User's Guide for Topload Washers
Original Instructions: Keep These Instructions for Future Reference.
CAUTION: Read the instructions before using the machine. (If this machine changes ownership, this manual must accompany machine.)
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Part No. 204367R2, October 2018
Safety Information
Precautionary statements (“DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAUTION”), followed by specific instructions, are found in this manual and on machine decals. These precautions are intended for the personal safety of the operator, user, servicer, and those maintaining the machine.
- DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will cause severe personal injury or death.
- WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could cause severe personal injury or death.
- CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may cause minor or moderate personal injury or property damage.
Additional precautionary statements (“IMPORTANT” and “NOTE”) are followed by specific instructions.
IMPORTANT: The word “IMPORTANT” is used to inform the reader of specific procedures where minor machine damage will occur if the procedure is not followed.
NOTE: The word “NOTE” is used to communicate installation, operation, maintenance or servicing information that is important but not hazard related.
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death to persons when using your washer, follow these basic precautions:
- Read all instructions before using the washer.
- Install the washer according to the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to the EARTH/GROUND INSTRUCTIONS in the INSTALLATION manual for the proper earth/ground connection of the washer. All connections for water, drain, electrical power and earth/ground must comply with local codes and be made by licensed personnel when required. Do not do it yourself.
- Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to water and/or weather.
- Do not add the following substances or textiles containing traces of the following substances to the wash water: gasoline, kerosene, waxes, cooking oils, vegetable oils, machine oils, dry cleaning solvents, flammable chemicals, thinners or other flammable or explosive substances. These substances give off vapors that could ignite, explode or cause the fabric to catch on fire by itself.
- Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using a washing machine or combination washer-dryer, turn on all hot water taps and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. THE GAS IS FLAMMABLE, DO NOT SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN FLAME DURING THIS TIME.
- To reduce the risk of an electric shock or fire, DO NOT use an extension cord or an adapter to connect the washer to the electrical power source.
- Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. This is a safety rule for all appliances.
- Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
- Children less than three years should be kept away unless continuously supervised.
- Do not reach into the washer if the washtub or agitator, if applicable, is moving.
- Never operate the washer with any guards, panels and/or parts removed or broken. DO NOT tamper with the controls or bypass any safety devices.
- Use your washer only for its intended purpose, washing clothes. Always follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the garment manufacturer.
- Always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions on packages of laundry and cleaning aids. To reduce the risk of poisoning or chemical burns, keep them out of the reach of children at all times (preferably in a locked cabinet). Heed all warnings or precautions.
- Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
- Lid MUST BE CLOSED any time the washer is to agitate or spin. DO NOT bypass the lid switch to permit the washer to agitate or spin with the lid open. A brake will stop the washtub within seconds if the lid is opened during spinning. If the washtub does not stop when the lid is opened, remove the washer from use and call the service person.
- Be sure water connections have a shut-off valve and that fill hose connections are tight. CLOSE the shut-off valves at the end of each wash day.
- Keep your washer in good condition. Bumping or dropping the washer can damage safety features. If this occurs, have your washer checked by a qualified service person.
- Do not repair or replace any part of the washer, or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out. ALWAYS disconnect the washer from electrical supply before attempting any service.
- Disconnect the power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the lid or door to the washing compartment.
- Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this washer according to the manufacturer’s instructions may result in conditions which can produce bodily injury and/or property damage.
NOTE: The WARNING and IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Observe and be aware of other labels and precautions that are located on the machine. They are intended to provide instruction for safe use of the machine. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating the washer. Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or the manufacturer about any problems or conditions you do not understand.
Operation
Before Washing
Prepare Wash Load
Empty Pockets and Cuffs
Make sure all pockets are empty and turn them inside out. One bobby pin, metal or plastic toy, nail or sharp object in a load can catch laundry, cause tears and plug the pump. Facial tissue left in a pocket will produce extreme “lint”. A crayon or lipstick in a wash load may cause stains that cannot be removed. Roll down cuffs and shake out grass, sand and gravel.
Strings on clothing such as hooded sweatshirts may get caught in or around the agitator. Remove the strings if possible or tie them together.
[Illustration of clothes being prepared for washing, showing pockets being emptied and items being sorted.]
Mend Rips and Tears
Little holes can become bigger in the washer. Mend holes and tears before placing garments in the washer.
Close Zipper and Fasten Hooks
These can catch on garments in a wash load and tear them. Tie belts and sashes so they won’t wind around clothes.
Check For Colorfastness
Squeeze a portion of garment in warm or hot sudsy water. If the color bleeds or runs, wash the item separately in cold water.
