Electrolux Tumble action washer User manual

TUMBLE

ACTION

WASHER

Use

Care

Guide

LAVADORA

CON

TAMBOREACCION

Manual

Uso

Mantenimiento

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P/N

134849400A

(0805)

Table

Contents

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

3'4

Washing

Procedures

4'6

Stain

Removal

6'7

Common

Washing

Problems

Care

and

Cleaning

Avoid

Service

Checklist

Warranty

■••••"

Espanol

12'2Z

Assistance

Service

The

symbol

/Qkon

the

product

its

packaging

indicates

that

this

product

may

not

treated

household

waste.

Instead

shall

handed

over to

the

applicable

collection

point

for

the

recycling

electrical

and

electronic

equipment.

ensuring

this

product

disposed

correctly,

you

will

help

prevent

potential

negative

consequences

for

the

environment

and

human

health,

which

could

otherwise

caused by

inappropriate

waste

handling

this

product.

For

detailed

information

about

recycling

this

product,

please

contact

your

local

city

office,

your

household

waste

disposal

service

the

shop

where

you

purchased

the

product.

This

Use

and

Care

Guide

provides

general

operating

Read and

Save

These

Instructions

instructions

for

your

washer.

also

contains

information

about

features

for several

other

models.

Your

washer

may

not

have

Record

Your

Model

and

Serial

Numbers

every

feature

included

here.

The

model

and

serial

numbers

your

washer

are

found

Use

the

washer

only

instructed

this

Use and

Care

Guide

the

washer

serial

plate

located

the

top,

inside

the

door

and

the

Operating

Instructions

included

with

your

washer,

opening.

Record

and

retain

these

numbers.

Read

all

instructions

before

using

this

appliance.

This

book

Model

Number

contains

valuable

information

about

«..,..

Serial

Number

•

Operation

•

Care

Purchase

Date

•

Service

Keep

safe

place.

Pedestal

pedestal

accessory,

Model

No.

NLPWD15

(White),

NLPWD15GB

(Glacier

Blue),

NLPWD15P

(Platinum)

and

NLPWD15E

(Black),

specifically

designed

for

this

washer

may

used

when

elevating

the

washer

for

ease

use.

Failure

use

accessories

certified

the

manufacturer

could

result

personal

injury,

property

damage

the

washer.

WASHER

SAFETY

Your

safety

and

the

safety

others

very

important

have

provided

many

important

safety

messages

the

Use

and

Care

Guide,

Operating

Instructions,

Installation

Instructions

and

your

appliance.

Always

read

and

obey

all

safety

messages.

This

the

safety

alert

symbol.

This

symbol

alerts

you

hazards

that

can

kill

hurt

you

others.

All

safety

messages

will

preceded

the

safety

alert

symbol

and

the

word

DANGER"

"WARNING".

These

words

mean:

£]

You

can

killed

seriously

injured

you

don't

immediately

instructions.

You

can

killed

seriously

injured

you

don't

instructions.

All

safety

messages

will

identify

the

hazard,

tell

you

how

reduce

the

chance

injury,

and

tell

you

what

can

happen

the

instructions

are

not

followed.

Important

Safety

Instructions

save

these

instructions

Read

all

instructions

before

using

this

washer.

^JJ^^^^3

You

can

killed

seriously

injured

you

don't

these

Important

Safety

Instructions:

•

Failure

comply

with

these

warnings

could

result

serious

personal

injuries.

Prevent

Fire

•

not

wash

items

that

have

been

previously

cleaned

in,

soaked

in,

spotted

with

gasoline,

cleaning

solvents,

kerosene,

cooking

oils,

waxes,

etc.

not

store

these items

near

the

washer.

These

substances

give

off

vapors

chemical

reactions

that

could

ignite

explode.

•

not put

oily

greasy

rags or

clothing

top

the

washer.

These

substances

give

off

vapors

that

could

ignite

the

materials.

•Do

not

add

gasoline,

cleaning

solvents,

other

flammable

explosive

substances

the

wash

water.

These

substances

give

off

vapors

that

could

ignite

explode.

•

Under

certain

conditions,

hydrogen

gas

may

produced

hot

water

system

that

has

not

been

used

for

weeks

more.

HYDROGEN

GAS

EXPLOSIVE.

the hot

water

system

has not

been

used

for

such

period,

before

using

the

washer,

turn

all

hot

water

faucets

and

let

the

water

flow

from

each

for

several

minutes.

This

will

release

any

accumulated

hydrogen

gas.

Hydrogen

gas

flammable;

not

smoke

use

open

flame

during

this

time.

