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CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
When you have finished using your washer
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Turn off the taps to prevent the chance of flooding should a hose burst.
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Turn off the power at the wall.
Cold water washing
If you always wash with cold water, we recommend that a ‘Warm’ or ‘Hot’ wash be used at
regular intervals, eg every 5th wash should be at least a warm one.
Cleaning your washer
Note: ensure the power is turned off at the wall before cleaning your washer.
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Clean the surfaces of your washer with a soft damp cloth only and wipe dry. Do not use
scouring or spray cleaners as they can damage the paint, plastic and panel surfaces.
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Clean the fabric softener dispenser after each cycle using warm soapy water.
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To remove the agitator for cleaning, unscrew the nut down the centre of the agitator by
turning anti-clockwise.
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The SmartTouch™ Control Dial and soft close lid are not designed to be removable for
cleaning. Do not attempt to remove the dial or lid.
The agitator must be fully pushed onto the shaft when refitting. Tighten the nut firmly by
hand. Ensure the agitator is not loose.
Cleaning the inside of your washer
It is important that you occasionally clean the inside of your machine. Your FabricSmart™
washer has a
BOWL CLEAN
cycle specifically for this purpose and will remind you every
100 cycles to run this cycle (the
BOWL CLEAN
cycle icon will flash to alert you), or we
recommend completing this cycle 5 – 6 times a year.
Use commercial washing machine cleaners only. Ensure the cleaner used is compatible
with your waste water system, i.e. safe for use if you have a septic tank. Follow the
manufacturers instructions. We suggest not having any items in the washer during this
cycle.
Cleaning steps
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Add the washing machine cleaner directly
down the centre of the agitator, follow the
manufacturers instructions.
