Signature 6010 Operating instructions

Brand: Signature

Model: 6010

Type: Operating instructions

Congratulations!

YouAreNow Partof theSignatureFamily.

Welcome to fire Sig_mture tamily. We're

proud of our quality products and we me

commilmd to providing dependable se_,ice.

You'll see it in tiffs easy-to-use O_mer's

Manual and you'll hear it in fl_e flJendly

voices of our CUStolner seI_,ice department.

Best of all, you'll experience these values

each time you use your washer. That's

importanl, because your new washer _11 be

part of your t_unily for many years. And we

hope you _411be part of ours fbr a long time

t(J colne.

Weflmnkyou tbr bwing Signature. We

appreciate your purchase, and hope you will

continue to relyon us whenever you need

quality appliances fbryour home.

important!

Staple sales slipor cancelled

check here.

Proof of the original purchase date

isneeded to obtain service under

the warranty.

Write the modeland serial

numbershere.

Youcan find them behind the top edge

of the control panel.

Signature& You,

A Service Partnership.

Ask any Signature appliance owner and

they will tell you we stand behind our

products with unmatched quality service.

However, did you know that most questions

result from simple problems that you can

easily fixyourseff injust a few minutes?

This Owner's Manual can tellyou how.

ReadthisManual

Inside you _dll find many

helpflll hinls on how lo use and

mainlain your washer properly.

Just a little preventive care on

your part can save you a greal

deal of time and money over

the life of)_)ur washer.

ReviewtheSectionon

TroubleshootingTips

You'll find many answers 1o

common problems here.

If you review our charl of

Troubleshooting Tips firsl,

you m W nol need 1ocall fbr

sel_ice al all.

If YouNeedService

If you do need sewice, you can

relax knoxdng help is only a

phone call away. For location

of nearesl Product Sel_-ice

Cenler, if purchased flom a

Monlgome U Ward sIore, call

8004)050505, ir purchased

tiom a Lechmere store, call

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800-7aa-4666.

Safety Information ....... 4- 7

OperatingInstructions

ControlPanel ............. 8

ControlSettings............. 8

LoadingandUsing

the Washer .............. 8,9

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You

gall ForService ........ 10-13

CustomerService

ServiceNationwide ........ 14

Warranty ................ 15

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING!

Foryour safety, the information in this manual must be

followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric

shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or

loss of life.

WATERt-lEATERSAFETY

Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced

in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks

or more. Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these

circumstances.

If the hot waler has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent

the possibility of damage or injm 7 by mining on all hot wa/er

taucets and allotting them to Pan fin" several ininums. Do fl_is

betbre using aW elecnical appliance which is connecled lo lhe

hot wamr sysmm. This simple procedure _dll allow aW buihmp

hydrogen gas ul)escape. Since ll_egas is flammable, do nol smoke

or use an open flame or appliance dining lifts process.

PROPERINSTALLATION

This washer must be properly installed and located in

accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is

used. Ifyou did not receive an Installation Instructions

sheet, you can receive one by contacting your local Product

Service Center.

Inslall or sit)re where it x_ll nol

be exposed to temperatures

below fleezing or exposed I1)

lhe wealher.

Properly ground washer 1o

conform xdlh all governing

codes and ordinances. Follow

delails in Inslallafion

Inslnlcfions.

YOURLAUNDRYAREA

Keep the area undemealh

and around your appliances

flee of combustible mamrials

such as linl, paper, rags,

chemicals, elc.

Close superxision is necessm T

if flaisappliance is used by or

near children. Do nol allow

children 1opl W on, x_dth,or

inside lhis or aW olher

appliance.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.

READALLINFORMATIONBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING!

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as

described in this Owner's Manual.

WHENUSINGTHEWASHER

Never reach into washer while

it is m(Mng. Wait until the

machine has complemly

slopped betbre opening

the lid.

Do not mix chlorine bleach

_dth mnmonia or acids such

asvinegar and/or n_sl

remover. Mixing diflerent

chemicals can produce a toxic

gas which may cause death.