•

not

store

use

gasoline

other

flammable

vapors

liquids

the

vicinity

this

any

other

appliance.

•

Failure

comply

with

these

warnings

could

result

fire,

explosion,

serious

bodily

injury

and/or

damage

the

rubber

plastic

parts

the

washer.

Protect

Children

•

not

allow

children

play

the

washer.

supervision

children

necessary

when

the

washer

used

near

children.

children

grow,

teach

them

the

proper,

safe

use

all

appliances.

•

Destroy

the

carton,

plastic

bag

and

other

packing

materials

after

the

washer

unpacked.

Children

might

use

them

for

play.

Cartons

covered

with

rugs,

bedspreads

plastic

sheets

can

become

airtight

chambers.

•

Keep

laundry

products

out

children's

reach.

prevent

personal

injury,

observe

all

warnings

product

labels.

•

Before

the

washer

removed

from

service

discarded,

remove

the

washer

door

prevent

accidental

entrapment.

•

Failure

comply

with

these

warnings

could

result

serious

personal

injuries.

Prevent

Injury

•

prevent

shock

hazard

and

assure

stability

during

operation,

the

washer

must

installed

and

electrically

grounded

qualified

service

person

accordance

with

local

codes.

Installation

instructions

are

packed

the

washer

for

installer's

reference.

Refer

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

for

detailed

grounding

procedures.

the

washer

moved

new

location,

have

checked

and

reinstalled

qualified

service

person.

prevent

personal

injury

damage

the

washer,

the

electrical

power

cord

the

washer

must

plugged

,nto

properly

grounded

and

polarized

3-prong

outlet.

The

third

grounding

prong

must

never

removed.

Never

ground

the

gas

pipe.

not

use

extension

cord

adaptor

plug.

:kage

directions

when

using

laundry

products.

Incorrect

usage

can

produce

pO1sonous

gas-resulting

serious

-nJU

Donotcombine

laundry

products

for

use

load

unless

specified

the

label.

not

mix

chlorine

bleach

with

ammonia

acids

such

vinegar.

Owner's

Guide.

Use

only

authorized

factory

parts.

not

tamper

with

controls.

sssssss

cXseleSnob

and

allow

the

drum

to coast to a

complete

stop

before

reading

Failure

comply

with

these

warnings

could

result

serious

personal'^.

overheated.

The

washer

will

warnings co

overheated.

The

washer

will

time.

,,.

Printed

U.S.A.

Important

Safety

Instructions

(continued)

Grounding

type

Avoid

fire

hazard

wanreceptacle

not

use

Avoid

fire

hazar

electrical

shock.

not

use

adaptor

plug

extension

cord

remove

grounding

prong

from

electrical

power

cord.

Failure

this

warning

can

cause

serious

injury,

fire

death.

not

use

mix

liquid

chlorine

bleach

with

other

household

chemicals

such

toilet

cleaners,

rust

removers,

add

products

containing

ammonia.

These

mixtures

can

produce

dangerous

fumes which

can

cause

serious

injury

death.

Washing

Procedures

Sort

laundry

into

loads

that

can

washed

together.

Empty

pockets.

Place

delicate

items

mesh

bag.

not

under

any

circumstances,

cut

remove,

bypass

the

grounding

prong

from

this

plug.

CORRECT

Use

this

way

ONLY

KPower

supply

cord

with

3-prong

grounding

plug

Note:

The

instructions

appearing

this

Owner's

Guide

are

not

meant

cover

every

possible

condition

and

situation

that

may

occur.

Common

sense

and

caution

must

practiced

when

installing,

operating

and

maintaining

any

appliance.

Add

laundry

load

washer.

•

the

guidelines

below

for

preparing

the

wash

load.

•

Read

the

Operating

Instructions

for

operating

your

specific

model.

•

Always

read

and

fabric

care

and

laundry

product

labels.

ftVSIMlWMrn

reduce

the

risk

fire,

electrical

shock,

injury

persons,

read

Important

Safety

Instructions

before

operating

this

washer.

Sort

laundry

into

loads

that

can

washed

together.

Sort

items

recommended

water

temperatures

and

wash

time.

•

Separate

white,

light,

and

colorfast

items

from

dark

and

noncolorf

ast

items.

•

Separate

items

which

shed

lint

from

items

which

attract

lint.

Permanent

press,

synthetic,

knit

and

corduroy

items

will

pick

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.

•

not

machine

wash

items

containing

fiberglass.

Small

particles

fiberglass

left

the

drum

may

stick

fabrics

other

loads

and

cause

skin

irritation.

