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Summary of Contents for CCW5244W0

Page 1: ...AndCare A Note To You Understanding Washer Safety 2 3 Getting To Know Your Washer 4 Washer Connections 5 Operating Your Washer Laundry Tips 12 If You Need cz2Yceor I 22 PORTABLE IWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS ...

Page 2: ... symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance number l 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You ...

Page 3: ...properly or crawl on or inside your washer Super vise children closely when your washer is Protect washer from the weather and used near them keep it where the temperature will not fall below freezing l Before your washer is removed from l Install and level washer on a floor that service or discarded remove the lid to prevent accidental entrapment can support the weight l After starting a cycle do...

Page 4: ...asher model They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book Your model may not include all features Temperature selector Load size selector 1 I Consumer Assistance Center number l 80 253 1301 Fabric softener dispense Bleach dispenser Agitetor Cycle control knob i I Model and serial number plate under lid Basket Tub Other feature not shown Manual clean lint filte...

Page 5: ...mperature Selector to COLD COLD See page 6 for a portable two faucet connection I To connect washer 1 Lift the hoses off the storage rack on the back of the washer 2 Attach the hose connector to the faucet adapter by pulling down on the locking collar while lifting up on the connector until it snaps into place 3 Slowly turn the water faucet on all the way 4 Pull the electrical power cord from the ...

Page 6: ...ortable two faucet connections If you have two separate water connections your washer can be connected to both the hot and cold water faucets using Kit 3430190 This kit can be purchased from your dealer Connecting the washer 1 Connect the hot and cold water inlet hoses to the hot and cold faucets 2 Secure the drain hose to the sink or standpipe 3 Slowly turn the water faucets on all the way 4 Plug...

Page 7: ...ore using your washer Starting or stopping your washer Startlng your washer 1 Select a water level and water temperature 2 Push in and turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise Stop when the indicator on the knob s outer ring points to the number in the wash cycle you want The numbers are minutes of wash time 3 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob Refer to pages 8 9 for additional information to help you m...

Page 8: ...ays use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics l For heavily soiled permanent press or knit clothes prewash or presoak before washing in warm water See the Water usage guide on page 16 for more information Selecting a cycle and time You will find information you need to help you make correct cycle selections in this section l Pages 6 9 Use the information on these pages to guide you when sel...

Page 9: ...al for washer operation Delicates cycle The Delicates cycle features a reduced agitation speed for gentle soil removal Pulsed spinning reduces wrinkling l Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean delicate items and washable knits that are lightly to moderately soiled Delicate8 cycle Using rinse and spin When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes or washing special care items you may want an ...

Page 10: ...gitation starts the Cycle Control Knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle These pauses are normal for washer operation Fill Rinse Drain No agitation w Spin About your manual clean lint filter Clean your lint filter after every load 1 To remove grasp the top of the agitator with both hands Pull upward to remove agitator cap Lint...

Page 11: ...g under water faucet Replace after cleaning NOTE Do not wash clothes with this dispenser removed Do not add detergent or bleach to this dispenser The dispenser is for fabric softener use only Using the chlorine bleach dispenser Always measure liquid chlorine bleach Do not guess For this machine never use more than 12 cup 125 mL for a full load Use less with lower water level settings Follow manufa...

Page 12: ...ed promptly for best results Sorting l Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones even if they would normally be washed together Separate lint givers towels chenille from lint takers cordu roy synthetics permanent press When possible turn lint givers inside out l Separate dark from light colors colorfast from noncolorfast l Sort by fabric and construction sturdy cottons knits delicate ...

Page 13: ...oaking or prewashing stained laundry Hot water can set stains Stain removal rules l Most stains are easier to remove when they are fresh Old or set stains may not come out Follow package directions for pretreat ment products l Before treating any stain find out 1 What kind of stain it is 2 What kind of fabric it is and if it is colorfast Check label 3 How old the stain is Washing and drying can se...

Page 14: ...rgent or your regular laundry detergent Wash and anti in hottest water safe for fabric perspirants Heavy stain Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammonia and all fabric bleach Let stand for 30 minutes Wash in hottest water safe for fabric Fat grease Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried See or oil vegetable cooking oil Warning on page 3 For other ...

Page 15: ...r for extended periods of time To prevent mildew promptly dry laundry after washing Mustard Treat immediately Scrape off excess mustard Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or a prewash soil and stain remover Rinse Work liquid deter gent and a few drops of vinegar into stain Rinse If stain remains apply 3 hydrogen peroxide Rinse and wash Paint Hand wash paint stained items Water base Treat st...

Page 16: ...available on some models Warm rinse water provides better water tion than cold rinse water but may increase wrinkling when line drying In cold climates rinse water also provides a more comfortable temperature for handling the wash load extrac warm To check your hot water temperature with a Water hardness candy or cooking thermometer 1 Fill a pan with the hottest water available Many poor washing r...

Page 17: ...ng ultra detergents Package directions are usually based on moderate water hardness 4 6 grains lightly soiled items normal mix loads l Use more detergent for hard water cooler wash water full loads heavily soiled items l Do not judge the amount of detergent to use by the amount of suds in the machine Low sudslng detergents do not create as many suds as normal sudsing detergents suds are present in...

Page 18: ...oak 10 to 15 minutes 4 Set Cycle Control Knob to drain and spin just beyond any dot on the dial Start washer Spin 1 to 2 minutes 5 Fill washer for final rinse Stop washer Allow to soak 6 Set Cycle Control Knob as you did in Step 4 Start washer Allow washer to finish cycle 7 Lay blanket on flat surface and block by gently stretching to original measurement Woolens tend to shrink more the first time...

Page 19: ...tate until detergent is dissolved 2 Place two pillows on opposite sides of the agitator to balance the load 3 Allow washer to fill completely and continue through the cycle 4 Stop the washer occasionally to press air from item s being washed Plastic rubber items Quilts bedspreads Treat as delicate items Wash in warm water Wash small items in a mesh bag Do not wash cotton filled comforters unless t...

Page 20: ...ting l Paper or tissue in pockets l Pilling being mistaken for lint l Overloading l Not enough detergent l Clogged lint filter Load too wet after spin Shrinking l Cold rinses l Lid is opened before spinning is completed l Fabric type some knits stretch during manufacturing laundering returns fabric to original size l Care label directions not followed Snags rips holes l Items damaged before washin...

Page 21: ...in the basket 3 Push in and turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to just beyond any dot on the dial See Using rinse and spin on page 9 4 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob and allow the washer to run about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water 5 Unplug power supply cord To use the washer again 1 Flush water pipes and hoses 2 Reconnect water inlet hoses 3 Turn on both water faucets 4 Reconnect p...

Page 22: ...l Knob set and pulled out Washer does not spin Is the lid closed Is the power cord plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage Has a household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Has a time delay fuse been used Washer stops during a cycle Washer pauses briefly at different times in each cycle These pauses are normal Is the power cord plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage Has a hous...

Page 23: ...ompany in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your tele phone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUsEHOLD MAJOR SEWlCE 6 REPAIR 4 If you need replacement parts To locate replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call our Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved l Conta...

Page 24: ...or plumbing B Repairs when washer is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to washer caused by accident misuse fire flood or acts of God E Any labor costs during the limited warranties F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 12 93 This warranty gives y...

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