Do not wash or dU articles

that have been cleaned in,

washed in, soaked in, or

spoued xdth combustible or

explosive substances (such

aswax, oil, paint, gasoline,

degreasers, &T-cleaning

solvenls, kerosene, cooking

oil, etc.) which m Wig_lile or

explode. Do not add flmse

substances R)tile wash water.

Do not use or place these

substances mound your

washer or duet during

operation.

Tile laun& T process can

reduce tile flame relardancy

of fabrics. To m:oid such a

resuh, carefully follow tile

garment manufacturer's

wash and care instnlcfions.

To minimize tile possibilily

ofelecuic shock, unplug fllis

appliance flom tile power

supply or disconnect tile

washer at the household

distribution panel by

removing tile fuse or

sxdlching off tile circuit

breaker before allempling

any mainmnance or cleaning.

NOTE:Turning dm Cycle

Selector knob to an off

position does NOTdisconnect

tile appliance flom tile

power supply.

Never allempt to operate fllis

appliance ifit isdmnaged,

malfunctioning, partially

disassembled, or has missing

or broken paris, including a

dmnaged cord or plug.

WHENNOTINUSE

Turn offwaler fmlcels 1o

relieve pressure on hoses and

valves and 1o minimize

leakage if a break or n_pmre

should occur. Check the

condition of tim fill hoses;

lhey m W need replacemenl

aher 5 }'ears.

Before discarding awasher,

or remoxing it flom sel_-ice,

remove the washer lid to

prevenl children flom

hiding inside.

Do not atlempt lo repair or

replace any pro1 of this

appliance unless specifically

recommended in lhis

()_mer's Manual, or in

published user-repair

inslrucfions fl_atyou

undersland and have lhe

skills 1ocan)- olll.

Do nol lamper xdlh conlrols.

REMEMBER...

Yourcontinued health and safety are important to us.

Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully.

We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of

our family.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe washer controlpanel

Youcan locate your model number behind the top edge of the control panel.

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OFt

warmwash

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co was

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ControlSettings

Wash Temperature

Push in dm Cycle knob and select the wash temperature. Ahvays

follow fl_et_tl)iJc manui_tcturer's care label or instructions when

laundering.

Loadingandusingthewasher.

CareandCleaningof the Washer

WashBasket:Leave the lid open after washing lo allow moisture

to evaporale. If you wanl 1oclean lhe basket use a clean soft cloth

dampened xdth liquid detergent, then rinse. (Do nol use harsh or

gTilly cleaners.)

Fill Hoses: Hoses connecting washer to tauce! should be replaced

evelT 5 years.

LintFilter:It is sellRleaning, requires no maintenance, and is located

under the agitator.

Exterior:Immediately wipe off any spills. Wipe with damp clofl_.

TD_not to hit surtace uith shin1) objects.

Moving and Storage:Ask the se_Yicetechnician to remove water fl-om

drain pump and hoses. Do nol slore lhe washer where il _dll be

exposed to the weather.

LongVacations:Be sure water supply is shut off at taucets. Drain all

water ft-om hoses ifweather _dll be below fteezing.

Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.

SortingWashLoads

Fabric Delicates EasyCare Stu(dyCottons

Lint LintProducers LintCollectors

ProperUseof Detergent

Always add detergent before adding cloflms so that tim detergent

can _x)rk effectively. Follow the detergent package directions.

IJsing u)o little demrgent is a common cause of laund U problems.

IJse more detergent ityou have hard water, large loads, greasy or

oily soils or lower water temperature.

Loadingthe Washer

Load dl)- items loosely, no higher than tim top row of holes in the

washer rob. To add imms after washer has started, push in Cycle

knob and submerge additional items next u) lhe agitator. Close

the lid and pull Cycle knob out to reslarl.

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Beforeyou call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages

first and you may not need to call for service.

Possible Causes What ToDo

Washerwon't operate Washer is unplugged

Water supply is turned off

Controls are not set

properly

Lid is open

Circuit breaker/fuse is

aJpped/blown

Make sure cord is plugged

securely into a working

outlet.

