Brand: KitchenAid
Category: Washer
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for KAWE450V
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:51 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 1989-01-01
Warranty Information
This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for a specified period, with some exclusions.
Operating Your Washer:
- Add measured detergent.
- Add sorted wash load.
- Make selections: Water Level (Small, Medium, Large), Water Temperature (Hot, Warm, Cold), and Wash Cycle (Regular/Heavy, Permanent Press, Quick).
- Close the washer lid.
- Start the washer by pulling out the Cycle Control Selector.
Water Hardness: If your water is hard, use more detergent, consider a water softener, or use a non-precipitating water conditioner.
Water Temperature: Use Hot for whites and heavy soils, Warm for normal soils and colors, and Cold for lightly soiled fabrics or non-colorfast items.
Load Preparation: Empty pockets, turn cuffs, remove sharp objects, tie sashes, mend items, and pretreat stains.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Cause |
|---|---|
| Brown or Yellow Stains | chlorine staining, iron in water, rusted basket |
| Dye Transfer | improper sorting, load left in washer |
| Gray Whites or Dingy Colors | improper sorting, low water temperature, not enough detergent, using soap in hard water |
| Greasy Looking Spots | undiluted fabric softener, fabric softener in wash water, not enough detergent |
| Lint | improper sorting, paper in pockets, overloading, not enough detergent, clogged lint filter |
| Load Too Wet After Spin | slow spin, cold rinses, lid opened before spinning |
| Shrinking | fabric type, care label not followed |
| Snags, Rips, Holes | misuse of chlorine bleach, sharp articles not removed, overloading |
| Stiff, Rough Fabrics | spin too slow or short, using soap in hard water, not enough detergent |
| Twisting/Tangling | overloading, improper loading |
| Wrinkling | overloading, improper spin speed, load not removed promptly, improper rinse temperature, poor permanent press finishes, incorrect cycle selection |
| Yellow Areas - Built-Up Body Oils | water temperature too low, not enough detergent |