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XQB60-91BF MANUAL 10/22/01 11:42 AM Page 1
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XQB60-91BF MANUAL 10/22/01 11:42 AM Page 2 English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use and care guide. 3. Use only detergents or softeners recommended for use in this appliance and keep them out of the reach of ch
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XQB60-91BF MANUAL 10/22/01 11:42 AM Page 3 English 20. This appliance must be connected to proper electrical outlet with the correct electrical supply. 21. Proper grounding must be ensured to reduce the risk of shock and fire. DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PLUG. If you do not have a three-prong electric receptacle outlet in the wall, have a certified electrician install the proper receptacle. The wall receptacle MUST be properly grounded. 22. Hydrogen gas may be produced if the water
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XQB60-91BF MANUAL 10/22/01 11:42 AM Page 4 English Table Of Contents PAGE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................1 Understanding Your “Hand Wash” Washer..............................................4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................5 Parts and Features..............................................................................5-6 Operations ...................................................
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XQB60-91BF MANUAL 10/22/01 11:42 AM Page 5 English Understanding Your "Hand Wash" Washer Hand-Wash System: The convenient top loading format with no central agitator gives you more usable space and cleans your clothes gently. The special designed pulsator at the bottom of the washer creates a cascading motion to gently lift and bounce clothes through a continuous waterfall. Because of this unique wash motion of the pulsator, you can wash many delicate washables that you previously might ha
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XQB60-91BF MANUAL 10/22/01 11:42 AM Page 6 English OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Parts and Features 1 2 3 4 5 10 6 9 7 8 1. Folding Top Lid 6. Pulsator 2. Detergent/Softener Dispenser 7. Washer Cabinet 3. Control Panel 8. Front Leveling Legs 4. Balance Display (Leveling Indicator) 9. Inner Tub 5. Lint Filter 10. Cabinet Handle (Located on both sides of the washer) 5
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XQB60-91BF MANUAL 10/22/01 11:42 AM Page 7 English 2 1 6 5 3 4 1. Cold Water Inlet Valve 4. Rear Leveling Legs 2. Hot Water Inlet Valve 5. Power Cord (115 Volt / 60 Hz) 3. Drain Hose Connection 6. Power Cord Holder Clip 6
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XQB60-91BF MANUAL 10/22/01 11:42 AM Page 8 English OPERATIONS Understanding the Control Panel COLD/COLD WARM/COLD HOT/COLD COLD/COLD WARM/COLD HOT/COLD 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Power Button: (1) • Press the button once to operate the washer. Press the button once again to turn the washer "OFF". Start/Pause Button: (2) • Press this button once to start the wash process. Press this button once again to pause the activity during the wash cycle. (See pg. 14 under "Start/Pause Button" section for more
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XQB60-91BF MANUAL 10/22/01 11:42 AM Page 9 English Select Button: (3) • "Select Button" will let you select your desired cycle program. There are four options to select from in this mode: Soak, Wash, Rinse and Spin. Simply press the select button to go up and down. (See pg. 12 under "Wash Cycle Options" section for more details) Wash Cycle Button: (4) • "Wash Cycle" button will let you select your desired wash cycles. For your convenience, there are four fabric care wash cycles program
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XQB60-91BF MANUAL 10/22/01 11:42 AM Page 10 English Understanding the Function Light Indicator: • The function "display light" indicates selected feature is "ON" or the cycle is about to begin. • During the wash cycle, "flashing light" indicates current running program. • Rapidly flashing light indicates that the washer is not operating properly. Note: Refer to troubleshooting guide for "Error Code" explanation. Loading the Washer: • Load each item loosely. • Separate the white and color
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XQB60-91BF MANUAL 10/22/01 11:42 AM Page 11 English Proper Use of Fabric Softener: • Pour in liquid fabric softener into left side compartment as recommended by the manufacturer. • Do not exceed the level in the compartment to avoid overflow. Warning: Never pour fabric softener directly onto clothes because it will stain your clothes or you may get spots on your clothes. Proper Use of Detergent: • The amount of detergent to use depends on size of load, water type (hard or soft) and whether
