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User Manual
Guide de l’utilisateur
Manual del usuario
HLP28E
Top-Load Compact Clothes Washer
Laveuse à chargement par le haut
Lavadora de ropa con carga superior
Designed for
High-Efficiency;
use HE detergent.
Conçue pour
haute efficacité;
utiliser un
détergent HE.
Diseñada para un
alta eficiencia; use
detergente HE
(Alta eficiencia).
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TabLE of C onTEnT s IMPoRT anT safETY Ins TRUCTIons ................................................................. 2 Installation Safety Precautions ..................................................................................... 2 General Safety Precautions .......................................................................................... 3 PaRT s anD fEa TUREs ....................................................................................... 4 Ins TaLL aTIon Ins TRUCTIons
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IMPoRT anT safETY Ins TRUCTIons WARNING To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow the basic precautions, including the following: R ead all of the instructions before using this appliance. • Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this user • manual. Do not use the washer for commercial clothes washing. • Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot-water • system that has not been u
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GEnERaL s afETY PREC a UTIons K eep the area around your appliance free from combustible materials • such as lint, paper, rags or chemicals. Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near • children. Do not allow children to play on, with, or inside this appliance. Do no t place articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, • soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances in the wash water. These sub
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PaRT s anD fEa TUREs A K J F B C I D G H E M N O L P Top Lid Access Panel Control Panel Cold Water Inlet Value Cabinet Hot Water Inlet Value Cabinet Handle Wash Basket Leveling Feet (2) Powdered Detergent Dispenser Liquid Beach Dispenser Outer Tub Cover Drain Port Balance Ring Power Cord (120 Volt/ 60 Hz) Lint Filter 4
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Ins TaLL aTIon Ins TRUCTIons TooL s nEEDED Plier s Measuring T ape • • W r ench Carpenter’s Level • • Flat -blade Scr e w driver • PaRT s sUPPLIED Dr ain Hose Clamp W ater Hoses (2) • • (flat washers pre-installed) Dr ain Hose Hook • User Manual • Dr ain Hose • LoC aTIon REqUIREMEnT s T he washer must be installed on a solid floor to minimize vibration during the • spin cycle. A concrete floor is best. T he floor should be level with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire washe
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WasHER DIMEnsIons 37⅝" (95.6 cm) 22¹⁄₁₆" (56.0 cm) 21²⅓₂" (55.0 cm) DRaIn sY sTEM REqUIREMEnT s WaLL oR fL ooR sT anDPIPE The height of the standpipe must be between 39" (99 cm) and 60" (153 cm) from the bottom of the washer. The minimum diameter of the standpipe must be 2" (5 cm). Wall floor 39" – 60" (99 cm – 153 cm) 6
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La UnDRY TUb The laundry tub must have a minimum capacity of 20 gal. (76 L). The height of the laundry tub must be at least 39" (99 cm) and no more than 48" (122 cm). 39" – 48" (99 cm – 122 cm) ELECTRICaL REqUIREMEnT s WARNING The washer must be connected to a properly grounded 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical supply. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. If the electric suppl y provided does not meet the above requirements, contact a • licensed
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sTEP bY s TEP Ins TRUCTIons Ins TaLLInG YoUR WasHER We recommend that your new washer be installed by a qualified appliance technician. If you feel that you have the skills to install the washer, please read the installation instructions carefully before installing. Ca UTIon: If, after completing these steps, you are unsure that the washer is properly installed, contact a qualified appliance technician. WARNING If your washer was just delivered and the outside temperature was below fre
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sTEP 2 - ConnECT anD sECURE THE DRaIn HosE 1. Enlar ge the opening by squeezing the ends of the drain hose clamp together. Slide the clamp over the end of the drain hose, and onto the flexible section of the hose. 2. Fit the end of the dr ain hose over the plastic drain port extending from the washer. 3. Squee ze the ends of the clamp to enlarge the opening and slide the clamp over the connection of the drain hose and drain port. Release the clamp to tighten. 4. Put the dr ain hose
