KitchenAid KAWE770B User manual

A KitchenAid®
4) FOR THE WAY IT’S MADE.™
A Note to You.................
Understanding
Washer Safety ................ 3
Getting to Know
Your Washer .................. 4
Operating Your
Washer ..............ccccccceeeeeee
Other Features .............
Caring for Your
Washe.............ccccceeeeee 13
Laundry Tips ................ 14
Removing Stains ......... 20
Troubleshooting ......... 23
4| If You Need
Assistance
or Service ..................0 25
7A) Warranty .............cc000
1-800-422-1230
Call with questions or comments.
KITCHENAID® Washers
Models: KAWE670B KAWE677B KAWE678B KAWE679B
KAWE770B KAWE777B KAWE778B KAWE870B
KAWE877B KAWE878B I>/q4

‘A Note to You
Thank you for buying a KitchenAid appliance!
KitchenAid appliances have everything you would expect of a superior
appliance, plus the distinct style and thoughtful details which contribute to
the overall look of your home and your enjoyment of it. To ensure that you
enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care
Guide. It contains valuable information concerning how to operate and
maintain your new appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Also, please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.
Our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number,
1-800-422-1230, is toll-free 24 hours a day.
If
you
have
a
question
concerning
your
home
appliance’s
operation,
or
if
you
need
service,
call
our
toll-free
Consumer
Assistance
Center
telephone
number
for
help.
When
calling,
you
will
need
to
know
your
appliance’s
complete
model
number
and
serial
number.
You
can
find
this
information
on
the
model
and
serial
number
plate
(see
diagram
on
page
4).
Record
these
numbers
and
purchase
information
below.
You will
need
this information
if
you
require
service.
Keep
this
book
and
the
sales
slip
together
in
a
safe
place
for
future
reference.
NOTE: You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service.
Model Number Builder/Dealer Name
Serial Number Address
Date Installed Phone

(]nderstanding Washer Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety statements under
warning symbols. Please pay special attention
to these symbols and follow any instructions
AWARNING
This symbol alerts you to such dangers
as personal injury, burns, fire, and
electrical shock.
given. Here is a brief explanation of the symbol.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AW INV iiNte To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using
¢ Read ail instructions before using
your washer.
¢Do not machine wash or machine dry
items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or
spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, or
other flammable fluids. The fumes can
create a fire hazard or explosion. Always
hand wash and line dry items containing
these materials.
¢ Flammable fluids (dry-cleaning solvents,
kerosene, gasoline, etc.) should not be
used or stored in or near your washer. Do
not add flammable fluids to your wash
water. These substances give off vapors
that can create a fire hazard or explosion.
* Do not allow children to operate, play
with, or crawl on or inside your
washer. Supervise children closely
when your washer is used near them.
© Before your washer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the lid
to prevent accidental entrapment.
¢ After starting a cycle, do not reach
into the basket unless the Cycle
Control Knob is pushed in and all
motion stops.
© Do not tamper with the controls.
your washer, follow basic precautions including the following:
¢ If your hot water has not been used re-
cently (usually 2 weeks or longer), hydro-
gen gases may build up in your water
heater and your hot water pipes. HY-
DROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To
prevent injury or damage, before using
your washer, tum on all hot water faucets
and allow water to run for several min-
utes. This will allow gases to escape. Do
not smoke or use any open flame near
your faucet while it is open.
Please ...
© Have only a qualified person install, re-
pair, or replace parts on washer.
¢ Maintain washer properly.
¢ Protect washer from the weather and
keep it where the temperature will not fall
below freezing.
Install and level washer on a floor that
can support the weight."
Connect washer to the correct 3-prong
outlet, electrical supply, water supply,
and drain.”
¢ Ground washer properly.”
*See the Installation Instructions.
— SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS —
Understanding your responsibilities
¢ Store laundry aids and other materials in a
cool, dry place where children cannot reach
them (in a locked cabinet if possible).
¢ Read and follow instructions on packages
of detergent and laundry aids, especially
warnings and precautions.
¢ Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with
vegetable or cooking oil. These items may
contain some oil after laundering. Due to the
remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch
fire by itself.
¢ Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia
or acids (such as vinegar or rust remover)
in the same wash. Hazardous fumes
can form.
¢ Unplug power supply cord before attempt-
ing to service your washer.
¢ Do not machine wash fiberglass materials.
Small particles can stick to fabrics washed
in following loads and cause skin irritation.
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Getting to Know Your Washer
The parts and features of your washer are illustrated in this section. Become familiar
with all parts and features before using your washer. Page references are listed next to
some features should you need more information.
NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your washer model. They are designed
to show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not
include all features.
End of cycle selector* Hand care/extra
(below) rinse selector
Temperature selector (p. 11)*
(p. 6) — aaa) Cycle control knob
. 5-9
Load size selector i \ =
(p. 6) ; Model! and serial
number plate
Fabric softener (under lid)
dispenser (p. 2)
(p. 12)
Liquid chlorine
bleach
dispenser
(p. 12)
Self-cleaning
lint filter
(inside agitator)
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* Available on some models
End of cycle signal
The washer sounds a signal to let you know
when a cycle is complete. The signal is
helpful when you are washing items that
should be removed from the washer as soon
as the cycle ends.
The signal is adjustable and can be turned
off (on some models).

