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when not in use

•  Turn off water faucets to minimize leakage if a break or rupture 

should occur. Check the condition of the fill hoses; 

mabe

 recommends 

changing the hoses every 5 years.

additional gas dryer warnings

warning        - fire or explosion hazard

Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, 
death, or property damage.
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in 
the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
what to do if you smell gas:

•  DO NOT try to light any appliance.
•  DO NOT touch any electrical switch; DO NOT use any phone in your 

building.

•  Clear the room, building, or area of any occupants.
•  Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow 

the gas supplier’s instructions.

•  If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, 
service agency, or the gas supplier.

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Summary of Contents for CLME71214BAT

Page 1: ...234D1334P021 read this instruction manual before installing your washer dryer model CLME71214BAT owners manual ...

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Page 3: ...hat 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 a washing machine turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas As the gas is flammable DO NOT smoke or use an open flame during this time DO NOT allow children to play on or ...

Page 4: ...O NOT use any type of spray cleaner when cleaning dryer interior Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur DO NOT store items that may burn or melt such as clothing paper material plastics or plastic containers etc on top of the appliance nor hang them from the door DO NOT climb on or stand on this unit See electrical connection information located in the Installation Instructions for ground...

Page 5: ...line or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance what to do if you smell gas DO NOT try to light any appliance DO NOT touch any electrical switch DO NOT use any phone in your building Clear the room building or area of any occupants Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas...

Page 6: ...and ready to use Select desired wash cycle Select additional settings Close lid Press the Start button Add fabric softener optional Add bleach optional Colors Heavy Delicates Light Drain Spin Medium Normal Speed Wash Colors Heavy Medium Bulky Items Casuals Heavy Delicates Light Drain Spin Medium Speed Wash Light Whites Start Pause Normal Wash Rinse Spin Lid Locked Deep Rinse S elect when usingFabr...

Page 7: ...Heavy Medium Bulky Items Casuals Heavy Delicates Light Drain Spin Medium Speed Wash Light Whites Start Pause Normal Wash Rinse Spin Lid Locked Deep Rinse S elect when usingFabric S oftener Tap Cold Cold Cool Colors Warm Hot D C B G A Colors Heavy Medium Bulky Items Casuals Heavy Delicates Light Drain Spin Medium Speed Wash Light Whites Start Pause Normal Wash Rinse Spin Lid Locked Deep Rinse S ele...

Page 8: ... washer cycle controls the type of washing process The cycle selector knob can be turned in either direction Turning the knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and change the cycle to the new selection Press Start to begin the new cycle selection The chart in the next page will help you match the items to be washed with the best washer cycle settings For optimal performance select the cy...

Page 9: ... fill rinse to effectively rinse bulky items Casual clothes lightly office wear Casuals Hot Warm Colors Cool Cold Tap Cold Wash cycle tailored to care for casual clothes and office wear items Incorporates multi stage fills and wash periods to provide optimal fabric care Lingerie and special care fabrics with light soil Delicates Hot Warm Colors Cool Cold Tap Cold Utilizes a gentle agitate profile ...

Page 10: ...mended you choose a setting other than tap cold load size on some models Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket precise fill This selection automatically provides the correct amount of water suited to the size and type of load placed in the unit If you prefer to manually select the water level select Small through Super While Precise Fill is best for most loa...

Page 11: ...e the lid and press start again The water fill will continue with the lid opened except when precise fill on some models is selected as the load size The lid must be closed to continue filling when precise fill on some models is selected If the lid is opened during the cycle the cycle will pause and the status lights will blink To resume the cycle close the lid and press start If the machine is pa...

Page 12: ...you can begin your cycle again If you try to bypass the lock out period by unplugging the washer the 4 minute timer will start over again lid locked light will flash if 3 cycles have been started without opening the lid The washer will not start another cycle until the lid is opened Try opening then closing the lid and starting a new cycle If an out of balance condition is detected by the washer t...

Page 13: ...to the fabric softener dispenser Add water to dispenser until it reaches the maximum fill line Select deep rinse button on control panel for proper dispersion of the fabric softener fabric softener dispenser on models with an infusor Select deep rinse button on control panel Add diluted liquid fabric softener during the rinse cycle or use a fabric softener ball liquid bleach funnel The water fill ...

Page 14: ...explosion fire or amputation warning fire hazard average small load average medium load average large load water level clothes water level clothes water level clothes average small load average medium load average large load clothes Load clothes around outside of infusor not over it loading the washer on models with an agitator Load dry items loosely no higher than the top row of holes in the wash...

