Kleenmaid KAW793 User manual

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Use and Care Guide and Warranty
Model KAW793 Automatic Washer
Two Speed Wash and Spin
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KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. (If the washer changes
ownership, be sure this manual accompanies the washer.)
Full Five Year Warranty
Parts & Labour
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BY USA.
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Congratulations on your purchase of a new Automatic Washer. Your washer has been carefully constructed for
years of dependable service, using many of the same rugged, reliable components which are in many
coin-operated machines.
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................. 3
Before Washing
Prepare Wash Load ............................................................................ 5
Sort ..................................................................................................... 5
Pretreat ............................................................................................... 5
Loading the Washer
Load Articles ....................................................................................... 6
Load Sizes .......................................................................................... 6
Water Level ........................................................................................ 6
Water
Water Hardness .................................................................................. 7
Iron ..................................................................................................... 7
Wash Temperature ............................................................................. 7
Laundry Tips........................................................................................ 8
Washing Temperature Guide .............................................................. 9
Bleach Dispenser................................................................................ 9
Fabric Softener Dispenser and Agitator .............................................. 9
How To Use Your Washer
Determine Proper Cycle ................................................................... 10
To Wash Clothes .............................................................................. 10
Timer ................................................................................................ 11
Options ............................................................................................. 11
Special Care
Starching .......................................................................................... 12
Knits.................................................................................................. 12
Permanent Press .............................................................................. 12
Washing Special Items ...................................................................... 13
Washing Problems ............................................................................. 14
Stain Removal .................................................................................... 15
Maintenance
Cold Weather Care ........................................................................... 18
Care Of Your Washer ....................................................................... 18
Operating Tip
Out-Of-Balance Switch ..................................................................... 18
Motor Overload Protector .................................................................. 18
Before You Call For Service .............................................................. 19
If Service Is Required ......................................................................... 19
Warranty.............................................................................................. 20
Timer Chart ......................................................................................... 21
Information For Handy Reference ......................................Back Cover
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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Table of
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WARNING
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To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, serious
injury or death to persons
when using your washer,
follow these basic
precautions:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(Save These Instructions)
1. Read all instructions before
using the washer.
2. Refer to the EARTHING
INSTRUCTIONS in the
INSTALLATION manual for
the proper earthing of the
washer.
3. Do not wash articles that
have been previously cleaned
in, washed in, soaked in,
or spotted with gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents, other
flammable or explosive
substances as they give off
vapours that could ignite or
explode.
4. Do not allow children to play
on or in the washer. Close
supervision of children is
necessary when the washeris
used near children. This is a
safety rule for all appliances.
5. Before the washer is removed
from service or discarded,
remove the lid to the washing
compartment.
6. Do not reach into the washer
if the washtub is revolving.
7. Do not install or store the
washer where it will be
exposed to water and/or
weather.
8. Do not tamper with the
controls.
9. 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 instructions that
you understand and have the
skills to carry out.
10. Do not add gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents, or
other flammable or explosive
substances to the wash
water. These substances give
off vapours that could ignite
or explode.
11. 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 taps and
let the water flow from each
for several minutes. This will
release any accumulated
hydrogen gas. THE GAS IS
FLAMMABLE, DO NOT
SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN
FLAME DURING THIS TIME.
12. 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.
13. Use your washer only for its
intended purpose, washing
clothes.
14. ALWAYS disconnect the
washer from electrical supply
before attempting any service.
Disconnect the power cord by
grasping the plug, not the
cord.
15. Install the washer according
to the INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS. All
connections for water, drain,
electrical power and earthing
must comply with local codes
and be made by licensed
personnel when required. Do
not do it yourself unless you
know how!
16. To reduce the risk of fire,
clothes which have traces of
any flammable substances
such as vegetable oil, cooking
oil, machine oil, flammable
chemicals, thinner, etc. must
not be put into the washer.
These flammable substances
may cause the fabric to catch
on fire by itself.
