Style 2: Without liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some 5.Turn the LOAD SIZE or WATER LEVEL selector to the correct
models)setting for your wash load and the type of fabric being
washed. You may change the load size or water level selection
Let the washer Ţll and begin agitating the load. after the washer has started Ţlling by turning the selector to a
Add bleach 5 minutes into the wash cycle for best cleaning different setting.
and so that bleach can be removed in the rinse cycle. Pour 6.Set the TEMPERATURE selector to the correct setting for the
bleach around the agitator, not directly onto the load to type of fabric and soils being washed. Use the warmest wash
avoid damaging clothing or other items in the load.water safe for fabric. Follow garment label instructions.
3.(OPTIONAL) Add liquid fabric softener.NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 211C,
NOTE: Do not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the clothes. detergents do not dissolve well. Soils can be difŢcult to
Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics. Always dilute fabric remove. Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles and have
softener with warm water. Too much fabric softener can make increased pilling (the formation of small lint-like balls on the
some items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent. If this surface of garments).
happens, do not use it every load, or use less of it in each 7.(OPTIONAL) EXTRA RINSE selector (on some models). For an
load.
additional rinse and spin at the end of a wash cycle, set the
Style 1: With liquid fabric softener dispenser (on some models)EXTRA RINSE selector to ON. On some models, the EXTRA
RINSE feature is part of the cycle.
Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser. Pour 8.(OPTIONAL) Some models have an END OF CYCLE SIGNAL
measured liquid fabric softener into the dispenser.
Softener is added automatically during the rinse portion of selector. Set this selector to ON if you want your washer to
the cycle. Dilute liquid fabric softener by Ţlling the alert you when the wash cycle is complete.
dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the 9.Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the
crossbar in the dispenser opening.wash cycle you want. Reduce the wash time when using a
small load size setting. Pull out the Cycle Contr ol knob to start
the washer.
Style 2: Without liquid fabric softener dispenser (on some
models)To stop or restart your washer:
In the Ţnal rinse ONLY, add fabric softener that has been To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle
diluted with 250 mL warm water. Control knob.
4.Close the washer lid. Washer will not agitate or spin with the To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out the
lid open.Cycle Control knob.
WASHER CARE
Cleaning Your WasherMoving & Storage
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage
detergent or bleach from the outside of your washer.your washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing
weather, winterize it.
Clean your washer interior by mixing 250 mL of chlorine bleach
and 500 mL of detergent. Pour this mixture into your washer and
run it through a complete cycle using hot water. Repeat this Winterizing your washer
process if necessary.
1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet
Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as hoses. Pour 1 L of R.V.-type antifreeze into the basket.
washer safe.
Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser (on some 2. Run washer on a drain and spin setting for about 30 seconds
models):to mix the antifreeze and remaining water.
1. Remove dispenser by grasping top with both hands and 3. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
squeezing, while pushing upward with thumbs.To use washer again
2. Rinse dispenser under warm water, then replace it.1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
NOTE: Some models are equipped with a liquid fabric softener Turn on both water faucets.
dispenser. To avoid damage to the washer or clothing do not wash 2. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
clothes with the liquid fabric softener dispenser removed or add 3. Run the washer through a complete cycle with 250 mL of
detergent or bleach to this dispenser; it is for liquid fabric softener detergent to clean out antifreeze.
only.
Storage, non-use or vacation care
Water Inlet Hoses
Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose
failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time,
kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found. you should:
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on
the label with a permanent marker.2. Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid
accidental �ooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you
are away.
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