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A comprehensive Operating and Service Manual. All schematics are complete and easy to read. The PCB drawings and complete parts list are very helpful. I would definitely recommend this manual.
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Starting your washer
I. Measure and add detergent 2. Place sorted load in washer. 3. Start washer.
1.
Select CYCLE and WASH TIME; Start the washer
FILL AREA
A.
Push In the Control Knob and turn lt to the right. It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise.
6. Stop on a number in the cycle youJ want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. The drawing shows10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle. NOTE: The washer will fill only when the knob points to a FILL area.
C.
Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. After filling, the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes.
D.
To stop the washer at any tlme push In the Control Knob. To restart the washer, pull out the Control Knob.