LG TrueBalance WM309 CW Series Instruction Manual

WM3500CW / WM3460C* /WM309*CW /
WM3505CW /
WM3700H*A
WM3400CW
WM3900H*A / WM3800H*A
Rev.09_121219

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Using the Washer
WARNING
•To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.
1Sort Laundry and Load the Washer
Sort laundry by fabric type, soil level, color and load size, as needed. Open the
door and load items into the washer.
If using detergent pods, place pod in drum before loading laundry.
2Add Cleaning Products.
Add the proper amount of HE (High-Efciency) detergent to the detergent
dispenser. If desired, add bleach or fabric softener to the appropriate areas of
the dispenser drawer. Do not place liquid or powdered detergent pods in the
dispenser.
3Turn on the Washer
Press the Power button to turn on the washer. The lights above the cycle
buttons will illuminate and a chime will sound.
4Select a Cycle
Turn the Cycle Selector Knob until the desired cycle is selected. The preset
Temp., Spin, Soil and option settings for that cycle will be shown. Pressing the
Start/Pause button without selecting a cycle will cause the Normal cycle to
begin immediately.
5Adjust Settings
Default settings for the selected cycle can now be changed, if desired, using the
cycle modier and option buttons.
•Not all modiers and options are available on all cycles. A different chime will
sound and the LED will not come on if the selection is not allowed.
6Begin Cycle
Press the Start/Pause button to begin the cycle. The washer will agitate briey
without water to measure the weight of the load. If the Start/Pause button is not
pressed within a certain time, the washer will shut off and all settings will be lost.
7End of Cycle
When the cycle is nished, a melody will sound. Immediately remove your
clothing from the washer to reduce wrinkling. Check around the door seal when
removing the load for small items that may be caught in the seal.
NOTE
•The washer rotates the laundry in a way that allows it to use less water while still fully saturating your clothing.
It is normal to not be able to see water during the wash cycle.
•If the temperature or the water level inside the machine is too high, the door will not unlock when the Start/
Pause button is pressed. To stop a cycle and drain the water completely, turn the power off, then on, and then
press Rinse+Spin.

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Sorting Laundry
CAUTION
•The washer can be fully loaded, but the drum
should not be tightly packed with items. The door
of the washer should close easily.
•Use the Bedding cycle for buoyant or
nonabsorbent items such as pillows or
comforters. Failure to follow this caution can
result in leakage.
•Clothing or articles that are waterproof or water
resistant must be washed in the Bedding cycle
only. (e.g. water resistant clothing, mattress
covers, outdoor clothes, plastic mats, etc.)
Otherwise, it may result in personal injury or
damage to the washer, clothes, walls, oor, and
surrounding objects due to abnormal vibration.
•Remove the stufng from pillows and cushions
before washing the covers. Failure to do so can
cause excessive vibration, resulting in damage
to the washer, clothes, nearby objects, walls, and
oor.
Grouping Similar Items
For the best washing results, and to reduce the
possibility of damage to clothing, care should be
taken to sort the clothing into loads that are made up
of similar items.
Mixing different fabric types and/or soil levels can
result in poor wash performance, color transfer,
discoloration, fabric damage or linting. Fabrics should
be sorted into groups as described below.
Colors
Sort articles by color. Wash dark clothes together in a
separate load from light colors or whites. Mixing dark
clothes with light clothes can result in dye transfer or
discoloration of the lighter clothes.
Soil Level
Wash heavily soiled clothing together. Washing lightly
soiled clothing in the same load with heavily soiled
clothing could result in poor wash performance for
the lightly soiled clothing.
Fabric Type
Delicate articles should not be mixed with heavy
or sturdy fabric types. Washing heavy fabrics in a
delicate load can result in poor wash performance
for the heavy fabrics and possible damage to the
delicates.
Lint Type
Some fabrics attract and bind lint to them while others
give off lint in the laundry process. Avoid mixing these
lint collectors and lint producers in the same load.
Mixing these fabrics will result in pilling and linting on
the lint collectors. (For example, lint collector—knit
sweater; lint producer—terry cloth towels.)
Sort Laundry
By colors By Soil By Fabric By Lint
White Heavy Delicates Lint
Producer
Lights Normal Easy Care Lint
Collector
Darks Light Sturdy
Fabric Care Labels
Many articles of clothing include a fabric care label.
Using the chart below, adjust the cycle and option
selections to care for your clothing according to the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Category Label Directions
Washing
Hand wash
Machine wash, Normal
cycle
Perm Press/Wrinkle
Resistant setting (which has
a cool down or cold spray
before the slower spin)
Gentle/Delicate setting
(slow agitation and/or
reduced wash time)
Do not wash
Do not wring
Water
Temperature
Hot
Tepid
Cold/Cool
Bleach
Symbols
Any bleach (when needed)
Only non-chlorine bleach
(when needed)
Do not bleach