Water temperature

is incorrect

Control is not set properly

Water supply is turned off

or improperly connected

Water valve screens are

stopped up

Turn both hot and cold

faucets fully on.

Check controls and

make sure Cycle knob is

pulled out to 0Nposifion.

Close lid and pull C}xle

knob ()tat to ON position.

Check house circuit

breakers/fuses. Replace

fuses or reset breaker.

Washer should have

sepmate outlet.

Check water temperature

control and adjust.

Turn both hot and cold

fhucels full}-on and make

sure hoses are connected

to CO1TeCl _i4ucels.

House water heater is

not set properly

Turn off lhe water source

and remove tim water

connection hoses _l()in

the upper back of the

washer. Use a bn_sh or

toothpick to clean the

screens in the machine.

Reconnect the hoses and

turn the water back on.

Make sure house water

heater is delivering water

at 120°F.- 140°F.

(48°C.-60°C.).

Water won't drain

Water leaks

Washer is noisy

PossibleCauses What ToDo

Drain hose is kinked or

improperly connected

Fill hoses or drain hose is

improperly connected

Household drain may

be clogged

Constant water pressure

to the fill hoses at the

water source

Washer is uneven

Straighten drain hose and

make sure washer is not

sitting on it.

Top of drain outlet should

be less than 8 ft. above

floor.

Make sure hose

connections are light at

faucets and make sure end

of drain hose is con-ectly

insermd in and secured to

drain facility.

Check household

plumbing. You may need

to call a plumber.

Tighten hoses at file

faucets and Into the water

off _ler each use.

Check condition of tile fill

hoses; rileym W need

replacement _ler 5}'ears.

Make sure washer is level

and finn to tile floor.

Washer load is

unbalanced

Push tile Cycle knob in lo

stop tile washer, open tile

lid and redisuibu/e lhe

load evenly. Close tile lid

and restart.

Washerpauses in cycle The washer normally pauses

between washing steps

Clothes too wet Incorrect cycle selected

Colored spots Incorrect use of fabric

softener

Make sure the cycle

selected malches tile load

)xm are washing.

Check fabric softener

package for instnmtions

and follow directions for

using dispenser.

Prelreal stain and rewash.

Dye transfer Sort whims or lightly

colored items fiom dmk

colors.

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Beforeyou call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips

Wrinkling

Possible Causes

Improper sorting

Overloading or

incorrect water level

Incorrect wash and

dry cycles

What ToDo

Avoid mixing heavy items

(like work clothes) with

light items (like blouses).

TU a thbfic softener.

Load your washer so

clothes have enough room

to move fleely.

Match Cycle selection to

the bi)e of fal)fic you are

washing (especially for easy

care loads).

Toomany suds

Snags, holes, tears, rips

or excessive wear

Repeated washing in

water that is too hot

Type of detergent

Very soft water

Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp

buttons, belt buckles,

zippers, and sharp objects

left in pockets

Undiluted chlorine bleach

Washin warm or cold water

xdth plentyof detergent.

S_._lch lo a lower sudsing

detergent brand and

follow instnmfions on

package.

Tly less detergent.

Fasten snaps, hooks,

buttons, and zippers.

Remove loose imms like

pins, objects in pockets

and shm]) buttons.

Turn knits (which snag

easily) inside out.

Check bleach package

instructions for proper

alnounl.

Never add undilu/ed

bleach lo wash or allow

clothes to come in conla(l

xdth undiluted bleach.

Chemicals like hair bleach Rinse items that may have

or dye, permanent wave chemicals on them before

solution washing.

Pilling

PossibleCauses

Result of normal wear on

poly-cotton blends and

fuzzy fabrics

What ToDo

While tiffs is not caused

by the washer, }xm can

slow the pilling process

bywashing garments

inside oul.

Grayed oryellowed

clothes

Not enough detergent (Jse more detergent

(especially _dlh larger

loads).

Hard water Use a waler conditioner

like Calgon brand or install

a water softener.

Water is not hot enough Make sure water heater is

delivering water at

120 °F.- 140 °F.

