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recomendado
para Lavadoras de carga frontal.

Table

of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................

3-4

Washing Procedures ...............................................................................................................................................
Stain Removal .........................................................................................................................................................

4-6
6-7

Common Washing Problems .......................................................................................................................................
Care and Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................................
Avoid Service Checklist ............................................................................................................................................

8
9
10

Warranty...................................................................................................................................................................
Espaflol ..............................................................................................................................................................

Assistance

11
12-22

or Service

The symbol
n tlne product or on its packaging indicates tlnat tlnis product may not be treated as Inouselnoldwaste. Instead
it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling
of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
This Use and Care Guide provides general operating
instructions for your washer. It also contains information about
features for several other models. Your washer may not have
every feature included here.
Use the washer only as instructed in this Use and Care Guide
and the Operating Instructions
included with your washer.
Read all instructions before using this appliance. This book
contains valuable information about
Operation
Care
Service
Keep it in a safe place.

Read and Save These Instructions
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
The model and serial numbers of your washer are found on
the washer serial plate located at the top, inside of the door
opening. Record and retain these numbers.
Model

Number

Serial Number
Purchase Date

Pedestal
A pedestal accessory,ModeINo, 48062 (white), 48066 (black), specifically designed for this washer may be used when elevating
thewasher for easeof use. Failureto useaccessoriescertified bythe manufacturer could result in personal injury, propertydamage
or damage to the washer.

WASHER

SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in the Use and Care Guide, Operating Instructions, Installation Instructions
and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you or others. All safety messages
will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING ". These words mean:
_

You can be killed

or seriously

injured

if you

don't

immediatel_

You can be killed

or seriously

injured

if you

don't

follow

follow

instructions.

instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you howto reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if
the instructions are not followed.

Important

Safety

Read all instructions before

Instructions
using

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

this washer.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow

these Important

Safety Instructions:

Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Pre ven t Fire
Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene,
cooking oils, waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the washer. These substances give off vapors or chemical
reactions that could ignite or explode.
Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer. These substances give off vapors that could ignite the
materials.
• Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances
give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or
more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE, If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the
washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any
accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable; do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or
plastic parts of the washer.
Protect Children
Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near
children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.
Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the washer is unpacked. Children might use them for
play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.
Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent personal injury, observe all warnings on product labels.
Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer door to prevent accidental entrapment.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Prevent injury
To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a
qualified service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for installer's
reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSfor detailed grounding procedures. If the washer is moved to a new
location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person.
To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the electrical power cord of the washer must be plugged into a
properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never ground the
washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.
• Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas--resulting in serious
injury or death,
Do not combine laundry products for use in I load unless specified on the label.
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.
To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer:
All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in th is
Owner's Guide, Use only authorized factory parts.
Do not tamper with controls,
Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather,
Do not install on carpet, Install washer on a solid floor. It may be necessary to reinforce the floor to prevent vibration or
movement.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any user
maintenance. Turning the controls to the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply.
To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while parts are moving. Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in
the cycle selector knob and allow the drum to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
• This washer is equipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor will stop if it becomes overheated. The washer will
automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes, if the washer has not been manually turned off during this
time.
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Printed in U.S.A.

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B

important Safety instructions
Avoid fire hazard
electrical shock. Do not use an
adaptor
remove

plug or extension
grounding
prong

electrical power

or

Grounding type
wall rece
P_t_rl_

m

cwcums_ances'cu_"

m

cord or
from

cord. Failure

to

serious
injury,warning
fire or can
death.
follow this
cause

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_e

Do not use or mix
liquid chlorine bleach with other
household
chemicals such as toilet

cover every possible condition and
situation that may occur. Common
sense and caution must be practiced
when installing, operating and
maintaining any appliance.

Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load.
Read the Operating Instructions for operating your specific model.
Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.

Procedures
J

CORRECT
Use this way ONL Y
Note: The instructions appearing in
this Owner's Guide are not meant to

cleaners, rust removers, acid or
products
containing
ammonia.
These
mixtures
can produce
dangerous
fumes which can cause serious injury
or death.

Washing

Power supply cord with 3-prong
grounding
plug

•

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read
Important Safety Instructions before operating this washer.
.

Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.
Sort items by recommended water temperatures and wash time.
Separate white, light, and colorfast items from dark and noncolorfast items.
Separate items which shed lint from items which attract lint. Permanent
press, synthetic, knit and corduroy items will pick up lint from towels, rugs
and chenille bedspreads.
Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items.
Separate lacy, sheer and loosely knit items from sturdy items.
Do not machine wash items containing fiberglass. Small particles of
fiberglass left in the drum may stick to fabrics in other loads and cause skin
irritation.

.

Prepare items for washing.
•
Empty pockets.
Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels.
Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes,and remove nonwashable
trims and ornaments.
Remove pins, decorative buttons, belt buckles, and other objects which could
be damaged. This also helps protect other items in the wash load.
Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing.
Placedelicate items such asbras, shoulder pads, hosiery, and belts in a mesh
bag to prevent tangling during the wash cycle.
Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.

Sort laundry into loads that can be washed
together.

IiY
Empty pockets.

Place delicate items in a mesh bag.

3.

.

Pretreat stains and heavy soiL
See Stain Removal for details.
Add laundry load to washer.
Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items
should not be more than half the total wash load.
Washing single items such as a sweater, towel or jeans may cause an out-ofbalance load. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.
Single heavy items such as a bedspread can be washed separately.
The washer can be fully loaded, but the items should not be tightly packed.
The door should close easily.

Add laundry load to washer.

5.

Add detergent,

bleach

and fabric

softener

to

automatic

dispenser

following

these

steps:

/

/

\

A_

OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISPENSER DRAWER

C.

Slowly open the dispenser drawer by first sliding the
safety latch to the right, then pulling the drawer out
until it stops.
After adding laundry products, slowly close the
dispenser drawer. Closing the drawer too quickly
could result in early dispensing of bleach or fabric
softener.
Note: From time to time you may see water in the
bleach and fabric softener compartments. This is a
result of the siphoning action and is part of the normal
operation of the washer.

LIQUID BLEACH
If desired, measure out the recommended amount of
liquid chlorine bleach (not to exceed 1/3 cup (80 mL))
and pour it into the center compartment labeled
"Liquid Bleach" and marked with this symbol_
Fill to the mininum fill line (MIN.)for small loads. Fill
to the maximum fill line (MAX.) for large loads. Do not
exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause
early dispensing of the bleach which could result in
damaged clothes.
Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly
onto the load or into the drum. Fabric damage can
Occur.

• Add powder
dispenser.

color-safe

bleach to the detergent

\

B.

DETERGENT

D.

Detergent isflushed from the dispenseratthe beginning
of the cycle. Either powdered or liquid detergent can
be used. Note: Liquid detergent will drain into the
washer drum as it is added.
Add a low-sudsing, high-efficiencydetergent made for
front-loading washers to the dispenser chamber. Look
for this symbol _

on the detergent label.

Use the cap or scoop provided by the detergent
manufacturer to measurethe amount recommended.
Color-safe bleach,water conditioner, detergent booster
and enzyme products may be added tothe detergent
compartment. Avoid mixing liquids and powders.
Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water
temperature, water hardness, load size and soil level.
For best results, avoid oversudsing.

FABRIC SOFTENER
If desired, pour the recommended amount of fabric
softener into the compartment labeled "Fabric
Softener" and marked with this symbol @ .
Fill to the mininum fill line (MIN.) for smaIFIoads. Fill
to the maximum fill line (MAX.) for large loads. Do not
exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause
early dispensing of the fabric softener which could
result in stained clothes.
• Do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash
load.
Use of a fabric softener dispensing ball is not
recommended in tumble action washers.

Washing
.

.

.

(
Do not store

or place

laundry

products

Procedures

Con't

Select the cycle, tempera ture, spin speed, options and features according
to type, size, and soil level of each load. Start the washer. (SeeOperating
Instructions for your specific model.)
Remove items when the cycle is completed.
Place washed items in automatic dryer, line dry, or dry flat as directed by fabric
care label. Excesswrinkling, color transfer or odors may develop in items left in
the washer after the cycle has ended.
General Precautions
• If the dispenser drawer is opened during operation, the washer will
shut off. Slowly close the dispenser drawer, and press START to continue
• Do notslam the washerdoorclosedortry
to force the dooropen when
DOOR LOCK light is on. This could result in damage to the washer.
• DO NOTleave the washer door open. An open door could entice children
to hang on the door or crawl inside the washer. Note: If there are no small
children present, leavethe door ajar to prevent odor build up and to improve
venting of the unit.
• To avoid damaging the washer and personal injury, DO NOT hang on or lean
against the washer door.
• Do not place detergent, bleach or fabric softener containers on top of the
washer. They can damage the finish or controls.

on

top of washer at any time. They can damage
the finish or controls.

chlorine
chemicals

Do not
bleach
with

use or mix liquid
other
household

such

as toilet

removers,

acid

or products

ammonia.

