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situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care when installing,

maintaining, and operating your washer.

WARNING

CAUTION

Follow directions explicitly.

Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.

Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.

Call the service center for help.

Note

Read all instructions before using the appliance.

3. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is

necessary when the appliance is used near children.

4. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the

washing or drying compartment.

5. Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.

6. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.

7. Do not tamper with controls.

8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless

specifi cally recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user-

repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is

fl ammable, do not smoke or use an open fl ame during this time.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Plug the power cord into an AC 120V/60Hz/15A wall socket or higher and use the socket

for this appliance only. In addition, do not use an extension cord.

- Sharing a wall socket with other appliances using a power strip or extending the power

- Do not use an electric transformer. It may result in electric shock or fi re.

- Ensure that the power voltage, frequency and current are the same as those of the

contact points using a dry cloth on a regular basis.

- Unplug the power plug and clean it with a dry cloth.

- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fi re.

Plug the power plug into the wall socket in the right direction so that the cord runs towards

the fl oor.

- If you plug the power plug into the socket in the opposite direction, the electric wires

This appliance must be properly grounded.

Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line.

- This may result in electric shock, fi re, an explosion, or problems with the product

- This may result in electric shock or fi re.

Plug the power plug into the wall socket fi rmly. Do not use a damaged power plug,

damaged power cord or loose wall socket.

- This may result in electric shock or fi re.

Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord.

Do not twist or tie the power cord.

Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power cord,

insert the power cord between objects, or push the power cord into the space behind the

appliance.

- This may result in electric shock or fi re.

with the product.

Do not place an object that generates a electromagnetic fi eld near the washer.

- This may result in injury due to a malfunction.

Since the water drained during a high-temperature wash or drying cycle is hot, do not

touch the water.

- This may result in burns or injury.

Do not wash, spin or dry water-proof seats, mats or clothing (*).

- Do not wash thick, hard mats even if the washer mark is on the care label.

- This may result in injury or damage to the washer, walls, fl oor or clothing due to

abnormal vibrations.

Do not insert your hand into the detergent box after opening it.

- This may result in injury as your hand may be caught by the detergent input device.

• Has enough space so that the washer doesn’t stand on its power cord.

Before using your washer, you must remove the four

shipping bolts from the back of the unit.

1. Loosen all the bolts with the supplied wrench.

2. Slide the bolt and spacer up and remove the bolt with

the spacer through the hole in the rear wall of your

washer. Repeat for each bolt.

3. Fill the holes with the supplied bolt hole covers.

standpipe.

The standpipe must be at least 18in.(46

cm) high.

Caution must always be exercised to

avoid collapsing or damaging the drain

hose. For best results, the drain hose

should not be restricted in any way – by

elbows, couplings, or excessive lengths.

For situations where the drain hose

cannot be conveniently elevated to at

ensure a washer is inside coupling.

Tighten by hand until snug, then two-thirds of a turn with pliers.

For correct water use, connect both HOT and COLD water

valves. If either or both are not connected, an “nF” (no fi ll) error

can occur.

connections at the water valve and the faucet for leaks.

60 Hz approved electrical outlet protected by a 15-amp

fuse or comparable circuit breaker.

Your washer is grounded through the third prong of the

When your washer is level, tighten the locking nuts using

the wrench or (-) fl athead screwdriver.

Your washer must be leveled on all four sides. A

carpenter’s level should be used on all four corners of

your washer. It’s the best to recheck after the fi rst dozen

washes.

Avoid damage to the legs. Do not move

the washer unless the locking-nuts are

fastened to the bottom of the washer.

wrinkling of the load.

• Wash delicate items such as bras, hosiery, and other lingerie in the delicates cycle with similar

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• To add a forgotten item:

1. Press the Power button.

2. Press the Start/Pause button.

3. Wait for the door lock light to go out (Immediately).

4. Add the item, close the door, and press the Start/Pause button.

The door safety state continues for 15 seconds and the cycle is restarted.

To ensure thorough cleaning, add items within fi ve minutes of starting the wash cycle.

3. Press the Power button.

4. Add detergent and additives to the dispenser (See page 24~25).

5. Select the appropriate cycle and options for the load (See page 19~20).

6. Press the Start/Pause button.

7. The Wash Indicator will illuminate.

8. The estimated cycle time will appear in the display.

The time may fl uctuate to better indicate the time remaining in the cycle.

The actual time required for a cycle may differ from the estimated time in the display depending on the

water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and laundry.

9. Before your washer starts to fi ll, it will make a series of clicking noises to check the door lock and do a

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The Wash, Rinse and Spin indicators will illuminate during those portions of the cycle.

Do not place anything on top of your washer while it is running.

Cycle Selector

Select the appropriate cycle for the type of load.

This will determine the tumble pattern and spin speed for the cycle.

20_ washing a load of laundry

Press to pause and restart programs.

Power button

Press once to turn your washer on, press again to turn your washer off. If

the washer is left on for more than 10 minutes without any buttons being

touched, the power automatically turns off.