O
PERATING
I
NSTRUCTIONS
NOTE:
To ensure that your additional items get clean,
do not wait more than five minutes after the cycle has
started to add the item
.
L
OAD THE
C
LOTHES
W
ASHER
3
1. Load the washer loosely – DO NOT overload.
2. Close the door.
3.Add detergent and additives to the dispenser
(see pages 9-10).
4. Select the appropriate cycle and options for the load,
(see pages 4-7).
NOTES:
• When the cycle is complete, the Door Lock light will go out and “End” or “00” (select models) will appear in the
display.
• DO NOT attempt to open the door until the Door Lock light is off. To add a forgotten item, see “Load the Clothes
Washer” section.
• When the washer is restarted after a pause, there will be a delay of up to 15 seconds before the cycle will continue.
• Pressing
Power Off
cancels the cycle and stops the washer.
• The Wash, Rinse and Spin indicator lights will illuminate during those portions of the cycle.
G
ETTING
S
TARTED
5. Press the
Cycle Selector
dial.
6.The Wash Indicator light will illuminate.
7.The estimated cycle time will appear in the display.
The time may fluctuate to better indicate the
wash time remaining in the cycle.
8. Before the washer starts to fill, it will make a
series of clicking noises to check the door lock
and do a quick drain.
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• The tub can be loaded completely full with dry,
unfolded clothes. However, DO NOT pack the tub
tightly.
• Overloading may reduce washing efficiency, cause
excess wear and possibly cause creasing or wrinkling of
the load.
• Wash delicate items such as bras, hosiery and other
lingerie in the Delicates or Hand Wash cycle with
similar lightweight items.
• When washing big bulky items or a couple of small
items that do not fill the tub completely, such as a rug, a
few towels should be added for improved tumbling and
spin performance.
• When washing smaller, bulky items that do not fill the
tub completely such as a rug, one pillow, stuffed toys or
one or two sweaters, a few towels should be added for
improved tumbling and spin performance.
• When washing heavily soiled loads, it is very important
to avoid overloading the washer to assure good
cleaning results.
• To add a forgotten item in the Super Wash, Normal,
Wrinkle Control or Quick Wash cycles, press the
Cycle
Selector
dial, wait for the Door Lock light to go out
(5 seconds), add the item, close the door and press the
Cycle Selector
dial. After a pause of one to two
minutes, the cycle will resume.
• Close door carefully to avoid slamming.
