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Important information
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Purchase information
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4
Customer service
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4
Your washing machine is intended for
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5
Importance and meaning of symbols
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5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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6
Introduction to your new washer
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7
Standard features and helpful information
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7
Special features
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7
Environmentally friendly use of your washer
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8
Dimensions and clearances required
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8
Appliance dimensions
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8
Length of power cord and water supply hoses
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8
Installation types
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9
Installation instructions
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10
Introduction
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10
Tools needed
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11
Waste disposal
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11
Parts provided with your washer
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11
Set up on a pedestal with drawer
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12
Installation checklist
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12
Importance of installing on a solid, level floor
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12
Remove the transport bolts
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12
Water connections
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13
Leveling the washer
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15
Electrical connection
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16
Transporting the washer
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17
Getting to know your appliance
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18
Control panel
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18
Operating Instructions
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19
Before doing any laundry
with your washing machine
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19
Before loading your first load of laundry
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19
Using the cycle selector to choose a wash cycle
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19
Changing default cycle settings
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19
Selecting additional cycle settings
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19
Loading the laundry
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Filling the detergent and additives compartments
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20
Starting the cycle
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21
Child lock
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21
Selecting a different cycle
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21
Pausing/Adding a garment to the cycle
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21
Cancel cycle
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21
Cycle end
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21
Removing laundry/switching the appliance off
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22
Signal
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22
Laundry
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23
Preparing the laundry
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23
Sorting the Laundry
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23
Identifying and treating stains
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23
Laundry detergents and additives
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24
Adding the correct amount of HE detergent
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24
Program selection table
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25
Starching
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26
Dyeing/bleaching
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26
Soaking
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26
Default Program and Option settings
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27
Changing the temperature range
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27
Changing the spin speed range
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27
Finish in
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27
Additional Program Option settings
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27
Extra Rinse
+1, +2
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27
Prewash
PW
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27
SpeedPerfect
G
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27
Cleaning and maintenance
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28
Cleaning the housing and control panel
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28
Cleaning the drum
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28
Descaling the washer
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28
Cleaning the detergent dispenser tray
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28
Cleaning the water inlet strainers
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28
Cleaning the drain pump
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29
Troubleshooting
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31
Emergency door lock release
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31
General Troubleshooting
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31
Error messages
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34
Customer service
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34
STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ... 35
What this Warranty Covers & Who it Applies to
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35
Additional information on products, accessories,
replacement parts and services can be found at
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