These

mixtures

dangerous
fumes
which
serious injury or death.

\

Follow

containing
can
can

care

label

Safe Stain Removal Procedures

rust

produce

To reduce the risk of fire or serious injuryto persons or property,
comply with the basic warnings listed below:

cause

• Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products.
• Keep stain removal products in their original labeled containers and out of
children's reach.
• Thoroughly wash any utensil used.
• Do not combine stain removal products, especially ammonia and chlorine
bleach. Dangerous fumes may result.
• Never wash items which have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked
in or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or
explosive substances because they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
• Never use highly flammable solvents, such as gasoline, inside the home.
Vapors can explode on contact with flames or sparks.

/

\

fabric

cleaners,

Stain Removal

instructions.

For successful stain removal:
•
Remove stains promptly.
•
Determine the kind of stain, then followthe recommended treatment in the
stain removal chart below.
•
Topretreatstains, useaprewashproduct,
liquiddetergent, orapastemade
from granular detergent and water.
•
Use cold water on unknown stains because hot water can set stains.
•
Check care label instructions for treatments to avoid on specific fabrics.
•
Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover on an inside seam.
•
Rinse and wash items after stain removal.

Stain
STAIN
Adhesive
gum,

TREATMENT

tape,

rubber

Removal

chewing

Apply

cement

ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down

remover

or nonflammable

Baby formula, dairy
aroducts, egg

Use product

Beverages
soda,juice,

Pretreat

(coffee, tea,
alcoholic

containing

stain. Wash

dry cleaning

enzymes to pretreat

using cold water

on paper towels.

Saturate

with

prewash

stain

fluid.
or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes

and bleach

or more. Wash.

safe for fabric.

beverages)
Blood

Rinse with

cold water.

using bleach
Candle wax, crayon

Rub with

bar soap. Or, pretreat

or soak with

product

containing

enzymes.

Wash

safe for fabric.

Scrape off surface

wax. Place stain face down

between

paper towels.

Press with warm

iron until wax is

absorbed. Replace paper towels frequently.
Treat remaining stain with prewash stain remover or
nonflammable
dry cleaning fluid. Hand wash to remove solvent. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Chocolate

Pretreat

or soak in warm water

Collar or cuff soil,
cosmetics

Pretreat

with

Dye transfer

on white

fabric

Grass

Use packaged
Pretreat

Grease, oil, tar (butter,

fats,

prewash

using product

stain remover

color remover.

Wash

or soak in warm water

Scrape residue

from

fabric.

containing

or rub with

Wash

containing

using hottest

apply nonflammable
dry cleaning fluid to back of stain.
thoroughly.
Wash using hottest water safe for fabric.

Ink

Some inks may be impossible

Mildew,

scorch

alcohol

Wash with

chlorine

Badly mildewed
Mud
Mustard,

tomato

Pretreat

Nail polish

with

back of stain.

if safe for fabric.

or soak with

stain remover.

to remove.

Repeat, replacing

Perspiration

or yellow

bleach.

Shoe polish

LIQUID: Pretreat

with a paste of granular

feces

For heavy stains and tar,

under

stain frequently.

bleach

and hot water

on paper towels.

frequently.

stain is wet. Wash.
recommended

bleach

detergent

Apply

before

washing.

nail polish remover

Do not use on acetate

For discoloration

use chlorine

Once paint is dry, it cannot

on can label.

and water.

Rinse thoroughly

nonchlorine

of an entire

because

bleach

PASTE: Scrape residue

Pretreat

using bleach

safe for fabric.

Wash

before

detergent

discoloration.

fluid.

enzymes.

be

in hottest

load, use phosphate

it may intensify

to

fabrics.

dry cleaning

containing

stain remover,

enzymes.

