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Car

Car

Car

Car

Care and Cleaning

e and Cleaning

e and Cleaning

e and Cleaning

e and Cleaning

 To reduce risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property, comply

with the basic warnings listed in 

Important Safety Instructions

, pages 2-4, and

those listed below.

Before cleaning the washer or dryer interior, 

unplug the electrical power cord

to avoid electrical shock hazards.

Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous
fumes or electrical shock could occur.

Inside the Washer

Remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle ends. Excess wrinkling, color
transfer, and odors may develop in items left in the washer.

Dry the washer top, the area around the lid opening, and the underside of the
lid. These areas should always be dry before the lid is closed.

Before cleaning the washer interior, 

unplug the electrical power cord

 to avoid

electrical shock hazards.

When extremely soiled items have been washed, a dirty residue may remain on
the tub. Remove this by wiping the tub with a nonabrasive household cleanser.
Rinse thoroughly with water.

The agitator or tub may become stained from fabric dye. Clean these parts with
a nonabrasive household cleanser. This prevents dye transfer to future loads.

Inside the Dryer

Clean the dryer lint screen after every load. Lint build-up in the screen restricts
air flow, which causes longer drying times. The screen is located at the bottom
of the door opening. Remove by pulling straight up. Remove the lint and replace
the screen.

Occasionally a waxy build-up may form on the lint screen from using dryer-added
fabric softener sheets. To remove this build-up, wash the lint screen in warm,
soapy water. Dry thoroughly and replace. Do not operate the dryer without the
lint screen in place.

If the dryer drum becomes stained from noncolorfast fabrics, clean the drum with
a damp cloth and a mild liquid household cleanser. Remove cleanser residue
before drying the next load.

Every 18 months an authorized servicer should clean the dryer cabinet interior
and exhaust duct. These areas can collect lint and dust over time. An excessive
amount of lint build-up could result in inefficient drying and possible fire hazard.

Outside

When laundering is completed, wipe cabinet with a damp cloth. Turn water

faucets off to prevent pressure build-up in the hoses.

Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. 

Never use harsh, gritty or

abrasive cleansers.

 If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with diluted chlorine

bleach [1/2 cup (120 ml) in 1 quart (.95 L) water]. Rinse several times with clear
water.

Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixture of warm water and mild

detergent. Or, touch residue with the sticky side of the tape or label.

Before moving the laundry center,

 place a strip of cardboard or thin fiberboard

under the front leveling legs to prevent floor damage.

 Use care with laundry

products. They can damage finish on
the laundry center.

Clean lint screen after every load.

Wash lint screen occasionally.

Summary of Contents for FLXG42MRES4

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Page 2: ...gasoline cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosivesubstancestothewashwater Thesesubstancesgiveoffvaporsthatcould ignite or explode Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE If the hot water system has not been used for such a period before using the washer turn on all hot water faucets an...

Page 3: ...the proper safe use of all appliances Destroy the carton plastic bag and other packing materials after the laundry center is unpacked Children might use them for play Cartons covered with rugs bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers Keeplaundryproductsoutofchildren sreach Topreventpersonal injury observe all warnings on product labels Before the laundry center is removed from ser...

Page 4: ...nob and allow the tub to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside To prevent injury do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving Wait until the dryer has stopped completely before reaching into the drum A thermal limiter switch automatically turns off the dryer motor in the unlikely event of an overheated situation electric dryers only A service technician must replace the thermal limi...

Page 5: ... decorative buttons belt buckles and other objects which could be damaged This also helps protect other items in the wash load Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing Placedelicateitemssuchasbras shoulderpads hosiery andbeltsinamesh bag to prevent tangling during the wash cycle Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling 3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil See Stain Removal pag...

Page 6: ...ap and cup firmly together Replacedispenserbylininguptheribsandgroovesandsnappingitintoposition Fabric softener will be flushed from area under the built in fabric softener dispenserwhenLargeLoadWaterLevelisselected Ifabuild upoffabricsoftener occurs clean with hot water DO NOT REMOVE SERVICE CAP For models with a removable dispenser see picture below to the left 1 Attachfabricsoftenerdispensertot...

Page 7: ...or serious injury to persons or property comply with the basic warnings listed below Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products Keep products in their original labeled containers and out of children s reach Thoroughly wash any utensil used Do not combine stain removal products especially ammonia and chlorine bleach Dangerous fumes may result Never wash items which have been pr...

Page 8: ...est water safe for fabric For heavy stains and tar apply nonflammable dry cleaning fluid to back of stain Replace towels under stain frequently Rinse thoroughly Wash using hottest water safe for fabric Some inks may be impossible to remove Washing may set some inks Use prewash stain remover denatured alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric Or soak in...

Page 9: ...f chlorine bleach Unfastened zippers hooks buckles Rips tears and broken threads Overloading the washer Degradation of fabric Incorrect sorting Tissues left in pocket Overloading the washer Not enough detergent Undissolved detergent has left residue Static cling is attracting lint Load washed too long Pilling is normal with synthetic and permanent press fabrics This is due to abrasion from normal ...

Page 10: ...dryer Whendryinglargeitems dryonly2or3atatime Fillouttheloadwithsmall and medium sized items For delicate or very small loads add 2 lint free towels for better drying less wrinkling and to prevent grease stains caused by fabric softener sheets Donotoverdryitems Overdryingcancausewrinkling shrinkage harshness and a build up of static electricity which can produce more lint If desired add a dryer fa...

Page 11: ...ve pills Irreversible condition Reduce load size and tumble at medium or low heat for 5 10 minutes Remove items immediately Hang or fold SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS Add a few bath towels to small loads for proper tumbling Some silk like fabrics should be air dried Use proper drying temperature Place fabric softener sheet on top of load before starting the dryer Do not overloa...

Page 12: ...r drying times The screen is located at the bottom ofthedooropening Removebypullingstraightup Removethelintandreplace the screen Occasionallyawaxybuild upmayformonthelintscreenfromusingdryer added fabric softener sheets To remove this build up wash the lint screen in warm soapy water Dry thoroughly and replace Do not operate the dryer without the lint screen in place Ifthedryerdrumbecomesstainedfr...

Page 13: ...authorized servicer To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to tub fasten fasteners and turn items inside out Do not overload washer Stop washer and reduce load This is usually normal If sound continues washer is probably out of balance Stop washer and redistribute wash load Move laundry center so it rests firmly on solid floor Additional floor bracing may be needed Adjust leveling legs See INSTAL...

Page 14: ...g Straighten hoses Select higher water level load size Do not overload washer When control is set at highest fill level dry load level should not be higher than top row of circular holes in wash tub Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet with candy or meat thermometer Water temperature should be at least 130 F 70 C Adjust water heater as necessary Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or ...

Page 15: ...ny obstruction Use a dehumidifier near the dryer Do not overload See Drying Procedures page 10 Remove items as soon as cycle ends See Drying Procedures page 10 Follow fabric care label instructions Dryer does not start Dryer runs but won t heat Drying cycle takes too long outside of the dryer feels too hot or smells hot Excessive wrinkling Electrical power cord is not securely plugged in or plug m...

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