!Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF YOUR CLOTHES WASHER
KEEP ALL LAUNDRY AIDS out of the
!WARNING: TO REDUCE THE reach of children, preferably in a lockedWARNINGFIRE HAZARD
RISK OF FIRE, EXPLOSION,cabinet. USE laundry aids only as
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR PERSONALdirected by manufacturer, observing all10. DO NOT ADD gasoline, dry-13. KEEP AREA around and under-
INJURY WHEN USING YOURwarnings on container labels.cleaning solvents, or other flammableneath washer free from the accumu-
WASHER, FOLLOW BASIC SAFETYor explosive substances to the washlation of combustible materials, such
PRECAUTIONS INCLUDING THEDESTROY THE CARTON AND PLASTICwater. These substances give offas lint, paper, rags, gasoline, and all
FOLLOWING: BAGS after unpacking the washer.vapors that could ignite or explode.other flammable vapors and liquids.
Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads,
or plastic sheet can create a chamber
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS11. DO NOT WASH ARTICLES which14. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE
CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THEwith inadequate ventilation.have been previously cleaned,and under certain conditions,
WASHER. RETAIN ALL INSTRUCTIONSwashed, soaked, or spotted withhydrogen gas may be produced in a
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.REMOVE THE DOOR to the washing
compartment before the washer isgasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, oil,hot water system that has not been
2. PROPERLY INSTALL AND LOCATE inremoved from service or discarded.waxes, chemical solvents, alcohol,used for two weeks or more. If the hot
turpentine, or other flammable orwater system has not been used for
accordance with the Installation
Instructions.4. DO NOT REACH INTO the washer if theexplosive materials. These substancessuch a period, BEFORE USING THE
tub or agitator is moving. The washer iswill be retained in articles, and articlesWASHER, turn on all hot water faucets
MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED � Seeequipped with a safety switch for yourwhich still contain these flammable orand let the water flow from each
protection. If action does not stop when
Installation Instructions.explosive substances give off vaporsfaucet for several minutes. This will
the washer lid is opened during the Spin
that could ignite or explode.release any accumulated hydrogen
Cycle, disconnect the electrical power to
SHOULD ANYONE get an ELECTRICgas. As this gas is flammable, DO NOT
SHOCK from the washer, disconnectthe washer. Do not operate the washer
until it has been repaired by a qualified12. OBSERVE THESE PRECAUTIONSSMOKE or use an open flame during
electrical power. DO NOT OPERATE
until it has been repaired by a qualifiedservice technician.WHEN USING CLEANING FLUIDS,this procedure.
SPOT OR STAIN REMOVERS, ETC.
service technician.
5. DO NOT TAMPER with the Operating15. Recent studies have shown that if
Controls.
INSTALL OR STORE where it will NOTProducts should be labeledvegetable oil contaminated materials
be exposed to temperatures belowONONFLAMMABLE�. Use according toare incompletely washed, a carry-over
6. TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY and
freezing or exposed to the weather.MANUFACTUREROS DIRECTIONS in aand buildup of the oil may contribute
damage to the washer, DO NOT repair
well VENTILATED AREA or outdoors.to a chemical reaction (spontaneous
or replace any part of the washer or
CONNECT to a properly rated,Thoroughly RINSE ARTICLES by handcombustion) that could cause a load
protected, and sized power supplyattempt any servicing. SERVICING
should be referred to a qualified servicebefore placing them in the washer.to catch fire by itself. This would be
circuit. See Electrical Requirements.
technician.Some of these products � rustmore likely to happen if the load was
removers, for example � will damageleft in the dryer after tumbling
CONNECT to adequate plumbing and
drain facilities.7. DO NOT WASH FIBERGLASScomponents and the finish of thestopped or if items were folded and
ARTICLES unless recommended bywasher.stacked while warm.
HAVE A QUALIFIED SERVICEmanufacturer.
TECHNICIAN install your washer.
