Alliance Laundry Systems SF7000WE User manual

User's Guide
for Frontload Washers
Original Instructions
Keep These Instructions for Future Reference.
CAUTION: Read the instructions before using the
machine.
(If this machine changes ownership, this manual
must accompany machine.)
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WARNING
Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this ma-
chine according to the manufacturer's instructions
may result in conditions which can produce bodily
injury and/or property damage.
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WARNING
For your safety and to reduce the risk of fire or an
explosion, do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
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NOTE: The WARNING and IMPORTANT instructions ap-
pearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possi-
ble conditions and situations that may occur. It must
be understood that common sense, caution, and care-
fulness are factors which cannot be built into these
washers. These factors MUST BE supplied by the per-
son(s) installing, maintaining, or operating the unit.
Always contact the distributor, service agent, or the manufac-
turer about any problems or conditions you do not understand.
Read all instructions before using unit.
This product uses FreeRTOS V7.2.0 (www.freertos.org).
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Product Registration
New owners of Alliance Laundry Systems equipment are en-
couraged to register their appliance to insure proper limited
warranty coverage. Register online at http://www.speed-
queen.com/home/en-us/support/product-registration.aspx or
contact your dealer to register your appliance. All information
will be kept confidential and will not be distributed to other
parties.
Product Registration
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Table of Contents
Product Registration............................................................................... 4
Safety Information...................................................................................7
Explanation of Safety Messages.....................................................................7
Important Safety Instructions.........................................................................7
Operation................................................................................................9
Before Washing............................................................................................. 9
Loading the Washer.......................................................................................9
Control Panel........................................................................................ 11
Digital Display..............................................................................................11
Cycles......................................................................................................... 11
Selections................................................................................................... 12
Options....................................................................................................... 12
Status......................................................................................................... 13
To Wash Clothes..........................................................................................13
Out of Balance Load.................................................................................... 15
Cycle Operation.....................................................................................16
Common Washer Sounds.............................................................................19
Using Your Dispenser Drawer....................................................................... 20
Clothing Care........................................................................................ 22
Maintenance.........................................................................................24
Lubrication.................................................................................................. 24
Cold Weather Care.......................................................................................24
Care of Your Washer.................................................................................... 24
Cleaning Glass Sealing Area.........................................................................24
Replacing Hoses..........................................................................................24
Filter Screens.............................................................................................. 24
Vacations and Extended Non-Use.................................................................24
Reinstallation of Shipping Materials............................................................. 24
Cleaning Foreign Object Trap........................................................................25
Cleaning Door Seal Drain Holes................................................................... 25
Preventative Maintenance........................................................................... 26
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................27
Warranty Repairs.........................................................................................32
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Contact Information.....................................................................................32
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Safety Information
Explanation of Safety Messages
Precautionary statements (“DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAU-
TION”), followed by specific instructions, are found in this man-
ual and on machine decals. These precautions are intended
for the personal safety of the operator, user, servicer, and
those maintaining the machine.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, will cause severe personal injury or
death.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could cause severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
may cause minor or moderate personal injury or
property damage.
Additional precautionary statements (“IMPORTANT” and
“NOTE”) are followed by specific instructions.
IMPORTANT: The word “IMPORTANT” is used to in-
form the reader of specific procedures where minor
machine damage will occur if the procedure is not fol-
lowed.
NOTE: The word “NOTE” is used to communicate in-
stallation, operation, maintenance or servicing informa-
tion that is important but not hazard related.
Important Safety Instructions
Save These Instructions
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious in-
jury or death to persons when using your washer,
follow these basic precautions:
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• Read all instructions before using the washer.
• Install the washer according to the INSTALLATION INSTRUC-
TIONS. Refer to the EARTH/GROUND INSTRUCTIONS in the
INSTALLATION manual for the proper earth/ground connec-
tion of the washer. All connections for water, drain, electri-
cal power and earth/ground must comply with local codes
and be made by licensed personnel when required. Do not
do it yourself.
• Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed
to water and/or weather.
• Do not add the following substances or textiles containing
traces of the following substances to the wash water: gaso-
line, kerosene, waxes, cooking oils, vegetable oils, machine
oils, dry-cleaning solvents, flammable chemicals, thinners
or other flammable or explosive substances. These sub-
stances give off vapors that could ignite, explode or cause
the fabric to catch on fire by itself.
• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in
a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks
or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water
system has not been used for such a period, before using a
washing machine or combination washer-dryer, turn on all
hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for sev-
eral minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen
gas. THE GAS IS FLAMMABLE, DO NOT SMOKE OR USE AN
OPEN FLAME DURING THIS TIME.
• To reduce the risk of an electric shock or fire, DO NOT use
an extension cord or an adapter to connect the washer to
the electrical power source.
• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close su-
pervision of children is necessary when the washer is used
near children. This appliance is not intended for use by per-
sons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction con-
cerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety. This is a safety rule for all appliances.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by chil-
dren without supervision.
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• Children less than three years should be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
• Do not reach into the washer if the washtub or agitator, if
applicable, is moving.
• Never operate the washer with any guards, panels and/or
parts removed or broken. DO NOT tamper with the controls
or bypass any safety devices.
• DO NOT operate individual units if they have been separa-
ted from a stack unit.
• Use your washer only for its intended purpose, washing
clothes. Always follow the fabric care instructions supplied
by the garment manufacturer.
• Always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions on
packages of laundry and cleaning aids. To reduce the risk
of poisoning or chemical burns, keep them out of the reach
of children at all times (preferably in a locked cabinet).
Heed all warnings or precautions.
• Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
softener or product.
• Loading door MUST BE CLOSED any time the washer is to
fill, tumble or spin. DO NOT bypass the loading door switch
by permitting the washer to operate with the loading door
open.
• Be sure water connections have a shut-off valve and that
fill hose connections are tight. CLOSE the shut-off valves at
the end of each wash day.
• Keep your washer in good condition. Bumping or dropping
the washer can damage safety features. If this occurs,
have your washer checked by a qualified service person.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the washer, or attempt
any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-
maintenance instructions or in published user-repair in-
structions that you understand and have the skills to carry
out. ALWAYS disconnect the washer from electrical supply
before attempting any service.
• Disconnect the power cord by grasping the plug, not the
cord. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Before the washer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the lid or door to the washing compartment.
• Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this washer ac-
cording to the manufacturer’s instructions may result in
conditions which can produce bodily injury and/or property
damage.
NOTE: The WARNING and IMPORTANT SAFETY IN-
STRUCTIONS appearing in this manual are not meant
to cover all possible conditions and situations that may
occur. Observe and be aware of other labels and pre-
cautions that are located on the machine. They are in-
tended to provide instruction for safe use of the ma-
chine. Common sense, caution and care must be exer-
cised when installing, maintaining, or operating the
washer.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or the
manufacturer about any problems or conditions you do not un-
derstand.
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Operation
Before Washing
Prepare Wash Load
Empty Pockets and Cuffs
Make sure all pockets are empty and turn them inside out.
One bobby pin, metal or plastic toy, nail or sharp object in a
load can catch laundry, cause tears and plug the pump. Facial
tissue left in a pocket will produce extreme “lint”. A crayon or
lipstick in a wash load may cause stains that cannot be re-
moved. Roll down cuffs and shake out grass, sand and gravel.
Mend Rips and Tears
Little holes can become bigger in the washer. Mend holes and
tears before placing garments in the washer.
Close Zipper and Fasten Hooks
These can catch on garments in a wash load and tear them.
Tie belts and sashes so they won’t wind around clothes.
Put Small Items in Bag
Small items such as baby socks may get stuck around the
door. Put them inside a mesh garment bag.
Check For Colorfastness
Squeeze a portion of garment in warm or hot sudsy water. If
the color bleeds or runs, wash the item separately in cold wa-
ter.
Sort Items
Different items use different wash cycles and temperatures.
Always follow the manufacturer’s care label. Proper sorting is
easy if you follow a few guidelines:
1. Sort by Color: Separate items into loads of whites, darks,
lights and non-colorfast.
2. Sort by Fabric and Construction: Separate items into loads
of cottons/linens, permanent press, synthetics/blends/
poly knits, and delicates.
3. Sort by Temperature: Separate items into loads that can be
washed in cold, warm or hot water.
4. Sort by Type and Amount of Soil: Heavily soiled clothes will
need extra treatment. Lightly soiled clothes can become
dingy if washed with heavily soiled items.
