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Important Safety Instructions......................................................................................................................................2-3
Washing Procedures.................................................................................................................................................4-6
Stain Removal.........................................................................................................................................................6-7
Common Washing Problems........................................................................................................................................8
Care and Cleaning.....................................................................................................................................................9
Avoid Service Checklist.............................................................................................................................................10
Warranty ................................................................................................................................................................11
Français.............................................................................................................................................................. 12-22
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This Use and Care Guide provides general operating
instructions for your washer. It also contains information about
features for several other models. Your washer may not have
every feature included here.
Use the washer only as instructed in this Use and Care Guide
and the Operating Instructions included with your washer.
Read all instructions before using this appliance. This book
contains valuable information about
• Operation
• Care
• Service
Keep it in a safe place.
Read and Save These Instructions
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
The model and serial numbers of your washer are found on
the washer serial plate located at the top, inside of the door
opening. Record and retain these numbers.
Model Number____________________________________
Serial Number_____________________________________
Purchase Date_____________________________________
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead
it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling
of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
Assistance or Service
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in the Use and Care Guide, Operating Instructions, Installation Instructions
and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you or others. All safety messages
will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING". These words mean:
DANGER
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if
the instructions are not followed.
WASHER SAFETY
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these Important Safety Instructions:
• To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this washer, comply with the basic warnings listed below.
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Prevent Fire
• Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils,
waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the washer. These substances give off vapors or chemical reactions that could ignite or
explode.
• Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer. These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials.
• Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors
that could ignite or explode.
• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more.