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Loading the Washer
•Check and empty pockets. Paper clips, coins,
matches, etc. can damage clothing and the washer.
•Close zippers and hooks, and tie drawstrings to
prevent snagging or tangling of clothes.
•Pretreat heavily stained areas for best results.
•Combine large and small items in a load. Load large
items rst. Large items should not be more than half
of total load.
•The washer can be fully loaded, but the drum
should not be tightly packed with items. The door of
the washer must close easily.
•Do not wash single small items. Add 1-2 similar
items to the load to prevent an out-of-balance load.
•Wash thick, bulky items individually. Heavy blankets,
comforters, bedspreads, or pet beds can get
tangled or cause an unbalanced load if combined
with other items.
•Do not wash/spin waterproof items. Washing
raincoats or sleeping bags may result in abnormal
vibration or may cause the load to bounce, which
could damage the drum.
•Wash small, light items in a mesh bag. Items like
underwear can get caught in the door seal, and
a brassiere hook may damage other items or the
drum.
•Brush off heavy soil, dust, and hair from items
before washing. Excess dirt or sand can abrade
other fabrics and lead to poor wash performance.
•For best performance, load clothes as shown.
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- Load clothes loosely, and do not overll the drum.
Clothes need room to circulate in order to get
clean.
- Do not press down on items while stacking them in
the drum.
Adding Cleaning Products
Loading the Dispenser
To add detergent, bleach, and fabric softener to the
automatic dispenser.
1Open the detergent dispenser drawer.
2Load the laundry products into the
appropriate compartments.
•If using a liquid detergent, make sure the liquid
detergent cup is in place.
•If using a powdered detergent, remove the liquid
detergent cup and put the powder in the main
wash detergent compartment.
•If using detergent pods, place the pod in the
drum before loading the laundry. Do not place
liquid or powdered detergent pods in the
dispenser.
Pre-washPre-wash
detergentdetergent
compartmentcompartment
LiquidLiquid
detergentdetergent
cupcup
Liquid chlorineLiquid chlorine
bleachbleach
compartmentcompartment
Main washMain wash
detergentdetergent
compartmentcompartment
Liquid fabricLiquid fabric
softenersoftener
compartmentcompartment
3Close the detergent dispenser drawer slowly
before starting the cycle.
•Slamming the detergent dispenser drawer may
result in the detergent overowing into another
compartment or pouring into the tub earlier than
programmed.
NOTE
•It is normal for a small amount of water to remain in
the dispenser compartments at the end of the cycle.

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IMPORTANT:
•Do not place or store laundry products, such as
detergent, bleach, or liquid fabric softener, on
top of your washer or dryer. Wipe up any spills
immediately. These products can damage the
machine's nish and controls.
Pre-Wash Detergent Compartment
Add liquid or powdered detergent to this compartment
when using the Pre-Wash option. Always use HE
(High-Efciency) detergent with your washer.
•When using the Pre-Wash option, liquid detergent
for the main wash needs to be loaded in the
liquid detergent cup accessory in the main wash
dispenser, to prevent it from being dispensed with
the pre-wash detergent.
•The amount of detergent added for the Pre-Wash
option is 1/2 the amount recommended for the
main wash cycle. For example, if the main wash
cycle requires one measure of detergent, add 1/2
measure for the Pre-Wash option.
Main Wash Detergent Compartment
This compartment holds laundry detergent for the
main wash cycle. Either powdered or liquid detergent
may be used in this compartment. The detergent
is added to the load at the beginning of the cycle.
Always use HE (High-Efciency) detergent with your
washer.
NOTE
•Never exceed the manufacturer’s recommendations
when adding detergent. Using too much detergent
can result in detergent buildup in clothing and the
washer.
•Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may be added
to the main wash compartment with detergent of the
same type.
•When using liquid detergent, make sure the liquid
detergent cup and insert are in place. Do not
exceed the maximum ll line.
•When using powdered detergent, remove the insert
and liquid detergent cup from the compartment.
Powdered detergent will not dispense with the liquid
detergent cup and insert in place.
•If you use a detergent that does not dissolve easily
or a detergent with high viscosity, it will leave a
residue and may clog on the dispenser.
Liquid Bleach Compartment
This compartment holds liquid bleach, which is
dispensed automatically at the proper time during
the wash cycle. The dispenser is activated twice to
ensure complete dispensing of the bleach. Any liquid
remaining in the dispenser at the end of the cycle is
water, not bleach.
•Do not add powdered bleach to this compartment.
The bleach compartment is designed to dispense
liquid chlorine bleach only. Powdered or liquid color-
safe bleach will not dispense properly.
•Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations
when adding bleach. Never add more than one cup
and do not exceed the maximum ll line since this
can cause the bleach to be dispensed immediately,
resulting in damage to fabrics. Using too much
bleach can damage fabrics.
•Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly
onto the load or into the drum. Fabric damage can
occur.
•Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in the
same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.
WARNING
•Do NOT mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or
acids such as vinegar or rust/scale remover.
Mixing chemicals like these can produce a lethal
gas, resulting in severe injury or death.