17. Do not use fabric softeners or
products to eliminate static
unless recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric
softener or product.
18. 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
serviceman.
19. Replace worn power cords
and/or loose plugs.
20. Be sure water connections
have a shut-off valve and that
fill hose connections are tight.
CLOSE the shut-off valves at
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NOTE: The WARNING AND
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS appearing in
this manual are not meant to
cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It must
be understood that common
sense, caution and carefulness
are factors which CANNOT be
built into the washer. These
factors MUST BE supplied by the
person(s) installing, maintaining,
or operating the washer.
Always contact your dealer,
distributor, service agent or the
manufacturer about any
problems or conditions you do
not understand.
21. Loading door MUST BE
CLOSED any time the washer
is spinning. DO NOT by-pass
the loading door switch by
permitting the washer to spin
with the loading door open. A
brake will stop the washtub
within seconds if the loading
door is opened during
spinning. If the washtub does
not stop when the loading door
is opened, remove the washer
from use and call the
serviceman.
22. Always read and follow
manufacturer’s instructions on
packages of laundry and
cleaning aids. Heed all
warnings or precautions. 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).
23. Always follow the fabric care
instructions supplied by the
garment manufacturer.
24. Never operate the washer with
any guards and/or panels
removed.
25. DO NOT operate the washer
with missing or broken parts.
26. DO NOT by-pass any safety
devices.
27. Failure to install, maintain,
and/or operate this
machine according to the
manufacturer’s instructions
may result in conditions which
can produce bodily injury
and/or property damage.

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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 and cause tears.
Facial tissue left in a pocket will
produce extreme “lint”. A crayon
or lipstick in a wash load may
cause stains that cannot be
removed. 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.
Remove Nonwashable Trim
Check for colourfastness too, by
squeezing a portion of garment in
warm or hot sudsy water. If the
colour bleeds or runs, wash the
item separately in cold water.
2. Sort by Fabric and
Construction
Sort
Proper sorting is easy if you
follow a few guidelines:
1. Sort by Color
3. Sort by Care Label
4. Sort By Type and Amount of
Soil
Children’s play clothes, as well
as work 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 bedspreads, rugs, and
clothes which 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 pre-wash product or liquid
detergent when placing them in
the washer. Before washing, treat
special stains with bar soap,
liquid detergent or a paste of
water and granular detergent.
Use a pretreat soil and stain
remover.
Cold
Warm
Hot
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Whites
Lights
Darks
Non-Colourfast
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Cottons and
Linens
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Synthetics,
Blends & Poly Knits
Permanent
Press
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Load Sizes
Small6-7 perm. press shirts
OR
2 twin sheets, 2 pillow cases
OR
8 bath towels, 6 bath cloths
Medium
10-11 perm. press shirts
OR
2 full size sheets, 2 pillow cases,
2 pair men’s pyjamas
OR
12 bath towels, 4 hand towels,
4 wash cloths
Large 8-9 shirts and
5 pair polyester pants
OR
2 queen size sheets,
4 pillow cases, 2 nightgowns
1 pair men’s pyjamas
OR
1 queen size bedspread
Reset
Use the RESET if agitation has
started and more water is needed
for the load.
Water Level
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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.
Drop items loosely into the
washtub. The bulk of the clothes
rather than the weight will
determine load size. Do not pack
items in or wrap them around the
agitator. Overloading can cause
poor cleaning, excessive
wrinkling, and tears.
Loading the Washer . . .
Items should move freely through
the wash water for best cleaning
results. Items should rollover —
sink and then reappear.
When washing very large items,
do not fill washtub as full as with
other loads.
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The water level in your washer
should fit the size of your wash
load. Small loads will use lower
water levels. There must be
enough water in the washtub to
allow items to move and turn over
freely.
Overloading the washtub can
result in poor washing and rinsing.
Overloading may also cause
wrinkling and tearing of items.
