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1 W11354658 ATOPLOAD WASHEROWNER SMANUALMANUELDEL UTILISATEURDELALAVEUSE 4 4 InstallationInstructions.. 10S curit dela 11 Entretienetr 12 Tuyauxd arriv ed 12 Entretiendela 12 Nonutilisationet 13 Transportdela 13R installation/r utilisationdela 13 Instructionsd' 14Sp 14 Outillageet pi 14 Exigencesd 14 Syst 15Sp cifications 16D 17 Raccordementdestuyauxd 18 tablissementdel'aplombdela 19 Listedev rificationpourl ach vementdel 20 Tabledes mati resW11354659-SP2 WASHERSAFETYYour safetyand the safetyof othersare very have providedmany importantsafetymessagesin this manualand on your and obey all is the safetyalert symbolalerts you to potentialhazardsthat can kill or hurt you and safetymessageswill follow the safetyalert symboland either the word DANGER or WARNING. Thesewordsmean:DANGERYou can be killed or seriouslyinjuredif you don' can be killed or seriouslyinjuredif you don t safetymessageswill tell you what the potentialhazardis, tell you how to reducethe chanceof injury, and tell you what canhappenif the instructionsare not SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSWARNING:To reducethe risk of fire, electricshock,or injury to personswhen using your appliance,follow basic precautions,includingthe following: Read all instructionsbeforeusing the appliance.

2 Do not wash articlesthat have been previouslycleanedin,washedin, soakedin, or spottedwith gasoline,dry-cleaningsolvents,or other flammableor explosivesubstances,asthey give off vaporsthat could ignite or explode. Do not add gasoline,dry-cleaningsolvents,or otherflammableor explosivesubstancesto the wash off vaporsthat could ignite orexplode. Undercertainconditions,hydrogengas may be producedin a hot-watersystemthat has not been used for 2 weeksormore. HYDROGENGAS IS the hot-watersystemhas not been used for such a period,beforeusing awashingmachine,turn on all hot-waterfaucetsand let thewater flow from each for will releaseany accumulatedhydrogengas. As the gas is flammable,do not smokeor use an open flame duringthis time. Do not allow childrento play on or in the childrenis necessarywhen the applianceisused near children. Beforethe applianceis removedfrom serviceor discarded,removethe door. Do not reach into the applianceif the tub or agitatorismoving.

3 Do not install or store this appliancewhereit will beexposedto the weather. Do not tamperwith controls. Do not repair or replaceany part of the applianceor attemptany servicingunlessspecificallyrecommendedin the user-maintenanceinstructionsor in publisheduser-repairinstructionsthat you understandand have the skills to carryout. Do not use replacementparts that have not beenrecommendedby the manufacturer( parts made athome using a 3D printer). See the InstallationInstructionsfor groundingrequirementsand THESEINSTRUCTIONSWARNINGC ertaininternalparts are intentionallynot groundedand may presenta risk of electricshockonly Do not contactthe thermostatbracketwhile the applianceis RIGHTDETERGENTUse only High packagewill be marked HE or High Efficiency. Low-waterwashingcreatesexcessivesudsingw ith a non-HEdetergentwilllikely result in longercycle times and may also result in componentmalfunctionand,over time, buildupof mold or mildew. HE detergentsshouldbelow-sudsingand quick-dispersingto producethe right amountofsuds for the best shouldhold soil insuspensionso it is not redepositedonto clean alldetergentslabeledas High Efficiencyare identicalin formulationand their ability to reducesuds.