Prepare

items

for

washing.

•

Empty

pockets.

•

Brush

off

lint

and

dirt.

Shake

out

rugs

and

beach

towels.

•

Closezippers,

fasten

hooks,

tie

strings

and

sashes,

and

remove

nonwashable

trims

and

ornaments.

•

Remove

pins,

decorative

buttons,

belt

buckles,

and

other

objects

which

could

damaged.

This

also

helps

protect

other

items

the

wash

load.

•

Mend

rips

and

tears

prevent

further

damage

during

washing.

•

Place

delicate

items

such

bras,

shoulder

pads,

hosiery,

and

belts

mesh

bag

prevent

tangling

during the

wash

cycle.

•

Turn

knit

items

inside

out

prevent

pilling.

Pretreat

stains

and

heavy

soil.

See

Stain

Removal

for

details.

Add

laundry

load

washer.

•

Combine

large

and

small

items

load.

Load

large

items

first.

Large

items

should

not

than

half

the

total

wash

load.

•

Washing

single

items

such

sweater,

towel

jeans

may

cause

out-of-

balance

load.

Add

similar

items

to help

balance

the

load.

•

Single

heavy

items

such

bedspread

can

washed

separately.

•

The

washer

can

fully

loaded,

but the

items

should not

tightly

packed.

The

door

should

easily.

Add

detergent,

bleach

and

fabric

softener

automatic

dispenser

following

these

steps:

OPENINGANDCLOSINGTHEDISPENSERDRAWER

•

Slowly

open

the

dispenser

drawer

first

sliding

the

safety

latch

the

right,

then

pulling

the

drawer

out

until

stops.

•After

addinglaundryproducts,slowlyclosethedispenser

drawer.

Closing

the

drawer

too

quickly

could

result

early

dispensing

bleach

fabric

softener.

Note:

From

time

you

may

see

water

the

bleach

and

fabric

softener

compartments.

This

result

the

siphoning

action

and

part

the

normal

operation

the

washer.

DETERGENT

•

Detergent

isf

lushed

from

the

dispenser

the

beginning

the

cycle.

Either

powdered

liquid

detergent

can

used.

Note:

Liquid

detergent

will

drain

into

the

washer

drum

added.

•

Adda

low-sudsing,

high-efficiencydetergent

made

for

front-loading

washers

the

dispenser

chamber.

Look

for

this

symbol/|0%\

tne

detergent

label.

Use

the

cap

scoop

provided

bythe

detergent

manufacturerto

measure

the

amount

recommended.

•

Color-safebleach,waterconditioner,detergentbooster

and

enzyme

products

may

added

the

detergent

compartment.

Avoid

mixing

liquids

and

powders.

•

Detergent

usage

may

need

adjusted

for

water

temperature,

water

hardness,

load

size

and

soil

level.

•

For

best

results,

avoid

oversudsing.

UQUIDBLEACH

•

desired,

measure

out

the

recommended

amount

liquid

chlorine

bleach

(not

exceed

1/3

cup

(80

mL))

and

pour

into

the

center

compartment

labeled

Liquid

Bleach"

and marked

with

this

symbol^

•

Fill

the

mininum

fill

line

(MIN.)for

small

loads.

Fill

the

maximum

fill

line

(MAX.)

for large

loads.

not

exceed

the

maximum

fill

line.

Overfilling

can

cause

early

dispensing

the

bleach

which

could

result

damaged

clothes.

•

not

pour

undiluted

liquid

chlorine

bleach

directly

onto

the

load

into

the

drum.

Fabric

damage

can

occur.

•

Add

powder

liquid

color-safe

bleach

the

detergent

dispenser.

FABRIC

SOFTENER

•

desired,

pour

the

recommended

amount

fabric

softener

into

the

compartment

labeled

"Fabric

Softener"

and

marked

with

this

symbolflfi

•

Fill

the

mininum

fill

line

(MIN.)

for

smaTloads.

Fill

the

maximum

fill

line(MAX.)

for

large

loads.

not

exceed

the

maximum

fill

line.

Overfilling

can

cause

early

dispensing

the

fabric

softener

which

could

result

stained

clothes.

•

not

pour

fabric

softener

directly

the

wash

load.

•

Use

fabric

softener

dispensing

ball

not

recommended

tumble

action

washers.

■•','>''

_-^■BUM

Washing

Procedures

Con't

Selectthecydettemperature.spinspeed.optionsandfeaturesaccording

type.

size,

and

soil

level

each

load.

Startthe

washer.

(See

Operating

Instructions

for

your

specific

model.)

