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When you need service, or call
with a question, have this information
ready:
Model Number
I. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
(from the plate under the lid near the
hinge).
Serfal Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip (or date
installed).
Copy this information in these
Purchase Installal~on Date
spaces. Keep this book in the Laundry
Information Center with your loundry
Guide, sales slip and warranty.
Serwe Companv and Phone Number

Before using
your Washer
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ones vou may have used before It IS
ImDortant that you read this and the
Laundry Guide carefully to get the best
results
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: See the
Laundry Guide for tips on deter-
gents, other laundry aids and
instructions for washing special
items.
See the lnstallat~on Instructions for
complete lnformatlon
CAUTION: Store laundry deter-
gent and additives in a cool, dry
place where children can’t
reach them.
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Contents
Before Using Your Washer
Lint Filter
Loading Yoir’Washer
Using Your Washer
Water Levels and Load Sizes
Important Detergent Information
Liquid Bleach Dispenser
for Rinsing Only
For Spinning Only
Cycle Operation
PERMANENT PRESS : :
KNITS GENTLE
REGULAR HEAVY : : :
SOAK CYCLE
PRE-WASH : : : : : : : : :
If You Need Service or
Assistance
1. Before Calling for Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
4. If You Have a Problem
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lint Filter
The lint filter is self-cleaning. It
filters water used in both the wash and
the rinse. When the washer drams. lmt
collected is flushed away.
If your washer drains into a tub,
watch the drain strainer for the lint A
llnty load can plug the tub drain and
cause an overflow.
For best washing results and
energy savings, sort the laundry
carefully.
1. Sort the Laundry into loads.
l Group the laundry into loads that
can be washed and dried together.
See the Laundry Guide for informa-
tion and samples of typical loads.
l Try fo mix large and small items for
best movement in the washer.
2. Measure Detergent; Add to
Washer Basket.
l See detergent information on page
6 and in Section IV of the Laundry
Guide.
3. load the Washer.
l Load without packing so items can
move freely for best cleaning and
least wrinkling.
l Spread the load evenly. (Don’t put
all the towels on one side and a few
wash cloths on the other.) An unbal-
anced load can cause the washer to
shake during spinning.
4. Pour Liquid Bleach into the
Dispenser.
l See page 7 and the “Laundry
Aids”section of the Laundry Guide for
more information.
5. Avoid Damaglng Laundry.
Carefully follow package direc-
tions when using detergents,
bleaches, softeners and other
laundry aids. For more informa-
tion, see pages 16-22 in your
“Laundry Guide.”
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Using your Washer
Start your washer after you put in
detergent, the load, and any other
laundry aids according to Information
on page 3 and page 6.
1. Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR.
l Select the water level that matches
the size of the load. See page 5 for
more information
IMPORTANT For the best cleaning
results with the least wrinkling. make
sure the load has enough water for
Items to move freely
2. Set the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR.
l Match the wash water temperature to
the type of fabrics and ~011sbeing
washed All rinses are cold
3. Select a Cycle and Start the
Washer.
l Push the Cycle Control Knob in and
turn it to the right (clockwise)
l Stop when the pointer is on the numb
ber of mrwtes of washing you want
in the cycle you want.
l lnstructrons for which cycles to use for
each fabric type are under the Ird.
l To start the washer, pull the Cycle
Control Knob out. When the cycle IS
over, the washer will stop.
l To stop the washer at any time
during a cycle, push the Control
Knob in. Pull it out to restart the washer.
l To change a setting, push the Con-
trol Knob in to stop the washer. Then turn
the Control Knob to the right (clockwise)
to the setttng you want Pull the knob
out to start the washer.
l Pages 8 -11 show what happens in
each cycle.
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Water levels and
load Sizes
The LOAD SIZE SELECTOR lets You
control the amount of water that fills
the washer. The water level can be set
for extra small or large loads, with two
levels in between.
WATER LEVELS
Setting Gallons /liters.
EX SMALL 7.71 29.1
n
10.2, 38.6
n 12.5 '47 3
LARGE 14.8 56.0
.Approximate fill with load.
To save water and energy,
match the water level to the load
size.
For the best cleaning results, the
load should move freely in the water.
Watch for rollover. An item [like a sock)
should sink in the middle and come
up later on the outside
Be sure to read pages 11 13 in
your Laundry Guide. You will find more
information on loading and load sizes
IMPORTANT: Use the LARGE water
level setting for best permanent
press results.