4 For example,natural,organic,orhomemadeHE detergentsmay generatea high level of the detergentmanufacturer s instructionstodeterminethe amountof detergentto use. Do not go over the MaxLine on the dispenser. See Quick Start Guidefor Inlet HosesReplaceinlet hosesafter 5 years of use to reducethe risk of replaceinlet hosesif bulges,kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are replacingyour inlet hoses: Mark the date of replacementon the label with a permanentmarker. Checkthat the old washersare not stuck on the washerinletvalves. Use new washersin the new inlet hosesto ensurea :This washermay not includeinlet theInstallationInstructionsfor more help keep your washerclean and performingat its High Efficiency(HE) detergentsand follow the HEdetergentmanufacturer s instructionsregardingthe amountofHE detergentto use. Neveruse more than the recommendedamountbecausethat may increasethe rate at whichdetergentand soil residueaccumulateinside your WASHER ,which in turn may result in warm and hot wash water settingssometimes(notexclusivelycold water washes),becausethey do a better jobof controllingthe rate at which soils and the washerlid open betweenuses to help dryout the washerand preventthe buildupof top-loadingwasherRead these instructionscompletelybeforebeginningthe routinecleaningprocessesrecommendedbelow .

5 This WasherMaintenanceProcedureshouldbe performed,at a minimum,once per monthor every 30 wash cycles,whicheveroccurssooner, to controlthe rate at which soils and detergentmayotherwiseaccumulatein your insideof the washerTo keep your washerodor-free,follow the usageinstructionsprovidedaboveand use this recommendedmonthlycleaningprocedure:Reco mmendedcycle for cleaningthe asherSome modelshave a CleanWasher cycle that uses higherwatervolumesin combinationwith affresh WASHER Cleaneror liquidchlorinebleachto clean the inside of the your modeldoes not have a CleanWasher cycle, refer to theonlineCycle Guidefor the optimalcycle for cleaningthe inside ofthe WASHER . Use this cycle with affresh WASHER Cleaneror liquidchlorinebleachas CleanWasherwith affresh cycle will fill to a washerlevel high than in normalwashcyclesto providerinsingthan in normalwash cyclesto providerinsingat a level abovethe water line for cycle, there will be some agitationand spinningtoincreasethe removalof this cycle is complete,leave the lid open to allow for betterventilationand dryingof the Affresh washercleanercycle procedure(recommendedfor best performance):a.

6 Open the washerlid and removeany clothingor Place an affresh WASHER Cleanertablet in the bottomofthe Do not place an affresh WASHER Cleanertablet in Do not add any detergentor other chemicalto the washerwhen followingthis Close the Selectthe cycle recommendedfor cleaningthe inside ofthe Press the Start buttonto start the :For best results,do not interruptcycle. If cycle must beinterrupted,press Power/Cancel.(For modelswith no Power/Cancelbutton,press and hold Start/Pausefor three seconds.)After the cycle has stopped,run a Rinse & Spin cycle to rinsecleanerfrom Chlorinebleachprocedure(alternative):a. Open the washerlid and removeany clothingor Add 1 cup (236 mL) of liquid chlorinebleachto the :Use of more liquid chlorinebleachthan isrecommendedabovecould Close the Do not add any detergentor other chemicalto the washerwhen followingthis Selectthe cycle recommendedfor cleaningthe inside ofthe Press the Start buttonto start the :For best results,do not interruptcycle.

7 If cycle must beinterrupted,press Power/Cancel.(For modelswith no Power/Cancelbutton,press and hold Start/Pausefor three seconds.)After the cycle has stopped,run a Rinse & Spin cycle to rinsecleanerfrom dispensersAfter a periodof using your WASHER , you may find some residuebuildupin the WASHER s :Dispensersare not non-removabledispensers:To removeresiduefrom the dispensers,wipe them with anaffresh MachineCleaningWipe or a damp cloth and towel not attemptto removethe dispensersor trim for trim are not removabledispensers:If your modelhas a dispenserdrawer, press tab(s) to removethedrawerand clean it with an affresh MachineCleaningWipe or adamp cloth and towel dry beforeor after you run the CleanWasher cycle. Use an all-purposesurfacecleaner, if outsideof the washerIMPORTANT:To avoid damagingthe WASHER s finish, do not an affresh MachineCleaningWipe, a soft, damp cloth, orspongeto wipe away any spills. Use an affresh MachineCleaningWipe or only mild soapsor cleanerswhen VacationCareOperateyour washeronly when you are moving,or notusing your washerfor a periodof time, follow these disconnectpowerto off water supplyto washerto avoid floodingdue to :To avoid damage,install and store washerwhereitwill not water may stay in hoses,freezingcan damagewasher.

