Owner's Manual - 2306530
Owner's Manual - 2306530
Owner's Manual - 2306530
WASHER
P/N 131956900 (0003)
Contents Important Safety Instructions
Versi6n en espar_ol ............................... 2
Product Registration ............................. 2
Important Safety Instructions ............ 2_3 Read all instructions before using this washer.
Washing Procedures .......................... 4-6 _To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when
Stain Removal .................................... 6-7
Common Washing Problems ................ 8 using this washer, comply with the basic warnings listed below.
Care and Cleaning ............................... 9
Avoid Service Checklist ................. 10-11 [] Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Prevent Fire
Product Registration
Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in,
Thank you for choosing this
washer. This owner's guide will or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Do
explain proper operation and care. not store these items on or near the washer. These substances give off vapors or
chemical reactions that could ignite or explode.
Record Your Model and Serial
Numbers Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer.
Record below the model and serial These substances give off vapors that coutd ignite the materials.
numbers found on the washer serial
plate located on the underside of the Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable or
washer lid. Keep these numbers for explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that
future reference. could ignite or explode.
Model Number
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot
Serial Number water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS
Date of Purchase EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before
using the washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each
for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas
Register Your Product
The self_addressed PRODUCT is flammable; do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
REGISTRATION CARD should be
filled in completely, signed and [] Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious
returned. bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the washer.
Use the washer onty as instructed in Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the
this Owner's Guide and the
washer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs,
Operating Instructions card bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.
included with your washer.
[] Failure to comply with these warnings coutd resutt in serious personal injuries.
Instructions (continued) To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the
washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in
accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for
installer's reference. Refer to INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSfor detailed grounding
Avoid fire hazard or
procedures. If the washer is moved to a new location, have it checked and
electrical shock. Do not use an
reinstalled by a qualified service person.
adaptor plug or extension cord or
remove grounding prong from
electrical power cord. Failure to To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the electrical
follow this warning can cause power cord of the washer must be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized
serious injury, fire or death. 3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never
ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use a n extension cord or an adaptor
plug.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect
usage can produce poisonous gas--resulting in serious injury or death.
or bypass
• Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load unless specified on the
the grom_ding prong label.
this plug,
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.
Do_ot under _1
[] This washer is equipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor will
stop if it becomes overheated. The washer will automatically restart after a cool
down period of up to 30 minutes, if the washer has not been manually turned off
during this time.
• Read the Operating Instructions card for operating your specific model.
• Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.
• Do not put items on top of agitator or wrap them around it. Load items
evenly.
• Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items
should not be more than half the total wash load.
* When washing a single heavy item, add 1 or 2 towels to balance the load.
NOTE: To separate cap from cup, put thumb into dispenser and push against
side of cup (see picture to the left). After cleaning, push cap and cup firmly
together. Replace dispenser by lining up the ribs and grooves and snapping it
Builtqn FabricSoftener Dispenser into position.
(somemodels)
Fabric softener will be flushed from area under the builtqn fabric softener
dispenser when Large Load Water Level is selected. If a build-up of fabric
softener occurs, clean with hot water. DO NOT REMOVE SERVICE CAP.
For models with a removable dispenser (see picture below to the left):
1. Attach fabric softener dispenser to top of agitator by pressing down gently.
2. Add softener to the dispenser, following fabric softener label directions.
3. Add water to bring liquid level to top of the peg in the center of the cup.
4. Remove the dispenser from the agitator after each use. Rinse both lid and
bowl thoroughly with warm water. Reassemble and place dispenser on
agitator or store it nearby.
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8. Set cycle selector knob and washer controls according to
type, size, and soil level of each load, and detergent used.
See Operating Instructions card for your specific model controls.
RemovableFabricSoftener Dispenser
(some models)
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Washing Procedures 9. Start the washer.
(continued) Close the washer lid and pull out the cycle selector knob. Washer will fill and
agitate with the lid open. The tub will not spin unless the lid is closed.
Safety LidLock • To change a cycle, push in the cycle selector knob. Turn it clockwise to the
desired setting. Pull out the knob to restart the washer.
• To open the lid during a spin, push in the cycle selector knob and wait about
1 minute for the lid lock to release. Do not force open the locked lid.
Placewashed items in automatic dryer, line dry, or dry flat as directed by fabric
care label. Excesswrinkling, color transfer or odors may develop in items left in
the washer after the cycle has ended.