5. Sort Lint “Shedders” From Lint “Receivers”: Some fabrics
attract lint and should not be washed with lint-shedding
loads. Lint shedders are cottons, terry towels, chenille bed-
spreads, rugs and clothes that have been heavily bleached.
Lint receivers are synthetics, permanent or durable press,
knits (including socks), corduroy, and other smooth fabrics.
Pretreat
Pretreat shirt collars and cuffs with a pretreat product or liquid
detergent when placing them in the washer. Before washing,
treat special stains individually.
WARNING
Do not wash or dry items soiled with vegetable or
cooking oils. Some oils may remain after washing
and may cause the fabric to catch on fire by itself.
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Loading the Washer
Load Articles
• Load items by the amount of space they take up, not by
their weight. Mix large and small items in a load to get the
best washing results.
• Load items loosely into the wash drum. The bulk of the
clothes rather than the weight will determine load size.
Bulky Items
• Use the BULKY cycle for bulky items such as blankets and
comforters. The cycle includes gentle agitation to clean
items delicately and thoroughly. The Second Rinse Option
may be selected to ensure complete removal of soap resi-
due. A final spin extracts the moisture at a lower speed to
maintain the load’s balance and minimize wear to the arti-
cles.
Load Sizes
• Load sizes vary. Small and large items should be washed
together to create a balanced load. If washing a large item,
two bath towels should be added to even the load.
• Smaller loads can create an unbalanced condition and
cause premature wear on the washer. Do not hesitate to fill
the entire inner drum of the washer. The load will compress
a great deal when wet. This allows room for proper tum-
bling.
Water Level
• The washer will automatically adjust the water level to the
type and size of the load during any fill.
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Wash Temperature
Hot
Hot water is the most effective for cleaning, but it is not recom-
mended for all fabric types (read labels).
Warm
The Warm Wash is useful for providing a thorough cleaning on
light and moderately soiled clothing without damaging fabric
or adding to color fading. Warm water also reduces wrinkling.
Use with non-colorfast or dark colors, permanent press, silks,
woolens, nylon, and acrylic.
Cool
The Cool Wash temperature is useful for washing permanent
press fabrics.
Cold
The Cold Wash is ideal for delicate items. Although its cleaning
abilities are not as great as with hot or warm water, it is useful
for colors that bleed easily and for sensitive fabrics.
All rinses use cold water. It is the most beneficial for fabrics.
Cold rinses reduce wrinkling and color fading. In addition, cold
rinses will save money and energy.
NOTE: In wash temperatures colder than 60°F [16°C],
detergents do not dissolve well. This may cause inef-
fective cleaning, or lint and residue to form.
NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’s care labels.
Wash Temperature Guide
Water
Temperature Use Comments
HOT • Sturdy whites
and colorfast
items
• Work clothes
• Soiled items
• Diapers
• Best cleaning
for items soiled
with oily or
greasy stains,
grass, or ink.
WARM • Light and mod-
erately soiled
items
• Non-colorfast
or dark colors
• Permanent
press
• Silks, woolens,
nylon, acrylic
• Reduces wrin-
kling in perma-
nent press fab-
rics
• Less fading
• Reduces
shrinking in
knits
COOL • Permanent
press
• Silks, woolens,
nylon, acrylic
• Less fading
• Reduces
shrinking in
knits
COLD • Non-colorfast
fabrics
• Extra delicate
clothing
• Saves energy
• Reduces color
fading
• Reduces wrin-
kling
• Reduces
shrinking
Table 1
Energy
You can save energy when washing by following a few guide-
lines:
1. Heating water accounts for the greatest energy expense
when washing. Save on heating water by using warm or
cold washes.
2. Wash full loads, but do not overload.
3. Use Soak option for heavily soiled items to reduce the need
for higher soil level selections.
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Control Panel
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Digital Display
The two-digit display is used to show the time remaining in a
cycle.
If the cycle time is over 99 minutes the control will display ei-
ther 1H, 2H, etc., and then the additional minutes over one or
two hours.
When the control is powered off, the right-most decimal in the
display will flash every one to five minutes to indicate that the
machine is in Idle Mode.
The display also shows diagnostic codes.
Idle Mode
If no keypads have been pressed for five minutes after a cycle
is finished, the control will enter Idle Mode. A light in the lower
right corner of the digital display will flash every one to five mi-
nutes. Press the Power/Cancel keypad to exit this mode and
power the display for cycle/option selection. This light will flash
again after five minutes when it re-enters Idle Mode.
