KITCHENAID FRONT-LOADING AUTOMATIC WASHER - Manual (Page 12)

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Bleach compartment
(Letter E 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.
■ Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Use a measuring cup
with a pour spout; do not guess.
■ Do not fill beyond the “MAX” level. Overfilling could cause
severe garment damage.
Fabric Softener compartment
(Letter F in Dispenser Illustration)
Add ¼ cup (60 mL) liquid fabric softener to this compartment.
Fabric softener will be automatically dispensed in the final rinse.
■ Do not fill beyond the “MAX” level.
Pausing or Restarting
1. To pause the washer at any time, select PAUSE/OFF.
2. To continue the cycle, select HOLD TO START (for
approximately 1 second).
Changing Cycles, Options and Modifiers
Not all Options and Modifiers are available with all cycles. Cycles,
Options and Modifiers can be changed anytime before HOLD TO
START is selected.
Options and Modifiers can be changed anytime after HOLD TO
START is selected and before the start of the selected Option or
Modifier.
To cancel a cycle and select a new cycle
1. Select PAUSE/OFF twice.
2. Select desired cycle.
3. Select the desired OPTIONS.
4. Select HOLD TO START (for approximately 1 second) to
restart the washer at the beginning of the new cycle.
To cancel a cycle
1. Select PAUSE/OFF twice.
2. The washer powers down, the door unlocks, and clothes can
be removed.
NOTE: If the water level or the temperature is too high, the
washer will drain automatically before the door unlocks.
To change Options or Modifiers after the cycle has started
1. Select PAUSE/OFF.
2. Select the desired OPTIONS or MODIFIERS.
3. Select HOLD TO START (for approximately 1 second) to
continue the cycle.
To drain the washer manually
1. Select PAUSE/OFF.
2. Select DRAIN/SPIN.
3. Select HOLD TO START (for approximately 1 second) to
begin the drain.
4. When the spin is complete, the door unlocks. Items can be
removed from the washer.
Status Lights
These lights show which portion of the cycle the washer is
operating. They also indicate when you can add an additional
item to the wash cycle and when the controls are locked.
Adding items
You can add items to the washer after the cycle has started for
Sanitary, Whitest Whites, Heavy Duty, Normal/Casual and Rapid
Wash, if the ADD A GARMENT status light is glowing.
To add items
1. Select PAUSE/OFF. The washer door unlocks, and items can
be added.
2. To continue the cycle, close the door and select HOLD TO
START (for approximately 1 second).
Cycle Complete
The cycle complete light stays on for 5 minutes after the cycle is
complete, and then the washer shuts off.
Locking controls
The Control Lock prevents unintended use of the washer. You
can also use the control lock feature to prevent unintended cycle
or option changes during a cycle. When CONTROL LOCKED is
lit, all buttons are disabled except for PAUSE/OFF and START.
You can lock the controls while the washer is operating.
To lock the controls
Select and hold CYCLE END SIGNAL for 3 seconds.
The CONTROL LOCKED status light glows.
To unlock the controls
Select and hold CYCLE END SIGNAL for 3 seconds until the
CONTROL LOCKED Status light turns off.
Estimated time remaining
The cycle time varies automatically based on your water
pressure, water temperature, detergent and clothes load. The
cycle time will be extended if oversudsing occurs or the load is
unbalanced.