8 If storingor movingduringfreezingweather,winterizeyou r off both water faucets;disconnectand drain water 1 L (1 qt.) of antifreezein basketand run washeron Rinse & Spin cycle for about 30 secondsto mix antifreezeand off both water drain water washerwill be movedduringfreezingweather, follow WinterStorageCare hose from drain systemand drain anyremainingwater into a pan or hosefrom back of inlet hosesand drain hose inside over edge and into originalshippingmaterialsback inside WASHER . If you donot have shippingmaterials,place heavyblanketsor towelsinto lid and place tape over lid anddown front of WASHER . Keep lid taped until washeris placedinnew the into a grounded3 not not use an not use an followthese instructionscan resultin death,fire, or reinstallwasherafter nonuse,vacation,winterstorage, to InstallationInstructionsto locate,level, and again,run washerthroughthe followingrecommendedprocedure:To use water pipes and inlet on both water into a grounded3 prong outlet or your onlineCycle Guidefor informationabout whichcycle(s)to run your washerthroughto clean washerandremoveantifreeze,if used.

9 Use only HE High half the manufacturer s recommendedamountfor a :Adjustableoropenendwrench9/16 (14mm)LevelWoodblockRulerormeasuringtape Adjustablepliersthatopento 13/4 (45mm)FlashlightBucketPartsSupplied:NOTE :Allpartssuppliedforinstallationsarein ,U-form,andcabletiePartsNeeded:(ifnotsup pliedwithwasher)Inlethoseswithflatwasher sNOTE:Variousinlethoseoptionsareavailabl e; :(notsuppliedwithwasher) order, pleasereferto thecontactinformationreferencedin youhave:Youwillneed:OverheadsewerStandar d20gal.(76L)39 (990mm)talldraintuborutilitysink,sumppum p,andconnectors(availablefromlocalplumbi ngsuppliers)1 (25mm)standpipe2 (51mm)diameterto1 (25mm)diameterstandpipeadapterandconnect orkitDrainhosetooshortExtensiondrainhose andconnectorkitLint-cloggeddrainDrainpro tectorandconnectorkitLocationRequirement sSelectproperlocationforyourwasherto improveperformanceandminimizenoiseandpos sible washerwalk. Installyourwasherin a basement,laundryroom,closet, :Donotinstall,store,oroperatewasherwhere it willbeexposedto weatherorin temperaturesbelow32 F(0 C).

10 Waterremainingin washerafterusemaycausedamagein WasherMaintenanceandCare : A waterheatersetto 120 F(49 C). A groundedelectricaloutletlocatedwithin4 ft. ( )ofpowercordonbackof WASHER . Hotandcoldwaterfaucetslocatedwithin3 ft. ( )of hotandcoldwaterfillvalvesonwasher, andwaterpressureof 20 100psi(138 690kPa). A levelfloorwithmaximumslopeof1 (25mm)underentirewasher. Installingoncarpetorsurfaceswithfoamback ingisnotrecommended. Floormustsupportwasher s totalweight(withwaterandload)of 315lbs.(143kgs).Recessedareaorclosetinst allationNOTE:All27 widewashersshouldhave19 clearance,whileall29 widewashersshouldhave22 dimensionsshow recommendedspacingallowed,exceptforclose t door ventilationopenings,which are the washerhas been testedfor installationwith spacingof 0 (0 mm) clearanceon the sides. Considerallowingmore spaceforease of installationand servicing,and spacingfor companionappliancesand clearancesfor walls, doors,and floor spacingof 1 (25 mm) on all sides of washerto reducenoisetransfer.