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Fabric Softener Compartment
This compartment holds liquid fabric softener, which
is automatically dispensed during the nal rinse cycle.
Do not exceed the manufacturer’s recommendations
when adding softener. Using too much fabric softener
can result in buildup in clothing and the washer.
Either powdered or liquid fabric softener may be
used.
•Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations when
adding fabric softener. Do not exceed the maximum
ll line. Using too much fabric softener may stain
clothes.
•Dilute concentrated fabric softeners with Tepid
water. Do not exceed the maximum ll line.
•Never pour fabric softener directly onto the load or
into the drum.
Detergent Use
This washer is designed for use with only HE (High-
Efciency) detergents. HE detergents produce fewer
suds, dissolve more efciently to improve washing
and rinsing performance, and help to keep the
interior of the washer clean. Using detergent that is
not HE may cause oversudsing and unsatisfactory
performance which could result in error codes, cycle
failure, and machine damage.
Designed specially to use only HE
(High-Efciency) detergent
•For proper wash performance, always measure
detergent using the measuring device provided by
the detergent manufacturer. For an average load,
use less than half of the recommended maximum.
Use less detergent for soft water, light soil, or
smaller loads.
•Never use more than the maximum amount of
detergent recommended by the manufacturer. Using
too much detergent can lead to oversudsing, poor
rinsing, detergent buildup in clothing, and residue
buildup that can contribute to odors in the machine.
•Use extra care when measuring 2X and 3X
concentrated detergents because even a small
amount extra can lead to problems.
•Detergents designated as HE-compatible may not
provide optimal results.
•Do not use more than one detergent pod in the
washer. Using too much detergent may cause
oversudsing and unsatisfactory performance.
Reduce detergent amount or add an extra rinse if
detergent residue is left on fabrics. To add an extra
rinse, press the Extra Rinse button.
LiquidLiquid
detergentdetergent
MaximumMaximum
Normal Load AmountNormal Load Amount
PowderedPowdered
detergentdetergent
Detergent Pods
Place liquid or powdered detergent pods in the drum
before loading laundry. Do not place pods in the
dispenser.

