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Important Safety Instructions ................................

Washing Procedures ..............................................

Stain Removal ...........................................................

Common Washing Problems ....................................

Drying Procedures ...............................................

Features .....................................................................

Common Drying Problems .........................................

Care and Cleaning ...............................................

Avoid Service Checklist .....................................

Fran_ais ...............................................................

Mesures de securite importantes ......................

Methodes de lavage ..........................................

Detachage .......................................................

Problemes de lavage courants ................................

Methodes de sechage .............................................

Caracteristiques ..................................................

Problemes de sechage courants ................................

Entretien et nettoyage ............................................

Liste de contrOle anti-panne .............................

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_For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

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Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch;

Clear the room, building

Immediately do not use any phone or area of all occupants.

call your gas supplier from a neighbor's in your building.

phone.

Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

_Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia.

These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death.

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This Owner's general features for

Guide operating contains information several provides instructions for your laundry center.

It also about other models. You r laundry center may not have every feature included.

Use the laundry center only as instructed in this Owner's Guide.

_ Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug or extension cord or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death.

Note:

The instructions appearing in this Owner's Guide are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur.

Common sense and caution must be practiced operating and when installing, maintaining any appliance.

Importan

t Safety

Instructions

Read all instructions before using this laundry center.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these Important Safety Instructions:

o To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this laundry center, comply with the basic warnings listed below.

Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

Prevent

Fire

Do not wash or dry items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the dryer. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.

Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.

Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the laundry center. These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials.

Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more.

HYDROGEN GAS IS 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 is flammable; do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

To prevent fire, do not use heat to dry items containing plastic, foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials, or items containing feathers or down. Use Air Fluff (No Heat) only.

Clean the dryer lint screen before or after each load. The interior of the dryer, lint screen housing and exhaust duct should be cleaned approximately every 18 months by qualified service aersonnel. An excessive amount of lint build-up in these areas could result in inefficient drying and possible fire.

See Care and Cleaning.

Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen is blocked damaged or missing. Fire hazard, overheating and damage to fabrics can occur.

If your dryer has a drying rack, always replace the lint screen when finished using the drying rack.

Keep area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.

Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not stack or place laundry or throw rugs against the front or back of the laundry center.

Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on or near laundry center at any time.

Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the laundry center.

Protect Children

Do not allow children to play on or in the laundry center. Close supervision of children is necessary when the laundry center is used near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.

Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the laundry center is unpacked. Children might use them for play.

Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.

Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent personal injury, observe all warnings on product labels.

Before the laundry center is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer lid and dryer door to prevent accidental entrapment.

Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

Prevent Injury

To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the laundry center must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the laundry center for the installer's reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSfor detailed grounding procedures. If the laundry center is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person.

Printed in U.S.A.

Important

Safety

Instructions

Con't

o To prevent personalinjury or damageto the laundry center,the electricalpower cord of a gas laundrycenter must be plugged into a properly grounded system.Never ground the laundry center to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.

Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect usagecan produce poisonous gas--resulting in serious injury or death.

- Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load unlessspecified on the label.

- Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.

Washing Procedures

• Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load.

• Read the Washer Operating Instructions for operating your specific model.

•

Always read and fellow fabric care and laundry product labels.

Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.

Emptypockets.

Placedelicate items in a mesh bag.

Bleach Dispenser (some models)

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read

Important Safetylnstructiens

before operating this washer.

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Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.

Sort items by recommended water temperatures, wash time, and agitate/spin speeds.

• Separate white, light, and colorfast items from dark and noncolorfast items.

• Separate itemswhich shed lint from itemswhich attract lint. Permanent press, synthetic, knit and corduroy items will pick up lint from towels, rugs and chenille bedspreads.

• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items.

• Separate lacy, sheer and loosely knit items from sturdy items.

2.

Prepare items for washing.

• Empty pockets.

• Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels.

• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove nonwashable trims and ornaments.

• Remove pins, decorative buttons, belt buckles, and other objectswhich could be damaged. This also helps protect other items in the wash load.

• Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing.

• Placedelicate items such as bras, shoulder pads, hosiery, and belts in a mesh bag to prevent tangling during the wash cycle.

• Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.

3.

Pretreat stains and heavy soil.

See Stain Removal for details.

4.

Add a measured amount of detergent to the wash tub before adding the laundry load.

Follow detergent manufacturer's directions. The amount required depends on type of detergent, load size and soil level, and water hardness.

5.

If desired,

add liquid bleach to Bleach Dispenser

(available on

some models).

