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WARNING

Please read all instructions before using this washer.

Recognize safety symbols, words and labels

Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as described below:

De???nitions

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related.

WARNING

For your safety the following information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of ???re or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death.

Do not store or use gasoline or other ???am- mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

???Do not try to light any appliance.

???Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

???Clear the room, building or area of all occu- pants.

???Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor???s phone. Follow the gas supplier???s instructions.

???If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the ???re department.

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

Read all instructions before using this appliance. This book contains valuable information about:

???Operation

???Care

???Service

Keep it in a safe place.

This Use and Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your washer. It also contains information about features for several other models. Your washer may not have every feature included.

Use the washer only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide.

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

The model and serial numbers of your washer are found on the washer serial plate located on the inside of the door. Record and retain these numbers.

Model Number _____________________

Serial Number _____________________

Purchase Date _____________________

PREVENT FIRE

???Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning sol- vents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the washer. These substances give off vapors or chemical reactions that could ignite or explode.

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

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

???Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be pro- duced 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 ???ow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is ???ammable; do not smoke or use an open ???ame during this time.

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

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

PROTECT CHILDREN

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

???Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing ma- terials after the washer 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 pre- vent personal injury, observe all warnings on product labels.

???Before the washer is removed from service or dis- carded, remove the washer 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 washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a quali???ed service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for installer???s reference. Refer to INSTAL- LATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. If the washer is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a quali???ed service person.

???To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the electrical power cord of the washer must be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.

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

???Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load un- less speci???ed on the label.

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

WARNING

FIRE/ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Avoid ???re 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, ???re or death.

Grounding type wall receptacle

Do not, under

any circumstances, cut, remove,

or bypass the grounding prong.

PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE WASHER

To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer:

???All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless speci???cally recommended in this Use & Care Guide. Use only authorized factory parts.

???Do not tamper with controls.

???Do not install or store the washer where it will be ex- posed to the weather.

???Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid ???oor. It may be necessary to reinforce the ???oor to prevent vibration or movement.

???To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any user maintenance. Turning the controls to the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply.

???To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while parts are moving. Before loading, unloading or add- ing items, push in the cycle selector knob and allow the drum to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.

???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.

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

WARNING

HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD

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.

Cycle Selector

Laundry Product

Dispenser Drawer

Door Striker

Control Lock

LED Display

Drum Light*

Door Latch with

Safety Lock

Stainless Steel

Wash Drum

Adjustable

Leveling Legs

As an ENERGY STAR?? Partner, Electrolux Major Appliances has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR?? guidelines for energy ef???ciency.

Cascading

Wash Vanes

*Not all models are available with drum light.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Normal Operating Sounds

You may or may not hear the following sounds from your new washer:

A.DRAIN HOSE The washer has a ???exible drain hose to carry water from the washer to the stand pipe of your home. You will hear water ???owing into your stand pipe. This is a normal part of the operation of the washer.

B.WATER VALVES/DISPENSER As water enters the dispenser system, it is common to hear a water ???owing sound. This normal sound will vary slightly based on the water pressure in your home.

C.DRAIN PUMP Your washer is equipped with a high velocity drain pump. It is normal to hear humming and gurgling sounds as water is pumped from the washer. Both of these sounds are normal and indicate that your pump is functioning correctly.

D.HIGH SPEED MOTOR A powerful motor is used to drive the drum to high spin speeds to extract water from your load. You will hear a sound associated with these higher spin speeds. This sound is normal and will vary slightly as the spin speed varies with load size and cycle selected.

Operating Your Washer

WARNING

To reduce the risk of ???re, electric shock or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer.

WHITES

CASUAL

TOWELS

COLORS

A

B

D

C

CAUTION

Abnormal, on-going sounds may be an indication of a pending washer failure and should be investigated by a quali???ed technician.

1Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.

???Sort items by recommended cycle and water tem- perature.

???Separate white, light and colorfast items from dark and non-colorfast items.