Remove

items

when

the

cycle

completed.

Place

washed

items

automatic

dryer,

line

dry,

dry

flat

directed

fabric

care

label.

Excess

wrinkling,

color

transfer

odors

may

develop

items

left

the

washer

after

the

cycle

has

ended.

General

Precautions

^harvum

• If

the dispenser

drawer

opened

during

operation,

the

washer

win

shut

off.

Slowly

the

dispenser

drawer,

and

press

START

continue

Donotslam

the

washer

door

dosed

try

force

thedooropen

when

DOOR

LOCK

light

on.

This

could

result

damage

the

washer.

NOTleave

the

washer

door

open.

open

door

could

entice

children

hang

the

door

crawl

inside

the

washer.

Note:

there

are

small

children

present,

leave

the

door

ajar

prevent

odor

build

and

improve

not

store

place

laundry

products

top

washer

any

time.

They

can

damage

the

finish

controls.

ToTogN

the

washer

and

personal

injury,

NOT

hang

lean

against

the

washer

door.

not

place

detergent,

bleach

fabric

softener

containers

top

the

washer.

They

can

damage

the

finish

controls.

ENERGY

STAR®

Partner,

Electrolux

Home

Products

has

determined

that

this

product

meets

the

ENERGY

STAR

guidelines

for

energy

efficiency.

FtWJ:IJII?Tcl

not

use

mix

liquid

chlorine

bleach

with

other

household

chemicals

such

toilet

cleaners,

rust

removers,

acid

products

containing

ammonia.

These

mixtures

can

produce

dangerous

fumes

which

can

cause

serious

injury

death.

fabric

care

label

instructions.

Stain

Removal

Safe

Stain

Removal

Procedures

rimWilHflllflfl

reduce

the

risk

fire

serious

injury

persons

property,

comply

with

the

basic

warnings

listed

below:

•

Read

and

comply

with

all

instructions

stain

removal

products.

•

Keep

stain

removal

products

their

original

labeled

containers

and

out

children's

reach.

•

Thoroughly

wash

any

utensil

used.

•

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

spotted

with

gasoline,

dry

cleaning

solvents

other

flammable

explosive

substances

because

they

give

off

vapors

that

could

ignite

explode.

•

Never

use

highly

flammable

solvents,

such

gasoline,

inside

the

home.

Vapors

can

explode

contact

with

flames

sparks.

For

successful

stain

removal:

•

Remove

stains

promptly.

•

Determine

the

kind

stain,

then

the

recommended

treatment

the

stain

removal

chart

below.

•

pretreat

stains,

use

prewash

product,

liquid

detergent, or a

paste

made

from

granular

detergent

and

water.

•

Use

cold

water

unknown

stains

because

hot

water

can

set

stains.

•

Check

care

label

instructions

for

treatments

avoid

specific

fabrics.

•

Check

for

colorfastness

testing

stain

remover

inside

seam.

•

Rinse

and

wash

items

after stain

removal.

Adhesive

tape,

chewing

gum,

rubber

cement

Baby

formula,

dairy

products,

egg

Beverages

(coffee,

tea,

sodajuice,

alcoholic

beverages)

Blood

Candle

wax,

crayon

Chocolate

Collar

cuff

soil,

cosmetics

Dye

transfer

white

fabric

Stain

Removal

Apply

ice.

Scrape

off

excess.

Place

stain

face

down

paper

towels.

Saturate

with

orewash

stain

remover

nonflammable

dry

cleaning

fluid.

prewasn

stain

Use

product

containing

enzymes

pretreat

soak

stains.

Soak

for

minutes

more.

Wash.

Pretreat

stain.

Wash

using

cold

water

and

bleach

safe

for

fabric.

using

bleach

safe

for

fabric.

vith

product

containing

enzymes.

Wash

surface

wax.

Place

stain

face

down

between

paper

towels.

Press

with

warm

iron

until

wax

n«nfia

!>Ce

P.aper

t0^

frec'uent|y-

Treat

remaining

stain

with

prewash

stain

remover

nonflammable

dry

cleaning

fluid.

Hand

wash

remove

solvent.

Wash

using

bleach

safe

for

fabric.

Pretreat

soak

warm

water

using

product

containing

enzymes.

Wash

using

bleach

safe

for

fabric.

Pretreat

with

prewash

stain

remover

rub

with

bar

soap.

Use

packaged

color

remover.

Wash

using

bleach

safe

for

fabric.

Grass

Pretreat

soak

warm

water

using

product

containing

enzymes.

