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Using the Dispenser
Your new washer has a dispenser drawer with three separate
compartments for your laundry products—one is for detergent,
one is for liquid chlorine bleach, and one is for liquid fabric
softener. Laundry products are diluted and dispensed
automatically at the proper time during the wash cycle, making it
unnecessary for you to return to the washer during the cycle to
add them.
compartments for your laundry products—one is for detergent,
one is for liquid chlorine bleach, and one is for liquid fabric
softener. Laundry products are diluted and dispensed
automatically at the proper time during the wash cycle, making it
unnecessary for you to return to the washer during the cycle to
add them.
It is normal for small amounts of water to remain in the
dispensers when the wash cycle is complete.
dispensers when the wash cycle is complete.
Do not put laundry additives directly into the wash tub. Always
use the proper dispensers when adding laundry products.
use the proper dispensers when adding laundry products.
Choosing the Right Detergent
For best washing performance, use a High Efficiency (HE), or
low-sudsing, detergent.
low-sudsing, detergent.
To fill dispenser compartments
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1. Pull out the dispenser drawer.
2. Add the desired laundry product to the proper compartment.
3. Push in the dispenser drawer carefully and completely (to
avoid spillage).
Detergent compartment
(Letter C in Dispenser Illustration)
Add liquid or powdered HE detergent to this compartment for
your wash cycle. The detergent separator must always be in
place, either in the front or back position.
your wash cycle. The detergent separator must always be in
place, either in the front or back position.
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Do not fill beyond the “MAX” level.
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Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may be added to the
Main Wash compartment along with the same type of
detergent, liquid or powdered.
Main Wash compartment along with the same type of
detergent, liquid or powdered.
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Liquid detergent: Put the SEPARATOR in the front position,
between the guides, as shown following. There will be no gap
between the bottom of the wash cycle detergent
compartment and the bottom of the separator.
between the guides, as shown following. There will be no gap
between the bottom of the wash cycle detergent
compartment and the bottom of the separator.
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Powdered detergent: Put the SEPARATOR in the back
position, behind the guides, as shown following. There will be
a gap between the bottom of the wash cycle detergent
compartment and the bottom of the separator.
position, behind the guides, as shown following. There will be
a gap between the bottom of the wash cycle detergent
compartment and the bottom of the separator.
NOTE: The separator will be in the POWDER (back) position
when shipped from the factory.
when shipped from the factory.
Bleach compartment
(Letter D in Dispenser Illustration)
Add NO MORE THAN
¹⁄₃ cup (80 mL) liquid chlorine bleach to this
compartment. The bleach will be automatically diluted and
dispensed at the optimum time during the first rinse after the
wash cycle. This compartment cannot dilute powdered bleach.
dispensed at the optimum time during the first rinse after the
wash cycle. This compartment cannot dilute powdered bleach.
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Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Use a measuring cup
with a pour spout; do not guess.
with a pour spout; do not guess.
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Do not fill beyond the “MAX” level. Overfilling could cause
severe garment damage.
severe garment damage.
Fabric Softener compartment
(Letter E in Dispenser Illustration)
Add ¼ cup (60 mL) liquid fabric softener to this compartment.
Fabric softener will be automatically dispensed in the final rinse.
Fabric softener will be automatically dispensed in the final rinse.
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Do not fill beyond the “MAX” level.
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Dispenser
A. Dispenser release lever
B. Separator
B. Separator
C. Detergent compartment
D. Bleach compartment
D. Bleach compartment
E. Fabric softener compartment
A
B
D
C
E
Separator in front position, between guides
A. Separator
B. Guide
B. Guide
Separator in back position, behind guides
A. Separator
B. Guide
B. Guide
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SO
A
B
LIQUI
SO
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B
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TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call..
Washer displaying code message and tone sounds
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“FH” (Water Inlet Problem—no or insufficient water
supply) Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle.
Unplug washer or disconnect power.
supply) Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle.
Unplug washer or disconnect power.
Check the following:
Are water faucets completely turned on?
Are water faucets completely turned on?
Are screens at inlet hose connection to washer clogged?
Are water inlet hoses kinked?
