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®
FRONT-LOADING
AUTOMATIC WASHER
Use & Care Guide
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LAVADORA AUTOMÁTICA
DE CARGA FRONTAL
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
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Cambio de ciclos, opciones y modificadores ...........................35 Luces de estado.........................................................................36 TABLE OF CONTENTS Ciclos..........................................................................................36 Opciones ....................................................................................38 WASHER SAFETY ..........................................................................3 Modificadores....................
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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 DAN
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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 may order a pedestal separately for this washer. This Pliers (that open to 1⁹⁄₁₆" [39.5 mm]) pedestal will add about 13" (33 cm) to the height of your unit for a Flashlight (optional) total height of approximately 51" (130 cm). Tools needed for installation Open en
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Location Requirements Selecting the proper location for your washer improves performance and minimizes noise and possible washer “walk.” Recommended installation spacing for custom undercounter installation Your washer can be installed under a custom counter, or in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. See “Drain The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. System.” Custom undercounter installation - Washer only Companion appliance location requirements should also b
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Recommended installation spacing for recessed or Drain System closet installation, 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 The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. system. Select the drain hose installation method you need. See 2 “Tools and Parts.” 48 in. * 2 (310 cm ) Standpipe drain system - wall or floor (views A & B) 3" (7.6 cm) The standpipe drain require
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Electrical Requirements If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the WARNING ground path is adequate. Do not ground to a gas pipe. 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. Electrical Shock Hazard GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. For a grounded, cord-connected washer: Do not remove ground
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2. Once the bolt is loose, move it to the center of the hole and 6. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional completely pull out the bolt, including the plastic spacer two-thirds turn. covering the bolt. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result. 3. Once all 4 bolts are removed discard bolt and spacers. Then 7. Turn on the water faucets and check for leaks. pull the power cord through the opening of the rear panel and NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 ye
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Secure the Drain Hose Complete Installation 1. Drape the power cord over the washer top. 1. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you have the correct electrical supply and the recommended grounding 2. Secure the drain hose to the laundry tub leg or standpipe with method. See “Electrical Requirements.” the beaded strap provided. (See illustrations A and B.) 2. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was skipped.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS Electronic Controls Spin Speeds Flexible electronic controls are easy to use whether you are a This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on the beginner or an expert. cycle selected. This factory setting can be changed, however. This washer offers up to four different spin speed choices. Smart Dispensers ACCUWASH™ Automatic Temperature Control The smart dispensers make your washer truly automatic. This washer provides a three-compartment dispenser which inc
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WASHER USE NOTE: The panel shown above may be different from that of your model. First Wash Cycle Without Laundry Before washing clothes for the first time, select the NORMAL/ Starting Your Washer CASUAL cycle and run the washer without clothes. Measure ¹⁄₂ the manufacturer’s recommended amount of HE High Efficiency detergent for a medium size loads. This initial cycle serves to WARNING ensure the interior is clean before washing clothes. 1. To load washer Open the washer door by pulling on
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5. Select the desired OPTIONS. Not all options are available 3. Push in the dispenser drawer slowly and completely (to avoid with all cycles. See “Options.” a spill). 6. Select the desired MODIFIERS. Not all modifiers are available with all cycles and options. See “Modifiers.” 7. If desired, select the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL. The signal is A helpful when you are washing items that should be removed D from the washer as soon as it stops. Select LOUDER or SOFTER. B 8. To begin the wash cycle Se
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Powdered detergent: Put the separator in the back position, NOTE: If the water level or the temperature is too high, the behind the guides, as shown following. There will be a gap washer will drain automatically before the door unlocks. between the bottom of the wash cycle detergent To change Options or Modifiers after the cycle has started compartment and the bottom of the separator. 1. Select PAUSE/CANCEL. 2. Select the desired OPTIONS or MODIFIERS. 3. Select HOLD TO START (for approx
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To unlock the controls Delicate/ Hand Washables Select and hold END OF CYCLE SIGNAL for 3 seconds until the Use this cycle to clean hand washable and special-care CONTROL LOCKED Status light turns off. garments. Similar to the way garments are handwashed in a sink, the wash action of this cycle combines periods of low speed Door Locked tumbling and soaking. Low speed spin reduces wrinkling. When the status light glows, the door is locked. Soak Estimated time remaining Use the Soak cycle to r
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Normal Washer Sounds To change the water temperature, select the WATER TEMP button until the desired setting glows. As with any new product, you will hear sounds that you are not accustomed to. You may hear various sounds when the door is To change the spin speed, select the SPIN SPEED button locked and unlocked, and during the washing, rinsing, and until the desired setting glows. spinning process. Between changes in wash actions, there will To change the loudness of the End of Cycl
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Laundry Guide Refer to this chart for suggested load types and their corresponding cycles. Listed to the right are the options available to each of these washer cycles. CYCLE SUGGESTED LOAD TYPE DELAY WASH EXTRA RINSE Sanitary Heavily soiled underwear, towels, work clothes, diapers, etc. ✔✔ Whitest Whites Heavily soiled white fabrics ✔✔ Heavy Duty Heavily soiled underwear, towels, shirts, etc. ✔✔ Normal/Casual Normally soiled blouses, shirts, overalls, etc., made of ✔✔ polyester, nylon, cotto
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Sorting Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if Loading they would normally be washed together. Separate lint-givers (towels, chenille) from lint-takers (corduroy, synthetics, Loading suggestions (maximum size loads). permanent press). When possible, turn lint-givers inside-out. Heavy Work Clothes Separate dark colors from light colors, colorfast items from noncolorfast items. 4 jeans 2 sweatpants 4 workpants 2 sweatshirts Sort by fabric and construction (sturd
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5. The washer will provide 4 short tones. Check the Estimated Cleaning the dispenser drawer Time Remaining display for the codes indicated below. The dispenser drawer is removable for easy cleaning. a) If the washer displays the letters “Ab” (Add Bleach) in the 1. Unlock the dispenser drawer by pressing the Release Lever in Estimated Time Remaining display, you will hear 4 short the Prewash compartment. See “Using the Dispenser.” tones. Proceed to Step 6. Remove the drawer. b) If the washe
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3. Run the washer through the NORMAL/CASUAL cycle. 5. Disconnect the water inlet hoses from faucets, then drain the Measure ¹⁄₄ the manufacturer's recommended amount of HE hoses and clip them to the rear panel of the washer. High Efficiency detergent for a medium size loads. IMPORTANT: Call service. Do not reuse transport bolts. Unit To transport the washer: must be transported in the upright position. To avoid suspension and structural damage to your washer, it must be properly set up 1. I
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Washer stops Washer leaks Check the following: Check household plumbing for leaks. Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet? Dispensers clogged or leaking Is there power at the plug? Check electrical source or call electrician. Are the laundry products in the correct dispenser Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? compartment? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem Add the correct amounts of HE detergent, fabric softener or