Keypress Audio
The audio signal that sounds when a keypad is pressed can be
turned on or off.
Press and hold both the Perm Press and Rinse & Spin keypads
at the same time to turn the audio signal on or off.
Cycles
The following cycle descriptions will help determine which cy-
cle to choose depending on the type of laundry being washed.
The descriptions are standard settings that may be modified
using the Selections and Options.
The last cycle that is set, including selections and options, is
saved even if the control is turned off.
Heavy Duty
Use for sturdy items, like play or work clothes, towels, T-shirts,
etc. The cycle includes a longer wash tumble and two rinses.
The final spin extracts moisture at a high spin speed.
Whites
This cycle is designed to keep white laundry white. It utilizes a
longer, hot water wash tumble and two rinses. The final spin
extracts moisture at a high spin speed.
Normal Eco
This cycle includes a wash tumble and two rinses, but uses
less water than the other cycles. It also uses less hot water.
Only the High Spin Speed is available in this cycle.
This cycle is recommended for washing everyday cottons and
linens.
Perm Press
Use for permanent press items and synthetics. This cycle in-
cludes a wash tumble and two rinses. The final spin extracts
moisture at a low spin speed.
Delicate
Wash delicate items usually washed by hand on this cycle. The
cycle includes a wash tumble and two rinses. The final spin ex-
tracts moisture at a low spin.
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Favorite
The Favorite cycle keypad allows the user to save different cy-
cles, selections and options for later use. Nine favorite cycles
can be saved.
1. Press the Favorite keypad. The control will display the cycle
and modifier settings for the first Favorite cycle. The 2-digit
display will switch between F1 and the cycle time for the
selected cycle.
2. Press the keypads for the desired cycle, selection and op-
tion settings.
3. Press the Favorite keypad to save the settings. The next Fa-
vorite cycle, F2, will be displayed. It can be programmed
now.
4. Press the Start/Pause or Delay Start keypad to save the
settings and start the cycle.
5. Press the Power/Cancel keypad to discard the current set-
tings and exit Favorite mode.
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Bulky
Use this cycle when washing bulky items such as blankets and
comforters. The cycle includes a wash tumble and two rinses.
A final spin extracts the moisture at a medium speed to main-
tain the load’s balance and minimize wear to the articles.
Quick Wash
Wash lightly soiled items on this cycle. The cycle includes a
short wash tumble followed by one rinse. The final spin ex-
tracts moisture at a high speed spin.
Rinse & Spin
Use to quickly rinse items. The rinse is followed by a high spin.
Spin
Use this cycle to extract water from wet items. The cycle uses
the high spin.
Selections
The following selections can be used to modify the currently
chosen cycle. The default selections will be lit after choosing a
cycle.
Temp
Press the Temp keypad to change the cycle’s wash water tem-
perature from the default selection to Cold, Cool, Warm, or
Hot.
WARNING
Window may be hot in the Hot Wash Cycle.
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Spin Speed
The Spin Speed selection will change the cycle’s final spin
from the default speed to No Spin, Low, Medium, or High spin.
The spin's RPM speed depends on both the Spin Speed and
the Cycle that is selected.
NOTE: Spin speed may be limited due to out-of-balance
conditions.
Cycle
No
Spin Low Medium High
Heavy Duty 0 800 1000 1200
Whites 0 650 1000 1200
Normal Eco 0 800 1000 1200
Perm Press 0 400 650 800
Delicate 0 400 475 550
Bulky 0 400 475 550
Quick Wash 0 800 1000 1200
Rinse &
Spin
0 650 1000 1200
Spin 0 650 1000 1200
Soil Level
Changing the Soil Level keypad will add more wash time to the
cycle.
Choose Light, Medium, Heavy or Max according to the amount
of soil in the laundry load.
Options
The following options can be used to modify the currently
chosen cycle, signal volume and control lock.
Soak
The Soak option adds a 30 minute soak to the beginning of
the cycle. During the soak period, the wash basket will rotate
every few minutes to tumble the laundry.
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Pre-Wash
The Pre-Wash option adds a second wash to the selected cy-
cle.
Second Rinse
This Option will provide an additional rinse to the selected cy-
cle. The water temperature will be cold.
