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Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving, or
not using your washer for a period of time, follow these steps:
1.
Unplug or disconnect power to washer.
2.
Turn off water supply to washer to avoid fl ooding
due to water pressure surge.
NON-USE AND VACATION CARE
WASHER MAINTENANCE
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk
of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses
if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of
replacement on the label with a permanent marker.
NOTE:
This washer does not include inlet hoses. See
the Installation Instructions for more information.
WATER INLET HOSES
WASHER CARE
Recommendations to Help Keep Your Washer Clean
and Performing at its Best
1.
Always use High Effi ciency (HE) detergents and follow the
detergent manufacturer’s instructions regarding the amount
of detergent to use. Never use more than the recommended
amount because that may increase the rate at which
detergent and soil residue accumulate inside your washer,
which in turn may result in undesirable odor.
2.
Use warm and hot wash water settings sometimes
(not exclusively cold water washes) because they do
a better job of controlling the rate at which soils and
detergent accumulate.
3.
Always leave the washer lid open between uses to help
dry out the washer and prevent the buildup of odor-
causing residue.
Cleaning Your Top Loading Washer
Read these instructions completely before beginning the
routine cleaning process recommended below. This Washer
Maintenance Procedure should be performed, at a minimum,
once per month or every 30 wash cycles, whichever occurs
sooner, to control the rate at which soils and detergent may
otherwise accumulate in your washer.
Cleaning the Inside of the Washer
To keep your washer odor-free, follow the usage instructions
provided above and use this recommended monthly cleaning
procedure:
Clean Washer Cycle
This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes
in combination with liquid chlorine bleach to clean the inside
of the washer.
Chlorine Bleach Procedure:
1.
Open the washer lid and remove any clothing or items.
2.
Add 1 cup (236 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach
compartment.
NOTE:
Use of more liquid chlorine bleach than is
recommended above could cause washer damage
over time.
WASHER CARE
3.
Close the washer lid.
4.
Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the washer
when following this procedure.
5.
Select the Clean Washer cycle.
6.
Press the START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID/CANCEL button
to start the cycle.
NOTE:
For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must be
interrupted, press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID/CANCEL once.
After the cycle has stopped, run a Rinse/Spin cycle to rinse
bleach from washer.
Clean Washer Cycle Operation:
1.
This cycle will fi ll to a water level higher than in normal
wash cycles to provide rinsing at a level above the water
for a normal wash cycle.
2.
During this cycle, there will be some agitation and spinning
to increase the removal of soils.
After this cycle is complete, leave the lid open to allow for
better ventilation and drying of the washer interior.
Cleaning the Dispensers
After a period of using your washer, you may fi nd some
residue buildup in the washer’s dispensers. To remove residue
from the dispensers, wipe them with a damp cloth and towel
dry. Do not attempt to remove the dispensers or trim for
cleaning. The dispensers and trim are not removable. If your
model has a dispenser drawer, however, remove the drawer
and clean it with a damp cloth before or after you run the
Clean Washer cycle. Use an all-purpose surface cleaner,
if needed.
Cleaning the Outside of the Washer
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe away any spills.
Use only mild soaps or cleaners when cleaning external
washer surfaces.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid damaging the washer’s fi nish, do not
use abrasive products.