Wash

using

bleach

safe

for

fabric.

Grease,

oil,

tar

(butter,

fats,

salad

dressing,

cooking

)ils,

car

grease,

motor

oils)

Scrape

residue

from

fabric.

Pretreat.

Wash

using

hottest

water

safe

for

fabric.

For

heavy

stains

and

tar,

apply

nonflammable

dry

cleaning

fluid

back

stain.

Replace

towels

under

stain

frequently.

Rinse

thoroughly.

Wash

using

hottest

water

safe

for

fabric.

Some

inks

may

impossible

remove.

Washing

may

set

some

inks.

Use

prewash

stain

remover,

denatured

alcohol

nonflammable

dry

cleaning

fluid.

/lildew,

scorch

Wash

with

chlorine

bleach

safe

for

fabric.

Or,

soak

oxygen

bleach

and

hot

water

before

washing.

Badly

mildewed

fabrics

may

permanently

damaged.

/lud

Brush

off

dry

mud.

Pretreat

soak

with

product

containing

enzymes.

/lustard,

tomato

Pretreat

with

prewash

stain

remover.

Wash

using

bleach

safe

for

fabric.

lail

polish

May

impossible

remove.

Place

stain

face

down

paper

towels.

Apply

nail

polish

remover

back

stain.

Repeat,

replacing

paper

towels

frequently.

not

use

acetate

fabrics.

'aint,

varnish

WATER

BASED:

Rinse

fabric

cool

water

while

stain

wet.

Wash.

Once

paint

dry,

cannot

removed.

OIL

BASED

AND

VARNISH:

Use

solvent

recommended

can

label.

Rinse

thoroughly

before

washing.

erspiration

Use

prewash

stain

remover

rub

with

bar

soap.

Rinse.

Wash

using

nonchlorine

bleach

hottest

water

safe

for

fabric.

Rust,

brown

yellow

discoloration

For

spots,

use

rust

remover

safe

for

fabric.

For

discoloration

entire

load,

use

phosphate

detergent

and

nonchlorine

bleach.

not

use

chlorine

bleach

because

may

intensify

discoloration.

shoe

polish

LIQUID-

Pretreat

with

paste

of granular

detergent

and

water.

PASTE: Scrape

residue

from

fabric.

Pretreat

with

prewash

stain

remover

nonflammable

dry

cleaning

fluid.

Rinse.

Rub

detergent

into

dampened

area.

Wash

using

bleach

safe

for

fabric.

Urine,

vomit,

mucus,

feces

Pretreat

soak

product

containing

enzymes.

Wash

using

bleach

safe

for

fabric.

Common

Washing

Problems

Many

washing

problems

involve

poor

soil

and

stain

removal

residues

lint

^J^^

satisfactory

washing

results,

these

suggestions

prov.ded

The

Soap

and

Detergent

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE

CAUSES

SOLUTIONS

Blue

stains

•Undiluted

liquid

detergent

fabric

softener

dispensed

directly

onto

fabric.

Discoloration,

graying

•Not

enough

detergent.

•Wash

water

temperature

too

low.

•Incorrect

sorting.

Greasy,

oily

stains

'Not

enough

detergent.

•Undiluted

liquid

fabric

softener

poured

directly

fabric.

•If

caused

detergent,

mix

cup

(240

ml)

white

vinegar

with

quart

(.95

water

plastic

container.

Soak

item

hour.

Rinse.

•If

caused

fabric

softener,

rub

stains

with

bar soap.

Wash.

•Rewash

with

correct

amount

detergent

and

hottest

water

safe

for

fabric.

Add

bleach

safe

for

fabric.

•Treat

with

prewash

stain

remover

liquid

detergent.

•Increase

detergent

and

water

temperature.

Rewash.

•

Rub

fabric

softener

stains

with

bar

soap.

PREVENTIVE

MEASURES

•Avoid

overfilling

detergent

and

fabric

softener

compartments

dispenser.

•Sort

items

soil

level

and

color.

•Use

correct

amount

detergent,

hottest

water

and

bleach

safe

for

fabric.

•Use

correct

amount

detergent

and

hottest

water

safe

for

fabric.

•Do

not

pour

liquid

fabric

softener

directly

fabric.

See

Washing

Procedures

for

directions

adding

softener.

Holes,

tears,

snags

Lint

•Incorrect

use

chlorine

bleach.

•Unfastened

zippers,

hooks,

buckles.

•Rips,

tears

and

broken

threads.

•Overloading

the

washer.

•Degradation

fabric.

•Incorrect

sorting.

•Tissues

left

pocket.