Third Rinse
The Third Rinse Option provides two additional rinses. It is use-
ful for detergent sensitive skin. The water temperature will be
cold.
NOTE: If Second Rinse and Third Rinse are both selec-
ted, the cycle will provide a total of three additional rin-
ses.
Delay Start
Pressing the Delay Start Option will allow the cycle to begin up
to 24 hours after pressing the keypad. Pressing it once will de-
lay the cycle by one hour and 1h will show on the control’s dis-
play. Press the Delay Start keypad again to increase the time
by one hour each press. Press the Start/Pause keypad to be-
gin the countdown.
While setting the Delay Start Option, the cycle time and the
Delay Start keypad light will flash (1 second on/off).
After the Delay Start Option is started, the Delay Start keypad
light will flash (1 second on/off).
Signal
Pressing the Signal keypad will change the end of cycle signal
volume. There are four settings: Off, Low, Medium, High.
Control Lock (Secure keypad)
Pressing and holding the Signal keypad for three seconds will
turn on the Control Lock. The Control Lock status light will be
lit. While Control Lock is on, no other keypad presses are al-
lowed. Press and hold the Signal keypad again to turn the op-
tion off.
Status
The Status lights are lit during the cycle to show what part of
the cycle is running.
Wash The Wash status light is lit during the
wash portion of the cycle including Pre-
Wash and Soak, if selected.
Rinse The Rinse status light is lit during the
rinse portions of the cycle including Sec-
ond Rinse and Third Rinse, if selected.
Spin The Spin status light is lit during the final
spin portion of the cycle.
Door Lock The Door Lock status light is lit whenever
the door is locked. The door cannot be
opened while it is lit.
While the door is locking, the door lock status light flashes (1
second on/1 second off). While unlocking, the door lock status
light stays lit and the cycle time flashes (1 second on/1 sec-
ond off).
To Wash Clothes
IMPORTANT: Before using your new washer, make
sure the washer cord is connected to an appropriate
electrical outlet that is properly installed and connec-
ted to a protective earth/ground. Make sure the washer
hoses are connected to the hot and cold water faucets,
and that the faucets are turned on. Be sure the drain
hose is not kinked and is inserted into a drain. Refer to
the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details of prop-
er washer installation.
IMPORTANT: Prior to first wash, use an all purpose
cleaner, or a detergent and water solution, and a damp
cloth to remove shipping dust from inside of wash
drum.
1. Get the clothes ready for washing. Empty pockets and
cuffs. Sort items into separate loads. Pretreat stains and
heavily soiled areas.
IMPORTANT: Remove all sharp objects from laundry
to avoid tears and rips to items during normal ma-
chine operation.
2. Measure and add low sudsing, high efficiency (HE) deter-
gent, fabric softener and bleach to the dispenser drawer.
Refer to section on Using Your Dispenser Drawer. Follow in-
structions on detergent package for amount to use.
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NOTE: High efficiency (HE) detergents are designed
especially for frontload washers to reduce over-
sudsing and maximize cleaning results. Look for the
HE logo or “high efficiency” on the detergent’s la-
bel.
IMPORTANT: If using non-HE detergent, avoid over-
sudsing by using only 1/2 of the detergent manufac-
turer's recommended amount.
IMPORTANT: If using single-load laundry detergent
packets or 3-in-1 laundry sheets, DO NOT place
them in the dispenser drawer. Place them directly in
the wash drum with clothes.
3. Load clothes into wash drum (21 pounds [9.5 kg] maxi-
mum dry clothes load). Refer to section on Load Sizes.
NOTE: Small items such as baby socks may get
caught around the door. Place these articles inside
a mesh garment bag.
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4. Close the loading door tightly. The washer will not operate
with the loading door open.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury, do not bypass
the loading door switch by permitting the washer
to tumble or spin with the loading door open.
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5. If not already on (control lights will be lit), turn on the wash-
er. Press the Power button to turn on the washer.
NOTE: You will not be able to press the Start/ Pause
button to start a cycle until five seconds after turn-
ing on the washer. A status light will flash during
this warm-up period.
6. Select the cycle according to the type of fabric being wash-
ed. If the selected cycle is not the correct cycle for the fab-
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ric being washed, you may change the cycle selection at
any time until the first wash fill is complete.
NOTE: The Normal Eco cycle is recommended for
everyday cottons and linens.