• Before adding the wash load, add liquid bleach to bleach dispenser located in left front corner under the lid:

• 3/4 cup (180 ml) for small loads

• 1 cup (240 ml) for large loads

• 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) for extra-large loads.

• Then add 1 cup (240 ml) water to flush the dispenser.

• Do not use powdered bleach in the bleach dispenser. Add powdered bleach to the empty tub.

For models without a bleach dispenser,

dilute the recommended amount of liquid chlorine bleach in 1 quart (.95 L) water. Add it to wash water after a few minutes of agitation. Do notpeurbleach

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directly on wash load.

Fabric higher vanes.

models)

Built-In Fabric Softener Dispenser

(some models)

Safety Lid Lock

Washing Procedures

(continued)

6.

Add laundry load to washer.

• Dry load level should not be higher than the top of agitator vanes.

Do not overload the washer.

• 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.

7.

If

desired, add liquid fabric

softener

to Fabric Softener

Dispenser

(available on some models).

For models with a built-in dispenser (see picture to the left):

1.

Add liquid softener to the dispenser, following fabric softener label directions.

2.

Add water to bring liquid level to fill line on dispenser cap.

3.

Removethe dispenser from the agitator after each use. Rinseboth cap and cup with warm water. Replace dispenser in the agitator.

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 into position.

If fabric softener builds up in or around the dispenser, clean the area with hot water.

DO NOT REMOVE SERVICECAP FOUND INSIDE THE AGITA TOR POST.

For models without a fabric softener dispenser,

follow fabric softener label directions. Add diluted fabric softener to the final rinse. Do not pour

fabric softener directly

on the wash load.

8.

Select cycle and settings according to type, size, and soil level

of each

load.

See Operating Instructions for your specific model controls.

9.

Start the washer.

Close the washer lid and pull out the cycle selector knob. The washer will not agitate or spin with the lid open.

• To stop the washer, push in the cycle selector knob.

• 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.

10. Remove items when the cycle is completed.

For your safety, the lid locks when the tub is spinning. It will remain locked for 2-

3 minutes after the tub stops spinning.

• To open the lid during a spin, push in the cycle selector knob and wait about

2-3 minutes for the lid lock to release. Do not force open the locked lid.

Place washed items in automatic dryer, line dry, or dry fiat as directed by fabric care label. Excesswrinkling, color transfer or odors may develop in items left in the washer after the cycle has ended.

To avoid serious personal injury, do not operate washer if safety lid lock is missing or damaged.

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Safe Stain

STA#V

Removal

Adhesive tape, chewing gum, rubber cement

Procedures

Do not combine stain removal products.

Follow fabric care label instructions.

To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property, comply with the basic warnings listed in Important Safety Instructions and those listed below

• Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products.

• Keep products in their original labeled containers and out of children's reach.

• Thoroughly wash any utensils used.

• Do not combine stain removal products, especially ammonia and chlorine bleach. Dangerous fumes may result.

• Never wash items which have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances because they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

• Never use highly flammable solvents, such asgasoline, inside the home. Vapors can explode on contact with flames or sparks.

For successful stain removal:

• Remove stains promptly.

• Determine the kind of stain, then follow recommended treatment in the stain removal chart on the next page.

• To pretreat stains, use a prewash product, liquid detergent, or a paste made from granular detergent and water.

• Use cold water on unknown stains because hot water can set some stains.

• Check label instructions for treatments to avoid on specific fabrics.

• Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover on an inside seam.

• Rinse and wash items after stain removal.

Stain Removal

TREATMENT

Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.

Baby formula, dairy products, egg

Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more. Wash.

Beverages (coffee, tea, soda,juice, alcoholic beverages)

Pretreat stain. Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric.

Blood

Candle wax, crayon

Chocolate

Collar or cuff soil, cosmetics

Dye transfer on white fabric

Grass

Grease, oil, tar (butter, fats, salad dressing, cooking oils, car grease, motor oils)

Ink

Rinse with cold water. Rub with bar soap. Or, pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

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.

Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap.

Use packaged color remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Mildew, scorch

Mud

Mustard, tomato

Nail polish

Paint, varnish

Perspiration

Rust, brown or yellow discoloration

Shoe polish

Urine, vomit, mucus, feces

Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Scrape residue from fabric.

Pretreat. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric. For heavy stains and tar, apply nonflammable dry cleaning fluid to back of stain. Replace towels under stain frequently.

Rinse thoroughly.

Wash using hottest water safe for fabric.

