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PERFORMANCE SERIES
FRONT-LOADING AUTOMATIC WASHER
USE & CARE GUIDE
LAVEUSE AUTOMATIQUE À CHARGEMENT FRONTAL
GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES WASHER SAFETY ......................................................................................................................3 SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE .....................................................................................................29 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................4 EXIGENCES D’INSTALLATION..........................................................
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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 Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. The parts supplied are Tools needed for connecting the drain hose in the washer drum. 9 Locking pliers (that open to 1 /16" [39.5 mm]) Tools needed for connecting the water inlet hoses 9 Pliers (that open to 1 /16“ [39.5 mm]) Flashlight (optional) 4
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Tools needed for installation Options Open end wrenches 17 mm and 13 mm Level Pedestal Wood block A pedestal will add to the total height of the washer for a total height of 53.5" (1359 mm). Ruler or measuring tape Parts supplied: AB C F G Optional pedestal DE This pedestal is available in several colors. A. Drain hose form To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your washer or refer to the “Assistance or B. Inlet hose (2) Service” section. C. Inlet hose washers (4) D. Tran
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Location Requirements Selecting the proper location for your washer improves performance and minimizes noise and Washer Dimensions possible washer “walk.” 27" 1 52 / " 2 (686 mm) Your washer can be installed under a custom counter, or in a basement, laundry room, closet, (1335 mm) or recessed area. See “Drain System.” Companion appliance location requirements should also be considered. Proper installation is your responsibility. You will need 1 38 / " A water heater set to deliver 1
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Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with or without a pedestal with stacked washer and dryer The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. Recessed area or closet installation 2 48 in. * 2 (310 cm ) 3"* (76 mm) 3" (76 mm) 2 48 in. * 34" 2 (310 cm ) (864 mm) 2 24 in. * 3" 2 (155 cm ) (76 mm) 3"* (76 mm) 1" 31½" 4" 2 (2
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Laundry tub drain system (view C) Recommended installation spacing for cabinet installation The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. The top of the laundry tub must be at least 30" (762 mm) above the floor. The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. Floor drain system (view D) For cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top are The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be purchased separately. See required. “To
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This washer is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating, 3 prong, INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS grounding-type outlet, grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Remove Transport System If codes permit and a
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9. Turn on the water faucets and check for leaks. Connect the Inlet Hoses NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates on the hoses for future reference. 1. Insert new flat washers (supplied) into each end of the inlet hoses. Firmly seat the washers in the couplings. 10. Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. Connect the Drain Hose Remove drain hose from washe
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Laundry tub drain or standpipe drain Level the Washer Connect the drain hose form to the corrugated drain hose. Properly leveling your washer avoids excessive noise and vibration. 1. Check the levelness of the washer by placing a level on the top edge of the washer, first side to side, then front to back. AB A. Snap either end of the drain hose form to the drain hose at the If the washer is against a wall, move the washer out slightly before tipping back. If the point where the corrugation
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9. To test and clean your washer, make sure there are no clothes in the washer and add one AFFRESH™ tablet to the washer drum. Select POWER/CANCEL, the Clean Washer cycle, WARNING and then select START/PAUSE. This cycle will take approximately 65 minutes to complete. Allow the washer to complete the entire Clean Washer Cycle without interruption. 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. Fa
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Spin Speeds Special Cleaning Action with Sensi-Care™ Wash System This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on the cycle selected. This factory This washer channels 100% of the water through the dispensers to assure thorough rinse-out setting can be changed, however. This washer offers up to five different spin speed choices. and mixture of all the laundry products before they touch any garments. The water is then sprayed from the top front onto the center of the load, providing
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For All Wash Cycles Starting Your Washer 1. Open the washer door by pulling on the handle. Sort laundry according to color and type of fabric. Place a load of sorted clothes in the washer. Do not overload washer. Overloading can cause poor cleaning. The washer can be fully loaded, but not tightly packed. Washer door should close easily. Mix large and small items and avoid washing single items. Load evenly. It is recommended that you wash small items such as infant socks in a mesh gar
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3. Push in the dispenser drawer slowly and completely (to avoid a spill). Using the Dispenser Your new washer has a dispenser drawer with four separate compartments for your laundry products—one is for detergent, one is for Oxi/color-safe bleach, one is for liquid chlorine bleach, and one is for liquid fabric softener. Laundry products are diluted and dispensed automatically at the proper time during the wash cycle, making it unnecessary for you to return to the washer during the cycle
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Liquid detergent: Pour measured liquid fabric softener into the fabric softener dispenser, if desired. 1 Do not overfill. The dispenser holds /4 cup (60 mL). The fabric softener is dispensed in the rinse cycle. If Extra Rinse is selected, the fabric softener will be dispensed during the Extra Rinse. A Do not use fabric softener dispensing balls in this washer. Dispensing balls will not operate correctly with this washer. Do not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the clothes
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To unlock the controls Select and hold CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds until the Control Lock status light turns off. Status Indicator This indicator shows which portion of the cycle the washer is operating and the estimated Door Locked time remaining. It also indicates when you can add an additional item to the wash cycle and When the status light illuminates, the door is locked. when the controls are locked. Estimated time remaining The cycle time varies automatically based on your water
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Delicate Preset cycle settings Use this cycle to wash no-iron fabrics and garments labeled “Permanent Press” or “Wrinkle Each cycle has a preset Soil Level (cycle time), Water Temperature, and Spin Speed. The Free” or that indicate using a “Gentle” cycle on the care label. This cycle combines low-speed preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for the selected cycle. See chart. tumbling and low-speed spin to help reduce wrinkling. Cycles Soil Level Water Temp Spin Speed (
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Steam Clean Options Use this option for heavily soiled loads that need improved stain treatment or loads with multiple types of stains. When Steam Clean is selected, the water temperature of the selected You can customize your wash by adding options to your cycle selections. You can add or wash cycle is automatically set to warm. The water will then be slowly heated to the change an option after starting a cycle anytime before the selected option begins. Not all temperature selec
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Only cycles with sanitize wash temperature selected have been designed to meet the Wash Water Temperature Suggested Fabrics requirements of NSF Protocol P172 for Sanitizing Efficacy. HOT Sturdy colorfast fabrics Whites and pastels Heavy soils Certified to Sanitize WARM Bright colors Moderate to light soils The Sanitize water temperature provides an extra high temperature wash to remove 99.9% of certain bacteria. It is recommended that you set your hot water heater to COLD Color
