As you use the washer, occasionally wipe the cabinet
with a damp cloth or sponge; wipe dry with a soft clo
Do not use polish or any kind on the plastic trim. Some
polishes contain agents which may damage plastics.
If you live an area where phosphate detergents are
banned, it may be necessary to recondition the washer
phosphate detergent must be
used, body oils and detergent may accumulate in the
washer tub. This is particularly evid
areas or in homes, where heavily soiled garments are
plete cycle using hot water and 2 cups of a non
cipitating water conditioner. Do not add any clothes,
laundry detergent or other laundry aids.
Once all accumulation has been re
should be satisfactory if you follow the preventive
After washing is complete, the water faucets should be
turned off to relieve water pressure on the hoses.
pe the inside of the washer door with a soft cloth to
remove any remaining moisture. Periodically, a thin coat
ld be applied to the inner door of the
washer; especially to the area which is immediately next
rotect the door finish from laundry aid spills
and any discoloration which may results from these
The interior of the machine should be cleaned period
cally by qualified service personnel.
Cleaning The Drain Screen
Clean the drain screen frequently. For instruction please
to page 7 of this manual.
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Turn off the hot and cold water source to machine.
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Set machine to fill in regular cycle on warm wash.
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Lift inlet hoses to assure no water is left in inlet hoses.
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e the wash timer to spin cycle and turn on.
This will activate the water pump and will evacuate as
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Place a towel under the drain filter area and remove
drain filter. This will drain any water left in the bottom
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Install drain filter correctly to assure it does not leak
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In extreme conditions you may wish to completely
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Washer may not be plugged in or connection may be
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House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
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imer knob not in correct position.
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Cycle selector knob not in correct position.
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Door is not securely shut.
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Drain hose is kinked or clogged (Fig. 1).
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House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or wall plug
not firmly in receptacle.
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No more than 6" of the drain hose should insert into a
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The outlet end of the drain hose
20" (50 cm) above the base of the machine.
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Assure an air break is available to prevent the machine
from siphoning in a standpipe.
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The standpipe should be at 25" (62 cm) m
34" (86 cm) maximum height.
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Assure the drain loop or suitable clamp to support drain
Enter The Washer, Or It Enters
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Water supply is not adequate in the area.
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Hot and cold water faucets for the inlet hoses
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Water is being used elsewhere in the house, when the
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Water inlet hoses are kinked.
You may save the cost and inconvenience of an unnecessary service call by first reviewing this easy
of the most frequently encountered situations that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials.
will be charged for a service call while the appliance is in warranty if the problem is not caused by
before calling for service. It may save time and expense.