IMPORTANT: If in doubt always
use a higher water level. Most
average loads will require water
setting of Large. Failure to have
the correct volume of water
relative to the load will increase
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Water . . .
Water Hardness
Water hardness is measured in
grains per gallon (G.P.G.) or parts
per million (P.P.M.). To learn your
water hardness, call your Water
Department or State Extension
Service. Hard water will not
remove soil as well as soft water
and can result in grey, dingy
laundry. To get clothes clean in
hard water, use more detergent.
Do not use soap.
Hard Water May Be Softened
By:
1. A mechanical water softener
installed in your home.
2. The use of a packaged
non-precipitating water
conditioner.
Soft Water
Water should be soft enough to
allow soaps and detergents to
remove soil effectively. Clothes
will be whiter and brighter when
washed and rinsed in soft water.
Iron
If iron is present in the water, the
clothes may become an all-over
yellow or they may be stained
with brown or orange spots or
streaks. Iron is not always visible
in the water.
Solutions to Iron Problems
The installation of a water
softener will remove small
amounts of iron from the water
supply. The installation of an iron
filter may be necessary for more
severe cases. If the iron comes
from the pipes, it may be
sufficient just to let the water run
into the empty washer for about
one minute. This may help to
clear the pipes. Spin this water
out of the washtub before starting
the wash.
If iron comes from the water
heater, drain the heater
occasionally to remove the rust.
If the Iron Condition Cannot Be
Corrected
Prepare the wash water first by
adding detergent (not soap), then
add the clothes to the washtub.
Use a phosphate detergent. The
phosphate content of a detergent
is listed on the package side
panel.
Add a nonprecipitating water
conditioner to the washtub just
before the rinse water enters. Do
not use fabric softener in the rinse
water if a packaged water
conditioner is used.
Iron With Chlorine Bleach
The use of chlorine bleach with
water that contains iron will make
the rust discolouration worse. Use
an “all fabric”bleach.
Wash Temperature
Hot Water
Hot water will give the best results
of cleaning and sanitizing, but it is
not suitable for all items. It is best
for sturdy whites and colourfast
items, heavily soiled items and
nappies.
Warm Water
By using warm water, there is
less chance of colour loss in
items. Warm water also reduces
wrinkling in permanent press
items. Use with light and
moderate soils, non-colourfast or
dark colours, permanent press,
silks, woollens, nylon, and acrylic.
Cold Water
Cold water is less effective in
cleaning than hot or warm water,
but it does minimize wrinkling and
colour fading. Use it for washing
extra-sensitive clothes and for the
rinsing of all fabrics.
Energy
You can save energy when
washing by following a few
guidelines:
1. Heating water accounts for the
greatest energy expense when
washing. Save on heating
water by using cold rinses.
2. Wash full loads, but do not
overload.
3. Use soak cycles for heavily
soiled items to reduce wash
times.
4. Select a shorter wash time for
lightly soiled items.
Soft Water
0 to 10 milligrams
per litre
Moderately Hard
Water
300 milligrams
per litre
Hard Water
500 milligrams
per litre
Very Hard Water
Over 500 milligrams
per litre
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60ºC
37ºC
18ºC
HOT
WARM
COLD
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Laundry
Aids Use Comments
Soak/Pretreat •Use a soaking agent either during the soak cycle or •Do not use a soaking
Products overnight to remove stains and soils. agent with chlorine
bleach.
•Always follow manufacturer’s instructions with any •Do not use pretreaters
pretreatment product. around the washer or
dryer control panel. They
may harm the finish or
panel markings.
Detergents/ •You may use detergent or soap in your washer. The •Soap and nonphosphate
Soaps determining factor is the hardness of the water. Always powdered detergents
use detergent if the water is over three grains hard. will not give good
water. Soap in hard
water will form sticky
deposits.
•The use of powdered
soap is not
recommended when
washing in cold water.
Bleaches •Use to remove certain stains, disinfect, and keep clothes •When using liquid
white. chlorine bleach, always
use the bleach
dispenser.