Adhesive tape, chewing Apply ice Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels Saturate with prewash stain remover or
gum, rubber cement nonflammable dry cleaning fluid
Baby formula, dairy Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains Soak for 30 minutes or more Wash
products, egg
Beverages (coffee, tea, soda, Pretreat stain Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabdc
juice, alcoholic beverages)
Blood Rinse with cold water Rub with bar soap Or, pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes Wash using bleach
safe for fabric
Candle wax, crayon Scrape off surface wax Place stain face down between paper towels Press with warm iron until wax is absorbed
Replace paper towels frequently Treat remaining stain with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning
fluid Hand wash to remove solvent Wash using bleach safe for fabric
Chocolate Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes Wash using bleach safe for fabric
Collar or cuff soil, cosmetics Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap
Dye transfer on white fabric Use packaged color remover Wash using bleach safe for fabric
Grass Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes Wash using bleach safe for fabric
Grease, oil, tar (butter, fats, Scrape residue from fabnc Pretreat Wash using hottest water safe for fabric For heavy stains and tar, apply
salad dressing, cooking oils, nonflammable dry cleaning fluid to back of stain Replace towels under stain frequently Rinse thoroughly Wash using
car grease, motor oils) hottest water safe for fabric
Ink Some inks may be impossible to remove Washing may set some inks Use prewash stain remover, denatured alcohol
or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid
Mildew, scorch Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric Or, soak in oxygen bleach and hot water before washing Badly mildewed
fabrics may be permanently damaged
Mud Brush off dry mud Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes
Mustard, tomato Pretreat with prewash stain remover Wash using bleach safe for fabric
Nail polish May be impossible to remove Place stain face down on paper towels Apply nail polish remover to back of stain
Repeat, repladng paper towels frequently Do not use on acetate fabdcs
Paint, varnish WATER BASED: Rinse fabric in cool water while stain is wet Wash Once paint is dry, it cannot be removed OIL
BASED AND VARNISH: Use solvent recommended on can label Rinse thoroughly before washing
Perspiration Use prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap Rinse Wash using nonchlorine bleach in hottest water safe for fabric
Rust, brown or yellow Eor spots, use rust remover safe for fabric For discoloration of an entire load, use nonchlorine bleach Do not use
discoloration chlorine bleach because it may intensify discoloration.
Shoe polish LIQUID: Pretreat with a paste of granula_ detergent and water PASTE: Scrape residue flora fabric Pretreat with
prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid Rinse Rub detergent into dampened area Wash using
bleach safe for fabric
Urine, vomit, mucus, feces Pretreat or soak in product containing enzymes Wash using bleach safe for fabric
Common Washing Problems
Manywashing problems involve poor soiland stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. Forsatisfactorywashing
results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.
Discoloration, .Not enough detergent .Rewasb with correct amount of detergent .Sort items by soil level and color
graying .Wash water temperature too low and hottest water safe for fabric Add .Use correct amount of detergent, hottest
• Incorrect sorting bleach safe for fabric water and bleach safe for fabric
Greasy, oily stains .Not enough detergent .Treat with prewasb stain remover or liquid .Use correct amount of detergent and
• Undiluted liquid fabric softener detergent hottest water safe for fabric
poured directly on fabric .Increase detergent and water temperature • Do not pour liquid fabric softener
Rewash directly on fabric. See package directions
• Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap or Washing Procedures for proper diluting
Holes, tears, or .Incolrect use of chlorine bleach .May be irreversible if rips, tears and seams • Never pour chlorine bleach directly on fabric
snags .Unfastened zippers, hooks, buckles cannot be mended .Check condition of items before washing
• Rips, tears and broken threads See Washing Procedures for prepanng
• Overloading the washer and loading the wash load
• Degradation of fabric
Lint .Incorrect sorting .Reduce load size Rewasb using correct .See Washing Procedures for sorting and
• Tissues left in pocket water temperature, water level, and preparing the wash load
• Overloading the washer amount of detergent .Do not overload washer
• Not enough detergent .Add nonpredpitating water conditioner to .Use correct amount of detergent, water
• Undissolved detergent has left wash water, temperature and water level
residue • Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse
• Static cling is attracting lint .Dry load in dryer
• Load washed too long .Remove lint with lint brush or roller
Pilling • Pilling is normal with synthetic and • Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills • Use fabric softener in the washer to lubricat,
(Fibers break off, ball permanent press fabrics This is due fibers
up and cling to to abrasion from normal wear • When ironing, use spray starch or fabric
fabric) finish on collars and cuffs
• T_rn items inside out to reduce abrasion
Residue or powder • Undissolved detergent • Reduce load size. • Increase water temperature using hottest
on dark items; • Some nonphospbate granular • Add dissolved detergent to tub Rewash water safe for fabric
Stiff, harsh fabrics. detergents can combine with hard load • Do not overload washer
water minerals to form a residue • Mix 1 cup (240 m[) white vinegar to 1 • Use liquid detergent or use nonpredpitating
gallon (38 L) warm water in plastic water conditioner with nonpbosphate
container Soak item Rinse and rewash granular detergent
Wrinkling • Overloading the washer • Reduce load size. • Do not overload washer
• Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric • Remove items from washer as soon as cycle
softener is completed
• Use liquid fabric softener
Yellow buildup of • Agitation time too short. • Soak in detergent booster or product • Wash synthetics frequently using water at
body soil on • Wash water temperature too low containing enzymes least 100% (37°C) and correct water level
synthetic fabrics • Not enough detergent • Wash in hot water (120°F/49°C) using full
permanent press ryde Increase detergent
Add bleach safe for fabric
• Or, treat with color remover
Yellow or brown • Iron or manganese in water supply, •To restore discolored load of whites, use • Use nonprecipitating water softener
rust stains water pipes, or water heater rest remover safe for fabric • Before washing, run hot water for a few
Do not use chlorine bleach to remove minutes to clear lines
rust stains. It may intensify • Drain water heater occasionally
discoloration. • For an ongoing problem, install an iron filter
in your water supply system
Inside
Care and Cleaning
• Remove items from the washer assoon asthe cycle ends. Excesswrinkling, color
Use care with laundry transfer, and odors may develop in items left in the washer.
