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1 W11436596 ATOP LOADWASHEROWNER SMANUALMANUELDE L UTILISATEURDE LA LAVEUSE CHARGEMENTPAR LE DESSUST able of Contents/Table des mati Inlet VacationCare .. and Parts .. Hose ..8 ConnectInlet 10S CURIT DE LA 11 CHOIXDU D TERGENTAPPROPRI .. 12 ENTRETIENET R PARATIONDE LA 12 Tuyauxd arriv ed 12 Entretiende la 12 Non utilisationet entretienavantles 13 Entretienpour 13 Transportde la 14R installation/r utilisationde la 14 INSTRUCTIONSD 14 Outillageet pi 14 Exigencesd 15 Syst mede 15Sp cifications 17D 17 Raccordementdu tuyaude 18 Raccordementdes tuyauxd 19 tablissementde l'aplombde la 20 Liste de v rificationpour l ach vementde l 212 WASHERSAFETYYour safetyand the safetyof othersare very have providedmanyimportantsafetymessagesin this manualand on your and obey all is the safetyalert symbolalertsyou to potentialhazardsthat can kill or hurt you and safetymessageswill followthe safetyalert symboland eitherthe word DANGER or WARNING.

2 Thesewordsmean:DANGERYou can be killedor seriouslyinjuredif you don' can be killedor seriouslyinjuredif you don 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,followbasic precautions,includingthe following: Read all instructionsbeforeusing the appliance. 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 IS the hot-watersystemhas not been used for such a period,beforeusing awashingmachine,turn on all hot-waterfaucetsand let thewaterflow from each for will releaseany accumulatedhydrogengas.

3 As the gas is flammable,do not smokeor use an open flameduringthis 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 reachinto the applianceif the tub or agitatorismoving. Do not installor store this appliancewhereit will beexposedto the weather. Do not tamperwith controls. Do not repairor 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 madeathomeusing a 3D printer). See the InstallationInstructionsfor groundingrequirementsand THESEINSTRUCTIONSWARNINGC ertainInternalpartsare intentionallynot groundedand may presenta risk of electricalshockonly Do not contactany componentthat is not an integralpart of the frameor RIGHTDETERGENTUse only High packagewill be marked HE or High Efficiency.

4 Low-waterwashingcreatesexcessivesudsingw ith a resultin longercycle times and may also resultin 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 abilityto reducesuds. For example,natural,organic,orhomemadeHE detergentsmay generatea high level of detergentmanufacturer s instructionstodeterminethe amountof detergentto use. Do not go over the MaxLine on the dispenser. See QuickStart Guidefor Inlet HosesReplaceinlet hosesafter 5 yearsof use to reducethe risk of replaceinlet hosesif bulges,kinks,cuts, wear, or leaks are inlet hoses: Mark the date of replacementon the label with a permanentmarker. Checkthat the old washersare not stuck on the washerinletvalves.

5 Use new washersin the new inlet hosesto ensurea :This washermay not includeinlet theInstallationInstructionsfor more help keepyour washercleanand performingat its High Efficiency(HE) detergentsand followthe HEdetergentmanufacturer s instructionsregardingthe amountofHE detergentto use. Neveruse more than the recommendedamountbecausethat may increasethe rate at whichdetergentand soil residueaccumulateinsideyour WASHER ,whichin turn may resultin warmand hot wash watersettingssometimes(notexclusivelycol d waterwashes),becausethey do a betterjobof controllingthe rate at whichsoils and the washerlid open betweenuses to help dryout the washerand preventthe buildupof top-loadingwasherRead theseinstructionscompletelybeforebeginni ngthe routinecleaningprocessesrecommendedbelow . This WasherMaintenanceProcedureshouldbe performed,at a minimum,once per monthor every30 wash cycles,whicheveroccurssooner, to controlthe rate at whichsoils and detergentmayotherwiseaccumulatein your insideof the washerTo keep your washerodor-free,followthe usageinstructionsprovidedaboveand use this recommendedmonthlycleaningprocedure:Reco mmendedcyclefor cleaningthe washerSomemodelshave a CleanWasher cycle that uses higherwatervolumesin combinationwith affresh WasherCleaneror liquidchlorinebleachto clean the insideof the your modeldoes not have a CleanWasher cycle,refer to theonlineCycleGuidefor the optimalcycle for cleaningthe insideofthe WASHER .