•Use bleach in the wash water only. Do not use bleach in •Always measure the
the rinse. bleach. Never exceed
one cup of bleach per
full load.
•Follow directions on care label of garment. •Never use chlorine
bleach and ammonia in
the same wash
cycle.
•Bleach should not be used as a substitute for detergent.
Use the recommended amount of bleach.
Fabric •Use to soften clothes and remove static electricity from •Undiluted fabric
Softeners permanent press knits and other fabrics of man-made softener poured directly
fibres. on clothes can stain
them.
•Use the fabric softener dispenser on your machine. •Do not mix with
Follow bottle directions carefully. detergent or bleach.
Water •These products soften water by tying up the hardness
Conditioners minerals. Recommended if using soap with water over
Non-Precipitating three grains hard, or when using nonphosphate
Type detergents.
Precipitating Type •These products settle out hardness minerals by •Do not use with
converting them into particles that will not dissolve in the nonphosphate
water. If used with nonphosphate detergent or soap in detergents or soaps.
hard water, a deposit may form on the clothes and
washer parts.
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Washing Temperature Guide . . .
Water
Temperature Use For Comments
HOT •Sturdy whites and colourfast items. •Best cleaning for heavily
(approx. 60ºC) •Work clothes. soiled items.
•Soiled items. •Helps remove wrinkles
•Nappies. from permanent press.
WARM •Light and moderately soiled items. •Reduces wrinkling.
(approx. 37ºC) •Non-colourfast or dark colors. Less fading.
•Permanent press.
•Silks, woollens, nylon, acrylic.
COLD •Rinsing of all items. •Saves energy.
(approx. 18ºC) •Non-colourfast fabrics. Reduces colour fading.
•Extra sensitive clothing.
Bleach Dispenser
The bleach dispenser is located in
the left front corner, under the
loading door.
Use liquid bleach in the
dispenser.
Use no more than one cup
chlorine bleach for large loads,
three-quarters cup for medium
and one-half cup for small loads.
Carefully pour recommended
amount of bleach into the
dispenser during the first fill of the
washer.
Be careful not to spill undiluted
bleach. It is a strong chemical and
can damage some fabrics if it is
not properly diluted.
Powdered bleach must not be
used in the bleach dispenser. Add
powdered bleach to the wash
water.
Fabric Softener
Dispenser and
Agitator
To Use Dispenser
After the clothes are loaded into
the washtub and before the start
of the WASH CYCLE, pour the
proper amount of liquid fabric
softener into the bottle measuring
cap (see bottle directions). Pour
into dispenser.
Use Tips
•Fabric softener spilled onto
garments may cause staining.
To remove, soak in a soapy
solution made with Sard
Wonder Soap or rub the stain
with a bar of Sard, then wash.
•Liquid fabric softeners will be
dispensed during the final rinse
and should not be combined
with bleach, bluing, starch,
detergents, soaps or packaged
water conditioners during this
rinse.
•Fabric softener is not to be
used in dispenser when using
Soak/Prewash cycle.
•When adding detergent to
wash water, do not allow any to
enter into softener dispenser
cup, as softener will become
gummy.
To prevent softener buildup, the
dispenser can be filled with clean
water for automatic cleaning. This
can be done in washing cycles
other than when softener is used.
The large fabric softener
dispenser allows for the fabric
softener to be diluted with water.
We recommend adding water up
to the fill level. Do not exceed tip
of arrow which indicates correct fill
level. Over-filling can allow fabric
softener to spill onto the clothes.
Setting the water level to medium
or higher will result in better
performance from the fabric
softener.
The fabric softener will remain in
the dispenser during the wash fill,
agitation and spin. At the end of
the wash spin, the liquid fabric
softener will be dispensed into the
washtub through the slots in the
agitator and will be mixed with the
incoming rinse water.