Sort Items
Different items use different wash cycles and temperatures. Always follow the manufacturer’s care label.
[Illustration related to sorting laundry items.]
Proper sorting is easy if you follow a few guidelines:
- Sort by Color: Separate items into loads of whites, darks, lights and non-colorfast.
- Sort by Fabric and Construction: Separate items into loads of cottons/linens, permanent press, synthetics/blends/poly knits, and delicates.
- Sort by Temperature: Separate items into loads that can be washed in cold, warm or hot water.
- Sort by Type and Amount of Soil: Heavily soiled clothes will need extra treatment. Lightly soiled clothes can become dingy if washed with heavily soiled items.
- Sort Lint “Shedders” From Lint “Receivers”: Some fabrics attract lint and should not be washed with lint-shedding loads. Lint shedders are cottons, terry towels, chenille bedspreads, rugs and clothes that have been heavily bleached. Lint receivers are synthetics, permanent or durable press, knits (including socks), corduroy, and other smooth fabrics.
Pretreat
Pretreat shirt collars and cuffs with a pretreat product or liquid detergent when placing them in the washer. Before washing, treat special stains individually.
WARNING: Do not wash or dry items soiled with vegetable or cooking oils. Some oils may remain after washing and may cause the fabric to catch on fire by itself.
Loading the Washer
Load Articles
NOTE: Always add detergent first.
Load items by the amount of space they take up, not by their weight. Mix large and small items in a load to get the best washing results.
Drop items loosely into the washtub. The bulk of the clothes rather than the weight will determine load size. Do not pack items in or wrap them around the agitator. Overloading can cause poor cleaning, excessive wrinkling and tears.
[Illustration showing a washing machine tub being loaded with clothes.]
Items should move freely through the wash water for best cleaning results. Items should rollover, sink and then reappear.
When washing very large items, do not fill washtub as full as with other loads.
Load Size (Water Level)
The water level in your washer should fit the size of your wash load. Small loads will use lower water levels. There must be enough water in the washtub to allow items to move and turn over freely.
[Diagrams illustrating correct and incorrect water levels for washing loads. The 'Wrong Water Level' shows clothes packed too tightly, while the 'Right Water Level' shows clothes with ample space to move.]
Overloading the washtub can result in poor washing and rinsing.
Overloading may also cause wrinkling and tearing of items as well as increased wear to the washer’s motor.
IMPORTANT: If in doubt, always use a larger load size. Failure to have the correct volume of water relative to the load will increase the incidence of excessive lint.
| Load Sizes | |
|---|---|
| Small | • 3-4 permanent press dress shirts or • 1 twin sheet, 1 pillow case or • 1-2 lightweight dresses |
| Medium | • 6-7 permanent press shirts or • 2 twin sheets, 2 pillow cases or • 8 standard bath towels, 6 wash cloths |
| Large | • 8-9 shirts, 5 pair polyester pants or • 2 queen size sheets, 4 pillow cases, 2 nightgowns, 1 pair men's pajamas or • 1 queen size bedspread |
Wash Temperature
Hot
Hot water is the most effective for cleaning, but it is not recommended for all fabric types (read labels).
Warm
The Warm Wash is useful for providing a thorough cleaning on light and moderately soiled clothing without damaging fabric or adding to color fading. Warm water also reduces wrinkling. Use with non-colorfast or dark colors, permanent press, silks, woolens, nylon, and acrylic.
Cold
The Cold Wash is ideal for delicate items. Although its cleaning abilities are not as great as with hot or warm water, it is useful for colors that bleed easily and for sensitive fabrics.
All rinses use cold water. It is the most beneficial for fabrics. Cold rinses reduce wrinkling and color fading. In addition, cold rinses will save money and energy.
NOTE: In wash temperatures colder than 16°C [60°F], detergents do not dissolve well. This may cause ineffective cleaning, or lint and residue to form.
NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’s care labels.
| Water Temperature | Use | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| HOT | • Sturdy whites and colorfast items • Work clothes • Soiled items • Nappies | • Best cleaning for items soiled with oily or greasy stains, grass, or ink. |
| WARM | • Light and moderately soiled items • Non-colorfast or dark colors • Permanent press • Silks, woolens, nylon, acrylic | • Reduces wrinkling in permanent press fabrics • Less fading • Reduces shrinking in knits |
| COLD | • Non-colorfast fabrics • Extra delicate clothing | • Saves energy • Reduces color fading • Reduces wrinkling • Reduces shrinking |
Energy
You can save energy when washing by following these guidelines:
- Heating water accounts for the greatest energy expense when washing. Save on heating water by using warm or cold washes.
