Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death. 8 Loading and using the washer. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. Sorting Wash Loads Sort by color (whites, lights, colors), soil level, fabric type (sturdy cottons, easy care, delicates) and whether the fabric produces lint (terry cloth, chenille) or collects lint (velveteen, corduroy). Proper Use of Detergent Add detergent an

Proper Use of Detergent Add detergent and start the washer before adding You can use less detergent if you have soft water, clothes so that the detergent can work effectively. a smaller load or a lightly soiled load. Using too little or too much detergent is a common cause of laundry problems. Loading the Washer Load dry items loosely, no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket. When loading wet items, make sure you set the load/water level high enough to allow the items to move fr

• Try a liquid detergent. • Use warmer water temperature. Overloading • Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket. • Make sure load size selected matches clothes load size. Incorrect use of fabric softener • Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow directions for using dispenser. Pilling Result of normal wear on poly-cotton blends and fuzzy fabrics • While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow the pilling process by washing garments inside ou

Water leaks Fill hoses or drain hose is improperly connected • Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets and rubber washers are installed. Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility. The drain hose should be inserted into the washer and the collar or clip should be screwed in. Remove any kinks from the drain hose. Make sure that the hose connection is not strained when the washer is pushed close to the wall. Household drain may be clogged • Check hou

• The washer drain must be 3 feet or more off of the floor to prevent the washer from draining during fill. If your washer drain is less than 3 feet above the floor, use the anti-siphon clip shipped with your washer to attach the drain hose to the back of your washer. The clip will hold the drain hose in place and ensure that the washer does not self-drain during fill. See installation instructions for details. • Only the straight top portion of the drain hose should be inserted into the drain.

These substances give off vapors that may ignite or explode. Do not add these substances to the wash water. Do not use or place these substances around your washer or dryer during operation. WHEN NOT IN USE Turn off water faucets to relieve pressure on hoses and valves and to minimize leakage if a break or rupture should occur. Check the condition of the fill hoses; they should be replaced every 5 years. Before discarding a washer, or removing it from service, remove the washer lid to prevent

• Normal sounds during fill include the sound of water flowing through your household pipes. Additionally, a knock or hammering sound may also occur when the washer water valves turn off. To reduce this noise, make sure that the washer fill faucets are fully opened. • Your washer will pause between the various wash, rinse, spin and drain portions of the wash cycle. It may also pause during agitation if a Pulsed Agitation cycle is selected. Sounds such as metallic knocks or clinking may occur dur

About the washer features. NOTE: Not all features are available on all washer models. 2nd Rinse Option (on some models) When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, you may want to use the 2nd Rinse option. It provides a second deep cold rinse. On some models, this option can be found on the cycle selector knob. 2 1 The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser (depending on model) 3 Add water to dispenser until it reaches agitator. If it accidentally comes off, simply

. . . . . 2, 3 Operating Instructions Control Panels and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–7 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 Loading and Using the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service . . . . . . . . . . . .11–14 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . Back Cover Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # __________________ Serial # __________________ You can find them in the upp