Manual for KAWS577E

Manual for KAWS577E

Brand: KitchenAid

Category: Washer

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:38 p.m.

Warranty Information

This washer comes with a two-year full warranty and additional limited warranties for the motor, controls, and specific parts.

Washing Your Clothes:

  1. Measure and add detergent to the washer. Add bleach or color-safe bleach if desired.
  2. Load sorted clothes loosely, ensuring they can move freely.
  3. Add liquid fabric softener to the dispenser if using.
  4. Close the lid.
  5. Select the appropriate Load Size and Water Temperature.
  6. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it to the desired wash cycle.
  7. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to start the washer.
  8. To stop, push in the Cycle Control Knob. To restart, close the lid and pull out the knob.

Cycle Selection:

Choose cycles like Normal, Permanent Press, or Delicates based on fabric type and soil level.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem... Cause... Solution...
Washer leaks • Fill hoses not tight.
• Fill hose washers not properly seated.
• Drain hose clamp not properly installed or is off.
• Drain is clogged.		 • Tighten hoses. See Installation Instructions.
• Reseat (reposition) washers. See Installation Instructions.
• Clamp drain hose.
• Unclog drain. Sink and standpipe must be able to handle 17 gallons of water per minute.
Washer won't drain/spin • Tub moved forward during unloading, causing water to deflect off of tub ring.
• Unit not level, causing water to deflect off of tub ring.
• Fill or spray rinses are deflecting off of load. Washer is overloaded or load is unbalanced.
• Drain hose is clogged.		 • Ensure tub is centered before starting washer.
• Ensure front feet are installed and nuts are tightened. Level washer.
• Redistribute the load, or reduce load size.
• Unclog hose. See Installation Instructions for proper installation of drain hose.
Wet loads • Lid is open.
• End of drain hose more than 72 inches (190.9 cm) above floor.
• Too much detergent - excessive sudsing.
• Low voltage or using an extension cord.		 • Close the lid.
• Lower drain hose.
• Use less detergent.
• Check electrical source or call electrician. Do not use extension cords.
Washer continues to fill/drain or cycle stuck • Wrong cycle for load being washed.
• Cold rinses.		 • Choose a cycle with a higher spin speed.
• Cold rinses leave loads wetter than warm rinses. This is normal.
Washer makes noise • Top of drain hose is lower than water level in washer.
• Drain hose fits too tightly into standpipe.
• Drain hose taped into standpipe.
• Load is unbalanced.
• Washer is not level.
• Nuts on front feet not tight.
• Yellow shipping strap with cotter pins not completely removed.		 • Raise the drain hose. It must be higher for proper operation.
• Adjust drain hose for loose yet secure fit. See Installation Instructions.
• Do not seal off drain hose with tape. The hose needs an air gap.
• Redistribute load.
• Level washer. Reset rear leveling legs. See Installation Instructions.
• Tighten nuts.
• See Installation Instructions.
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