Page 15: ...abrics containing flammable materials waxes cleaning fluids etc Wash action will not start with the lid up proper use of detergent Using too little or too much detergent is a common cause of laundry problems Use less detergent if you have soft water a smaller load or a lightly soiled load For spots apply pre treatment to items as recommended on the product label Application should be made in the b...

Page 16: ...er To clean the dispenser soak both the dispenser cup and the dispenser cover in the following solution 1 US gallon 3 8 liters warm water 1 4 cup 60 ml heavy duty liquid detergent 1 cup 240 ml bleach If necessary loosen buildup with a clean soft cloth after soaking Do not use a stiff brush you may roughen the surface of the dispenser Rinse and reassemble dispenser Place dispenser back on the agita...

Page 17: ...ubber or plastic must be dried on a clothesline Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire warning fire hazard Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model important clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer note This appliance is designed so that the washer and dryer can be operated at the same time step 1 Loosely add items Close door note Dryer will...

Page 18: ...e 30 min damp dry For leaving items partially damp dewrinkle 20 min For removing wrinkles from items that are clean and dry or that are very lightly damp quick fluff 10 min For freshening or fluffing up already dry clothing fabrics linens and pillows Provides 10 minutes of no heat tumbling Automatic cycles determine fabric dryness and provide automatic sensored drying The timer does not rotate dur...

Page 19: ...ing for models with E Dry step 5 Press butto step 4 Press E Dry optional Cottons Time Dry Casuals Delicates Temperature Time Dry Only E Dry Star Pause B Medium Regular Temper Time Dry open Select Temperature if using Time Dry y t linens For most dry normal manent press and nits pecial care fabrics and ded to put small or n mesh bags at the desired drying time tially damp es from items that are t a...

Page 20: ...labeled permanent press low delicates For delicates synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low no heat quick fluff For fluffing items without heat Use the Timed Dry cycle B C Temperature is automatically set according to fabric type and is not adjustable Regular heat Cottons Mediumheat Casuals Low heat Delicates Use Time Dry with Temperature set to Medium to dry bulky items such as bedspreads and...

Page 21: ...ettings on Regular are specifically designed for this cycle to reduce energy consumption For optimal energy savings turn E Dry on For optimal drying times turn E Dry off Energy savings will vary across loads start Close the dryer door Press Start Opening the door during operation will stop the dryer To restart the dryer close the door and select Start to complete the cycle A chime will sound at th...

Page 22: ...he filter Run your fingers across the filter A waxy buildup may form on the lint filter from using dryer added fabric softener sheets To remove this buildup wash the lint screen in warm soapy water Dry thoroughly and replace Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter and grid in place Have a qualified technician vacuum the lint from the dryer once a year This dryer must be exhausted to the o...

Page 23: ...artially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying time Follow these steps 1 Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the plug from the wall socket 2 Disconnect the duct from the dryer 3 Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and reconnect the duct the exhaust hood Check with a mirror that the inside flaps of the hood move freely when operating Make sure that there is no wildlife birds insects ...

Page 24: ...ly is turned off or improperly connected Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets Water valve screens are stopped up Turn off the water source and remove the water connection hoses from the upper back of the washer Use a brush or toothpick to clean the screens in the machine Reconnect the hoses and turn the water back on House water heater is not...

Page 25: ...bric softener Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow directions for using dispenser operation possible causes what to do Movement inside ma chine when shut off Shifting mechanism is disengaging the motor When the machine is manually turned off the shifter will disengage the motor before completely shutting down If lid is raised before the motor is disengaged it will resume when ...

Page 26: ...king Shifter mechanism is engaging or disengaging The drive system will engage at the start of agitate and disengage when agitate is complete This occurs multiple times during the wash Back and forth swoosh or light clicking sound during agitate Electric motor reversing direction This sound is the motor rotating back and forth to agitate your laundry Quick short agitation sounds Clothing redistrib...

Page 27: ...r dryer to dry only clean items Dirty items can stain clean items and the dryer Clothes were not completely clean Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the clothes are wet appear after drying Use proper washing procedures before drying Lint on clothes Lint filter is full Clean lint screen before each load Improper sorting Sort lint producers like chenille from lint collectors like corduroy St...

Page 28: ...he dryer venting is correct Blown fuses or tripped circuit breaker Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers Since most dryers use 2 fuses breakers make sure both are operating Overloading combining loads Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer at a time Underloading If you are drying only one or two items add a few items to ensure proper tumbling Clothes are wrinkled Overdrying Select a s...

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