???Separate items that shed lint from items that at- tract lint. Casual, synthetic, knit, and corduroy items will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and che- nille bedspreads.

???Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items.

???Separate lacy, sheer, loosely knit, or delicate items from durable items.

???Do not machine wash items containing ???berglass. Small particles of ???berglass left in the drum may transfer to fabrics in other loads and cause skin irritation.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Operating Your Washer, continued

5Add laundry products to the dispenser.

For best results

Use a low-sudsing, high ef???ciency detergent to prevent oversudsing in front load washers. Look for this symbol on the detergent label:

Detergent, liquid chlorine bleach and liquid fabric soft- ener will be dispensed at the proper times in the cycle.

IMPORTANT

Open and close the dispenser drawer slowly. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of the bleach or fabric softener.

Liquid or Powder Detergent

???Use the cap or scoop provided by the detergent manufacturer to measure the amount recommended.

???Detergent dosage may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, load size and soil level.

Other Wash Products

Color-safe bleach, water conditioner, detergent booster and enzyme products may be added with the deter- gent. Put liquid products with liquid detergent in the ???DETERGENT WASH??? chamber or powder products with powder detergent in the DETERGENT WASH??? chamber.

IMPORTANT

Do not mix liquids and powders.

???NOTE

From time to time you may see water in the ???LIQUID BLEACH??? and ???FABRIC SOFTENER??? chambers. This is part of the normal operation of the washer.

Liquid Chlorine Bleach

???If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach to the cham- ber labeled ???LIQUID BLEACH??? and marked with this

symbol .

???Fill to the MIN line for small loads or the MAX line for large loads.

???DO NOT ???ll above the maximum ???ll line.

IMPORTANT

To prevent fabric damage, do not over???ll the ???LIQUID BLEACH??? chamber or pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load.

??? Add color-safe bleach with the detergent.

Liquid Fabric Softener

???If desired, pour the recommended amount of liquid

fabric softener into the chamber labeled ???FABRIC SOFTENER??? and marked with this symbol .

???Fill to the MIN line for small loads or the MAX line for large loads.

???DO NOT ???ll above the maximum ???ll line.

???NOTE

To prevent staining, do not over???ll the ???FABRIC SOFTENER??? chamber or pour liquid fabric softener directly on the wash load.

??? Use of a fabric softener-dispensing ball is not rec- ommended in tumble action washers.

6Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load.

???Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to select the cycle desired. The indicator for that cycle will be illuminated.

???The estimated cycle time, suitable wash and rinse water temperatures, ???nal spin speed, soil level, and options for each cycle will be indicated for the cycle selected. See the ???Washer Settings Chart??? for more details.

???To change the settings, press the Temperature, Spin Speed, Soil Level, and Options buttons to scroll to the desired settings.

Operating Your Washer, continued

???To select or delete an option, press Options; then, while the indicator is blinking, press Select. The indicator will light when the option has been se- lected. It will no longer be lighted when the option has been deleted.

???NOTE

To provide the best care for your laundry, not every setting or option is available with every cycle. If a setting or option is not available for the cycle selected, the indicator will not light.

???Adjustments to a cycle will be remembered and re- called each time that cycle is selected in the future.

???To return to factory settings, press the Start/Pause and Select buttons at the same time and hold until the signal sounds.

Press and hold both for ten seconds to return to factory settings.

7Start the washer.

???Close the door and press Start/Pause. The washer will not operate with the door open. ???PAU??? will be displayed as a reminder to close the door.

???Select Delay Start to delay the beginning of the cycle for up to 14 hours if desired.

???As a safety measure, the door will automatically lock during the entire wash cycle and the Door Lock indicator will be lighted.

??????Touch Pause to Add a Garment???

To add a forgotten item to the wash drum, press Start/Pause and open the door. ???PAU??? will be displayed alternately with the estimated remaining cycle time. Add the item, close the door and press Start/Pause to resume the cycle.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

???If changes to the settings or options are attempted after the cycle starts, you will hear several beeps when the buttons are pressed. To change the set- tings or options, press Start/Pause, make the new selections and press Start/Pause again.