- Wash full loads, but do not overload.
Operating Your Washer
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death to persons, read the Safety Information section before operating your washer.
Determine Proper Cycle
NOTE: The cycle used for a normally soiled cotton load at the rated load capacity (8.5 kg) is as follows:
- Normal Cycle
- Warm wash water temperature setting
- Large Load Size
- Option set to High Efficiency
Normal Cycle
Use for sturdy items, like play or work clothes, towels, T-shirts, etc. If the OPTIONS switch has been set to HIGH EFFICIENCY, the agitation during the wash portion of the cycle is not constant. The wash will alternate between a period of agitation and a period of pausing. This continues until advancing to the spin portion of the cycle.
Perm Press Cycle
Use for permanent press items and synthetics. If the OPTIONS switch has been set to HIGH EFFICIENCY, during the rinse portion of the cycle the tub won't fill with water. Instead, there is a spray rinse.
Delicate Cycle
Wash delicate items usually washed by hand on this cycle. A full tub of water is recommended (even for small loads) to allow the delicate items to move freely through the water. More water helps reduce fabric wear, wrinkling, and provides for a clean wash. If the OPTIONS switch has been set to HIGH EFFICIENCY, during the rinse portion of the cycle the tub won't fill with water. Instead, there is a spray rinse.
Rinse & Spin Cycle
Use to quickly rinse items.
Spin Only Cycle
Use to extract water from wet items.
Off
Use to stop a cycle or change cycles.
Options
| Options | Use |
|---|---|
| Regular | Use this setting if fabric softener is being used. |
| High Efficiency | This setting includes an Eco-Wash Soak during the agitation portion of the NORMAL cycle. The IN USE, RINSE and SPIN status lights will flash one after the other during the soak periods. The PERM PRESS and DELICATE cycles will use a spray rinse instead of a full tub rinse. |
Available Washing Cycles
The cycles of your washer include several different settings. Refer to the tables below for what can be expected during the cycles that you select.
NORMAL - OPTIONS = REGULAR
| Function | Time |
|---|---|
| Fill (H, W, C) | 4:00 |
| Wash | 7:10 |
| Drain | 2:00 (0:00)** |
| Spin | 1:00 |
| Spray Rinse (Cold) | 0:46 |
| Spin | 2:45 |
| Fill (Cold) | 4:00 |
| Rinse | 3:10 |
| Drain | 2:00 (0:00)** |
| Spin | 3:00 |
| Final Spin | 7:00 |
| TOTAL | 36:51 |
**Direct Drive Model Cycle Time = 32:51
NORMAL - OPTIONS = HIGH EFFICIENCY
| Activity | Time |
|---|---|
| Fill (H, W, C) | 4:00 |
| Agitate | 12:00 |
| Soak | 30:00 |
| Agitate | 12:00 |
| Soak | 30:00 |
| Agitate | 12:00 |
| Soak | 30:00 |
| Agitate | 12:00 |
NORMAL - OPTIONS = HIGH EFFICIENCY (Continued)
| Activity | Time |
|---|---|
| Soak | 10:00 |
| Drain | 2:00 (0:00)** |
| Spin | 1:00 |
| Spray (Cold) | 0:46 |
| Spin | 2:45 |
| Spin-Spray (Cold) | 3:57 |
| Spin | 7:00 |
| TOTAL | 2:45:28 |
**Direct Drive Model Cycle Time = 2:43:28
PERM PRESS - OPTIONS = REGULAR
| Function | Time |
|---|---|
| Fill (H, W, C) | 4:00 |
| Wash | 5:10 |
| Drain | 2:00 (0:00)** |
| Spin | 1:00 |
| Spray Rinse (Cold) | 0:46 |
| Spin | 2:45 |
| Fill (Cold) | 4:00 |
| Rinse | 3:10 |
| Drain | 2:00 (0:00)** |
| Spin | 3:00 |
| Final Spin | 5:00 |
| TOTAL | 32:51 |
**Direct Drive Model Cycle Time = 28:51
PERM PRESS - OPTIONS = HIGH EFFICIENCY
| Function | Time | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fill (H, W, C) | 4:00 | ||||||||||||||||
| Wash | 5:10 | ||||||||||||||||
| Drain | 2:00 (0:00)** | ||||||||||||||||
| Spin | 1:00 | ||||||||||||||||
| Spray Rinse (Cold) | 0:46 | ||||||||||||||||
| Spin |
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