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    ® Front.Loading Automatic Washer Use & Care Guide Lavadora autom&tica de carga frontal Manual de uso y cu Laveuse automatique & chargement frontal Guide d utlllsat_on et d entrewen ModelslModelos_od_les 796.4027* * = color number, nL_mero de color, numero de couleur == iiiiZ:!!_!!i!!i!iiiiiiiiiiii_ii ¸ Designed to use only HE High Eff[...]

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    Wehave provided many im_rtant safety messages in thismanual and on your appliance, Always read andobey all safety messages. This isthe safety alert sym_l. This sym_l alerts you to potential hazards that can result in prope_ damage and/or serious bodily harm or death. All safety messages will follow the safety' alert sym_l and either the word D[...]

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    . Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is us_ near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances. Failure to comply with these warnings _u]d result in serious _rsonal injuries. " Destroy the carton, plastic bag, and other packing materials [...]

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    KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS O DETERGENT DISPENSER There are four compartments, one each for prewash (not used on this model) main wash, liquid bleach, and liquid fabric softener. CONTROL PANEL WITH LED DISPLAY The easy-to-read LED display shows cycle options, settings, cycle status, and estimated time remaining during operation. NOTE: Sensors in the w[...]

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    KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS Description Front-Loading Washer Rated Voltage/Frequency 120 VAC @ 60 Hz. Dimensions 27" (W) X 293/4" (D) X 3811/1e"(H), 511/8" (D, door open) 68.6 cm (W) X 75.6 cm(D) X 98.3 cm(H), 129.8 cm (D, door open) Net Weight 190 Ib. (86 kg) CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION WARNING • Washer is heavy[ Two or [...]

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    CONNECTING THE WATER LINES • IMPORTANT: Use new hoses when installing the washer. Do NOT reu_ old hoses. • IMPORTANT: Use ONLY the inlet hoses provided with this laundry product. Aftermarket hoses are not guaranteed to fit or function correctly. Other hoses may not tighten correctly and could cause leaks. Subsequent damage to product or propert[...]

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    CONNECTING THE DRAIN HOSE • The drain hose should always be properly secured Failure to properly secure the drain hoe can result Jn flooding and property damage. • Do not in,aft the end of the drain hose higher than 96 in. (244.8 cm) above the bottom of the washer. • The drain must be installed in accordance with any applicable local _des and[...]

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    LEVELING THE WASHER The drum of your new washer spins at very high speeds.. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must be a ]eve], solid surface.. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as n_essary to ]eve] the washer. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary _n cause the washer to vibrate. NOTE: Before installin[...]

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    WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, el_tric shock, or inju_ to _rsons, read and follow this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this washer. CONTROL PANEL FEATURES ® () q) O POWER (ONJOFF) BUTTON Press to turn the washer ON. Press again to turn the washer OFF. NOTE: Pressing the POWER button during a cycie[...]

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    OPERATING THE WASHER O SORT AND LOAD WASHER LAUNDRY Refer to page 15. O ADD DETERGENT AND OTHER PRODUCTS Open the dispenser drawer and add Odetergent to the main wash compartment in the dispenser drawer, Add bleach and fabric softener as desired. See pages 16 and 17 for important information on detergents and dispenser use, _R O TURN ON THE WASHER [...]

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    SORTING WASH LOADS Fabric Care Labels Many articles of clothing include a fabric care label. Using the chart below, adjust the cycle and options selections to care for your clothing according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Fabric Care Labels M_ine wash Water ®®0 00 0 H_t War,t1 _./¢ooi Ble_ _y bl_ch 0_7 _=ctl_tn_ b_ Oo rm__ach Group[...]

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    ABOUT THE DISPENSER The automatic dispenser consists of four compartments which hold: • Liquid chlorine bleach. • Liquid fabric softener, • Liquid or powdered detergent for prewash. (This compartment is not u_d on this model.) • Liquid or powdered detergent and color-safe bleach for main wash. Main Wash Compartment Liquid Chlorine Bleach Co[...]

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    DETERGENT AND DISPENSER USE A Word About Detergents HE detergents produce fewer suds, dissolve more efficiently to improve washing and rinsing performance, and help to keep the interior of your washer clean. Using non-HE detergent may cause oversudsing and unsatisfactory performance which could result in error codes, cycle failure, and machine dama[...]

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    TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY The time and status display shows the estimated time remaining, cycle progress, and door lock status. iiiii ii ii i!ii!ii!i ii!iiiiii! ijjii!ii!!!!!ii i!i!!ili! iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiii!i iiii!i!ili!ii!iiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii, iiiiiiii ii ii ili iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii !_;! [...]

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    CYCLE MODIFIER BUTTONS Each cycle has default settings that are selected automatically You may also customize these settings using the cycle modifier buttons, Press the button for the desired modifier until the indicator light for the desired value is lit, The washer automatically adjusts the water level for the type and size of wash load for best [...]

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    WARNING: TO r_uce the risk of fire, electric shock, or inju_ to persons, read and follow this entire manual, including the Important Safe_ Instructions, _fore o_rating this washer, • Unplug the washer _fore cleaning to avoid the risk of el_tric shock. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • N[...]

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    REGULAR CLEANING (cont.) Cleaning the Dispenser The dispenser should be cleaned periodicafly to remove buildup of detergent and other laund_ products that can cause the dispenser not to dispense the ]aundpj product properly. ! ! 1. Pull the dispenser drawer out until it stops. f ,,J 3. Remove the Hquid detergent box, softener and bleach inserts fro[...]

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    MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Water Inlet Filters Jf the washer detects that water is not entering the dispenser, an error message wi]] show on the display. Inlet valve fi_terscreens _uld be plugged by hard water scale, sediment in the water supply, plumbing scale, etc, NOTE: The inJetscreens protect the delicate parts of the fill valve from being damag[...]

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    MAINTENANCE (cont.) Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter Your Washer is equipped with a filter that helps prevent ex_ss lint and foreign objects like buttons, keys, and coins from causing damage to the pump. If the washer fails to drain properly, unplug the washer and allow the water to _o], if necessary, before proceeding, 1, Open the drain pump filter [...]

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    NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR The following sounds may be heard while the washer is operating, They are normal, Door Jock relay when the door locks and unJod<s, Spraying or hissing: Water spraying or circulating during the cycle. Humming or gurgling: Drain pump pumping water from the washer at the end of a cycle, Clothes tumbling in the drum during[...]

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    BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Cheek if.,, Then.,, Were bleach or softener added directly to the wash load in Laundry chemicals must be loaded into the dispenser_ the drum? Washer not unloaded promptly. Always remove items from the washer as soon as possible after the cycle is complete. Clothes not properly sorted, Always wash dark colors separ[...]

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    BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Door will not unlock when cycle is stop_d or paused Check if,. Then.,, Interior temperature of washer is too high, The washer door has a safety feature to prevent burns For example, if the washer is paused during the hot wash portion of a sanitary cycle, the interior temperature of the drum will be very hot, so th[...]

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    f wF- One-Year Limited Warranty When installed, o_rated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800o4-MY-HOME _ to arrange for free repair. If this appliance is ever used for other than private family[...]