???To change the cycle once the cycle has begun, press Cancel, select a new cycle, and press Start/ Pause again. Just turning the cycle selector knob will not change the cycle.

???To stop the cycle, press Cancel.

???NOTE

If the cycle is interrupted during spin, it will take approximately 2-3 minutes for the door lock to release. DO NOT force open the door.

???A signal will sound at the end of the cycle if the Signal option has been selected.

???Remove items from the washer when the cycle ends and place in dryer, line dry or dry ???at as di- rected on the fabric care label.

For best results

Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed.

???Excess wrinkling, color transfer or odors may de- velop in items left in the washer after the cycle has ended, if not removed promptly.

CAUTION

ENTRAPMENT and TIP-OVER HAZARD

Do not leave the door open if there are small children or pets present. An open door could entice children to hang on the door or crawl inside the washer. If there are no small children present, you may leave the door ajar to prevent odor build up.

Cycle Selection

Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired. The indicator for that cycle will be illuminated.

For best results

Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed.

To change the cycle once it has begun, press the cancel button before selecting a new cycle. Just turning the cycle selector knob to another selection will not change the cycle. If the selection is changed after the cycle starts, the indicator lights will blink, the signal will beep and ???Err??? will be displayed. The signal will beep and the status lights will ???ash, but the original cycle will continue.

Deep Clean Sanitize (on select models)

Use this cycle to clean heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics including towels, bedding, children???s clothing or other items where sanitization is desired. This cycle combines super hot water temperature and fast speed tumbling to help ensure the removal of heavy soils and stains. It is recommended that you set your hot water heater to 120F (49C) to ensure proper performance during the cycle. If the setting is lower, the cycle time will be extended by 30 minutes or more.

The Deep Clean Sanitize cycle will kill 99.9% of bacteria with no carryover of bacteria between loads. No bleach or harsh chemicals are required, but higher temperatures are required. Please check fabric care labels to prevent damage. Only the Sanitize temperature setting is available.

???NOTE

This cycle has been certi???ed by NSF International, an independent third party testing and certi???cation organization dedicated to public health, safety and environmental protection.

NSF Protolcol P172

Sanitization Performance of Residential

and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes

Washers

The wash water is heated by an internal boost heater to a maximum of 152?? F as the load tumbles for up to 90 minutes. ???SAn??? is displayed during the wash phase alternately with the estimated cycle time. Cold water is added to cool down the load prior to drain and spin.

???NOTE

If the voltage at your outlet is under 110 v, the internal heater may not adequately heat the wash water. If the cycle is interrupted while the water is heating, the ???nal temperature of the wash water may be lower and sanitation may be reduced.

As a precaution, the washer door is locked once the water temperature reaches 130?? F. If the cycle is cancelled during the wash phase and if the water temperature is greater than 150?? F, an automatic cool down and drain will occur before the door can be opened. ???cd??? will be displayed.

Heavy

The Heavy cycle provides 20 minutes of reversing tumble wash action for heavily soiled items. Hot water is recommended to remove heavy soil and most stains. Stain Clean, Extra Rinse, Energy Saver (on select models) and Extended Spin (on select models) are available options.

Cycle Selection, continued

Whitest Whites

The Whitest Whites cycle provides 15 minutes of tumble wash action followed by two rinses. Use this cycle to clean soiled white fabrics with the addition of bleach. Hot water is recommended to ensure optimal bleach activation. For peak rinsing performance and to avoid chlorine residues on your laundry add an additional rinse to this cycle. All options except Sanitize wash and light soil are available, including Energy Saver (on select models) and Extended Spin (on select models).