•Overloading

the

washer.

•Not

enough

detergent.

•Undissolved

detergent

has

left

residue

resembling

lint.

•Static

cling

attracting

lint.

•Load

washed

too

long.

•May

irreversible

rips,

tears

and

seams

cannot

mended.

•Never

pour

chlorine

bleach

directly

fabric.

•Check

condition

items

before

washing.

See

Washing

Procedures

for

preparing

and

the

wash

load

and

adding

chlorine

bleach.

•Reduce

load

size.

Rewash

using

correct

water

temperature,

water

level,

and

amount

detergent.

•Add

nonprecipitating

water

conditioner

wash

water

remove

detergent

residue.

•Add

liquid

fabric

softener

final

rinse.

•Dry

load

dryer.

•Remove

lint

with

lint

brush

roller.

•See

Washing

Procedures

for

sorting

and

preparing

the

wash

load.

•Do

not

overload

washer.

•Use

correct

temperature

and

amount

detergent,

water

and

wash

time.

Pilling

(Fibers

break

off,

ball

and

cling

fabric.)

•Pilling

normal

with

synthetic

and

permanent

press

fabrics.

This

due

abrasion

from

normal

wear.

•

Use

lint

brush

shaver

remove

pills.

•Use

fabric

softener

the

washer

lubricate

fibers.

•When

ironing,

use

spray

starch

fabric

finish

collars

and

cuffs.

•Turn

items

inside

out

reduce

abrasion.

Residue

powder

dark

items;

Stiff,

harsh

fabrics.

•Undissolved

detergent.

•

Some

granular

detergents

can

combine

with hard

water

minerals

form

residue.

•Overloading

the

washer.

Rewash

load.

•Increase

water

temperature

using

hottest

water

safe

for

fabric.

•Do

not

overload

washer.

•Use

liquid

detergent

use

nonprecipitating

water

conditioner

with

granular

detergent.

Wrinkling

'Overloading

the

washer.

•Incorrect

wash

cycle

for

wash

load.

•Reduce

load

size.

•Rinse

cold

water

with

liquid

fabric

softener

using

the

Perm

Press

Delicate

cycle.

•Do

not

overload

washer.

•Remove

items

from

washer

soon

cycle

completed.

•Use

liquid

fabric

softener.

Yellow

buildup

'Agitation

time

too

short.

body

soil

»Wash

water

temperature

too

low

synthetic

fabrics

«Not

enough

detergent.

Yellow

brown

rust

stains

•Iron

manganese

water

supply,

water

pipes,

water

heater.

•Soak

detergent

booster

product

containing

enzymes.

•Wash

hot

water

using

full

permanent

press

cycle.

Increase

detergent.

Add

bleach

safe

for

fabric.

•Or,

treat

with

color

remover.

•Select

correct

wash

cycle.

•Use

correct

amount

of detergent.

•Wash

synthetics

frequently

using

hot

warm

water.

•To

restore

discolored

load

whites,

use

rust

remover

safe

for

fabric.

•Do

not

use

chlorine

bleach

remove

rust

stains.

may

intensify

discoloration.

•Use

nonprecipitating

water

softener.

•Before

washing,

run

hot

water

for

few

minutes

clear

lines.

•Drain

water

heater

occasionally.

•For

ongoing

problem,

install

iron

filter

your

water

supply

system.

Care

and

Cleaning

Figure

{Lock

tab

visible

only

after

drawer

has

been

pulled

out)

Figure

Winterizing

Instructions

for

cold

weather

care.

REFRESH

CLEAN

INSIDE

THE

WASHER:

IMPORTANT:

not

load

garments

other

items

the

washer

when

cleaning

the

inside

the

washer.

•

Add

1/2

cup

liquid

bleach

the

detergent

compartment

the

dispenser

drawer and

fill

the

bleach

dispenser

compartment

the

Max

Fill

level

and

run

WITHOUT

clothes

load

using

the

Normal

Cycle

setting.

For

Other

Inside

Cleaning

•

Before

cleaning

the

washer

interior,

unplug

the

electrical

power

cord

avoid

electrical

shock

hazards.

•

Dry

around

thewasherdooropening.flexiblegasket.anddoor

glass.

Theseareas

should

always

clean

ensure

water

tight

seal.

•

When

extremely

soiled

items

have

been

washed,

dirty

residue

may

remain

the

drum.

Remove

this

wiping

the

drum

with

nonabrasive

household

cleanser.

Rinse

thoroughly

with

water.

•

Periodically,

wipe

dry

the

folds

the

bottom

the

flexible

gasket

remove

lint

and

other

debris.