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Control Panel
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Control Panel Features
Power On/Off Button
Press to turn the washer on. Press again to
turn the washer off. Pressing the Power button
during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load
settings will be lost. The door will unlock after a
brief pause.
Cycle Selector Knob
Turn this knob to select the desired cycle.
Once the desired cycle has been selected, the
standard presets will be shown in the display.
These settings can be adjusted using the cycle
modier buttons any time before starting the
cycle.
•To protect your clothing, not all settings are
available on all cycle selections.
Start/Pause Button
Press this button to start the selected cycle. If the
washer is running, use this button to pause the
cycle without losing the current settings.
•If Start/Pause is not pressed within a
certain time of selecting a cycle, the washer
automatically turns off and all cycle settings
are lost.
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Cycle Modier Buttons
Use these buttons to adjust the water
temperature, spin speed and soil level settings
for the selected cycle. The current settings are
shown in the display. Press the button for that
option to select other settings.
Special Cycle and Option Buttons
Press these buttons to select special cycles
or additional cycle options. Certain buttons
also allow you to activate special functions
by pressing and holding the button for three
seconds.
Time and Status Display
The display shows the settings, estimated time
remaining, options, and status messages for
your washer. When the washer is turned on, the
default settings in the display will illuminate.
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Time and Status Display
Cycle Status Indicator
These LEDs illuminates when a cycle is selected
to indicate which stages runs. When a cycle is
running, the LED for the active stage blinks, and
the LEDs for the remaining stages remain steady.
Once a stage is complete, the LED turns off. If
a cycle is paused, the active stage LED stops
blinking.
Door Lock Indicator
The Door Lock indicator will light up once a cycle
has started. The indicator light will stay on until
the cycle is paused, stopped or has nished.
Control Lock Indicator
When the control lock function is activated, the
LED lights up. When the control lock function
is set, all controls are disabled except for the
Power button. Once the control lock function is
disabled, the LED turns off.
Estimated Time Remaining
When a cycle is selected, the default time for
that cycle is displayed. This time will change
as modiers or options are selected. Once the
Start/Pause button is pressed, the washer will
measure the size of the load. The estimated
time may change once the load size has been
measured. If Delay Wash is set, the remaining
delay time counts down until the cycle begins.
NOTE
•The time shown is only an estimate. This
time is based on normal operating conditions.
Several external factors (load size, room
temperature, incoming water temperature, etc.)
can affect the actual time.
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Wash Cycles
Wash cycles are designed for the best wash performance for each type of load. Select the cycle that best
matches the load contents for maximum wash performance and fabric care. See the Sorting Laundry section for
best results, follow the fabric care labels on your garments. For a guide to fabric care symbols, see the Sorting
Laundry section.
Press the button to select the desired cycle. When you select a wash cycle, the light for the corresponding wash
cycle will turn on.
NOTE
•Whenever load weights are mentioned, assume 1 lb (0.45 kg) = 1 thick bath towel (dry).
Choosing by Wash Cycle Description
Fabric Type
Normal
Use this cycle to wash all normal items, except delicate fabrics such as
wool or silk.
NOTE: Pressing the Start/Pause button without selecting a cycle will
cause the Normal cycle to begin immediately, using the default settings.
Perm.Press Use this cycle to wash wrinkle-free clothes or tablecloths, to minimize
wrinkles.
Delicates This cycle is for washing lingerie or sheer and lacy clothes which can
easily be damaged.
Towels Use this cycle for washing towels, shirts, jeans and mixed loads.
Load Size
Normal
If you have a mixed load that is half-size, use the Normal cycle with
default settings. For full-size loads, use the Normal cycle with the soil
level set to heavy, and add an extra rinse. In both cases, the machine
will automatically detect the load size and adjust accordingly.
Bedding
This cycle is for washing king or queen sized comforters.
NOTE: Use the Bedding cycle with a low spin speed when washing
waterproof or water-resistant items, to help protect the fabrics’
properties. If your washer does not function properly, manually
redistribute the load or put one comforter in at a time.
Speed Wash
Use the Speed Wash cycle to quickly wash lightly soiled clothing and
small loads. For high wash and rinse efciency, wash small loads of 2-3
lightly soiled garments(less than 3 lb. (1.36 kg)).
NOTE:Use very little detergent in this cycle. To add an extra rinse, use
the Extra Rinse button.
Convenience
Tub Clean Use this cycle to clean the drum of your washer. See the Maintenance
section.
Speed Wash
Use the Speed Wash cycle to quickly wash lightly soiled clothing and
small loads. For high wash and rinse efciency, wash small loads of 2-3
lightly soiled garments(less than 3 lb. (1.36 kg)).
NOTE:Use very little detergent in this cycle. To add an extra rinse, use
the Extra Rinse button.
Soil Level
Normal For tough stains on children's clothes, use the Normal cycle with a hot
Wash Temp. setting, plus the Pre-wash option and an Extra Rinse.
Heavy Duty This cycle is for washing heavily soiled laundry using more powerful
wash motions.

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Cycle Guide
Cycle Cycle
Modiers Temp. Spin Soil Delay Wash Extra Rinse
Normal
Hot High Heavy
Medium Hot
Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal
Pre-wash Cold
Tap Cold Low Light
Heavy Duty
Hot High Heavy
Medium Hot
Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal
Pre-wash Cold
Tap Cold Low Light
Bedding
Hot High Heavy
Medium Hot
Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal
Pre-wash Cold
Tap Cold Low Light
Towels
Hot High Heavy
Medium Hot
Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal
Pre-wash Cold
Tap Cold Low Light
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Cycle Cycle
Modiers Temp. Spin Soil Delay Wash Extra Rinse
Delicates
High Heavy
Medium Hot
Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal
Pre-wash Cold
Tap Cold Low Light
Perm.Press
Hot High Heavy
Medium Hot
Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal
Pre-wash Cold
Tap Cold Low Light
Speed Wash
Hot High Heavy
Medium Hot
Cold Wash Warm Medium Normal
Cold
Tap Cold Low Light
Tub Clean
= available option, = default setting