Normal/Casual

The Normal cycle provides 15 minutes of reversing tumble wash action for normally soiled loads. Stain Clean, Extra Rinse, Energy Saver (on select models), and Extended Spin (on select models) are available options. All wash temperatures except Sanitize (on select models) and all soil levels are available.

Quick

The Quick cycle provides 5 minutes of reversing tumble action to quickly wash small, lightly soiled loads in 25 minutes. A warm wash cold rinse is available and you can choose between Maximum and Fast spin speeds.

Delicates (on select models)

This cycle provides 10 minutes of gentle reversing wash action for knits and delicates. To protect your delicate items, Hot water wash, Heavy Soil, and Extended Spin options are not available. The Stain Clean and Extra Rinse options are available.

Delicates/Handwash (on select models)

This cycle provides 10 minutes of gentle reversing wash action. Use this cycle for lingerie, special-care fabrics, and items labeled ???Hand Washable???, with light to normal soil. Hot water wash, Heavy Soil, and Extended Spin options are not available. The Stain Clean and Extra Rinse options are available.

Handwash (on select models)

Select the Hand Wash cycle for items labeled ???Hand Washable???. Ten minutes of occasional tumbling are

followed by 2 rinses and a slow ???nal spin. To protect your hand washables, Hot water wash, Heavy Soil, and Extended Spin (on select models) options are not available. The Stain Clean and Extra Rinse options are available.

Spin Only

Use the Spin Only cycle anytime you want to drain water from the washer and spin out the load or as a follow-up to a No Spin selection. Select the spin speed appropriate to the load. To add a rinse prior to spin, select the Extra Rinse option.

Cycle Settings

WASH/RINSE WATER TEMPERATURE

To change the temperature, press the Temperature button to scroll to the desired setting. Select a wash water temperature according to ???ber content, colorfastness and soil level. A cold water rinse saves energy and reduces wrinkling.

For best results

Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed.

To protect your fabrics, not all temperatures are available with every cycle. The indicator will not light if the setting is not available with that cycle.

Cycle Settings, continued

The temperature selected for the cycle will be remembered and recalled each time that cycle is selected in the future. To return to factory settings, press the Start/Pause and Select buttons at the same time and hold until the signal sounds.

???NOTE

To change the temperature once the cycle has begun, press the Start/Pause button, make the new selection and press Start/Pause again.

Auto Temp wash water temperatures are automatically regulated to maximize detergent effectiveness and improve washing performance. The water heater setting and its distance from the washer, water usage in other parts of the home, and seasonally low ground water temperature in some geographic areas can affect water temperature.

Auto TempSanitize (on select models)

This setting sanitizes heavily soiled colorfast fabrics such as towels, bedding, and children???s clothing by killing 99.9% of bacteria using wash water heated with a boost heater to 152?? F (67?? C). Cold water is used to cool and rinse the load.

???NOTE

This setting has been certi???ed by NSF International, an independent third party testing and certi???cation organization dedicated to public health, safety and environmental protection.

NSF Protolcol P172

Sanitization Performance of Residential

and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes

Washers

Auto Temp Hot/Cold

Use this setting for heavily soiled white or colorfast cottons and blends.

Auto Temp Warm/Cold

Use this setting for normally soiled white or colorfast cottons or blends.

Auto Temp Warm/Warm (on select models)

Use this setting for washable woolens or when a warm water rinse is desired.

Auto Temp Cold/Cold

Some warm water will automatically blend with cold tap supply to achieve a precise Auto Temp Cold. Use this setting for lightly soiled non-colorfast items, knits, delicates, and hand washables.

Cold/Cold

Wash and rinse temperatures are equivalent to temperature of cold tap supply. Use this temperature selection for fabrics and colors that are prone to dye transfer.

SPIN SPEED

Maximum, Fast, Medium and Slow spin speeds are available for each cycle. The spin speed and/or duration of ???nal spin vary from model to model and cycle to cycle.

Increasing the spin speed will extract more water, decrease drying time and conserve energy. Decreasing the spin speed will reduce wrinkling.