Some inks may be impossible to remove. Washing may set some inks. Use prewash stain remover, denatured alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.

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.

Brush off dry mud. Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes.

Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

May be impossible to remove. Place stain face down on paper towels. Apply nail polish remover to back of stain.

Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently.

Do not use on acetate fabrics.

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.

Use prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap. Rinse. Wash using nonchlorine bleach in hottest water safe for fabric.

For spots, use rust remover safe for fabric. For discoloration of an entire load, use detergent and nonchlorine bleach. Do not

use chlorine bleach because it may intensify discoloration.

LIQUID: Pretreat with a paste of granular detergent and water.

PASTE: Scrape residue from fabric.

Pretreat with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Rinse. Rub detergent into dampened area.

Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Pretreat or soak in product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Common Washing Problems

Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. Forsatisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.

PROBLEM

Blue stains

Discoloration, graying

Greasy,

oily

stains

Holes, tears,

or

snags

POSSIBLE CAUSES

• Detergent or liquid fabric softener did not dissolve or disperse.

• Not enough detergent.

•Wash water temperature too low.

• Incorrect sorting.

• Not enough detergent.

• Undiluted liquid fabric softener poured directly on fabric.

SOLUTIONS

• If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar with 1 quart (.95 L) water in a plastic container.

Soak item 1 hour. Rinse.

• If caused by fabric softener, rub stains with bar soap. Wash.

• Rewash with correct amount of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric. Add bleach safe for fabric.

•Treat with prewash stain remover or liquid detergent.

• Increase detergent and water temperature.

Rewash.

• Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap.

• Incorrect use of chlorine bleach.

• Unfastened zippers, hooks, buckles.

• Rips, tears and broken threads.

• Overloading the washer.

• Degradation of fabric.

• May be irreversible if rips, tears and seams cannot be mended.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

•Add detergent before wash load. Then start washer.

• Dilute fabric softener with water.

oAdd fabric softener to dispenser (available on some models).

oSort items by soil level and color.

oUse correct cycle, amount of detergent, hottest water and bleach safe for fabric

• Use correct amount of detergent hottest water safe for fabric.

and

• Do not

pour

liquid fabric softener directly

on

fabric.

or

Washing

See package

Procedures

for directions proper diluting.

• Never pour chlorine bleach directly on fabric.

• Check condition of items before washing.

See Washing

Procedures

for preparing and loading the wash load.

Lint

Pilling

(Fibers break off, ball up and cling to fabric)

• Incorrect sorting.

•Tissues left in pocket.

• Overloading the washer.

• Not enough detergent.

• Undissolved detergent has left residue.

• Static cling is attracting lint.

• Load washed too long

• Reduce load size. Rewash using correct water temperature, water level, and amount of detergent.

• Add nonprecipitating water conditioner to wash water.

• Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse.

• Dry load in dryer.

• Remove lint with lint brush or roller.

• Pilling is normal with synthetic and permanent press fabrics. This is due to abrasion from normal wear.

• Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills.

• See Washing

Procedures

for sorting and preparing the wash load.

• Do not overload washer.

• Use correct cycle, amount of detergent, water temperature and water level.

• Use fabric softener in the washer to lubricate fibers.

•When ironing, use spray starch or fabric finish on collars and cuffs.

•Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.

Residue

or powder

on dark items;

Stiff, harsh fabrics.

• Undissolved detergent.

• Some granular detergents combine with hard water minerals to form a residue.

can

• Reduce load size.

• Add dissolved detergent to tub . Rewash load.

• Mix 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar to 1 gallon (3.8 L) warm water in plastic container.

Soak item. Rinse and rewash.

• Increase water temperature using hottest water safe for fabric.

• Do not overload washer.

• Use liquid detergent or use nonprecipitating water conditioner with granular detergent.

Wrinkling

Yellow buildup

of

body soil on synthetic fabrics

• Agitation time too short.

• Wash water temperature low.

• Not enough detergent.

too

Yellow

or brown

rust stains

• Overloading the washer.

• Iron or manganese in water supply, water pipes, or water heater.

• Reduce load size.

• Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric softener.

• Soak in detergent booster or product containing enzymes.

• Wash in hot water using full permanent press cycle.

• Increase detergent dosage.

• Add bleach safe for fabric or, treat with color remover.

•To restore discolored load of whites, use rust remover safe for fabric.

Do not use chlorine bleach to remove rust stains.

It may intensify

discoloration.

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• Do not overload washer.

