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Opening and Closing the Door
For safety, the door will remain locked during operations.
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Close the door completely before pressing the [START] button.
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If you press the [START] button before closing the door, the door may not close.
How to open and close the door
To open the door
Holding the door handle, pull the door open.
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In some cases, the door may stick due to the seal created by the door bellows.
To close the door
Press the right middle area of the door, and close it completely.
Opening the door during operation
If the indicator is lit even when you turn on the power or press the [PAUSE] button, the DOOR
LOCK is set. Hold the
DOOR LOCK
button for at least 3 seconds to release the DOOR LOCK. (P. 33)
During washing
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If you open the door during an operation, water or foam adhered to the door may drip onto the floor. In
such cases, use a towel or rag to wipe the door.
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Depending on the water level during the operation, the door lock may not release.
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Warm air is blown on the laundry during the spin cycle of the [SOFT] program. The door will not open until the
cooling operation completes in such cases.
Press to pause the operation.
When the indicator turns off, open the door and load the laundry.
If is blinking, the door cannot be opened.
Close the door, and press to restart the operation.