Brand: KitchenAid
Category: Washer
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for KAWE860W
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:39 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 1990-01-01
Warranty Information
One year full warranty, second year limited, second through fifth year limited, and second through tenth year limited warranties.
Operating the Clothes Washer
- Add measured detergent.
- Add sorted wash load.
- Make selections: a) Select a water level, b) Select water temperatures, c) Select a wash cycle.
- Close washer lid.
- Start the washer.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Cause |
|---|---|
| Brown or Yellow Stains | chlorine sta ning • iron in wate heater or pipes • iron and ma nganese in water • rust spots ir washer basket (see page 17 for tips on was her care) |
| Dye Transfer | • improper scting • load left in washer |
| Gray Whites or Dingy Colors |
• improper sorting • water temp rature too low • not enough detergent • using soap n water that is too hard |
| Greasy Looking Spots |
• undiluted fa oric softener • fabric softer er in wash water • not enough detergent |
| Lint |
• improper sc "ting • paper or tis: ue in pockets • pilling being mistaken for lint • overloading • not enough detergent • clogged lint filter |
| Load Too Wet After Spin | • cold rinses • lid is opene before spinning is completed |
| Shrinking |
• fabric type | ome knits stretch during manufacturing, and laundering returns fabric to ori inal size) • care label d rections not followed |
| Snags, Rips, Holes |
• misuse of ck lorine bleach • sharp article; not removed from pockets, etc. • overloading • items dama ed before washing • fasteners nc fastened |
| Stiff, Rough Fabrics (usually Cottons) |
• using soap water that is too hard (use detergent if you live in a hard water area) • not enough detergent • line drying |
| Twisting/Tangling | • overloading • improper lo ding |
| Wrinkling |
• overloading • load not immediately removed from washer after cycle is completed • improper rinse temperature • poor permanent press finishes • cycle selection is incorrect, based on fabric type |
| Yellow Areas-Built-Up Body Oils | • water temperature too low • not enough detergent |