8. FLAME RETARDANT FINISHES �
improper laundering could remove
3. TO PREVENT INJURY TO CHILDREN:
them. FOLLOW garment manufacturerOs
instructions carefully.
DO NOT ALLOW children to play
inside, on, or with the washer.
9. WHEN MOVING, have the washer
CLOSE SUPERVISION of children ischecked and properly installed by a
qualified service technician.
necessary when using washer.
WHEN CHILDREN are mature enough,PRINTED IN U.S.A.
instruct them in the safe, correct use of
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSPart No. 35-5971
the washer.
Washer Operating InstructionsModels: 220-240 Volt/50 Hertz
10.1 Kilogram WasherMODEL NUMBERAAV1200AGW/AAV1200ARW
3. LOAD CLOTHES loosely in washer.5. SELECT CYCLE. To set Cycle Timer,DELICATES CYCLE:
!WARNING:To reduce the risk of
Maximum load is to top of agitatorpush the Timer Knob IN (off position)Provides slow agitation speed and
fire, explosion, electric shock, or
vanes.and turn it to the right (clockwise)slow spin speed for delicates and
personal injury, read the IMPORTANT
until the pointer is at thedouble knit fabrics.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
4. SELECT WATER LEVEL. Determinerecommended starting point in the
operating your washer.8-10 Min. Warm Wash Cold Rinse
the selected setting based on clothesOwash� segment in either the
2-6 Min.Cold WashCold Rinse
READ THESE OPERATINGload size (see table). Selection shouldCOTTONS, WRINKLE-FREE
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFOREprovide sufficient water to permitCLOTHES OR THE DELICATES
6. PULL TIMER KNOB OUT TO START.
YOU USE THE WASHER AND RETAINclothes to circulate during agitation.CYCLE. See washing guide for
You may stop the washer at any time
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.recommended cycles. CLOSE LID.
It may become necessary, due toby simply pushing the Timer Knob
Before operating your washer, be surebulky fabrics, to adjust the waterCOTTONS CYCLE:IN. Therefore, it is possible to obtain a
that all installation requirements arelevel after agitation begins. To adjustProvides normal agitation andnon-agitated soak for as long as you
met. SEE INSTALLATIONfor a higher water level, turn controlnormal spin speeds for regular washwish, or to shorten, skip or repeat
INSTRUCTIONS.to RESET position and then back tocycles to wash cottons and heavilyany part of a cycle. The Timer Knob
desired setting. To decrease rinsesoiled items.must be pushed IN (off position)
water level, turn the control to awhen you change the setting.
TO OPERATE:12-14 Min. Hot WashCold Rinse
lower setting after wash agitation
4-10 Min. Warm Wash Cold RinseNOTE: Do not attempt to turn the
has started.
Water fill hoses should be attached and
WRINKLE-FREE CLOTHES CYCLE:Timer Knob counterclockwise since
faucets fully opened. Be sure washerdamage to the timer will result.
Provides normal agitation speed for
drain hose is in drain. WATER LEVEL SETTINGLOAD SIZE
first six minutes, a pause, then slow
1. LOAD BLEACH DISPENSER, ifagitation for remainder of wash 7. LAUNDRY AIDS:
SUPER3/4 � Full
desired (maximum one cup).cycle to protect permanent press
FABRIC SOFTENERS. Add in the
MEDIUM1/2 � 3/4 Fullfabrics. Spin speed will be normal
!CAUTION: Never pour chlorineamount recommended by the
to reduce water retention.
bleach directly onto clothes.manufacturer. Most should be addedSMALL1/4 � 1/2 Full
REMEMBER: Items must circulate freely for best results.8-10 Min. Warm Wash Cold Rinse
2. MEASURE DETERGENT, place inat the start of ORinse� when the tub
2-6 Min.Cold WashCold Rinse
washer basket.is filling with water. DO NOT POUR
DIRECTLY ONTO CLOTHES. |
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