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Cycle Modier Buttons
Each cycle has default settings that are selected
automatically. Customize these settings using the
cycle modier buttons. Press the button for the
desired modier to toggle through the available
settings. The washer automatically adjusts the
water level for the type and size of wash load for
best results and maximum efciency. Due to the
high-efciency nature of this product, water levels
may be much lower than expected. This is normal
and cleaning/rinsing performance will not be
compromised.
Temp.
Temp. selects the wash and rinse temperature
combination for the selected cycle. Press the Temp.
button until the indicator light for the desired setting is
lit. All rinses use tap cold water .
Cold rinses use less energy. The actual cold rinse
temperature depends on the temperature of the cold
water at the faucet.
•Select the water temperature suitable for the type
of load you are washing. Follow the garment fabric
care labels for best results.
Spin
Higher spin speeds extract more water from clothes,
reducing drying time and saving energy. Press the
Spin button until the desired speed is selected. Some
fabrics, such as delicates, require a slower spin
speed. To protect your clothing, not all spin speeds
are available for all cycles.
•The Spin button also activates the Drain+Spin cycle
to drain the tub and spin clothes; for example, if you
want to remove clothes before the cycle has ended.
To use Drain+Spin, press the Power button, then
press the Spin button repeatedly to select a spin
speed. Press the Start/Pause button to begin.
Spin Only
Press and hold the Spin button for 3 seconds.
Soil
Adjusting the soil level setting will modify the cycle
times and/or wash actions. Press the Soil button until
the desired soil level is selected.
•This feature needs more time for heavily soiled
loads or less time for lightly soiled loads.

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Option Buttons
Your washer features several additional cycle options
that customize cycles to meet your individual needs.
To use these options, select the desired option after
selecting the desired cycle.
After selecting the desired cycle and settings, press
the cycle option button(s) for the option(s) you would
like to add. The button will light when that option is
selected. If the selected option is not allowed for the
selected cycle, the chime will sound twice to alert you
and the LED will not illuminate.
NOTE
•To protect your garments, not every feature is
available with every cycle.
•If the Start/Pause button is not pressed within a
certain time to start the cycle, the control will shut
off and all settings will be lost.
Cold Wash
This option saves energy by using cooler water while
increasing the wash and rinse times to maintain wash
performance.
NOTE
•Wash time will increase up to several minutes with
the Cold Wash option.
•For best wash results, only wash small loads (less
than 8 lb) with the Cold Wash option.
Signal
The washer plays a melody when the wash cycle
is nished. The buttons make a sound each time
a button is pressed. Use this option to adjust the
volume of the melody and button tones. Press and
hold the Cold Wash button for 3 seconds.
Delay Wash
Once you have selected the cycle and other settings,
press this button to delay the start of the wash cycle.
Each press of the button increases the delay time by
1 hour, for up to 19 hours. Once the desired delay
time is set, press the Start/Pause button to start the
delay time.
NOTE
•If the Start/Pause button is not pressed to begin
the delay time, the washer will automatically shut off
after a certain time and all cycle settings will be lost.
Extra Rinse
This option will add an extra rinse to the selected
cycle. Use this option to help ensure the removal of
detergent or bleach residue from fabrics. Liquid fabric
softener, if used, is always dispensed in the nal
rinse. Pressing the Extra Rinse button twice will add
two additional rinses to the cycle.
Pre-wash
A 15-minute prewash for clothes that are covered in
dirt or dust. This feature is suitable for heavily soiled
items. Press and hold the Extra Rinse button for 3
seconds

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Rinse+Spin
Select this cycle to rinse and spin a load separately
from a regular cycle. This can be helpful in preventing
fresh stains from setting in fabrics. You can change
the spin speed by pressing the Spin button.
1Press the Power button to turn on the washer.
2Press the Rinse+Spin button.
3Press the Start/Pause button to start the cycle.
Control Lock
Use this option to disable the controls. This feature
can prevent children from changing cycles or
operating the machine. The feature does not lock
the door. Once the Control Lock is set, it must be
deactivated before any controls, except the Power
button, can be used. Once the washer has shut off,
the Power button will allow the machine to be turned
on, but the controls will still be locked. When the
controls are locked, will display alternately with
the estimated time remaining.
Locking/Unlocking the Control Panel
Press and hold the Rinse+Spin button for 3 seconds.
NOTE
•Turning off the power will not reset the Control Lock
function. You must deactivate Control Lock before
you can access any other functions.
•When Control Lock is turned on, you cannot operate
any buttons except the Power button.