• Remove items from washer as soon as cycle is completed.

• Use liquid fabric softener.

•Wash synthetics frequently using water at least 100°F (37°C) and correct water level.

• Use nonprecipitating water softener.

• Before washing, run hot water for a few minutes to clear lines.

• Drain water heater occasionally.

• For an ongoing problem, install an iron filter in your water supply system.

Drying Procedures

Follow fabric care label instructions.

Place small items in a mesh bag.

Fill dryer drum 1/3 to 1/2 full.

• Follow the guidelines below for preparing the load for drying.

• Read the Dryer Operating

Instructions

for operating your specific model.

• Always

read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product labels.

_To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or serious injury to persons or property, comply with the basicwarnings listed in ImportantSafetylnstructions and those listed below.

1.

Prepare

items

for drying.

• Dry items of similar fabric, weight and construction in the same load.

• Separate dark items from light-colored items. Separate items that shed lint from those that attract lint. If an item sheds lint, turn it inside out.

• Be sure buckles, buttonsand trim are heatproof and won't damagethe drum finish. Close zippers, fasten hooks and Velcro®-Iike fasteners. Tiestrings and sashesto prevent snagging and tangling.

• If possible, turn pockets inside out for even drying.

• Cbeck for stains which may not have been removed in washing. Dryer heat may permanently set some stains. Repeat stain removal process before drying.

• Place small items in a mesh bag to prevent tangling and for easy removal.

2.

Check that lint screen

is clean

and in place.

.

Load the dryer.

• The average loadwill fill the drum 1/3 to 1/2 full. Items need room totumble freely for even drying and less wrinkling. De not overload

dryer.

• When drying large items, dry only 2 or 3 at a time. Fillout the load with small and medium sized items.

• For delicate or very small loads, add 2 lint-free towels for better drying, less wrinkling, and to prevent grease stains caused by fabric softener sheets.

• Donotoverdryitems.Overdryingcancausewrinkling, shrinkage, harshness, and a build-up of static electricity, which can produce more lint.

• If desired, add a dryer fabric softener sheet.

4.

Close the dryer door and set dryer controls (some models).

See Dryer Operating Instructions card for your specific model controls.

5.

Turn cycle selector clockwise to the desired setting.

6.

Start the dryer.

• Turn Start control clockwise to ON. Hold for 1-2 seconds and release.

• To add or remove items when the dryer isrunning, open the door. The dryer will always stop when the door is opened.

• Allow the drum to come to a complete stop before reaching inside.

7.

When the cycle ends, remove items immediately and hang

or fold. If load is removed before the cycle ends, turn cycle selector to OFF.

Features

Cycle Signal Control (some models)

When the Cycle Signal Control isON, a signal will sound at the end of each cycle and during the Press Saver setting (some models). The volume is adjustable on some models.

Drum Light (some models)

A drum light will come on whenever the door isopened to illuminate the dryer drum during loading and unloading. Closing the door turns off the light.

Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be tumbled.

Drying Rack (some models)

Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be tumble dried.

1.

Open the dryer door and remove the lint screen.

2.

Insert drying rack into the dryer drum. Placethe front bar under the lip of the lint screen opening.

3.

Placeitems to be dried on top of rack. Weight should not exceed 10 Ibs. Leave space between items, but do not let items hang over the sides or through the grids. Do not tumble other items when using the drying rack.

4.

Select a timed dry setting best suited for items being dried. Use only the Air Fluff

(no heat) temperature setting for items containing plastic, foam rubber, rubberlike materials, feathers or down.

5.

When items are dry, remove the rack and replace the lint screen. If lint screen isnot in place, tumbling items could enter the exhaust system and cause damage to the dryer.

Common Drying

Problems

Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage.

For satisfactory drying results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.

PROBLEM

Greasy, oily stains

Wrinkling

POSSIBLE CAUSES

oFabric softener sheet,

Lint

• Overloading.

• Overdrying causes static electricity.

oLint screen not clean when cycle began.

oLint is attached to "pills."

Pilling

(Fibers break off, ball up and cling to fabric.) oPilling is normal with synthetic and permanent press fabrics. This is due to abrasion from normal wear.

Shrinking

,Overdrying.

oOverloading.

oLeaving items in dryer after cycle ends.

SOLU_ONS

oRub fabric softener stains with bar soap.

Rinse and rewash.

oReduce load size and rewash using liquid fabric softener in the final rinse.

oOr, add a fabric softener sheet and tumble without heat.

oUse lint brush or roller to remove lint.

• Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills.

olrreversible condition.

oReduce load size and tumble at medium or low heat for 5-10 minutes.

oRemove items immediately.

Hang or fold.

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PREVENTIVE MEASURES

oAdd a few bath towels to small loads for proper tumbling.

oSome "silkqike" fabrics should be air dried.

oUse proper drying temperature.

oPlace fabric softener sheet on top of load before starting the dryer.

oDo not overload dryer.

oUse fabric softener in washer or dryer to reduce static electricity.

oRemove items when they are slightly damp to avoid overdrying.

oCheck that lint screen is clean and in place.

• Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers.

oWhen ironing, use spray starch or fabric finish on collars and cuffs.

oTurn items inside out to reduce abrasion.

oFollow fabric care label directions.

olf shrinking is a concern, check load often.

oRemove items while slightly damp.

oBIock knits into shape.

oLay flat to complete drying.

oDo not overload dryer.

oRemove items as soon as cycle ends.

Care and Cleaning

with the basic warnings listed in ImportantSafetylnstructions, listed below.

To reduce risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property, comply page 2, and those

• Beforecleaningthewasherordryerinterior, to avoid electrical shock hazards.

unplugtheelectricalpowercord

Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur.

Clean lint screen after every load.

Inside

the Washer

Remove items from the washer as soon asthe cycle ends. Excesswrinkling, color transfer, and odors may develop in items left in 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 electricalpowercordto 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.

Rinsethoroughly 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.

Wash lintscreenoccasionally.

Usecarewith laundry

products.Theycan damagefinishon the laundrycenter.

Inside

the Dryer

Clean the dryer lint screen after every load. Lint build-up in the screen restricts air flow, which causes longer drying times. The screen is located at the bottom of the door opening. Remove by pulling straight up. Removethe lint and replace the screen.

Occasionally a waxy build-up may form on the lint screen from using dryer-added fabric softener sheets. To remove this build-up, wash the lint screen in warm, soapy water. Dry thoroughly and replace. Do not operate the dryer without the lint screen in place.

If the dryer drum becomes stained from noncolorfast fabrics, clean the drum with a damp cloth and a mild liquid household cleanser. Remove cleanser residue before drying the next load.

Every 18 months an authorized servicer should clean the dryer cabinet interior and exhaust duct. These areas can collect lint and dust over time. An excessive amount of lint build-up could result in inefficient drying and possible fire hazard.

Outside

When laundering is completed, wipe cabinet with a damp cloth. Turn water faucets off to prevent pressure build-up in the hoses.

Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use harsh, gritty or abrasive cleansers. If the cabinet 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 labels with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent. Or, touch residue with the sticky side of the tape or label.

Before moving the laundry center, placea strip of cardboard or thin fiberboard under the front leveling legs to prevent floor damage.

FollowWinterizing

Instructions for cold

weathercare,

Win terizing

Instructions

If the laundry center is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing temperatures, follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the laundry center:

1.

Turn off water supply faucets.

2.

Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses.

3.

Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

4.

Add 1 gallon nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to empty wash tub.

Close lid.

5.

Set cycle selector knob at a spin setting. Pull out knob and let washer spin for 1 minute to drain out all water. Not all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled.

6.

Push in knob, unplug electrical power cord, dry tub interior, and close lid.

7.

Store washer in an upright position.

8.

To remove antifreeze from washer after storage, run empty washer through a complete cycle using detergent. De net add wash lead.

Avoid Service Checklist

Before calling for service, review this list. it may save both time and expense. The list includes common concerns that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this laundry center.

OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

WASHER-

NOISE

"Clunking"

or gear sounds.

Rattling and clanking noise.

A certain amount of "clunking" or gear sounds are normal in a heavy-duty washer.

Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be in tub or pump.

This is normal.

Stop washer and check tub.

If noise continues after washer is restarted, objects may be in pump.

Call your authorized servicer.

Squealing sound or hot

Washer is overloaded.

rubber odor.

Belt buckles and metal fasteners are To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to tub, hitting wash tub.

fasten fasteners and turn items inside out.

Do not overload washer. Stop washer and reduce load.

Thumping

Vibrating sound.

noise.

Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound.

Laundry center is not resting on a solid, firm floor.

This is usually normal. If sound continues, washer is probably out of balance. Stop washer and redistribute wash load.

Move laundry center so it rests firmly on solid floor.

Additional floor bracing may be needed. Adjust leveling

Shipping bolt and block have not been See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing removed durina installation, shipping bolt and block.