Are water inlet hoses frozen?
Plug in washer or reconnect power. Re-select cycle and press
HOLD TO START. If the problem remains, call for service.
HOLD TO START. If the problem remains, call for service.
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“F02” (Drain Problem)
Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle. Unplug
washer or disconnect power.
Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle. Unplug
washer or disconnect power.
Check the following:
Is the drain hose kinked?
Is the drain hose kinked?
Is the drain hose frozen?
Is the drain hose clogged?
Is the drain hose more than 96' (2.4 m) above the floor?
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“SUD” (Suds Routine)
When excessive suds are detected, a suds routine
automatically starts. This routine removes extra suds and
assures proper rinsing of your garments. 'SUD' is displayed
during rinsing and at the end of the cycle to inform you that
Suds Routine was activated. To avoid excessive sudsing,
reduce HE detergent amounts.
When excessive suds are detected, a suds routine
automatically starts. This routine removes extra suds and
assures proper rinsing of your garments. 'SUD' is displayed
during rinsing and at the end of the cycle to inform you that
Suds Routine was activated. To avoid excessive sudsing,
reduce HE detergent amounts.
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“F” Variables [F4 to F16] (Electrical Problem)
Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle. Select
DRAIN/SPIN if there is excessive water in the washer.
Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle. Select
DRAIN/SPIN if there is excessive water in the washer.
Re-select cycle and select HOLD TO START. If the problem
remains, call for service.
remains, call for service.
Washer won’t start
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Check the following:
Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet?
Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet?
Is the washer door firmly closed?
Has a cycle been selected, but HOLD TO START has not
been selected and held for one second?
been selected and held for one second?
Was the door open after completion of last cycle?
Washer won’t fill, wash or rinse
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Check the following:
Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet?
Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet?
Is there power at the plug? Check electrical source or call
electrician.
electrician.
Are the hot and cold water faucets turned on?
Is the water inlet hose kinked?
Are the water inlet valve screens clogged?
Washer stops
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Check the following:
Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet?
Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet?
Is there power at the plug?
Check electrical source or call electrician.
Check electrical source or call electrician.
Has a fuse blown, or has the circuit breaker tripped?
If problem continues, call electrician.
If problem continues, call electrician.
Are you using an extension cord?
Do not use an extension cord.
Do not use an extension cord.
Washer won’t drain or spin
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Is the drain hose clogged, or the end of the drain hose
more than 96' (2.4 m) above the floor?
more than 96' (2.4 m) above the floor?
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Is your voltage low?
Check electrical source or call electrician. Do not use an
extension cord.
Check electrical source or call electrician. Do not use an
extension cord.
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Is the “SUD” routine active?
Cycle will complete once extra suds are removed.
Cycle will complete once extra suds are removed.
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Is the load balanced?
A single or bulky item may cause imbalance. Add more items
or redistribute the load.
A single or bulky item may cause imbalance. Add more items
or redistribute the load.
Washer makes noise or vibrates
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Is the washer level?
The washer must be level. The four feet should be properly
installed, and the nuts should be tightened against the
washer cabinet.
The washer must be level. The four feet should be properly
installed, and the nuts should be tightened against the
washer cabinet.
As water is drained from the washer, you may hear air being
pulled through the pump. This happens during the end of
draining. It is normal.
pulled through the pump. This happens during the end of
draining. It is normal.
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Are you washing items with metal snaps, buckles or
zippers?
You may hear metal items touching the washer drum. This is
normal.
zippers?
You may hear metal items touching the washer drum. This is
normal.
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Is washer installed on a sturdy and solid floor?
Refer to the “Installation Instructions” for flooring
requirements. Noise and vibration may be reduced by placing
a piece of ¾' (19.1 mm) plywood underneath your washer.
The plywood may extend underneath both washer and dryer
to keep them at equal heights.
Refer to the “Installation Instructions” for flooring
requirements. Noise and vibration may be reduced by placing
a piece of ¾' (19.1 mm) plywood underneath your washer.
The plywood may extend underneath both washer and dryer
to keep them at equal heights.
Washer leaks
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Check household plumbing for leaks.
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