perating Your Washer
This section tells you how to operate your washer. Operating your washer properly
enables you to obtain the best possible results.
IN THIS SECTION
Before starting your washer Selecting a cycle and setting
Starting or stopping your washer Using rinse and spin
Selecting a load size Using drain and spin
Selecting wash-rinse What happens in each cycle
temperatures Self-cleaning lint filter
Before starting your washer
Add measured detergent. Then place a NOTE: If your washer has a Consumer Buy
sorted load in the washer. Refer to the Guide, remove it and place it in this Use and
“Laundry Tips” section on pages 14 and 15 Care Guide.
for more information.
Starting or stopping your washer
To start your washer:
1. Select a load size and water temperature
as described on page 6.
2. Push in and turn the Cycle Control Knob
clockwise. Stop when the indicator on the
knob’s outer ring points to the setting in
the wash cycle you want. (See pages
7-10.) The settings indicate soil level.
3. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.
To stop/restart your washer:
¢ To stop the washer at any time, push in
the Cycie Control Knob. Cycles may vary with model
¢ To restart the washer, close the lid (if
necessary) and puil out the Cycle Control
Knob.

Operating Your Washer
Selecting a load size
Turn the Load Size Selector to the setting
that corresponds with the size of your wash
toad and the type of fabric being washed.
See page 15 for loading suggestions.
To change the load size setting after the
washer has started to fill, turn the Selector to
the desired new setting.
NOTE: If you select the largest load size, the Settings may vary with model
rm | washer fills to the highest water level
ws (near the top of the basket, not to the
— top of the agitator).
If your selector has RESET
To change the load size selection after the
washer starts filling, first move the Selector
to RESET, then to the new load size.
Selecting wash-rinse temperatures
Match the water temperature with the type of
fabric and soils being washed. The top
temperature is the wash water and the
bottom temperature is the rinse water.
See pages 15 and 16 for water tempera-
ture guidelines.
NOTE: The Regular cycle features all cold
rinses.
Settings
may
vary
with
model
Selecting a cycle and selfing
You will find information you need to help
you make correct cycle selections in this
section.
* Pages 7-9: Use the information on these
pages to guide you when selecting a wash
cycle and time.
© Page 10: Use this page to help you under-
stand what happens during a wash cycle.
Cycles may vary with model

Heavy cycle
The Heavy cycle features high agitation and
spin speeds.
Use HEAVY to clean large loads of
sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily
soiled.
NOTE: The Heavy cycle features an Extra
Rinse option (see page 11).
Regular cycle
The Regular cycle features high spin
speeds to shorten drying time.
e Use NORMAL to clean cotton and linen
fabrics that are moderately to heavily
soiled.
© Use LIGHT to clean cotton and linen
fabrics that are lightly soiled.
NOTE: The Regular cycle features all
cold rinses.
Permanent Press cycle
The Permanent Press cycle features a cool-
down rinse and low spin speeds to reduce
wrinkling.
e Use NORMAL to clean permanent press
and some synthetic fabrics that are
moderately soiled.
NOTE: The washer pauses briefly during
the wash cycle. This is normal for washer
operation.
Delicates cycle
The Delicates cycle features a reduced
agitation speed for gentle soil removal.
Low spin speeds reduce wrinkling.
e Use LIGHT to clean delicate items
and washable knits that are lightly to
moderately soiled.
Operating Your Washer
Heavy cycle
Regular cycle
Permanent Press cycle
Delicates cycle
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rs