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Using the Washer
WARNING
•To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.
1Sort Laundry and Load the Washer
Sort laundry by fabric type, soil level, color and load size, as needed. Open the
door and load items into the washer.
If using detergent pods, place pod in drum before loading laundry.
2Add Cleaning Products.
Add the proper amount of HE (High-Efciency) detergent to the detergent
dispenser. If desired, add bleach or fabric softener to the appropriate areas of
the dispenser drawer. Do not place liquid or powdered detergent pods in the
dispenser.
3Turn on the Washer
Press the Power button to turn on the washer. The lights above the cycle
buttons will illuminate and a chime will sound.
4Select a Cycle
Turn the Cycle Selector Knob until the desired cycle is selected. The preset
Temp., Spin, Soil and option settings for that cycle will be shown. Pressing the
Start/Pause button without selecting a cycle will cause the Normal cycle to
begin immediately.
5Adjust Settings
Default settings for the selected cycle can now be changed, if desired, using the
cycle modier and option buttons.
•Not all modiers and options are available on all cycles. A different chime will
sound and the LED will not come on if the selection is not allowed.
6Begin Cycle
Press the Start/Pause button to begin the cycle. The washer will agitate briey
without water to measure the weight of the load. If the Start/Pause button is not
pressed within 60 minutes, the washer will shut off and all settings will be lost.
7End of Cycle
When the cycle is nished, a melody will sound. Immediately remove your
clothing from the washer to reduce wrinkling. Check around the door seal when
removing the load for small items that may be caught in the seal.
NOTE
•The washer rotates the laundry in a way that allows it to use less water while still fully saturating your clothing.
It is normal to not be able to see water during the wash cycle.
•If the temperature or the water level inside the machine is too high, the door will not unlock when the Start/
Pause button is pressed. To open the door in these circumstances, press Add Garments. To stop a cycle and
drain the water completely, turn the power off, then on, and then press Rinse+Spin.

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Sorting Laundry
CAUTION
•The washer can be fully loaded, but the drum
should not be tightly packed with items. The door
of the washer should close easily.
•Use the Bedding cycle for buoyant or
nonabsorbent items such as pillows or
comforters. Failure to follow this caution can
result in leakage.
•Clothing or articles that are waterproof or water
resistant must be washed in the Bedding cycle
only. (e.g. water resistant clothing, mattress
covers, outdoor clothes, plastic mats, etc.)
Otherwise, it may result in personal injury or
damage to the washer, clothes, walls, oor, and
surrounding objects due to abnormal vibration.
•Remove the stufng from pillows and cushions
before washing the covers. Failure to do so can
cause excessive vibration, resulting in damage
to the washer, clothes, nearby objects, walls, and
oor.
Grouping Similar Items
For the best washing results, and to reduce the
possibility of damage to clothing, care should be
taken to sort the clothing into loads that are made up
of similar items.
Mixing different fabric types and/or soil levels can
result in poor wash performance, color transfer,
discoloration, fabric damage or linting. Fabrics should
be sorted into groups as described below.
Colors
Sort articles by color. Wash dark clothes together in a
separate load from light colors or whites. Mixing dark
clothes with light clothes can result in dye transfer or
discoloration of the lighter clothes.
Soil Level
Wash heavily soiled clothing together. Washing lightly
soiled clothing in the same load with heavily soiled
clothing could result in poor wash performance for
the lightly soiled clothing.
Fabric Type
Delicate articles should not be mixed with heavy
or sturdy fabric types. Washing heavy fabrics in a
delicate load can result in poor wash performance
for the heavy fabrics and possible damage to the
delicates.
Lint Type
Some fabrics attract and bind lint to them while others
give off lint in the laundry process. Avoid mixing these
lint collectors and lint producers in the same load.
Mixing these fabrics will result in pilling and linting on
the lint collectors. (For example, lint collector—knit
sweater; lint producer—terry cloth towels.)
Sort Laundry
By colors By Soil By Fabric By Lint
White Heavy Delicates Lint
Producer
Lights Normal Easy Care Lint
Collector
Darks Light Sturdy
Fabric Care Labels
Many articles of clothing include a fabric care label.
Using the chart below, adjust the cycle and option
selections to care for your clothing according to the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Category Label Directions
Washing
Hand wash
Machine wash, Normal
cycle
Perm Press/Wrinkle
Resistant setting (which has
a cool down or cold spray
before the slower spin)
Gentle/Delicate setting
(slow agitation and/or
reduced wash time)
Do not wash
Do not wring
Water
Temperature
Hot
Warm
Cold/Cool
Bleach
Symbols
Any bleach (when needed)
Only non-chlorine bleach
(when needed)
Do not bleach