Pretreat with prewash stain remover or nonflammable
dampened
area. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
or soak in product

Rinse

using bleach safe for fabric.

while

safe for fabric.

and nonchlorine

mucus,

safe for fabric.

safe for fabric.

bar soap. Rinse. Wash using

discoloration

Urine, vomit,

using bleach

Replace towels

containing

Use solvent

For spots, use rust remover

Do not

Wash

damaged.

paper towels

or rub with

water

Or, soak in oxygen

Wash

Use prewash stain remover
water safe for fabric.

enzymes.

may set some inks. Use prewash

Place stain face down

OIL BASED AND VARNISH:

safe for fabric.

fluid.

product

WATER BASED: Rinse fabric in cool water
removed.
washing.

Rust, brown

Washing

dry cleaning

may be permanently

Pretreat

prewash

May be impossible

Paint, varnish

bleach

fabrics

Brush off dry mud.

to remove.

or nonflammable

using bleach

bar soap.

salad dressing, cooking
oils, car grease, motor oils)

denatured

Wash

using bleach safe for fabric.

using product

Pretreat.

enzymes.

from

fabric.

Rinse. Rub detergent

into

Common

Washing

Problems

Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For
satisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.
PROBLEM

POSSIBLE

CAUSES

Blue stains

oUndiluted liquid detergent or
fabric softener dispensed directly
onto fabric,

SOLUTIONS

PREVENTIVE

MEASURES

.If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240
ml) white vinegar with 1 quart (.95 L)
water in a plastic container. Soak item 1
hour. Rinse.

.Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric
softener compartments
of dispenser.

• if caused by fabric softener, rub stains
with bar soap. Wash.
Discoloration,
graying

Greasy,

Holes,

oily

tears,

oNot enough detergent.
_Wash water temperature
Hncorrect sorting,

too low.

stains _Not enough detergent.
HJndiluted liquid fabric softener
poured directly on fabric.

or

Hncorrect

use of chlorine

HJnfastened
buckles.

snags

zippers,

bleach.

hooks,

.Rewash with correct amount of
detergent and hottest water safe for
fabric. Add bleach safe for fabric,

.Sort items by soil level and color.
.Use correct amount of detergent, hottest
water and bleach safe for fabric.

• Treat with prewash stain remover or
liquid detergent.
• increase detergent and water
temperature.
Rewash.
• Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap.

• Use correct amount of detergent
hottest water safe for fabric.

• May be irreversible if rips, tears and
seams cannot be mended.

• Never pour chlorine bleach directly on
fabric.

,,Incorrect sorting.
,,Tissues left in pocket.
,,Overloading the washer.
,,Not enough detergent.
HJndisso[ved detergent has left
a residue resembling lint.
oStatic cling is attracting lint.
,,Load washed too long.

• Reduce load size. Rewash using correct
water temperature, water [eve[, and
amount of detergent.
• Add nonpredpitating water conditioner
to wash water to remove detergent
residue.

Pilling
(Fibers break off,
ball up and cling to
fabric.)

.Pi[ling is normal with synthetic
and permanent press fabrics.
This is due to abrasion from
normal wear.

• Use a lint brush or shaver to remove

Residue

HJndissolved detergent.
Some granular detergents can
combine with hard water
minerals to form a residue.

• Rewash load.

or

powder on dark
items;
Stiff, harsh
fabrics.

oOvedoading

• Do not pour liquid fabric softener directly on
fabric. See Washing Procedures for
directions on adding softener.

• Check condition of items before washing.
See Washing Procedures for preparing
and loading the wash load and adding
chlorine bleach.

,,Rips, tears and broken threads.
,,Overloading the washer.
°Degradation of fabric.
Lint

and

• See Washing Procedures
preparing the wash load.
• Do not overload washer.

for sorting and

• Use correct temperature and amount of
detergent, water and wash time.

• Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse.
• Dry load in dryer.
.Remove lint with lint brush or roller.

pills.

• Use fabric softener in the washer to
lubricate fibers.
• When ironing, use spray starch or fabric
finish on collars and cuffs.
• Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.
• Increase water temperature
water safe for fabric.
• Do not overload washer.

using hottest

• Use liquid detergent or use nonprecipitating
water conditioner with granular detergent.

the washer.

,,Overloading the washer.
,,incorrect wash cycle for wash
load.

• Reduce load size.

• Do not overload washer.

• Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric
softener using the Perm Press or Delicate
cycle.

• Remove items from washer as soon as cyc{e
is completed.
• Use {iquid fabric softener.

Yellow buildup of
body soil on
synthetic
fabrics

.Agitation time too short.
.Wash water temperature
oNot enough detergent.