Operating Your Washer
Hand Care cycle
(on some models)
The Hand Care cycle features brief low-
speed agitation and short soaks to gently
clean special-care items. Low spin speeds
reduce wrinkling. Turn the Options Selector
to HAND CARE (see page 11) and tum the
Cycle Control Knob to the Hand Care cycle.
¢ Use HAND CARE/LIGHT to clean lightly
soiled hand washables.
© Wash small loads.
© If items appear to be floating (due to
trapped air), stop the washer by pushing in
the Cycle Control Knob. Push items down
into the water. Restart the washer. See
“Hand washables” on page 18 for more
information.
Soak cycle
The Soak cycle features brief periods of
agitation and soak time to heip remove
heavy soils and stains that need pretreat-
ment.
e Use warm water when soaking laundry.
(Hot water can set stains.) See pages
20-22 for stain removal information.
¢ Use the amount of detergent or presoak
additive recommended by manufacturer.
© The Soak cycle automatically advances
into
Pre-Wash.
Soak
cycle
Pre-Wash cycle
The Pre-Wash cycle features a brief period
of agitation to help remove heavy soils and
stains that need pretreatment.
¢ Use warm water for prewashing stained
laundry. (Hot water can set stains.) See
pages 20-22 for stain removal information.
e After the Pre-Wash cycle ends, add
detergent and set a new wash cycle.
Hand Care cycle
Pre-Wash cycle

Operating Your Washer EZ
Extra Wash cycle
Extra Wash automatically prewashes the
laundry and advances into the Heavy cycle.
(The washer does not need to be reset after
the Extra Wash cycle.) Use this cycle when
washing heavily soiled loads that need
maximum soil removal.
® For proper cleaning, use double the
amount of detergent recommended for a
wash cycle.
NOTE: The machine pauses during Extra
Wash. This is normal for washer operation.
Using rinse and spin
NOTE: If your washer has an Extra Rinse
option in the Heavy cycle, see page 11.
When using extra detergent for heavily
soiled clothes, or washing special-care
items, you may want an extra rinse and spin.
1. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn
clockwise to RINSE, as illustrated.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The
washer fills to selected load size,
agitates, drains, and spins.
Using drain and spin
A drain and spin may help shorten drying
times for some heavy fabrics or special-care
items by removing excess water.
1. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn
clockwise to SPIN, as illustrated.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The
washer drains, then spins.
Extra Wash cycle

Operating Your Washer
What happens in each cycle
When the Cycle Control Knob is turned to a After agitation starts, the Cycle Control Knob
setting and pulled out, the washer fills (tothe turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the
selected load size) before agitation and cycle ends.
timing start. The washer begins agitating The washer pauses briefly throughout
immediately after filling; agitation can occur each cycle. These pauses are normal for
with the washer lid up or down. washer operation.
WASH RINSE
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Rinse
yy
Wash*
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*Wash agitation speed Is reduced in the last few
minutes of most cycles. This provides better fabric care.
_m..| Drain (or partial drain*)
sy lo agitation
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* For cool down, the Permanent Press cycle partially
drains, fills, agitates briefly, and drains.
Spin
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Self-cleaning lint filter
Your washer has a self-cleaning lint fitter at
the bottom of the washer basket. During
agitation, wash and rinse water pass over
the filter, separating the lint from the water.
The lint is then spun away from the filter and
out of the system during the spin part of
Drain-No agitation
> A
Spin-Spray rinse
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the cycle. 2
If your washer drains into a tub, remove Self-cleaning Bask
any lint collected in the tub or strainer. lint fitter interior
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