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Loading the Washer
•Check and empty pockets. Paper clips, coins,
matches, etc. can damage clothing and the washer.
•Close zippers and hooks, and tie drawstrings to
prevent snagging or tangling of clothes.
•Pretreat heavily stained areas for best results.
•Combine large and small items in a load. Load large
items rst. Large items should not be more than half
of total load.
•The washer can be fully loaded, but the drum
should not be tightly packed with items. The door of
the washer must close easily.
•Do not wash single small items. Add 1-2 similar
items to the load to prevent an out-of-balance load.
•Wash thick, bulky items individually. Heavy blankets,
comforters, bedspreads, or pet beds can get
tangled or cause an unbalanced load if combined
with other items.
•Do not wash/spin waterproof items. Washing
raincoats or sleeping bags may result in abnormal
vibration or may cause the load to bounce, which
could damage the drum.
•Wash small, light items in a mesh bag. Items like
underwear can get caught in the door seal, and
a brassiere hook may damage other items or the
drum.
•Brush off heavy soil, dust, and hair from items
before washing. Excess dirt or sand can abrade
other fabrics and lead to poor wash performance.
•For best performance, load clothes as shown.
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- Load clothes loosely, and do not overll the drum.
Clothes need room to circulate in order to get
clean.
- Do not press down on items while stacking them in
the drum.
Adding Cleaning Products
Loading the Dispenser
To add detergent, bleach, and fabric softener to the
automatic dispenser.
1Open the detergent dispenser drawer.
2Load the laundry products into the
appropriate compartments.
•If using a liquid detergent, make sure the liquid
detergent cup is in place.
•If using a powdered detergent, remove the liquid
detergent cup and put the powder in the main
wash detergent compartment.
•If using detergent pods, place the pod in the
drum before loading the laundry. Do not place
liquid or powdered detergent pods in the
dispenser.
Pre-washPre-wash
detergentdetergent
compartmentcompartment
LiquidLiquid
detergentdetergent
cupcup
Liquid chlorineLiquid chlorine
bleachbleach
compartmentcompartment
Main washMain wash
detergentdetergent
compartmentcompartment
Liquid fabricLiquid fabric
softenersoftener
compartmentcompartment
3Close the detergent dispenser drawer slowly
before starting the cycle.
•Slamming the detergent dispenser drawer may
result in the detergent overowing into another
compartment or pouring into the tub earlier than
programmed.
NOTE
•It is normal for a small amount of water to remain in
the dispenser compartments at the end of the cycle.

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IMPORTANT:
•Do not place or store laundry products, such as
detergent, bleach, or liquid fabric softener, on
top of your washer or dryer. Wipe up any spills
immediately. These products can damage the
machine's nish and controls.
Pre-Wash Detergent Compartment
Add liquid or powdered detergent to this compartment
when using the Pre-Wash option. Always use HE
(High-Efciency) detergent with your washer.
•When using the Pre-Wash option, liquid detergent
for the main wash needs to be loaded in the
liquid detergent cup accessory in the main wash
dispenser, to prevent it from being dispensed with
the pre-wash detergent.
•The amount of detergent added for the Pre-Wash
option is 1/2 the amount recommended for the
main wash cycle. For example, if the main wash
cycle requires one measure of detergent, add 1/2
measure for the Pre-Wash option.
Main Wash Detergent Compartment
This compartment holds laundry detergent for the
main wash cycle. Either powdered or liquid detergent
may be used in this compartment. The detergent
is added to the load at the beginning of the cycle.
Always use HE (High-Efciency) detergent with your
washer.
NOTE
•Never exceed the manufacturer’s recommendations
when adding detergent. Using too much detergent
can result in detergent buildup in clothing and the
washer.
•Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may be added
to the main wash compartment with detergent of the
same type.
•When using liquid detergent, make sure the liquid
detergent cup and insert are in place. Do not
exceed the maximum ll line.
•When using powdered detergent, remove the insert
and liquid detergent cup from the compartment.
Powdered detergent will not dispense with the liquid
detergent cup and insert in place.
•If you use a detergent that does not dissolve easily
or a detergent with high viscosity, it will leave a
residue and may clog on the dispenser.
Liquid Bleach Compartment
This compartment holds liquid bleach, which is
dispensed automatically at the proper time during
the wash cycle. The dispenser is activated twice to
ensure complete dispensing of the bleach. Any liquid
remaining in the dispenser at the end of the cycle is
water, not bleach.
•Do not add powdered bleach to this compartment.
The bleach compartment is designed to dispense
liquid chlorine bleach only. Powdered or liquid color-
safe bleach will not dispense properly.
•Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations
when adding bleach. Never add more than one cup
and do not exceed the maximum ll line since this
can cause the bleach to be dispensed immediately,
resulting in damage to fabrics. Using too much
bleach can damage fabrics.
•Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly
onto the load or into the drum. Fabric damage can
occur.
•Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in the
same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.
WARNING
•Do NOT mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or
acids such as vinegar or rust/scale remover.
Mixing chemicals like these can produce a lethal
gas, resulting in severe injury or death.

