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FRONT-LOADING AUTOMATIC LAVEUSE AUTOMATIQUE À
WASHER CHARGEMENT FRONTAL
Use & Care Guide Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES WASHER SAFETY........................................................................................... 3 SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE ......................................................................... 27 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS................................................................. 4 EXIGENCES D'INSTALLATION ................................................................... 28 Tools and Parts....................................................
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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.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately DA
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Options Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. The parts supplied are in the washer drum. Pedestal Tools needed for connecting the water inlet hoses You have the option of purchasing pedestals of different heights 9 ■ Pliers (that open to 1 /16" [39.5 mm]) separately for this washer. You may select a 10" (254 mm) or a 15.5" ■ Flashlight (optional) (394 mm) pedestal. The pedestal will add to the total height of the washer.
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Installation clearances Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, ■ The location must be large enough to allow the washer door with or without a pedestal to be fully opened. ■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. and servicing. The door opens more than 90°, and it is not Recessed area or closet installation reversible. ■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, a
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Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, Drain System with stacked washer and dryer The washer can be installed using the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain system. The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. Select the drain hose installation method you need. See “Tools and Parts.” Standpipe drain system - wall or floor (views A & B) 2 * 48 in. 2 The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter
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■ Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. Electrical Requirements WARNING 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. ■ A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit servi
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove Transport System Connect the Inlet Hoses Insert new flat washers (supplied) into each end of the inlet hoses. Firmly seat the washers in the couplings. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install washer. A B Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. A. Coupling B. Washer IMPORTANT: Position the washer so that the rear of the washer is within approximately 3 ft. (900 mm) of its final loca
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2. Slide drain hose onto washer connection. Connect the inlet hoses to the washer IMPORTANT: Make sure that the flat washers have been placed into the hose couplings. C H 3. Once drain hose is in place, release pliers. C. Cold water inlet H. Hot water inlet 1. Attach the hot water hose to the washer’s hot (H) water inlet valve. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer. 2. Attach the cold water hose to the washer’s cold (C) water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand unti
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the washer is level, and all four feet are in firm contact with 5. After the floor, use a 9/16" (14 mm) open-end wrench to turn the Secure the Drain Hose locknuts on the feet, tightly against the washer cabinet. Drain hose must be secured to stop the hose from moving when IMPORTANT: All four locknuts on the feet must be tightened. If water is pumped out. If the drain hose moves, water may end up on the locknuts are not tight against the washer cabinet, the washer the floor. may vibrate. 1
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS Your new front-loading high efficiency washer, was designed to Adaptive Variable Speed Motor conserve resources and lower your water and energy bills. The The motor adapts to the load size and to the cycle selected to give washer is designed to determine and then provide the amount of the optimum cleaning, rinsing, and spinning conditions. The motor water needed for the best performance. The time of operation may can handle slow speeds needed for delicate items and is
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WASHER USE temperatures dryness level cycle signal First Wash Cycle Without Laundry Starting Your Washer Before washing clothes for the first time, if not completed during the final installation step, choose the Normal cycle and run it without clothes. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Use 1/2 the manufacturer’s recommended amount for a medium-size load. This initial cycle serves to ensure the interior is clean before washing clothes. For All Wash Cycles 1. To load washer Open the
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■ You will hear the door locking, unlocking, and locking sh in the dispenser drawer slowly and completely (to avoid a 3. Pu again. This is normal. spill). ■ If you do not press START/PAUSE within 5 minutes of choosing a cycle, the washer automatically shuts off. A ■ When the wash cycle is complete, the DONE status light C illuminates, the door unlocks, and the wash load can be removed from the washer. The washer powers down automatically 5 minutes after the cycle is complete and the DO
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Done Changing Cycles and Options Not all Options are available with all Cycles. The Done light comes on after the cycle is complete. The light will Cycles and Options can be changed anytime before START/PAUSE stay on until door is opened. is pressed. Controls Locked To cancel a cycle Lock/Unlock Controls 1. Press POWER/CANCEL. This feature prevents unintended use of the washer and cycle or option changes during a cycle. When this light is illuminated, all 2. The washer powers down, the door
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Cycle Estimated Temp Spin Cycles Time* Speed (hr:min) Wash Cycles Soak 0:30 Warm/ No Spin Choose Wash Cycles by rotating the Cycle selector knob to the Cold desired cycle. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels. Clean Washer with 0:56 N/A High AFFRESH™ *The cycle times vary automatically based on your water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and clothes load. The cycle time will be extended if oversudsing occurs or the load is unbalanced. My Cycle This con
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Rapid Wash Options & Modifiers You can customize your wash by adding options to your cycle Use this cycle to wash small loads of 2-3 lightly soiled garments that selections. You can add or change an option after starting a cycle are needed in a hurry. This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling, a anytime before the selected option begins. Not all Options are shortened wash time, and high-speed spin to shorten drying time. available with all cycles. Large wash loads will result in the machine
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Temperature Guide Spin Speed Wash Temp Suggested Fabrics Each cycle has a preset spin speed. To change the spin speed, press the SPIN SPEED button until the desired setting is illuminated. HOT Whites and pastels Heavy soils Cycle Signal WARM Bright colors This signal is helpful when you are removing items from the washer Moderate to light soils as soon as it stops. Press Cycle Signal button Signal On or Signal Off. COLD Colors that bleed or fade Light soils Prewash Use this option for loads
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LAUNDRY TIPS Preparing clothes for washing Unloading Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of your ■ Remove clothes from washer after the cycle is completed. Metal garments. objects such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may rust if left in the washer basket for a long time. ■ Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type of detergent will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” This wash ■ When unloading garments, occasionally check under the system, along wi
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Stain Removal Guide Stain Use Liquid Chlorine or Use suggested Wash Stain Use Liquid Chlorine or Use suggested Wash Color-Safe Bleach Cycle Color-Safe Bleach Cycle Power Wash Power Wash ✔ ✔ Ink Grass Cold or Warm Power Wash ✔ ✔ Normal Blood Tomato Products Warm Warm ✔ ✔ Whites Power Wash Mud Coffee/ Chocolate Heavy Duty Heavy Duty Cosmetics Deodorants Warm Normal ✔ Heavy Duty Ring around the Collar Dirty Motor Oil Do not tumble dry soiled or stained items. Heat may permanently set stains. 1
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WASHER CARE 5. Select the CLEAN WASHER with AFFRESH™ cycle. 6. Press START/PAUSE. Cleaning Your Washer NOTE: The basket will rotate, then the door will unlock, lock again, and then the cycle will continue. Cleaning the Door Seal/Bellow ■ The machine will not fill, but the basket will rotate while the 1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from washer runs a short sensing cycle. This will take the washer. approximately 3 minutes. 2. Inspect the colored seal/bellow between t