7. If desired change the Selections and Options settings.
8. Press the Start/Pause button to begin the cycle. The Door
Lock light will come on after a short delay and the cycle will
begin.
NOTE: If the door is open when trying to start a cy-
cle, the display will show “do” and cycle time (1
second on/1 second off).
If items need to be added or removed after a cycle has star-
ted, press the Start/Pause button. After the door unlocks and
the Door Lock light goes out, open the door to add or remove
laundry.
While a cycle is paused, the display will show the cycle time re-
maining and St to restart the cycle. Close the door and press
the Start/Pause button to resume the cycle.
The Door Lock light will flash while the door re-locks.
NOTE: If water needs to be removed before opening
the door, run a Spin cycle to pump water out of the
washer.
Out of Balance Load
If at the end of the cycle the load is dripping wet, the washer
has limited the spin speed. This is to prevent damage to the
unit if there is a severely unbalanced load.
If this condition occurs, redistribute the load manually and run
a SPIN cycle.
If the condition persists, consider steps discussed in the Be-
fore Washing section.
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Cycle Operation
The cycles of your washer include several different stages. Re-
fer to the table below for what can be expected during the cy-
cles that you select.
The washer operates by gently tumbling the clothing through
the water. The wash action consists of a period of tumbling in
one direction, a brief pause, and then a reverse tumble in the
opposite direction. The pauses are part of the tumble action
and add to the unique cleaning capabilities of the washer.
They are part of the cycle.
The wash and rinse spins utilize a “ramp spin” action. The
wash drum starts rotating clockwise at a low speed and then
gradually spins up to higher speeds to efficiently extract water.
The cycle stages are dependent on the cycle, selections and
options chosen.
The times listed are approximate and will vary depending on
the selections and options chosen.
NOTE: The rinse water temperature will be cold, includ-
ing when optional rinses are selected.
NOTE: If No Spin is selected, all spin stages are one
minute of drain and tumble.
Heavy Duty, Whites, Normal Eco, Perm Press, Bulky and Quick Wash Cycles
Cycle Stage Activity Time (minutes) Speed Comments
Initial Drain Drain 0:10 Off Removes water that
might be left over
from previous cycle
Wetting Fill/Tumble 2:30 Wetting Agitate
Soak Fill/Tumble/Soak 34:00 Low Agitate, Off, Soak
Agitate, Off, Distribute
Option
Pre-Wash Fill/Tumble 7:00 Regular Agitate, Dis-
tribute
Option
Wash Fill/Tumble Heavy Duty = 15:00
Whites = 20:00
Perm Press = 12:00
Normal Eco = 14:00
Bulky = 11:00
Quick Wash = 4:00
Heavy Duty = Regular
Agitate, Distribute
Whites = Regular Agi-
tate, Distribute
Perm Press = Regular
Agitate, Distribute
Normal Eco = Regular
Agitate, Distribute
Bulky = Regular Agi-
tate, Distribute
Quick Wash = Regular
Agitate, Distribute
Spin Spin 4:35 Ramp Spin
Rinse Fill/Tumble 3:25 Regular Agitate, Dis-
tribute
Not active in Quick
Wash Cycle
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Heavy Duty, Whites, Normal Eco, Perm Press, Bulky and Quick Wash Cycles
Cycle Stage Activity Time (minutes) Speed Comments
Spin Spin 4:35 Ramp Spin Not active in Quick
Wash Cycle
Second Rinse Fill/Tumble 3:25 Regular Agitate, Dis-
tribute
Option
Spin 4:35 Ramp Spin Option
Third Rinse Fill/Tumble 3:25 Regular Agitate, Dis-
tribute
Option
Spin 4:35 Ramp Spin Option
Fill/Tumble 3:25 Regular Agitate, Dis-
tribute
Option
Spin 4:35 Ramp Spin Option
Final Rinse Fill/Tumble/Spin 3:25 Regular Agitate, Dis-
tribute, Ramp Spin
Final Spin Spin Bulky = 8:00
All Other Cycles =
9:00
Heavy Duty = High
Spin
Whites = High Spin
Perm Press = Low
Spin
Normal Eco = High
Spin
Bulky = Medium Spin
Quick Wash = High
Spin
Fluff Tumble 2:20 Breakaway Agitate
