Brand: KitchenAid
Category: Washer
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for KAWE560W
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:49 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 1993-01-01
Warranty Information
One Year Full Warranty, Second Year Limited Warranty, Second through Fifth Year Limited Warranty, Second through Tenth Year Limited Warranty.
Operating Your Washer:
1. Add measured detergent.
2. Add sorted load.
3. Make selections: Water Level, Water Temperature, Wash Cycle.
4. Close washer lid.
5. Start the washer.
Water Hardness: Use more detergent for hard water. Consider a water softener or iron filter.
Water Temperature: HOT for heavy soils, WARM for most fabrics, COLD for lightly soiled or delicate items.
Energy Saving Tips: Use hot water only when necessary, full loads, avoid rewashing.
Load Preparation: Empty pockets, turn cuffs, remove sharp objects, tie strings, mend tears, treat spots/stains, turn synthetics inside out.
Sorting: Sort by fabric, construction, and color. Separate heavily soiled items and lint givers from lint takers.
Loading: Add detergent first, then load. Do not overload. Load items loosely and evenly.
Detergent Use: Measure carefully. Too little detergent is a common problem. Use more for hard water or cooler wash.
Cycle Selection: Choose the appropriate cycle (Regular/Heavy, Permanent Press, Knits/Delicates) based on fabric type and soil level.
1. Add measured detergent.
2. Add sorted load.
3. Make selections: Water Level, Water Temperature, Wash Cycle.
4. Close washer lid.
5. Start the washer.
Water Hardness: Use more detergent for hard water. Consider a water softener or iron filter.
Water Temperature: HOT for heavy soils, WARM for most fabrics, COLD for lightly soiled or delicate items.
Energy Saving Tips: Use hot water only when necessary, full loads, avoid rewashing.
Load Preparation: Empty pockets, turn cuffs, remove sharp objects, tie strings, mend tears, treat spots/stains, turn synthetics inside out.
Sorting: Sort by fabric, construction, and color. Separate heavily soiled items and lint givers from lint takers.
Loading: Add detergent first, then load. Do not overload. Load items loosely and evenly.
Detergent Use: Measure carefully. Too little detergent is a common problem. Use more for hard water or cooler wash.
Cycle Selection: Choose the appropriate cycle (Regular/Heavy, Permanent Press, Knits/Delicates) based on fabric type and soil level.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Cause |
|---|---|
| Brown or Yellow Stains |
• chlorine staining • iron in water heater or pipes • iron and manganese in water |
| Dye Transfer |
• improper sorting • load left in washer |
| Gray Whites or Dingy Colors |
• improper sorting • water temperature too low • not enough detergent • using soap in water that is too hard |
| Greasy Looking Spots |
• undiluted fabric softener • fabric softener in wash water • not enough detergent |
| Lint |
• improper sorting • paper or tissue in pockets • pilling being mistaken for lint • overloading • not enough detergent |
| Load Too Wet After Spin |
• cold rinses • lid is opened before spinning is completed |
| Shrinking |
• fabric type (some knits stretch during manufacturing, and laundering returns fabric to original size) • care label directions not followed |
| Snags, Rips, Holes |
• misuse of chlorine bleach • sharp articles not removed from pockets, etc. • overloading • items damaged before washing • fasteners not fastened |
| Stiff, Rough Fabrics (usually Cottons) |
• using soap in water that is too hard (use detergent if you live in a hard water area) • not enough detergent • line drying |
| Twisting/Tangling |
• overloading • improper loading |
| Wrinkling |
• overloading • load not immediately removed from washer after cycle is completed • improper rinse temperature • cycle selection is incorrect, based on fabric type |
| Yellow Areas-Built-Up Body Oils |
• water temperature too low • not enough detergent |