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XQB60-91BF MANUAL 10/22/01 11:42 AM Page 12 English Selecting Wash Cycle: • Press the "Wash Cycle button" to select your desired wash cycles. For your convenience, there are four fabric care wash cycles: Normal, Synthetic, Gentle and Quick. Note: When you turn the power "ON", the machine will set the standard wash program to "Normal" position. To select your desired wash cycle, simply press the Wash Cycle button. Normal Cycle: This is used for work & play, household linens and heavy to lig
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XQB60-91BF MANUAL 10/22/01 11:42 AM Page 13 English Wash Cycle Options: When you turn the power "ON", the machine will set automatically to "Wash ---> Rinse ---> Spin" program. You can change this setting by pressing "Select Button" to select other options. Follow the procedure below when manually selecting wash cycle options: Select Button Cycle Type (Preset) from the factory For Wash-Rinse-Spin Push one time For Wash only Push two times For Wash-Rinse Push three times For Rinse-Spin Pus
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XQB60-91BF MANUAL 10/22/01 11:42 AM Page 14 English Selecting Water Level: When you turn the power "ON", the initial water level is set at 6th position. Note: • For normal, synthetic and gentle cycle, you can select water level between 1-10 position. • In the quick cycle mode the water level is preset to the 2nd position. The washer begins to wash clothes once the water has reached the 2nd level. Water in this mode fills until the 4th level is reached. Press the water level button to incre
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XQB60-91BF MANUAL 10/22/01 11:42 AM Page 15 English Selecting Wash/Rinse Temperature: COLD/COLD WARM/COLD When you turn the power "ON", the initial temperature is HOT/COLD set at "Cold/Cold" position. Press the "Temp Select Button" to select the proper temperature option. For your convenience, there are three temperature options: Cold/Cold, Warm/Cold and Hot/Cold. Always refer to the label on the garment for proper temperature that is recommended by garment manufacturers. See the refere
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XQB60-91BF MANUAL 10/22/01 11:42 AM Page 16 Delay Start Button: This convenient option lets you delay the start of the wash cycle between 2 to 24 hours. • Press the "Delay Start Button" to choose the number of hours you want to delay the start of the cycle. • The time will delay by 1 hour for every time you press the button • During this cycle if you want to cancel, you must turn the power off and reselect the option. End of Cycle Signal: The machine will beep at the end of the cycle, i
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XQB60-91BF MANUAL 10/22/01 11:42 AM Page 17 Steps for the Wash Process: 1. Turn the power ‘On". 2. Fill the detergent/softener dispenser. 3. Selecting the cycle: Note: If you choose to keep the "Auto Presets" of the cycle, skip to step # 5. If you choose to change any or all of the preset options, continue with step # 4. There may be some restrictions when choosing selected options. 4. Manually Selecting Your Options A. When selecting wash cycle options, please refer to "Wash Cycle Optio
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XQB60-91BF MANUAL 10/22/01 11:42 AM Page 18 Care and Cleaning Guide Warning: Always unplug your appliance to avoid electric shock before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result in death or injury. Before using cleaning products, always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions and warnings to avoid personal injury or product damage. Cleaning and Maintenance Use only damp or sudsy cloth for cleaning control panel. • To avoid any kind of damage to cabinet finish, wipe appliance cabinet
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XQB60-91BF MANUAL 10/22/01 11:42 AM Page 19 Moving & Vacationing • Turn off water supply faucets and disconnect hoses. Drain water from all hoses. This will prevent from damaging due to water leakage if the hoses accidentally get ruptured or they become loose. • Disconnect electrical plug. • Dry inner wash tub. If moving washer, disconnect drain hose. • Turn the leveling legs clockwise all the way in. • To prevent mold or mildew, leave door open so moisture inside machine can evaporate.
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XQB60-91BF MANUAL 10/22/01 11:42 AM Page 20 English Troubleshooting Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions. Washer does not operate: • Check if unit is plugged in. The plug may have come loose. • Check if the electrical wall receptacle is of proper voltage. • Check if the circuit breaker needs to be reset or if the fuse needs to be replaced. • Check if the washer is overloaded: load may need to be re-balanced and clothes may need to be redistribut
