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137408800C (1205)
All about the
Use & Care
of your Laundry Center
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ..............................2-5 Avoid Service ................................................. 20-21
Washer Operating Instructions ..........................6-13 Warranty ............................................................22
Dryer Operating Instructions ........................... 14-17 Français ..............................................................23
Care and Cle
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING For your safety the following information in this manual Please read all instructions before using this washer. must be followed to minimize the risk of fi re or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death. Recognize safety symbols, words and Do not store or use gasoline or other fl am- labels mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with this or any other appliance. a WARNI
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 240 v Electric Dryer 240 v Electric Dryer 120 v Gas Dryer 120 v Gas Dryer Grounding type Grounding type wa wall receptacl ll receptacle 1 10-30R 0-30R 3-wire 3-wire UL-approved service UL-approved service Do not, Do not, under under an any cir y circ cumstances, umstances, cord must be installed cord must be installed ( (fused 30 amp) fused 30 amp) c cut, ut, r remo emov ve e, o on electric dryers (not n electric dryers (not o or b r bypass th ypass the p provided w
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not continue to use the laundry center if you hear squeaking, grinding, rubbing or other unusual noises. WARNING This could be a sign of mechanical breakdown and lead to fi re or serious injury. Contact a qualifi ed technician FIRE/ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD immediately. Avoid fi re hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug or extension cord or remove grounding • Failure to comply with these warnings could result in prong from electrical power cor
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Follow package directions when using laundry products. PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas - resulting To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the in serious injury or death. laundry center: • Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load un- • All repairs and servicing must be performed by an au- less specifi ed on the label. thorized servicer unless specifi cally recommended in this • Do not mix chlo
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T C W C O O H A L I W S T WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washing Procedures • Place delicate and small items such as bras, hosiery and baby socks in a WARNING mesh bag. To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock or injury to persons, read these IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer. 1 Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. (Mesh bag not included.) 3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil. • See Stain Removal Guide in this guide for safe
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WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washing Procedures, continued For models without a built-in fabric softener 6 Add laundry load to washer. dispenser: • For best washing performance, dry load level • Follow fabric softener label directions. should not be higher than the upper row of holes in • Add diluted fabric softener to the fi nal rinse. You the wash tub. Do not overload the washer. may use a fabric softener dispensing ball. NOTE To prevent staining, do not overfi ll the “FABRIC SOFTENER” ch
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WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washing Procedures, continued • Place washed items in automatic dryer, line dry, or 10 Remove items when the cycle is completed. dry fl at as directed by fabric care label. Excess wrin- • For your safety, the lid is locked during the operation kling, color transfer or odors may develop in items of the washer. It will unlock at the cycle end after the left in the washer after the cycle has ended. tub has come to a complete stop. For best results Follow the fabric
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WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available on every model. Consoles shown above for reference only. Your model may differ. Washing Cycle Selection normal/heavy (on select models only) Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle Use this cycle for heavily soiled cottons, towels, shirts, desired. denims and mixed loads. For best results bedding Follow the fabric care label This cycle is designed for lar
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WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Washing Cycle Settings cold water clean (on select models) Wash and rinse temperatures are equivalent to Wash Water Temperature temperature of cold tap supply. Use this selection for Turn the temp knob until the desired wash water fabrics and colors that are prone to dye transfer. For temperature is selected. Select a wash water temperature use with cold water detergents. according to fi ber content, colorfastness and soil level. To protect your fabrics, the t
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WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Safe Stain Removal Procedures WARNING To reduce the risk of fi re or serious injury to persons or property, comply with the basic warnings listed below: HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD • Read and comply with all instructions on stain re- Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other moval products. household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia. These • Keep stain removal products in their original labeled mixtures c
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WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Stain Removal Suggestions STAIN TREATMENT Adhesive tape, chewing Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with pre- gum, rubber cement wash stain remover or nonfl ammable dry cleaning fl uid. Baby formula, dairy Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more. products, egg Wash. Beverages (coffee, tea, Pretreat stain. Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric. soda, juice, alcoholi
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WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Blue stains • Undiluted liquid detergent • If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240 • Add detergent to empty tub. Do not or fabric softener dispensed ml) white vinegar with 1 quart
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DRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Drying Procedures • If desired, place a dryer fabric softener sheet on top of the load at the beginning of the cycle. WARNING • To save energy and time and avoid uneven drying To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock or injury to and wrinkling, do not overload the dryer. • When drying large items, dry only two or three persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS items at a time. Fill out the load with small and in this Use and Care Guide before operating y
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DRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available on every model. Consoles shown above for reference only. Your model may differ. Drying Cycle Selection Drying time varies depending on size and dampness of Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle load and fabric type. If the load is too small or almost desired. dry, the moisture sensing bars may not detect enough moisture to continue the cycle and the cy
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DRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Drying Cycle Selection, continued Drying Cycle Settings Drying Temperature Timed Dry Cycles Select the temperature setting most suitable for each load. To protect your fabrics, not all temperatures are WARNING available with every cycle. If an unavailable temperature FIRE HAZARD setting is selected by the user, the nearest available To avoid fi re hazard, do not use heat to dry items temperature will be substituted. containing feathers or down, foam rubber, plast
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DRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Other Features Drying Rack (some models) 1. Open the dryer door and remove the lint screen. Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be tumble dried. If your model did not come with a drying 2. Insert drying rack into the dryer drum. Place the front rack, you may order one. bar under the lip of the lint screen opening. 3. Place items to be dried on top of the rack. Weight should not exceed 10 lbs. Leave space between items, but do not let items hang over
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CARE AND CLEANING WARNING WARNING FIRE HAZARD To reduce risk of fi re or serious injury to persons or property, A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. comply with the basic warnings listed in the Important Safety The dryer must be connected to an outdoors Instructions and those listed below. exhaust. Regularly inspect the outdoor exhaust • Before cleaning the laundry center interior, unplug the electrical opening and remove any accumulation of lint power cord to avoid electrical shock ha
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RV ANTIFREEZE CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning Instructions, continued OUTSIDE • When washing is completed, wipe top and sides of laundry center with a damp cloth. Turn water faucets off to prevent pressure build-up in the hoses. • Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use harsh, gritty or abrasive cleansers • If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with diluted chlorine bleach (1 part bleach to 8 parts water). Rinse several times with clear water. • Remove glue residue from tape or l
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AVOID SERVICE CHECKLIST Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this laundry center. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION NOISE Rattling and clanking Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be Stop washer and check drum. If noise continues after washer is noise. in drum or pump. restarted, objects may be in pump. Call your authorized servicer. Be