•

The

plastic

drum

vanes

may

become

stained

from

fabric

dye.

Clean

these

parts

with

nonabrasive

household

cleanser.

This

prevents

dye

transfer

future

loads.

Cleaning

the

Dispenser

Drawer

Area

Detergent

and

fabric

softener

may

build

the

dispenser

drawer.

Residue

should

removed

once

twice

month.

•

Remove

the

drawer

first

sliding

the

safety

latch

the

right,

then

pulling

the

drawer

out

until

stops.

(Figure

•

Reach

back

into

the

left

rear

corner

the

drawer

cavity

and

press

down

firmly

the

lock

tab

(left

rear

portion

the

drawer).

Pull

out

the

drawer.

(Figure

•

Remove

the

insert

from

the

bleach

and

fabric

softener

compartments.

(Figure

•

Rinse

thedrawer

and

insertswith

hot

tap

water

remove

traces

accumulated

powders

and

liquids.

Large

amounts

fabric

softener

residue

may

indicate

improper

dilution

frequent

cleaning

required.

•

clean

the

drawer

opening,

use

small

brush

clean

the

recess.

Remove

all

residue

from

the

upper

and

lower

parts

the

recess.

(Figure

•

Replace the

insert

pressing

the

"X"

lock

place.

Return

the dispenser

drawer.

Outside

•

When

washing

completed,

wipe

top

and

sides

washer

with

damp

cloth.

Turn

water

faucets

off

prevent

pressure

build-up

the

hoses.

•

Asneeded,

clean

thecabinet

with

mild

soapand

water.

Neveruseharsh,gritty

abrasive

cleansers.

door

console

becomes

stained,

clean

with

diluted

chlorine

bleach

[1/2

cup

(120

ml)

quart

(.95

water].

Rinse

several

times

with

clear

water.

•

Remove

glue

residue

from

tape

labels

with

mixture

warm

water

and

mild

detergent.

Or,

touch

residue

with

the

sticky

side

the

tape

label.

•

When

cleaning

chrome

parts

use

Windex

with

ammonia

any

the

cleaning

items

mentioned

for

cleaning

the

cabinet.

•

Before

moving

the

washer,

place

strip

cardboard

orthin

fiberboard

under

the

front

leveling

legs

prevent

floor

damage.

Winterizing

Instructions

the

washer

stored

area

where

freezing

can

occur

moved

freezing

temperatures,

followthese

winterizing

instructions

prevent

damage

the

washer:

Turn

off

water

supply

faucets.

Disconnect

hoses

from

water

supply

and

drain

water

from

hoses.

Plug

electrical

cord

into

a properly

grounded

electrical

outlet.

Add

gallon

(3.8

L)nontoxic

recreational

vehicle

(RV)

antifreeze to

empty

wash

drum.

door.

Select

the

Drain/Spin

cycle.

Press

START

and

let

the

washer

drain

for

minute

drain

out

all

the

water.

Not

all

the

antifreeze

will

expelled.

Press

Pause/Cancel

twice,

unplug

electrical

power

cord,

dryoff

drum

interiorand

door.

Remove

dispenser

drawer.

Drain

any

water

compartments

and

dry

compartments.

Replace

drawer.

Store

washer

upright

position.

remove

antifreeze

from

washer

after

storage,

run

empty

washer

through

complete

cycle

using

detergent.

not

add

wash

load.

Avoid

Service

Checklist

Before

calling

for

sen/ice,

review

this

list.

may

save

both

time

and

expense.

The

list

includes

common

concerns

that

are

not the

result

of defective

workmanship

materials

this

washer.

OCCURRENCE

NOISE

POSSIBLE

CAUSE

/SOLUTION

High

pitch

"jet

engine"

noise.

certain

amount

motor

whine

normal

during

the

spin

cycle.

Rattling

and

clanking

noise.

•

Foreign

objects

such

coins

safety

pins

may

drum

pump.

Stop

washer

and

check

drum

noise

continues

after

washer

restarted,

objects

may

pump.

Call

your

authorized

servicer.

• Belt

buckles

and

metal

fasteners

are

hitting

wash

drum.

prevent

unnecessary

noise

and

damage

drum,

fasten

fasteners

and

turn

items

inside

out.

Squealing

sound

hot

rubber

odor.

Washer

overloaded.

not

overload

washer.

Stop

washer

and

reduce

load.

Thumping

sound.

Heavy

wash

loads

may

produce

thumping

sound.

This

usually

normal.

sound

continues,

washer

probably

out

balance.