Wash load unevenly distributed in tub.

Stop washer and rearrange wash load.

WASHER- OPERATING

Washer

does not start.

Washer lid is open Close washer lid

Electrical power cord may not be plugged Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet.

in or connection may be loose.

House fuse blown, circuitbreakertripped, or a power outage has occurred,

Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.

Do not increase fuse capacity.

If problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician.

If problem is a power outage, call local electric company.

Water supply faucets are not turned on.

Turn on water supply faucets.

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OCCURRENCE

WASHER-OPERATING

(continued)

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Washer does not

start

(continued).

Cycle selector is not in correct position.

Motor is overheated.

Move indicator clockwise slightly.

Pull out knob.

Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated.

It will automatically restart after a cool down period of up to

30 minutes (if washer has not been manually turned off).

Washer won't spin.

Residue left

in tub.

Lid is not completely closed.

Heavily soiled items.

Close lid completely.

Safety lid lock must not be broken.

Wipe tub with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then rinse. Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items before washing.

WASHER -WATER

Wash

spin.

Water washer load does

too

or it enters

wet

not after enter slowly,

Washer is overloaded.

Load is out of balance.

Drain hose is kinked.

Do not overload washer.

See Washing

Procedures.

Rearrange load to allow proper spinning.

Straighten drain hose.

Water supply is not adequate in area.

Check another faucet in the house. Wait until water 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 inlet hoses are kinked.

Water level does not cover Washer is overloaded.

load.

Straighten hoses.

Do not overload washer.

Dry load level should not be higher than top of agitator vanes.

Warm

or hot

water

is not

hot

enough,

Hot water heater is set too low or is a distance from laundry center,

Hot water is being used elsewhere in the house.

Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet with candy or meat thermometer.

Water temperature should be at least 120°F (49°C).

Adjust water heater as necessary.

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.

See Operating Instructions for your washer

Clean and straighten the drain hose.

To conserve energy, the temperature of the hot wash is regulated.

Water in washer does not

Drain hose is kinked or clogged.

drain

or drains

slowly.

Water leaks.

Loose fill hose connection at faucet or washer,

House drain pipes are clogged.

Oversudsing.

Incorrect

wash

and

rinse

Hot and cold water hoses are connected temperatures, to wrong supply faucets,

Water is entering washer but tub does not fill.

Drain hose standpipe is incorrect height.

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Check and tighten hose connections.

Install rubber sealing washers provided.

Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary.

Use less detergent.

Connect

hot water hose to hot water faucet and cold water hose to cold water faucet.

Standpipe must be a minimum of 33" (83.82 cm) high to prevent

INSTRUCTIONS.

siphoning.

See INSTALLATION

OCCURRENCE

DRYER

Dryer does not start.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Dryer

heat.

runs but won't

Drying

cycle takes

too

long, outside of the dryer feels too hot

or smells

hot.

Excessive wrinkling.

Electrical power cord is not securely plugged in or plug may be loose.

House tripped.

met.

fuse blown or circuit

Exhaust duct requirements breaker

Thermal limiter tripped.

There are 2 house fuses in the dryer circuit.

If 1 of the 2 fuses is blown, the drum may turn but the heater will not operate.

Gas supply valve is not open (gas models).

Dryer does not have enough air supply to support the burner flame (gas models).

LP gas supply tank is empty or there has been a utility interruption of natural gas

(gas models).

Lint screen is clogged with lint.

have not been

Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall outlet.

Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.

Make sure electrical line is not overloaded and the dryer is on a separate circuit.

Call authorized service person for replacement.

Replace fuse.

Check to make sure supply valve is open.

See

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for procedure.

See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Refill or replace tank.

Dryer should heat when utility service is restored.

Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint screen before starting each cycle.

Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and made of rigid or flexible metal.

When in place, the duct must have no more than two

90 ° bends and must not exceed length listed in

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Drying time will be 20% longer than drying on a 240 volt circuit.

See Drying

Procedures.

Electric dryer is connected to a 208 volt circuit,

Drying procedures fol lowed.

have not been

Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct may be clogged or restricted.

High humidity.

Dryer is overloaded.

Items left in dryer too long.

Insufficient sorting of items.

Drying temperature too high.

Clean out any obstruction.

Use a dehumidifier

Do not overload.

See Drying

Follow fabric near the dryer.

See Drying

Procedures

.

Procedures

Remove items as soon as cycle ends.

care label instructions.

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