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Care & Cleaning
Inside Cleaning (Aggressive)
In cases where
CLEAN WASHER
cycle along with
care and cleaning of rubber gasket folds isn’t done,
and severe odor, mold, mildew, or residue buildup
have developed, follow the below cleaning procedure
to help alleviate the problem.
CLEANING PROCEDURE - Washer Drum
Ensure the wash tub is empty (or no clothes load).
Open the detergent drawer and pour eight (8)
cups of bleach into the “
MAIN WASH
” detergent
compartment. Select
CLEAN WASHER
cycle as
described previously in
Inside Routine Cleaning
(Preventative
).
Upon cycle completion inspect the interior of the
washer to see if the odor/residue has been eliminated.
If any additional cleaning is required, repeat the above
procedure. This may take several cycles depending
on the severity of the odor/residue. You may observe
some remaining discoloration due to the long term
effects of this residue.
For especially contaminated areas visible inside the
drum (including the front rubber seal), these areas
might be more effectively cleaned by spraying a
Bleach Cleaner on a scrub brush, soft sponge, or
towel and scrubbing.
If odor is still left after bleach cycle(s) and bleach
cleaner, open the detergent drawer and pour one (1)
pouch of TIDE® WASHING MACHINE CLEANER in
detergent drawer. Select
CLEAN WASHER
cycle as
above and start the washer.
IMPORTANT
Always wear rubber or latex gloves and protect fl oor
and clothing from damage.
IMPORTANT
See
Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventative)
for
future cleaning maintenance which is necessary to
avoid repeating issues.
Immediately follow up with a
Spin Only
cycle. Select
fresh rinse
on
max
spin
speed with no detergent or bleach to help clear any
residual bleach left after the
CLEAN WASHER
cycle.
For best results
WARNING
HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD
Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with
other household chemicals such as toilet
cleaners, rust removers, acid or products
containing ammonia. These mixtures can
produce dangerous fumes which can cause
serious injury or death.
REMOVE “LIQUID ONLY”
DISPENSER CUP
“MAIN WASH”
COMPARTMENT
NOTE
If the
CLEAN WASHER
cycle is cancelled or paused
during the cycle, the washer will go through 2 rinse
cycles to clean the drum of any residual bleach before
unlocking the door.