To Clean The Dispenser
Remove the dispenser housing
from agitator by squeezing the
lower part of the dispenser, pulling
directly upward and at the same
time tilting slightly. This will
expose the dispenser cup, which
is also removable for cleaning
(refer to illustration). Both housing
and cup can be soaked in hot
soapy water and rinsed clean.
The funnel shape in top of agitator
also needs to be cleaned. The
hole and the slots in the two rings
will require using a small brush for
proper cleaning.
After cleaning, install dispenser
cup, then push dispenser housing
directly downward onto top of
agitator until firmly snapped
together.
DISPENSER
HOUSING
DISPENSER
CUP
AGITATOR
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Operation Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, serious
injury or death to
persons, read the
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS, Pages 3
and 4, before operating
the washer.
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How To Use Your Washer . . .
Determine Proper
Cycle
Regular
Use for sturdy items, like play or
work clothes, towels, T-shirts, etc.
The wash time selection will
depend on the type of fabric and
the amount of soil. For the best
results when cleaning heavily
soiled items, use a longer wash
time (15 minutes maximum).
Lightly soiled items require less
wash time.
Permanent Press/Knits
Use for permanent press items
and synthetics. The wash time
selection will depend upon the
type of fabric and amount of soil.
The PERMANENT PRESS/
KNITS cycle automatically cools
the temperature of the fibres
before the spin. After wash the
agitation stops, the washtub spins
slowly, partially drains and then
stops. Cold water will then be
automatically added to the
washtub until the proper water
level is reached. This happens
one or two times, depending on
the size of the load and type of
drain connection. When the
COOL DOWN is complete, the
washer will pause for
approximately one minute before
continuing the cycle.
WARNING
To Wash Clothes
IMPORTANT: Before using your
new washer, make sure the
washer cord is plugged into a 240
Volt electrical outlet that has the
proper earthing and polarity, that
the washer hoses are connected
to the hot and cold water taps,
and that the taps are turned on.
Be sure the drain hose is not
kinked and is inserted into a
drain. See the INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS for details of
proper washer installation.
1. Get the clothes ready for
washing. Empty pockets and
cuffs. Sort items into separate
loads. Pretreat stains and
heavily soiled areas.
2. Measure and add detergent to
the washtub after the water
level has exceeded two inches.
3. Add clothes loosely into the
washtub.
4. Close the loading door. The
washer will not spin with the
loading door open.
Soak/Prewash (With Options
switch OFF)
Use for heavily soiled or stained
clothing. Turn timer knob to the
beginning of the SOAK/
PREWASH cycle. Pull timer knob
out to start the water fill. Add
detergent to the washtub, then
place the load into the tub. Close
lid. After fill is completed, agitation
will begin. This cycle has
alternate periods of agitation and
soaking. After the soak/agitation
period is over the washer will go
into an infinite pause and remain
there. Do not leave clothes sit in
washer overnight. To complete
the cycle, manually advance the
timer to spin. After spin, select
appropriate cycle and pull timer
out to start the water fill. Once the
water mixes with the clothes, add
detergent.
Soak/Prewash (Using the
Options switch)
See Options on Page 11.
Delicates/Woollens
Use this cycle to wash delicates
and machine washable woollens.
A full tub of warm water is
recommended (even for small
loads) to alllow these items to
move freely through the water.
More water helps reduce fabric
wear, wrinkling, and provides for
a clean wash. (See Page 12 for
further details).
Both wash and spin actions are at
slow speed.
Super Wash
Use this cycle for very heavily
soiled or stained clothing. This
cycle will go through the Soak/
Prewash, Regular and Extra
Rinse cycles. The option switch
must be on Super Wash for this
cycle.
Extra Rinse
Use this cycle for items you would
like to have rinsed only. The
washtub will fill to the level you
have selected on the LOAD SIZE
control. Washer will agitate for
five minutes, pause for two
minutes and 19 seconds and will
spin for seven minutes.
WARNING
DO NOT by-pass the
loading door switch by
permitting the washer to
spin with the loading door
open.
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5. Set WASH/RINSE
temperatures.
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