Delicate Cycle
Cycle Stage Activity Time (minutes) Speed Comments
Initial Drain Drain 0:10 Off Removes water that
might be left over
from previous cycle
Wetting Fill/Tumble 2:30 Wetting Agitate
Soak Fill/Tumble/Soak 34:00 Low Agitate, Off, Soak
Agitate, Off, Distribute
Option
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Delicate Cycle
Cycle Stage Activity Time (minutes) Speed Comments
Pre-Wash Fill/Tumble 7:00 Hand Wash Agitate,
Distribute
Option
Wash Fill/Tumble/Distribute 8:00 Hand Wash Agitate,
Distribute
Rinse Fill/Tumble/Distribute 4:25 Hand Wash Agitate,
Distribute
Second Rinse Fill/Tumble/Distribute 4:25 Hand Wash Agitate,
Distribute
Option
Third Rinse Fill/Tumble/Distribute 4:25 Hand Wash Agitate,
Distribute, PS
Option
Fill/Tumble/Distribute 4:25 Hand Wash Agitate,
Distribute, PS
Option
Final Rinse Fill/Tumble 3:25 Hand Wash Agitate,
Distribute, PS
Final Spin Spin 7:00 Low Spin
Fluff Tumble 1:30 Breakaway Agitate
Rinse & Spin and Spin Cycles
Cycle Stage Activity Time (minutes) Speed Comments
Initial Drain Drain 0:10 Off Removes water that
might be left over
from previous cycle
Soak Fill/Tumble/Soak 34:00 Low Agitate, Off, Soak
Agitate, Off, Distribute
Option
Pre-Wash Fill/Tumble 7:00 Regular Agitate, Dis-
tribute
Option
Second Rinse Fill/Tumble 3:25 Regular Agitate, Dis-
tribute
Option
Spin 4:35 Ramp Spin Option
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Rinse & Spin and Spin Cycles
Cycle Stage Activity Time (minutes) Speed Comments
Third Rinse Fill/Tumble 3:25 Regular Agitate, Dis-
tribute
Option
Spin 4:35 Ramp Spin Option
Fill/Tumble 3:25 Regular Agitate, Dis-
tribute
Option
Spin 4:35 Ramp Spin Option
Final Rinse Fill/Tumble/Spin 3:25 Regular Agitate, Dis-
tribute, Ramp Spin
Not active in Spin Cy-
cle
Final Spin Spin 9:00 High Spin
Fluff Tumble Rinse & Spin = 2:20
Spin = 1:50
Breakaway Agitate
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Common Washer Sounds
Sounds Cause
Accelerating This sound is heard during
the spin portions of every
cycle.
Tapping These sharp sounds may
come from metal fasteners,
zippers, belt buckles or
coins hitting the wash drum
or door glass.
Thumping Washer may be out of bal-
ance. Washer is designed to
balance the load. If the
washer is severely unbal-
anced, press the Start/
Pause button and redistrib-
ute the load.
Rumbling Washer may not be level.
Stop washer and adjust lev-
eling legs. Refer to INSTAL-
LATION INSTRUCTIONS for
details.
Clicking A clicking noise may be
heard when the door locks
and unlocks, and from the
balance ring during the agi-
tate part of the cycle.
When rotating the tub slowly
you will hear the balance
balls click together. This
noise is normal and does
not require a service call.
Using Your Dispenser Drawer
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1. Main Wash Detergent
2. Liquid Bleach
3. Fabric Softener
4. Pre-Wash Detergent
Figure 1
Detergent Compartments
The detergent compartments are located on the right side of
the dispenser drawer. The front compartment is for detergent
used in the main wash. Refer to compartment 1 of illustration.
If a prewash is selected, liquid wash detergent added to the
main wash compartment may run into the load during the pre-
wash. To avoid this, use powdered detergent in the main wash
compartment when selecting a prewash. The rear compart-
ment can be filled with detergent for the pre-wash if one is se-
lected on the control panel. Refer to compartment 4 of the il-
lustration.
Use low sudsing, high efficiency (HE) powdered or liquid deter-
gents that are recommended for use with frontload washers.
Powdered bleach can also be used in the dispenser along with
the detergent.
NOTE: High efficiency (HE) detergents are designed es-
pecially for frontload washers to reduce oversudsing
and maximize cleaning results. Look for the HE logo or
“high efficiency” on the detergent’s label.
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