and Care Guide l_itchenAkihdl • • .° -0 - FOR THE WAY IT'S MADE. 2 Understanding Washer Safety ................ 3 Getting to Know Your Washer .................. 4 Operating Your Washer ............................ 5 ° ............. 11 Caring for Your Washer .......................... 13 Laundry 14 Tips ................ Removing . TM A Note to You ................. Other Features • ® Stains ......... 19 . • • °:-_ .° Troubleshooting . • • • ..o • ° /. ..........
Note to You Thank you for buying a KitchenAid _appliance! KitchenAid appliances have everything you would expect of a superior appliance, plus the distinct style and thoughtful details which contribute to the overall look of your home and your enjoyment of it. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
nderstanding Washer Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the symbol. MPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your washer, follow basic precautions including the following: • Read all instructions before using your washer.
Getting to Know Your Washer The pads and features of your washer are illustrated in this section. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer. NOTES: • The drawings in this book may vary from your washer model. They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features. • Page references are included next to soma features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features, Temperature selector (p.
Operating Your Washer This section tells you how to operate your washer. Operating your washer properly enables you to obtain the best possible results. IN THISSECTION Page Before starting your washer ............. 5 Page Selecting a cycle and setting ............ 6 Starting or stopping your washer ..... 5 Using rinse and spin .......................... 9 Selecting a load size .......................... 6 Using drain and spin ......................... 9 Selecting wesh-dnse temperatures ........
(_perating Your Washer Selecting a load size Turn the Load Size Selector to the setting that corresponds with the size of your wash load and the type of fabric being washed. See page 14 for loading suggestions. To change the load size setting after the washer has started to fill, turn the Selector to the desired new setting. NOTE: If you select the largest load size, _j Settings may vary with model level he washer (near the fillstop to the of the highest basket, water not to the top of the agitator).
(_perating Regular/Heavy Your Washer cycle The Regular/Heavy cycle features high spin speeds designed to shorten drying time. * Use HEAVY to clean large loads of sturdily constructed cotton and linen fabrics that are heavily soiled. * Use NORMAL to clean sturdily constructed cotton and linen fabrics that are moderately soiled. • Use LIGHT to clean sturdily constructed cotton and linen fabrics that are lightly soiled.
gl perating Your Washer Pre-Wash cycle The Pre-Wash cycle features a brief period of agitation and high spin speeds to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. • Use warm water for prewashing stained laundry. (Hot water can set stains.) See pages 19-21 for stain removal information. • After the Pre-Wash cycle ends, add detergent and set a new wash cycle.
Operating Your Washer Using rinse and spin When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may want an extra rinse and spin. 1. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn clockwise to RINSE, as illustrated. 2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The washer fills to selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins. Using drain and spin A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water. 1.
m-_erating Your Washer What happens in each cycle When the Cycle Control Knob is turned to a setting and pulled out, the washer fills (to the selected load size) before agitation and timing start. The washer begins agitating immediately after filling; agitation can occur with the washer lid up or down. After agitation starts, the Cycle Control Knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends. The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal for washer operation.
ther Features Your washer may have some of the following features. Understanding the use of the features on your machine will help you efficiently use your washer. IN THIS SECTION Page Using the Extra Rinse option .......... 11 Uslng the liquid chlodne bleach dispenser .......................................... Page Using the fabric softener dispenser ..........................................
( )ther Features Using the fabric softener dispenser (on some models) Dilute fabric softener with warm water to the ,cross-bar If the top of the agitator has a pouring well with a cross-bar at the bottom, your model has a fabric softener dispenser. See page 17 if you do not have a fabric softener dispenser. 1. Add detergent and load the basket. 2. Pour liquid fabric softener into the dispenser using the amount recommended on the package. Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric softener on the load. 3.
Caring for Your Washer Proper care of your washer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your washer properly and safely. Cleaning your washer Exterior Interior Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills with a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur. Occasionally wipe the outside of the washer to keep it looking like new. Clean interior with 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach mixed with 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Run washer through a complete cycle using hot water.
aundry Tips This section reviews proper laundering techniques, gives you additional washing information, and discusses solutions to common laundering problems. IN THIS SECTION Page Page Before you wash .............................. 14 Using laundry aids ........................... Water guidelines .............................. 15 Washing special-care 16 items ............ 18 Before you wash Loading Preparing clothes for washing • Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items.
.!_Jaundry Tips Loading suggestions: For these suggested full-sized loads, use the highest load size setting.
f.Jaundry Tips Checking hot water temperature Your hot water should be 130°F (54°C) or above. To check water temperature: 1. Fill a pan with the hottest water available from the faucet that fills your washer. NOTE: If you do not have a faucet at your washer site, collect the water from the faucet closest to your washer. 2. Place a candy or cooking thermometer in the water to check the temperature. 3. Raise the temperature of your water heater if necessary.
f_ aundry 3. Add bleach to wash cycle so it can be removed in the rinse cycle. Pour bleach around agitator, not directly on load. • Follow directions on care labels. Do not use chlorine bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, or some flame-retardant fabrics. • When soaking with liquid chlorine bleach, add detergent to soak water. NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. The damage appears as rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not show up until several washings later.
f_Jaundry Tips Washing special-care items Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow care label directions when they are available. Below are general washing instructions for some special washables. ITEM CARE INSTRUCTIONS Blankets (electric or woolen) Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and time according to the type of blanket being washed. Two rinses may be necessary.
. moving Stains Stained, heavily-soiled, or greasy items may need to be prewashed or soaked for best results. Soaking helps remove protein-type stains like blood, milk, or grass. Prewashing helps loosen soil before washing. Stain removal rules • Use warm water for soaking or prewashing stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. • Most stains are easier to remove when they are fresh. Old or set stains may not come out. Follow package directions for pretreatrnent products.
moving Stains STAIN TO REMOVE Deodorants and antiperspirants Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. Fat, grease, or oil Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried. See vegetable/cooking oil Warning on page 3. For other types of greasy stains, use one of the methods below: Heavy stain: Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammonia and all-fabric bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes.
. moving Stains STAIN TO REMOVE Meat juice, egg Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Soak in cold or warm water with enzyme presoak at least 30 minutes, or treat stains with a nonflammable fabric cleaner. Wash. Mildew Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. If stain remains, soak in warm water and an all-fabric bleach for 15 to 30 minutes. Rewash. (Old mildew stains are almost impossible to remove. Mildew fungus destroys or weakens fabrics.
'oubleshooting Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list for common laundry problems and the next page for common washer problems. If you need further assistance, see page 24.
Troubleshooting Common washer problems Before calling for service, check these: Is the power cord firmly plugged into a live outlet with proper voltage? Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker? Has a time-delay fuse been used? Are both the hot and cold water faucets fumed on? Are the water hoses kinked or clogged? Is the drain hose lower than the water level in the washer? It must be higher.
You Need Assistance or Service I. If you need assistance*... • Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center: 1-800-422-1230 One of our trained consultants can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area. • If you prefer, write to: Consumer Assistance Center KitchenAid 2000 North M-63 Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 3.
Kitchen/kid Washer ° /arranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY: KITCHENAID WILL PAY FOR: KITCHENAID WILL NOT PAY FOR: ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. Replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized KitchenAid servicing outlet. A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of the washer. SECOND YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FROM DATE OF Replacement parts to correct defects in materials or workmanship. PURCHASE.
