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Fire Hazard
Never place items in the washer that are dampened
with gasoline or other flammable fluids.
No washer can completely remove oil
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on
it (including cooking oils).
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire,
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.
The following is a guide to using your washer. Please refer to
specific sections of this manual for more detailed information.
Do not store laundry products on the top surface of this washer.
Vibration is normal during operation.
Using the Proper Detergent
Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type of
detergent will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." This wash
system, along with less water, will create too much sudsing with a
regular non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result
in washer errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing
performance. It may also result in component failures and
noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made to produce
the right amount of suds for the best performance. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent
to use. Remember, concentrated detergents such as 2x or higher
will use less detergent based on load size.
Use only HE High Efficiency detergent.
First Wash Cycle Without Laundry
Before washing clothes for the first time, if not completed during
the final installation step, choose the Normal/Casual cycle and
run it without clothes. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Use
1/2 the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium-size
load. This initial cycle serves to ensure the interior is clean before
washing clothes.
For All Wash Cycles
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Open the washer door by pulling on the handle. Sort laundry
according to color and type of fabric. Place a load of sorted
clothes in the washer. Do not tightly pack washer. Tightly
packing can cause poor cleaning.
• The washer can be fully loaded, but not tightly packed.
Washer door should close easily.
Mix large and small items and avoid washing single items.
Load evenly.
Wash small items, such as infant socks, in mesh garment
bags. It is recommended that more than one garment bag
be used, and that each garment bag be filled with equal
amounts of material.
When unloading garments, occasionally check under the
seal at the front of the tub for small items.
Close the washer door by pushing it firmly until the lock clicks.
The washer door will remain locked during the wash cycle.
NOTES:
After any wash cycle is completed, the door must be
opened and then closed before a new cycle can begin.
The door can be opened only if PAUSE/CANCEL is
selected while the Add a Garment light is glowing or if the
cycle has been canceled.
See "To cancel a cycle" in "Changing, Cycles, Options,
and Modifiers" section.
Open the dispenser drawer and add laundry products to the
detergent, bleach, or fabric softener compartments. Close
drawer slowly to avoid spills. See "Using the Dispenser."
Turn on the washer by selecting POWER. Select one of the
cycles by turning the cycle selector. The indicator light for the
selected cycle will glow green. When selecting a wash cycle,
the preset options and modifiers (such as Water Temp, Spin
Speed, Soil Level, and Rinse) for the selected cycle will glow
green. Selectable options will glow amber. If an option or
modifier is unavailable with a selected cycle, the light will not
illuminate. The display shows the estimated time remaining.
The preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for
the selected cycle. See "Cycles."
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