Select Slow spin speed to gently spin items that should be line dried.

Use No Spin to omit the ???nal spin at the end of the cycle. The load will be very wet. Remove items from the wash drum to drip dry or select the Spin Only cycle to remove excess water at a more convenient time.

Cycle Settings, continued

SOIL LEVEL

Adjust the wash time in 3-minute increments based on the soil level of each load. Heavy, Normal, and Light Soil Levels are available.

Cycle Options

To select or delete the Energy Saver (if equipped), Extra Rinse, Stain Clean, Extended Spin (if equipped) or Signal Volume, press Options until the blinking light indicates the desired option. Then, while it is blinking, press Select. The indicator will light when the option has been selected. It will no longer be lighted when the option has been removed.

Not all options are available on every model or are compatible with every cycle. The indicator will not light if the option is not available with that cycle.

???NOTE

To change the options once the cycle has begun, press the pause button, make the new selection and press start again.

The options selected for the cycle will be remembered and recalled each time that cycle is selected in the future. To return to factory settings, press the Start/Pause and Select buttons at the same time and hold until the signal sounds.

Energy Saver (on select models)

The Energy Saver option reduces the warm water temperature a few degrees to save energy and also extracts more water to reduce drying time.

Extra Rinse

Use this option when additional rinsing is desired to remove excess dirt and detergent. It is recommended for heavily soiled loads or if household members have sensitive skin. Extra Rinse occurs before the ???nal rinse when the liquid fabric softener is dispensed.

Stain Clean

Use the Stain Clean option to add a 5-minute soak in the middle of the wash portion of any cycle except Quick and Hand Wash.

Extended Spin (on select models)

Use this option to add several additional minutes to the ???nal spin at the selected speed. This will improve water extraction and decrease drying time.

Signal Volume

A signal will sound at the end of the cycle if this option is selected. The signal has an adjustable volume level or can be turned off.

Other Features

Delay Start

Press Delay Start to select a wash time convenient to your schedule or during off peak energy hours. The start of the cycle can be delayed for up to 14 hours. The delay time selected will be displayed as 30, 60 or 90 minutes or 2 through 14 hrs.

Control Lock

To avoid having someone accidentally start or stop the washer, press Options and Select at the same time and hold for 10 seconds until ???LOC??? is displayed alternately with the estimated cycle time. To unlock the controls, press Options and Select at the same time and hold 10 seconds until ???LOC??? is no longer displayed.

Status Display/Status Lights

The estimated total cycle time will be displayed when the cycle is selected. The time may increase if water pressure is low, oversudsing occurs or the load becomes unbalanced. The estimated remaining cycle time is displayed during the cycle. The following indicators may be lighted during the cycle:

???Door Lock

???Rinse

???Final spin

???Touch Pause to Add a Garment

Drum Light (on select models)

The drum light will turn on when the washer door is opened and remain lighted for 3 minutes or until the door is closed.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

System Clean Cycle

TO REFRESH OR CLEAN INSIDE OF WASHER

To clean and freshen the washer, perform the System Clean Cycle. For best results use the System Clean Cycle once a month. To begin the cycle, press and hold the Spin Speed and Options buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds until the display changes to ???CLn???.

IMPORTANT

Items left in washer while performing the System Clean Cycle will cause a severe out-of-balance situation that could damage the washing machine.

REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before ???lling the detergent chamber with one (1) cup of liquid chlorine bleach OR one (1) pouch of TIDE?? WASHING MACHINE CLEANER. DO NOT use both. Press Start/Pause to begin.

For best results

Immediately follow up with a Spin Only Cycle, select Extra Rinse on Max Spin Speed with no detergent or bleach to help clear any residual bleach left after the System Clean Cycle.

???NOTE

If the System Clean Cycle is cancelled or paused during the cycle, the washer will go through 2 rinse cycles to clean the drum of any residual bleach before unlocking the door.