• Soak in detergent booster or product
containing enzymes.
• Wash in hot water using fuji permanent
press cycle. Increase detergent.
Add bleach safe for fabric.
• Or, treat with color remover.

• Select correct wash cycle.
• Use correct amount of detergent.
• Wash synthetics frequently using hot or
warm water.

Yellow or brown
rust stains

_lron or manganese in water
supply, water pipes, or water
heater.

• To restore discolored load of whites, use
rust remover safe for fabric.
• Do not use chlorine bleach to remove rust

• Use nonprecipitating water softener.
• Before washing, run hot water for a few
minutes to clear lines.

Wrinkling

too low.

stains. It may intensify discoloration.

• Drain water heater occasionally.
• For an ongoing problem, install an iron filter
in your water supply system.

Care and Cleaning

Figure 1
(Lock tab is visible only after drawer has
been pulled out)
/"

Outside
• When washing is completed, wipe top and sides of washer with a damp cloth.
Turn water faucets off to prevent pressure build-up in the hoses.
• As needed, clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use harsh,
gritty or abrasive cleansers. If door or console becomes stained, clean with
diluted chlorine bleach [1/2 cup (120 ml) in I quart (.95 L) water]. Rinse several
times with clear water.
Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixture of warm water and mild
detergent. Or, touch residue with the sticky side of the tape or label.
• Beforemovingthewasher,
placeastripofcardboardorthinfiberboardunder
the front leveling legs to prevent floor damage.
Cleaning the DispenserDrawerArea
Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. Residue should
be removed once or twice a month.
Remove the drawer by first sliding the safety latch to the right, then pulling the
drawer out until it stops. (Figure 1
Reach back into the left rear corner of the drawer cavity and press down firmly
on the lock tab (left rear portion of the drawer). Pull out the drawer. (Figure 2)
Remove the insert from the bleach and fabric softener compartments. (Figure
3)
Rinsethe drawer and insertswith hot tap water to removetraces of accumulated
powders and liquids. Large amounts of fabric softener residue may indicate
improper dilution or more frequent cleaning is required.
To clean the drawer opening, use a small brush to clean the recess. Remove
all residue from the upper and lower parts of the recess. (Figure 4)
Replace the insert pressing the "X" to lock it in place. Return the dispenser
drawer.

Figure 2

Figure

3

Inside
Remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle ends. Excesswrinkling,
color transfer, and odors may develop in items left in the washer.
,, Before cleaning the washer interior, unplug the electrical power cord to
avoid electrical shock hazards.
Dry around the washer door opening, flexible gasket, and door glass. These
areas should always be clean to ensure a water tight seal.
When extremely soiled items have been washed, a dirty residue may remain
on the drum. Remove this by wiping the drum with a nonabrasive household
cleanser. Rinse thoroughly with water.
•
Periodically, wipe dry the folds in the bottom of the flexible gasket to remove
lint and other debris.
•
The plastic:drum vanes may become stained from fabric dye. Clean these parts
with a nonabrasive household cleanser. This prevents dye transfer to future
loads.
Winterizing Instructions
If the washer is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing
temperatures, follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the
washer:

__

Follow
Winterizing
Instructions
for cold
weathercare.

m

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Turn off water supply faucets.
Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses.
Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
Add 1 gallon (3.8 L) nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to empty
wash drum. Close door.
Select the Drain/Spin cycle. Press START and let the washer drain for 1
minute to drain out all the water. Not all of the RVantifreeze will be expelled.
Press Pause/Cancel twice, unplug electrical power cord, dry off drum interior
and close door.
Remove dispenser drawer. Drain any water in compartments and dry
compartments. Replace drawer.
Store washer in an upright position.
To remove antifreeze from washer after storage, run empty washer th rough a
complete cycle using detergent. Do not add wash load.

workmanship

or materials in this washer.

POSS|BI.E CAUSE / SOLUTION

OCCURRENCE
NOISE
High pitch
Rattling

"jet engine"

and

Squealing

clanking

sound

Thumping

, A certain amount of motor whine is normal during the spin cycle.

noise.
noise.

,, Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be in drum or pump. Stop wastqer and check drum.
if noise continues after washer is restarted, ob ects may be in pump. Call your authorized servicer.
,, Belt buckles and metal fasteners are hitting wash drum. To prevent unnecessary noise and damage
to drum, fasten fasteners and turn items nside out.

or hot rubber

odor.

