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FRONT-LOADING
AUTOMATIC WASHER
Use & Care Guide
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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........................................................27 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................4 EXIGENCES D'INSTALLATION...................................................28 Tools and Parts ............................................................................4 Outillage et pièces..........................
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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 a pedestal for this washer. You ■ Pliers (that open to 1⁹⁄₁₆" [39.5 mm]) may select an 11.8" (30.0 cm) pedestal. The pedestal will add to ■ Flashlight (optional) the total height of the washer. Tools needed for installation ■ Open end wrench
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Installation clearances Recommended installation spacing for recessed or ■ The location must be large enough to allow the washer door closet installation, with or without a pedestal to be fully opened. ■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. installation and servicing. The door opens more than 90°, and Recessed area or closet installation it is not reversible. ■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, an
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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 requir
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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: This washer must be
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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. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. AB A. Coupling IMPORTANT: Position the washer so that the rear of the washer B. Washer is within approximately 3 ft (90 cm) of its final location. There are 4 bolts in the rear
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Laundry tub drain or standpipe drain Connect the inlet hoses to the washer Connect the drain hose form to the corrugated drain hose. H C AB A. Snap either end of the drain hose form to the drain hose at the point where the corrugation begins. B. Bend drain hose over drain hose form and snap into place. H. Hot water inlet To keep drain water from going back into the washer: C. Cold water inlet ■ Do not straighten the drain hose, and do not force excess 1. Attach the hot water hose to the washe
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Level the Washer Complete Installation Properly leveling your washer avoids excessive noise and 1. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you have the vibration. correct electrical supply and the recommended grounding method. See “Electrical Requirements.” 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. 2. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see
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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 washer is designed to determine and then provide the amount of give the optimum cleaning, rinsing, and spinning conditions. The water needed for the best performance. The time of operation motor can handle slow speeds needed for delicate items and is ma
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WASHER USE 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 WARNING 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 Fire Hazard 1. To load washer Open the washer door by pulling o
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6. To begin the wash cycle immediately 3. Push in the dispenser drawer slowly and completely (to avoid Select and hold START (for approximately 3 seconds). a spill). ■ If you do not select START within 5 minutes of choosing a cycle, the washer display automatically shuts off. ■ When the wash cycle is complete, the CYCLE COMPLETE status light illuminates, the door unlocks and the wash load can be removed from the washer. The A washer goes into standby mode automatically after the door is
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Door Locked Restarting To restart the washer at any time, select CANCEL/DRAIN. When the Door Locked LED light illuminates, the door is locked. The door is locked and unlocked automatically, depending on the stage of the wash cycle. Press and hold CANCEL/DRAIN for Changing Cycles and Options 3 seconds to unlock the door manually. It will take approximately Not all Options are available with all Cycles. 1 minute for the door to unlock. Cycles and Options can be changed anytime before START is
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Normal Normal Sounds As with any new product, you will hear sounds that you are not Use this cycle to wash loads of normally soiled cottons and accustomed to. You may hear various sounds when the door is linens. This cycle has high-speed spin. locked or unlocked, and during the washing, rinsing, or spinning process. Between changes in wash actions, there will be Quick Wash momentary pauses. You will hear water spraying and splashing during the wash and rinse cycles. These new sounds and pa
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Temperature Guide Extended Spin Wash Water Temperature Suggested Fabrics Use this option to increase the final spin period by 1 minute HOT Whites and pastels during the final spin. Heavy soils Gentle Spin WARM Bright colors Moderate to light soils Each cycle has a preset spin speed. To reduce the final spin speed, select the GENTLE SPIN button. COLD Colors that bleed or fade Light soils Wash Temp In wash water temperatures colder than 60°F (15.6°C), Each cycle has a preset water temperature
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LAUNDRY TIPS Preparing clothes for washing Sorting Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of ■ Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if your garments. they would normally be washed together. Separate lint-givers (towels, chenille) from lint-takers (corduroy, synthetics, ■ Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type permanent press). When possible, turn lint-givers inside out. of detergent will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” T
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Stain Removal Guide Stain Use Liquid Chlorine or Use suggested Stain Use Liquid Chlorine or Use suggested Color-Safe Bleach Wash Cycle Color-Safe Bleach Wash Cycle Whitest Whites Whitest Whites ✔ ✔ Ink Grass Cold or Warm Whitest Whites ✔ ✔ Normal/Casual Blood Tomato Products Warm Warm ✔ ✔ Whitest Whites Whitest Whites Mud Coffee/ Chocolate Heavy Duty Heavy Duty Cosmetics Deodorants Warm Normal/Casual ✔ Heavy Duty Ring around the Collar Dirty Motor Oil Do not tumble dry soiled or stained item
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WASHER CARE Cleaning Your Washer Begin procedure Cleaning the Door Seal/Bellow 1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer. 1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from 2. Using the AFFRESH™ washer cleaner (Recommended): the washer. Add one AFFRESH™ washer cleaner tablet to the washer 2. Inspect the gray colored seal/bellow between the door drum. opening and the basket for stained areas. Pull back the seal/ If using liquid chlorine bleach: bell
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Cleaning the exterior To use washer again: Use a soft damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills. 1. Flush water pipes. Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to keep it looking 2. Reconnect water inlet hoses to faucets. new. Use mild soap and water. Do not use abrasive products. 3. Turn on both water faucets. Cleaning the dispenser drawer WARNING The dispenser drawer is removable for easy cleaning. 1. Unlock the dispenser drawer by pressing the Dispenser Release Lever (letter A, see “U
