Use and Care Guide

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

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Front-Loading Automatic Washer

High Efciency detergents.

Conçue uniquement pour une

utilisation avec des détergents

HE Haute efcacité.

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WASHER SAFETY

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ACCESSORIES

FACTORY CERTIFIED PARTS – these three

words represent quality parts and accessories

designed specically for your appliance.

Time tested engineering that meets

15" Pedestal

Color-matched pedestals

raise the washer and dryer to

a more comfortable working

height. The large drawer

provides convenient storage.

Stack Kit

If space is at a premium, the

stack kit allows the dryer to be

installed on top of the washer.

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

NOTES:

At cycle completion, your setting and option choices will be remembered for the next cycle. However, if power to the washer is

lost, the settings and options will go back to the factory defaults.

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Cycles and settings vary by model.

Then determine how you want the washer to wash them

and make the appropriate “How to Wash” selection.

See “Cycle Guide” for cycle details. If you do not make a

“How to Wash” selection, the washer will automaticlly select

the recommended or last-used “How to Wash” cycle.

START/PAUSE

Touch and hold for 3 seconds until the light above Start/

Pause comes on to start a cycle, or touch once while a cycle

is in process to pause it.

CYCLE STATUS DISPLAY

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Estimated Time Remaining

The Estimated Time Remaining shows the time required for

the cycle to complete. Factors such as load size, modiers,

options selected, and water pressure may affect the time

shown in the display. Tightly packed loads, unbalanced loads,

or excessive suds may cause the washer to lengthen the

cycle time as well.

Sensing

When Start/Pause is touched the washer will chime,

on load size will be displayed and water will be added.

You may hear water owing through the dispenser,

adding detergent to the load. The actual cycle time may

be lengthened; however, the display will continue to show

the estimated time.

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(on some models)

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varies by model)

The Load & Go™ bulk dispenser gives you the convenience

of not having to add the HE detergent to the wash load

every time. It also determines the best amount of detergent

and the best time to add it to the load. See the “Using the

Dispensers” section for information on using the dispenser

drawer.

The single load dispenser drawer gives you the convenience

of adding HE detergent, liquid chlorine bleach, and liquid fabric

softener to the wash load at the proper time. See the “Using

the Dispensers” section for information on using the dispenser

drawer.

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1-Liter Bulk Liquid High Efficiency (HE) detergent

dispenser

This bulk dispenser holds up to 33.8 oz (1 L) of liquid HE

detergent.

Each dispenser holds enough detergent for many loads

of laundry. Each adds the appropriate quantity of HE

detergent to the wash load at the proper time. See the

“Using the Dispensers” section for information on using

the dispenser.

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“What to Wash”

How Do You Want to Wash Them?

“How to Wash”

Regular/Normal Normal

With fewer wrinkles Wrinkle Control

Intense Cleaning Heavy Duty

Eliminate 99.9% of three common household bacteria Sanitize* (with Oxi –on some models)

Gentle cleaning with cold water Cold Wash

Very Warm

Cool

Cold

Fast

Medium Fast

Off

Light

Normal

Heavy

Wrinkle

Control

Very Warm

Fast

Medium Fast

Light

Normal

Warm

Cool

Cold

Off

Heavy

models)

Medium Fast

Light

Normal

Heavy

Very Warm

Cool

Cold

Fast

Medium Fast

Off

Light

Normal

Heavy

* This cycle eliminates 99.9% of the most common bacteria found in clothes, sheets, and towels. Using the highest wash temperature available and

adding a powdered Oxi product in the drum (on some models) ensures sanitization. Check recommended wash temperature of your items and use the

amount of Oxi recommended by the manufacturer (on some models). Bacteria tested were K. pneumonia, P. aureginosa, and S. aureus.

Cool

Cold

Slow

Quick

Hot

Very Warm

Cool

Cold

Fast

Medium Fast

Medium

Slow

Light

Normal

Heavy

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11. Touch and hold START/PAUSE

Once you touch and hold START/PAUSE, you will hear the door

lock. The washer door will remain locked during the wash cycle.

Unlocking the door to add garments:

If you need to open the door to add one or two

missed garments, you may do so while the

“Add Garment” light is lit. The time allowed

to add a garment will vary based on cycle

selection and load size.

Touch START/PAUSE once; the door will unlock

once the washer movement has stopped.

For best wash performance and optimal energy savings,

add garments only when the “Add Garment” light is on.

12. Remove garments promptly

To cancel the FanFresh

option, touch POWER or START/

PAUSE.

odors, leave the door open to allow the washer to dry

WASHER MAINTENANCE

if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.

When replacing your inlet hoses:

Mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent

marker.

Check that the old washers are not stuck on the washer inlet

valves.

Use new washers in the new inlet hoses to ensure a proper seal.

Recommendations to Help Keep Your Washer Clean and

sooner, to control the rate at which soils and detergent may

otherwise accumulate in your washer.

Cleaning the Door Seal

textured side of an affresh

i. Mix a dilute bleach solution, using 3/4 cup (177 mL)

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allow for better ventilation and drying of the washer interior.

Cleaning the Dispensers

After using the Clean Washer with affresh

cycle, you may

nd some residue buildup in the washer’s dispensers.

To remove residue from the single load dispenser, remove

the drawer and wipe the surfaces with an affresh

Cleaning Wipe or a damp cloth and towel dry either before

or after you run the Clean Washer with affresh

dispenser surface with an affresh

or a damp cloth, and towel dry. Use an all-purpose surface

cleaner, if needed.

Replace the dispenser in the washer cabinet and make sure

that it is correctly seated.

IMPORTANT: Dispensers are not dishwasher-safe.

Cleaning the Outside of the Washer

Use an affresh

LED will ash at the end of a

cycle is not turned on, the

It is recommended that you rinse out the Load & Go

containers when relling, when changing detergent types or

concentrations, or when the washer will not be used for an

extended period.

1. Pull the dispenser drawer out until it stops.

2. Lift out the Load & Go

Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving

or not using your washer for a period of time, follow these

steps:

1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water

6. Bundle power cord with a rubber band or cable tie to

IMPORTANT: Call for service to install new transport bolts.

Do not reuse transport bolts. Washer must be transported

in the upright position. To avoid structural damage to

your washer, it must be properly set up for relocation

by a certied technician.

To reinstall washer after non-use, vacation, winter storage,

or moving:

To use washer again:

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3.

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6. Replace and close the dispenser drawer. Make sure to