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2. T he hose couplers are color coded to assist you in making the proper connections. You may want to use gray for cold and red for hot. Thread the inlet hoses onto the water faucets by hand until snug. Then using pliers, tighten an additional two-thirds turn. IMPoRT anT: To avoid damage to the hose couplings, do not overtighten. no TE: To avoid damage to the faucets do not use plumber’s tape or sealants on the valve threads. 3. Thread the other end of the inlet hoses by hand onto the
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sTEP 4 - LEvEL THE WasHER IMPoRT anT: Proper leveling of the washer will help reduce noise and vibration. 1. Place washer in its final location. Check that the water and drain lines are not strained or pinched. Make sure that all four feet are firmly in contact with the floor and that the washer rests solidly in position. 2. Using a carpenter’s level, check to make sure the washer is level from side to side and from front to back. 3. If the w asher is not level, adjust the leveling feet. Tu
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ConTR oL PanEL anD fEa TUREs ConTR oL PanEL E F A B C D G H WasH C YCLE bUTTon Use this button to select the desired cycle for your wash load. • The standard default settings of each cycle will be displayed; the default • settings can be changed by using the Setting buttons - Wash Temp, Soil Level, and Water Level. There are 8 cycles to choose from: • Heavy Duty - Use this cycle for heavily soiled durable garments. This cycle can also be used for towels, sports gear, children’s cl
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s oil Level button Use this button to select the soil level that is most appropriate for your • load. Based on the soil level, the wash time will increase or decrease by 4-8 minute increments in the Estimated Time Remaining Display. There are 3 soil levels to choose from - Heavy, Normal, Light • Water Level button Use this button to select an appropriate water level for your load. Small is • the lowest water level and Super is the highest. DELaY sTaRT bUTT on Press this button to
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CYCLE GUIDE no TE: To protect your wash load, all options and settings are not available for all cycles. The shaded boxes indicate the default settings for each cycle. fabRIC WasH EsT WasH soIL WaTER ExTRa CYCLE TYPE PRoCE ss TIME TEMP LEvEL LEvEL RInsE Warm Normal Medium Heavily 12 Min Soak soiled, 25 Min Wash Heavy Super durable 1:08 Hot Heavy • Duty Rinse Large colorfast Cold Light Spin Small fabrics Hot Normal Medium 12 Min Soak 25 Min Wash White Super Whites 1:15 Warm Heavy • garme
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oPERa TInG Ins TRUCTIons sTEP 1 - PREPaRE anD s oRT La UnDRY PREPaRE La UnDRY Check garment labels for manufacturer’s washing instructions. • Empt y pockets and turn them inside out. • Turn down cuffs and remove any lint or dirt. • Tie strings and sashes so they don’t tangle. • Close zippers, snaps and hooks to avoid snagging. • R emove pins or other sharp objects from clothes to prevent scratching of the • wash basket. Pretreat all stains and heavily soiled areas. • Turn synthetic and
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sTEP 2 - aDD fabRIC CaRE PR oDUCT s aDD DETERGEnT Use onl y High Efficiency detergent. HE detergents are specifically • formulated with ingredients to avoid problems caused by too many soap suds. Excess suds will prevent the complete rinsing of detergent residue from clothes. If you select the Quick cycle, it is recommended that you use a liquid laundry • detergent to achieve optimum results. Powdered detergent may not dissolve fast enough to clean well in this cycle. Determine the am
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sTEP 3 - LoaD THE WasHER 1. L oad garments loosely and evenly around the wash basket. 2. Do not place clothes directly over the center of the pulsator. 3. Close the w asher lid. no TEs: Do no t overload or stuff items into the wash basket. Overloading may reduce • wash efficiency, cause excess wear and possibly cause creasing or wrinkling of the load. T he washer will not pulsate or spin with the lid open. • sTEP 4 - sT aRT THE WasHER 1. Press the POWER button to turn the washer on. 2. Sele
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CaRE anD CLEanInG GUIDE WARNING Always unplug your washer to avoid electric shock before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result in death or injury. Before using cleaning products, always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions and warnings to avoid personal injury or product damage. CLEanInG anD MaInTEnanCE GEnERaL CaRE Onl y use a damp or sudsy cloth for cleaning the control panel. • If y ou spill liquid/powdered softener, bleach or detergent on the cabinet, wipe • the cabinet imme
