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Summary of Contents for 4PGSC9455JQ0

Page 1: ...TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS Use CareGuide Table of Contents 2 8315981 ...

Page 2: ...arting Your Washer 6 Selecting a Cycle and Time 7 Rinse and Spin 8 Drain and Spin 8 Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach 8 Adding Liquid Fabric Softener 8 WASHER CARE 8 Cleaning Your Washer 8 Water Inlet Hoses 8 Vacation Storage and Moving Care 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 9 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 11 12 13 14 14 14 14 15 16 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 20 ...

Page 3: ...ive substances to the wash water These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that 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 the washing machine turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for ...

Page 4: ...es listed below 1 Control panel 2 Model and serial number label 3 Liquid fabric softener dispenser 4 Agitator 5 Lid 6 Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser 7 Basket 8 Tub Other features your washer may have XTRA ROLL ACTION PLUS agitator DURASMOOTH white porcelain basket CLEANTOUCH control panel Extra rinse selector On some models Control panel ...

Page 5: ...d from the upper part of the agitator During drain If water is drained quickly from your washer depending on your installation you may hear air being pulled through the pump during the end of draining After drain and before spin When the cycle changes from draining to spinning you may hear gears engaging WASH RINSE 1 Fill 1 Fill 2 Wash selected time 2 Rinse 3 Drain No agitation 3 Drain No agitatio...

Page 6: ... softener into the liquid fabric softener dispenser on some models Softener is added automatically during the rinse portion of the cycle Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the crossbar in the opening Do not spill or drip any fabric softener on the clothes Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser NOTE On models without a fabric softe...

Page 7: ... dilute fabric softener with to 1 cup 125 to 250 mL of warm water Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics See Adding Liquid Fabric Softener SelectingaCycleandTime This section describes the available wash cycles and will help you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycl...

Page 8: ...1 Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load 2 Add bleach to the wash cycle so it can be removed in the rinse cycle Pour bleach around the agitator not directly on the load Follow directions on the care labels Do not use chlorine bleach on wool silk spandex acetates or some flame retardant fabrics When soaking with chlorine bleach add detergent to soak water NOTE Undiluted bleach will damage...

Page 9: ...tion that the washer is not filling completely This is normal Washer stops Check the following Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet Is the indicator on the Cycle Control knob properly lined up with a cycle Turn the Cycle Control knob to the right slightly and pull to start Are the water inlet valve screens clogged Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on Is the water i...

Page 10: ... follow the manufacturer s directions when adding detergent and fabric softener to the dispensers Measure detergent and fabric softener Carefully pour into the dispensers Wipe up all spills Dilute fabric softener in the fabric softener dispenser Did you put powdered or color safe bleach in the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser Add powdered or liquid color safe bleach directly to the basket Do not u...

Page 11: ...allation Instructions Garment damage Check the following Were sharp items removed from pockets before washing Empty pockets zip zippers snap or hook fasteners before washing Were strings and sashes tied to prevent tangling Were items damaged before washing Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing Did you overload the washer The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded Loads should...

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