Press and hold both for ten seconds to enter System Clean cycle.

WARNING

HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD

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.

Auto Temp Wash Cycles

Temperature

Sanitize/Cold (if equipped)

Hot/Cold

Warm/Warm (if equipped)

Warm/Cold

Cold/Cold

Cold/Cold

???*

STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE

Safe Stain Removal Procedures

To reduce the risk of ???re or serious injury to persons or property, comply with the basic warnings listed below:

???Read and comply with all instructions on stain re- moval products.

???Keep stain removal 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 can result.

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

???Never use highly ???ammable solvents, such as gaso- line, inside the home. Vapors can explode on contact with ???ames or sparks.

For Successful Stain Removal:

???Remove stains promptly.

???Determine the kind of stain, then follow the recom- mended treatment in the stain removal chart on the next page.

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

???Use cold water on unknown stains because hot water can set stains.

???Consult care label instructions for treatments to avoid on speci???c fabrics.

???Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover prod- ucts on an inside seam.

???Rinse and wash items after stain removal.

WARNING

HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD

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.

For best results

Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed.

CAUTION

ENTRAPMENT and TIP-OVER HAZARD

Do not leave the door open if there are small children or pets present. An open door could entice children to hang on the door or crawl inside the washer. If there are no small children present, you may leave the door ajar to prevent odor build up.

TO REFRESH OR CLEAN INSIDE OF WASHER

To clean and freshen the washer, perform the System Clean Cycle. For best results use the System Clean Cycle once a month. To begin the cycle, press and hold the Spin Speed and Options buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds until the display changes to ???CLn???.

IMPORTANT

Items left in washer while performing the System Clean Cycle will cause a severe out-of-balance situation that could damage the washing machine.

REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before ???lling the detergent chamber with one (1) cup of liquid chlorine bleach OR one (1) pouch of TIDE?? WASHING MACHINE CLEANER. DO NOT use both. Press Start/Pause to begin.

For best results

Immediately follow up with a Spin Only Cycle. Select Extra Rinse on Max Spin Speed with no detergent or bleach to help clear any residual bleach left after the System Clean Cycle.

???NOTE

If the System Clean Cycle is cancelled or paused during the cycle, the washer will go through 2 rinse cycles to clean the drum of any residual bleach before unlocking the door.

Press and hold both for ten seconds to enter System Clean cycle.

WARNING

HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD

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.

CARE AND CLEANING

Outside Routine Cleaning

???When washing is completed, wipe top and sides of washer with a damp cloth. Turn water faucets off to prevent pres- sure 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 chlo- rine bleach (1 part bleach to 8 parts 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 tape.

???When cleaning chrome parts use a window cleaner with ammonia or mild soap and water.

???Before moving the washer, place a strip of cardboard or thin ???berboard under the front leveling legs to prevent damage to the ???oor.

Winterizing Instructions

IMPORTANT

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:

1 Turn off water supply faucets.

2Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses.

3Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

4Add 1 gallon (3.8 L) nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to empty wash drum. Close door.

5Select the Spin Only cycle. Press Start and let the washer drain for 1 minute to drain out all the water. Not all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled.

6Press Cancel, unplug electrical power cord, dry off drum interior and close door.

7Remove dispenser drawer. Drain any water in compartments and dry compartments. Replace drawer.

8 Store washer in an upright position.

9To remove antifreeze from washer after storage, perform Clean System Cycle as described earlier.

IMPORTANT

Do not store or place laundry products on top of washer at any time. They can damage the ???nish or controls.

House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, 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 quali???ed electrician. If problem is a power outage, call local electric company.

Motor is overheated. 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).

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 ???lling.

Warm or hot water is not hot enough.

Hot water heater is set too low or is a distance from washer.

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 neces- sary.

Hot water is being used elsewhere in the house.

Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during washer use. There may not be enough hot water avail- able for proper cleaning. If problem persists, your hot water system may be unable to support more than 1 use at a time.