Quick Wash cycleNOTE: Do not wash clothes with this dispenser removed. Do not
The Quick Wash cycle features a reduced agitation speed for add detergent or bleach to this dispenser; it is for liquid fabric
gentle soil removal, while providing shortened wash/rinse, drain, softener use only.
and spin times. Use this cycle with a low water level and a
warm wash to quickly clean a few lightly soiled items.
Rinse and Spin
When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing
special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is
needed.
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of
the Rinse settings. Water Inlet Hoses
2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer fills to the Replace inlet hoses after five years of use to reduce the risk of
selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins.hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if
NOTE: An EXTRA RINSE option is available. See ?Starting Your bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found.
Washer.?When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement
on the label with a permanent marker.
Drain and Spin
Vacation, Storage and Moving Care
A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy
fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water. Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your
the Spin settings. washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather,
winterize it.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer drains, then
spins.Non-use or vacation care
Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on
Self-Cleaning Lint Filtervacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time,
you should:
Your washer has a self-cleaning lint filter at the bottom of the nUnplug washer or disconnect power.
basket. Wash and rinse water flow over the filter during agitation,
separating the lint from the water. The lint spins out of the system nTurn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid
during the spin part of the cycle.accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you
are away.
To winterize washer
1. Shut off both water faucets.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3. Put 1 quart (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket.
4. Run washer on a drain and spin setting (see ?Drain and Spin?)
If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint collected in the for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water.
tub or strainer.
5. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
To use washer again
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
WASHER CARE2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
3. Turn on both water faucets.
4. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
Cleaning Your Washer
5. Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 cup (250 mL)
Cleaning the exteriorof detergent to clean out antifreeze.
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as
detergent or bleach. Occasionally wipe the outside of your
washer to keep it looking new.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Cleaning the interior
Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine
bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Pour this into your First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid
the cost of a service call...
washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water.
Repeat this process if necessary.Washer won?t fill, rinse or agitate
NOTE: Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners
labeled as washer safe.
nCheck the following:
Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenserIs the power cord plugged into a grounded outlet?
Flush dispenser periodically with warm water, as shown. Remove Is the indicator on the Cycle Control knob properly lined up
the dispenser by grasping the top of the dispenser with both with a cycle? Turn the Cycle Control knob to the right slightly
hands and squeezing and pushing upwards with thumbs. Clean and pull to start.
the dispenser by rinsing it under a water faucet. Replace it after
cleaning.
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