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Fabric Softener Compartment
This compartment holds liquid fabric softener, which
is automatically dispensed during the nal rinse cycle.
Do not exceed the manufacturer’s recommendations
when adding softener. Using too much fabric softener
can result in buildup in clothing and the washer.
Either powdered or liquid fabric softener may be
used.
•Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations when
adding fabric softener. Do not exceed the maximum
ll line. Using too much fabric softener may stain
clothes.
•Dilute concentrated fabric softeners with warm
water. Do not exceed the maximum ll line.
•Never pour fabric softener directly onto the load or
into the drum.
Detergent Use
This washer is designed for use with only HE (High-
Efciency) detergents. HE detergents produce fewer
suds, dissolve more efciently to improve washing
and rinsing performance, and help to keep the
interior of the washer clean. Using detergent that is
not HE may cause oversudsing and unsatisfactory
performance which could result in error codes, cycle
failure, and machine damage.
Designed specially to use only HE
(High-Efciency) detergent
•For proper wash performance, always measure
detergent using the measuring device provided by
the detergent manufacturer. For an average load,
use less than half of the recommended maximum.
Use less detergent for soft water, light soil, or
smaller loads.
•Never use more than the maximum amount of
detergent recommended by the manufacturer. Using
too much detergent can lead to oversudsing, poor
rinsing, detergent buildup in clothing, and residue
buildup that can contribute to odors in the machine.
•Use extra care when measuring 2X and 3X
concentrated detergents because even a small
amount extra can lead to problems.
•Detergents designated as HE-compatible may not
provide optimal results.
•Do not use more than one detergent pod in the
washer. Using too much detergent may cause
oversudsing and unsatisfactory performance.
Reduce detergent amount or add an extra rinse if
detergent residue is left on fabrics. To add an extra
rinse, press the Extra Rinse button.
LiquidLiquid
detergentdetergent
MaximumMaximum
Normal Load AmountNormal Load Amount
PowderedPowdered
detergentdetergent
Detergent Pods
Place liquid or powdered detergent pods in the drum
before loading laundry. Do not place pods in the
dispenser.

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Control Panel
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Control Panel Features
Power On/Off Button
Press to turn the washer on. Press again to
turn the washer off. Pressing the Power button
during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load
settings will be lost. The door will unlock after a
brief pause.
Cycle Selector Knob
Turn this knob to select the desired cycle.
Once the desired cycle has been selected, the
standard presets will be shown in the display.
These settings can be adjusted using the cycle
modier buttons any time before starting the
cycle.
•To protect your clothing, not all settings are
available on all cycle selections.
Start/Pause Button
Press this button to start the selected cycle. If the
washer is running, use this button to pause the
cycle without losing the current settings.
•If Start/Pause is not pressed within 60 minutes
of selecting a cycle, the washer automatically
turns off and all cycle settings are lost.
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Cycle Modier Buttons
Use these buttons to adjust the water
temperature, spin speed and soil level settings
for the selected cycle. The current settings are
shown in the display. Press the button for that
option to select other settings.
Special Cycle and Option Buttons
Press these buttons to select special cycles
or additional cycle options. Certain buttons
also allow you to activate special functions
by pressing and holding the button for three
seconds.
Time and Status Display
The display shows the settings, estimated time
remaining, options, and status messages for
your washer. When the washer is turned on, the
default settings in the display will illuminate.
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