settings. Refer to the table below for what can be expected during the cycles that you select. Regular Cycle Activity Water Temperatures Boosted Hot (select models), Fill & Tumble Wash Hot, Warm or Cold Pulse Spin Spin Fill & Tumble Cold Rinse Pulse Spin Spin Fill & Tumble Cold Extra Rinse (Optional) Pulse Spin Spin Fill & Tumble Warm or Cold Final Rinse Pulse Spin Spin Medium Spin (650 rpm) Spin High Spin (1000 rpm
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Delicate Cycle Activity Water Temperatures Boosted Hot (select models), Fill & Tumble Wash Hot, Warm or Cold Pulse Spin Spin Fill & Tumble Cold Rinse Pulse Spin Spin Fill & Tumble Cold Extra Rinse (Optional) Pulse Spin Spin Fill & Tumble Warm or Cold Final Rinse Pulse Spin Spin Low Spin (500 rpm) Final Spin Tumble Fluff Rinse & Spin Cycle Activity Water Temperatures Fill & Tumble Warm or Cold Rinse Pulse Spin Spin Medium Spin (650 rpm) Spin High Spin (1000 rpm) Final Spin Tumble Fluff NOTE: Th
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Using Your Dispenser Drawer When adding detergent, use only the recommended amount. Adding too much detergent or using regular sudsing detergent could result in an oversudsing condition, which 3 would require additional rinsing with cold water. Use care when adding detergent so as not to spill 1 2 into the other compartments. Detergent mixed with fabric softener can make the softener gummy. NOTE: The normal level of suds should be below center of the door. Liquid Bleach Compartment The
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Fabric Softener Compartment The fabric softener compartment is located in the left rear corner of the dispenser drawer. Refer to compartment 3 of illustration. Use no more than the maximum level indicated for the fabric softener compartment. Adding more than the maximum amount could result in early dispensing of the product and possible staining of fabrics. Add fabric softener to compartment before beginning wash load. The fabric softener will be dispensed during the last rinse cycle. Ca
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Clothing Care Clothing Care Labels DRY The symbols below appear on many clothing care Warning Tumble Dry Cycle labels. Following the instructions on each label will Signs help ensure the best laundry results. WASH DRY2035N Permanent Gentle/ Do not Dry Normal DRY2033N DRY2034N Press/Wrinkle Delicate tumble dry DRY2036N Resistant DRY2037N Warning Machine Wash Cycle Heat Setting Signs Do not dry DRY2042N (used with Do not High Medium DR LoY2040N w No heat/Air wash) DRY2039N DRY2038N DRY2041N N
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Washing Special Items NOTE: Always Follow Manufacturer’s Care Label Instructions. Bedding � Warm wash and warm rinse. � Use DELICATE cycle. � Pretreat heavily soiled areas before washing. � When washing an electric blanket, protect the plug by stitching the edge of the blanket over the plug. Only dry in dryer if manufacturer says it can be done. Diapers � Rinse out diapers immediately in cold water and soak in a diaper pail with a small amount of detergent or enzyme presoak. Soak before washi
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Sweaters of Manufactured Fibers � Follow directions for comparable knits. � Button sweaters and turn inside out. � Stretch to shape after washing. � Avoid pulling when wet. Wool Items � Unless labeled “machine washable,” wash by hand. Permanent Press � Wash often. Permanent press clothes tend to look clean even when they should be washed. � Do not wash with lint-shedding loads. � Pretreat grease stains and oily areas. � Use the PERMANENT PRESS cycle, hot or warm water, cold rinse and recommend