(48°C.-60°C.).

Washer is overloaded Do not overload the rob.

Detergent is not Add detergent aswash

dissolving basket fills x_lh wamr

before you load clothes.

Dye transfer

Lint orresidue on clothes

Incorrect sorting

Sort clothes by color. If

fal)fic label states wash

separately,,unstable dyes

may be indicated.

Separam lint:producers

from lint collectors.

Washing too long

Wash small loads ff)r a

shorter time than larger

loads.

Detergent not dissolving

Overloading

Add demrgent aswash

basket fillsx_fl_wamr,

before }xmload clothes.

TU a liquid demrgent.

IJsewanner water

temperature.

Ixmd clothes no higher

than the top row of boles

in the washer tub.

Incorrect use of fabric

softener

Check fabric softener

package fbr inslnmfions

and follow directions for

using dispenser.

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Service Nationwide

The merchandise you have purchased flom us has been careflllly engineered and

manufactured and should give you salisfhclo_)"and dependable operation. However,

like all mechanical merchandise, it m Woccasionally require a(!jusunent,

replacement paris or maintenance. Should you ever need mchnical assistance or

parts, please contact or _Tile your nearest company Store or Product Service Center.

Provide theFollowing:

Model, serial number and all of the

{{:{_other data shoxm on the model

plate.

{a__he dale and the company_ store

flom which you purchased your

merchandise.

!_Slate 1)rieflythe trouble you are

========::==="hax_ng.

Replacement parts _dll be made

availal)le at cmTent prices. If

requesmd, prices xdll be quoted in

advance when not listed.

If you order parts 1)ymail, you xdll pay

the transportation charges from the

shipping point.

When you need areplacement part

or accesso D"for a major appliance,

home elecuonic item or lax_ and

garden product flint is not under

wananly or covered 1)ya service

contract, call our Paris Sales Center

Toll Free 1-800-323-1965.

For se_,ice during the wananty period or beyond contact aW of our Product Se_,ice

Centers or any of our st,)res. For location of nemest Product Se_,ice Center if

purchased tiom a Montgome_ TWard s/ore call Toll Free 1- 800-9054)505. If

purchased tiom a Lechmere store call Toll Free 1-800-733-4666.

Now, you can enjoy an additional lwelve months' promcfion after your original

warranty expires. For just pennies a d W,you are glmranteed unlimited parts and

labor for a full year. Call or write your nearest company store for complete

infbnnafion. No obligation, of course.

Signature Washer Warranty

We Will Replace, At No Charge ToYou:

One Year Anypatt of the washer which fails due lo a defeci in

From the date of the materials or workmanship. During lhis full one-year

original purchase warranty, we _4II also provide, free of charge, all labor

and in-home sevvice to replace tim defocfive pal.

Five Years The transmission, if it should f_til due/o a def(ct in

From the date of the ma/efials or workmanship. During/his five-year limited

originalpurchase warranty, you will be responsible fin any labor ovin-

home service costs.

TwentyYeats

Fromthe dateof the

originalpurchase

Thewasherbaske{ifit should fhil due to adefect in

materials or workmanship. During this twenty-year

limited warranty, you will be responsible for any labor

or in-home service costs.

Service _rips to your home to teach you

how to use the product.

: Improper installation.

Failure of the product if it is

abused, misused, or used for other

than the intended purpose or used

commercially.

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

Damage to the product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

Incidental or consequential damage to

personal property caused by possible

defects with this appliance.

Thiswarranty is extendedto the originalpumhaserand anysucceeding owner for productspurchased

for home use within the USA,InAlaska, the warranty excludesthecost of s#ippingof service calls to

your home,

Some statesdo not allow theexclusion of limitation of incidental of consequential damages,This

WarTantygivesyou spedfic legal rights, andyou may alsohave other rights which varyfrom state to

state, Toknow what yourlegal rfqhtsare, consultyour local of state consumeraffairs office oryour

state_ Attorney (;eneral,

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Signature 6010 Operating instructions

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Signature 6010 Operating instructions

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