Stop

washer

and

redistribute

wash

load.

Vibrating

noise.

Washer

not

resting

firmly

floor.

Move

washer

rests firmly

floor.

Adjust

leveling

legs

and

tighten

lock

nuts.

See

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

for

details.

Slipping

bolts

and

foam

block

have

not

been

removed

during

installation.

See

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

for

removing

shipping

bolts

and

foam

block.

Wash

load

unevenly

distributed

drum.

Stop

washer

and

rearrange

wash

load.

OPERATING

Washer

does

not

start.

Electrical

power

cord

may

not

plugged

connection

may

loose.

Make

sure plug

fits

tightly

House

fuse

blown,

circuit

breaker

tripped,

power

outage

has

occurred.

Reset

circuit

breaker

replace

fuse.

not

increase

fuse

capacity.

problem

circuit

overload,

have

corrected

qualified

electrician.

problem

power

outage,

call

local

electric

company.

Water

supply

faucets

are

not

turned

on.

Turn

water

supply

faucets.

Motor

overheated

Washer

motor

will

stop

becomes

overheated.

will

automatically

restart

after

cool

down

period

minutes

(if

washer

has not

been

manually

turned

off).

Dispenser

drawer

open.

drawer.

Washer

door

not

completely

closed.

door

completely.

Washer

won't

spin.

Load

too

small.

Add

similar

items

help

balance

the

load.

Dispenser

drawer

open.

drawer

Residue

left in

drum.

Heavily

soiled

items.

Wipe

drum

with

nonabrasive

household

cleanser,

then

rinse.

Shake

brush

excess

dirt

and

sand from

items

before

washing

WATER

Water

collects in

folds

the

bellows

the

end

the

cycle.

This

result

the

washing

action

and

part

the

normal

operation

the

washer.

Water

collects

bleach

and

fabric

softener

compartments.

This

result

the

siphoning

action

and

part of

the

normal

operation

the

washer.

Water

may

removed

removing

the

dispenser

drawer

(see

Page

Figures

and

draining

water

into

the

empty

drum

sink.

Wash

load

too

wet

after

spin.

Washer

overloaded.

not

overload

washer.

See

Washing

Procedures.

Load

too

small.

Add

similar

items

help

balance

the

load.

Load

out

balance.

Rearrange

load

allow

proper

spinning.

Drain

hose

kinked.

Straighten

drain

hose.

Water

does

not

enter

washer

enters

slowly.

Water

supply

not

adequate

area.

Check

another

faucet

the

house.

Wait

until

water

supply

and

pressure

increase.

Water

supply

faucets

are

not

completely

open.

Fully

open

hot

and

cold

faucets.

Water

being

used

elsewhere

the

house.

Water

pressure

must

least

psi

(260

kPa).

Avoid

running

water

elsewhere

while

washer

filling.

Water

inlet

hoses

are

kinked.

Straighten

hoses.

Warm

hot

water

not

hot

enough.

Hot

water

heater

set

too

low

distance

from

washer.

Measure

hot

water

temperature

nearby

faucet

with

candy

meat

thermometer.

Water

temperature

should

least

I2O°F

(49°C).

Adjust

water

heater

necessary.

Hot

water

being

used

elsewhere

the

house.

Avoid

using hot

water

elsewhere

before

during

washer

use.

There

may

not

enough

hot

water

available

for

proper

cleaning.

problem

persists,

your

hot

water

system

may

unable

support

than

use

time.

Water

washer

does

not

drain

drains

slowly.

Drain

hose

kinked

clogged.

Clean

and

straighten

the

drain

hose.

Maximum

standpipe

height

(2.4

m).

House

drain

pipes

are

clogged.

Unclog

drain

pipes.

Contact

plumber

necessary.

Wafer

leaks.

Fill

hose

connection

loose

faucet

washer.

Check

and

tighten

hose

connections.

Install

rubber

sealing

washers

provided.

Oversudsing.

Wrong

detergent.

Run

rinse

cycle.

Use

low-sudsing,

high

efficiency

detergent.

Too

much

detergent.

Run

rinse

cycle.

Use

less

detergent

future

loads

Incorrect

wash

and

rinse

temperatures.

Hot

and

cold

water

hoses

are

connected

wrong

supply

faucets.

Connect

hot

water

hose

hot

water

faucet

and

cold

water

hose

to cold

water

"faucet.

Water

entering

washer

but

tub

does

not

fill.

Drain

hose

standpipe

incorrect

height.

Standpipe

must

minimum

23.6"

(60

cm)

high

prevent

siphoning.

See

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS.

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