• DO NOT drape the cord where it can be pulled on or tripped over. Never unplug your appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the plug firmly and Thank you for purchasing your Montgomery Ward Compact Washer. pull straight out from the outlet.
If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. Montgomery Ward cannot accept any liability for damage or injury resulting from failure to observe these safety procedures.
Parts & Features (cont.) Installation (cont.) 5. Use the quick connection adaptor if connecting to a single faucet. Skip this step if you are connecting the washer to a sink with separate hot and cold faucets. When connected to a single faucet that can dispense either hot or cold water, Water Inlet both hot and cold water can be run through the cold water line for washing use.
Installation (cont.) How to Use WARNING: CONTROL PANEL: 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 pe- riod, before using the washing machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow for several minutes.
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How to Use (cont.) How to Use (cont.) WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDRY Final 1. Press ON/OFF to power your washer on. Load Soak Wash Number Total Spin 2. Sort laundry by fabric type, soil level, color and load size as needed. Load the Program Size Time...
Helpful HInts Cleaning & Care WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any user maintenance. Pressing OFF does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply. 1. Turn off and unplug the appliance. •...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (cont.) Problem Possible Cause Solutions Problem Possible Cause Solutions Thumping sound Heavy wash loads may If thumping continues, washer Rattling and clanking Foreign objects, such as Stop washer, check tub and produce a thumping is probably out of balance. noise keys, coins, or safety pins, drain filter.
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Troubleshooting (cont.) Troubleshooting (cont.) Problem Possible Cause Solutions Problem Possible Cause Solutions Washer will not turn Cord is not plugged in. Check that plug is secure into Washer will not Water supply is turned Turn on the water. outlet. operate off.
Fabric Care Chart Troubleshooting (cont.) The following symbols provide garment care direction. The Clothing care labels Problem Possible Cause Solutions include symbols for washing, bleaching, drying and ironing, or dry cleaning when Washer not filling Filter clogged. Clean the filter. necessary.
(excluding for one year from provable date of purchase. shipping and handling charges). Within this warranty period, Montgomery Ward will repair Please send returns to: replace, at its option, defective parts of this Montgomery Ward, Inc.