products. They can damage finish on
the washer.
• Dry the washer top, the area around the lid opening, and the underside of the
lid. These areas should always be dry before the lid is closed.
* Before cleaning the washer interior, unplug the electrical power cord to
avoid electrical shock hazards.
• When extremely soiled items have been washed, a dirty residue may remain on
the tub. Remove this by wiping the tub with a nonabrasive household cleanser.
Rinse thoroughly with water.
• The agitator or tub may become stained from fabric dye. Clean these parts with
a nonabrasive household cleanser. This prevents dye transfer to future loads.
Outside
• When washing is completed, wipe top and sides of washer with a damp cloth.
Turn water faucets off to prevent pressure build-up in the hoses.
As needed, clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use harsh,
gritty or abrasive cleansers. If top or lid becomes stained, clean with diluted
chlorine bleach [1/2 cup (120 ml) in 1 quart (.95 L) water]. Rinse several times
with clear water.
• Remove glue residue from tape or labelswith a mixture of warm water and mild
detergent. Or, touch residue with the sticky side of the tape or label.
° Before moving the washer, place a strip of cardboard or thin fiberboard under
the front leveling legs to prevent floor damage.
Winterizing Instructions
If the washer is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing
temperatures, follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the
washer:
NOISE
"Clunking"orgearsounds. A certain amount of "clunking" or gear This is normal.
sounds are normal in a heavy-duty washer.
Rattlinganddankingnoise. Foreignobjectssuchascoinsorsafetypins Stop washer and check tub. If noise continues after
may be in tub or pump. washer is restarted, objects may be in pump. Call your
authorized servicer.
Squealing sound or hot Washer is overloaded. Do not overload washer. Stop washer and reduce load.
rubber odor.
Vibrating noise. Washer is not resting firmly on floor. Move washer so it rests firmly on floor. Adjust leveling
legs. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details.
Shipping bolt and block have not been See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing
removed during installation, shipping bolt and block.
Wash load unevenly distributed in tub. Stop washer and rearrange wash load.
OPERATING
Washer does not start. Electrical power cord may not be plugged Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet.
in or connection may be loose.
Water supply faucets are not turned on. Turn on water supply faucets.
Cycle selector is not in correct position. Move indicator clockwise slightly. Pull out knob.
Washer won't spin. Lid is not completely closed. Close lid completely.
Residue left in tub. Heavily soiled items. Wipe tub with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then
rinse. Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items
before washing.
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OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
WATER
Wash load too wet after Washer is overloaded. Donotoverloadwasher. See WashingProcedures.
spin.
Load is out of balance. Rearrange load to allow proper spinning.
Water does not enter Water supply is not adequate in area. Checkanotherfaucetinthehouse. Waituntilwater
washeroritentersslowly, supply and pressure increase.
Water supply faucets are not completely open. Fully open hot and cold faucets.
Water is being used elsewhere in the house. Water pressure must be at least 30 psi (260 kPa).
Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is
filling.
Water level does not cover Improper water level selection (for models with Select higher water level/load size.
load. water level/load size control).
Warm or hot water is not Hot water heater is set too low or is a distance Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet
hot enough, from washer, with candy or meat thermometer. Water
temperature should be at least 130°F (70°C). Adjust
water heater as necessary.
Hotwaterisbeing used elsewhereinthehouse. Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during
washer use. There may not be enough hot water
available for proper cleaning. If problem persists,
your hot water system may be unable to support
more than 1 use at a time.
Water in washer does not Drain hose is kinked or clogged. Clean and straighten the drain hose.
drain or drains slowly.
Water leaks. Fill hose connection at faucet or washer. Check and tighten hose connections. Install rubber
sealing washers provided.
House drain pipes are clogged. Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary.
Incorrect wash and rinse Hot and cold water hoses are connected to Connect hot water hose to hot water faucet and
temperatures, wrong supply faucets, cold water hose to cold water faucet.
Water is entering washer Drain hose standpipe is incorrect height. Standpipe must be a minimum of 33" (83.82 cm)
but tub does not fill. high to prevent siphoning. See INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
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