® Washer is overloaded.

Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound. This is usually normal. If sound continues, wastqer
is probably out of balance. Stop washer and redistribute wash load.

®

Washer is not resting firmly on floor. Move washer so it rests firmly on floor. Ad ust leveling legs and
tighten lock nuts. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details.
Shipping bolts and foam block have not been removed during installation. See INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS for removing sNpping bolts and foam block.
Wash load unevenly distributed in drum. Stop washer and rearrange wash load.

sound.

Vibrating

noise.

Do not overload wastqer. Stop washer and reduce load.

®

®

®

OPERATING
,, Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose. Make sure plug fits tightly
in wall outlet.
,, House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or a power outage has occurred. Reset circuit breaker c
replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If problem is _i circuit overload, have it corrected by
c]ualified electrician, if problem is a power outage, call local electric company.
,, Water supply faucets are not turned on. Turn 6n water supply faucets.
,, Motor is overheated. Washer motor will sto_ if it becomes overheated, it will automatically restart aftc
a cool down period of up to 30 minutes (if washer has not been manually turned off).
Dispenser drawer is open. Close drawer.
,, Washer door is not completely closed. Close door completely.

Washer does not start.

,, Load is too small. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance ttqe load.
,, Dispenser drawer is open. Close drawer.

Washer

won't

spin.

Residue

left in drum.

,, Heavily soiled items. Wipe drum with a nonabrasive housetqold cleanser, then rinse. Stqake or brush
excess dirt and sand from items before washing

WATER
Water collects in folds of the
bellows at the end of the cycle.

• This is a result of the washing action and is part of the normal operation of the washer.

Water collects in bleach and fabric softener
compartments,

,, This is a result of the siphoning action and is part of the normal operation of the washer. Water may
be removed by removing the dispenser drawer (see Page 9 Figures 1 and 2) and draining water into
tt_e empty drum or sink.

Wash load too wet

,, Washer

after spin.

is overloaded.

Do not overload

washer.

See Washing

Procedures.

,, Load is too small. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.
,, Load is out of balance. Rearrange load to allow proper spinning.
,, Drain hose is kinked. Straighten
Water does not enter
slowly,

washer

or it enters

drain hose.

,, Water supl_ly is not adequate in area. Check another faucet in the house. Wait until water supply and
pressure increase.
Water supply faucets are not completely open. Fully open hot and cold faucets.
,, Water is being used elsewhere in the house. Water pressure must be at least 30 psi (260 kPa). Avoid
running water elsewhere while washer is filling.
o

Warm or hot water

Water in washer

is not hot enough.

does not drain

Water

inlet hoses are kinked. Straighten

hoses.

• Hot water heater is set too low or is a distance from wast_er. Measure hot water temperature at nearby
faucet with candy or meat thermometer. Water temperature should be at least 120% (49°C). Adjust
water heater as necessary.
o
Hot water is being used elsewt_ere in the house. Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during
wast_er use. There may not be enough hot water available for proper cleaning. If problem persist_
your hot water system may be unabl_ to support more than 1 use at a time.

or drains

slowly.

• Drain hose is kinked or clogged. Clean and straighten the drain hose.
Maximum standpipe height is 8' (2.4 m).
o
House drain pipes are _:logged. Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary.

Water leaks.

Fill hose connection is loose at faucet or washer. Check and tighten hose connections. Install rubber
sealing washers provided.
Wrong detergent. Run rinse cycle. Use a low-sudsing high efficiency detergent.
• Too rfiuch detergent. Run rinse cycle. Use less detergent in future loads
o

Oversudsing.
Incorrect

wash

and rinse

Hot and cold water hoses are connected to wrong supply faucets. Connect hot water hose to hot
water faucet and cold water hose to cold water faucet.

temperatures.
o

Water
fill.

is entering

washer

but

tub

does

not

Drain hose standpipe is incorrect height. Standpipe must be a minimum of 23.6" (60 cm) high to prevent
siphoning. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

10

Kenmore Appliance Warranty
One Year Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due
to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®
(1-800-469-4663) to arrange for free repair.
If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of
purchase.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with
the product.
5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those
recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair
warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are
period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages.
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on
of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

as provided herein. Implied
limited to one year or the shortest
Some states and provinces do not
the duration of implied warranties

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States and Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

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