6 Use this cycle with affresh WasherCleaneror liquidchlorinebleachas CleanWasherwith affresh cycle will fill to a washerlevel high than in normalwashcyclesto providerinsingthan in normalwash cyclesto providerinsingat a level abovethe waterline for cycle,there will be someagitationand spinningtoincreasethe removalof this cycle is complete,leave the lid open to allow for betterventilationand dryingof the Affresh washercleanercycleprocedure(recommendedf or best performance):a. Openthe washerlid and removeany clothingor Placean affresh WasherCleanertabletin the bottomofthe Do not place an affresh WasherCleanertabletin Do not add any detergentor other chemicalto the washerwhen followingthis Closethe Selectthe cycle recommendedfor cleaningthe insideofthe Pressthe START buttonto start the :For best results,do not cycle must beinterrupted,pressPOWER/CANCEL.

7 (For modelswith noPower/Cancelbutton,pressand hold START/PAUSEfor threeseconds.)After the cycle has stopped,run a Rinse& Spincycle to rinse cleanerfrom Chlorinebleachprocedure(alternative):a. Openthe washerlid and removeany clothingor Add 1 cup (236 mL) of liquid chlorinebleachto the :Use of more liquid chlorinebleachthan isrecommendedabovecould Closethe Do not add any detergentor other chemicalto the washerwhen followingthis Selectthe cycle recommendedfor cleaningthe insideofthe Pressthe START buttonto start the :For best results,do not cycle must beinterrupted,pressPOWER/CANCEL.(For modelswith noPower/Cancelbutton,pressand hold START/PAUSEfor threeseconds.)After the cycle has stopped,run a Rinse& Spincycle to rinse cleanerfrom dispensersAfter a periodof using your WASHER , you may find someresiduebuildupin the WASHER s :Dispensersare not non-removabledispensers:To removeresiduefrom the dispensers,wipe them with anaffresh MachineCleaningWipe or a dampcloth and towel not attemptto removethe dispensersor trim for trim are not removabledispensers:If your modelhas a dispenserdrawer, presstab(s)to removethedrawerand clean it with an affresh MachineCleaningWipe or adampcloth and towel dry beforeor after you run the an all-purposesurfacecleaner, if outsideof the washerIMPORTANT.

8 To avoid damagingthe WASHER s finish,do not an affresh MachineCleaningWipe,a soft, dampcloth, orspongeto wipe away any an affresh MachineCleaningWipe or only mild soapsor cleanerswhen VacationCareOperateyour washeronly when you are moving,or notusing your washerfor a periodof time, disconnectpowerto off watersupplyto washerto avoid floodingdue to :To avoid damage,installand store washerwhereitwill not stay in hoses,freezingcan damagewasher. If storingor movingduringfreezingweather,winterizeyou r off both waterfaucets;disconnectand drain 1 L (1 quart)of basketand runwasheron Rinse& Spin cycle for about30 secondsto mixantifreezeand off both drain washerwill be movedduringfreezingweather, follow WinterStorageCare hose from drain systemand drain anyremainingwaterinto a pan or hosefrom back of hosesand drain hose over edge and into insidewasher.

9 If you donot have shippingmaterials,place heavyblanketsor towelsinto and place tape over lid anddown front of WASHER . Keep lid tapeduntil washeris placedinnew the into a grounded3 not not use an not use an followtheseinstructionscan resultin death,fire, or reinstallwasherafter nonuse,vacation,winterstorage, InstallationInstructionsto locate,level, and again,run washerthroughthe followingrecommendedprocedure:To use and on both into a grounded3 prongoutletor your onlineCycleGuidefor informationaboutwhichcycle(s)to run your washerthroughto clean washerandremoveantifreeze,if only HE High half the manufacturer s recommendedamountfor a and PartsGatherrequiredtools and parts Needed:Adjustableor open endwrench9/16" (14 mm)LevelWood blockRuler or measuringtapeAdjustablepliers thatopen to 1 " (45 mm)FlashlightBucketPartsSupplied:NOTE:Al l parts suppliedfor installationsare in the hose with clamp,U-form,and cable tiePartsNeeded.

10 (if not suppliedwith WASHER )Inlet hoseswith flat washersNOTE:Variousinlet hoseoptionsare available;checkyour QuickStart :(not suppliedwith WASHER )Your installationmay order, pleaserefer to the contactinformationreferencedin your you have:You will need:OverheadsewerStandard20 gallon(76 L) 39" (990 mm)tall drain tub or utility sink, sumppump,and connectors(availablefrom localplumbingsuppliers)1" (25 mm) standpipe2" (51 mm) diameterto 1" (25mm)diameterstandpipeadapterandconnect orkitDrain hose too shortExtensiondrain hose and connectorkitLint-cloggeddrainDrain protectorand connectorkitLocationRequirementsSelectpr operlocationfor your washerto improveperformanceand minimizenoise and possible washerwalk. Installyourwasherin a basement,laundryroom,closet,or :Do not install,store,or operatewasherwhereit willbe exposedto weatheror in temperaturesbelow32 F (0 C).