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LAUNDRY TIPS
Preparing clothes for washing
Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of
your garments.
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Always use High Efficiency (HE) detergent. The package for
this type of detergent will be marked “HE” or “High
Efficiency.” This wash system, along with less water, will
create too much sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent.
Using regular detergent will likely result in washer errors,
longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may
also result in component failures and noticeable mold or
mildew. HE detergents such as TIDE
®
HE are made to
produce the right amount of suds for the best performance.
Follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions to
determine the amount of detergent to use.
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Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other
items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid
scratching the washer interior. Remove non-washable trim
and ornaments.
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Empty pockets and turn them inside-out.
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Turn down cuffs; brush away lint and dirt.
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Turn synthetic knits inside-out to avoid pilling.
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Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle.
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Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.
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Treat spots and stains.
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Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best
results.
Sorting
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Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if
they would normally be washed together. Separate lint-givers
(towels, chenille) from lint-takers (corduroy, synthetics,
permanent press). When possible, turn lint-givers inside-out.
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Separate dark colors from light colors, colorfast items from
noncolorfast items.
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Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy cottons, knits, delicate
items).
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Separate bulky, nonabsorbent items such as comforters,
pillows and poly-filled jackets. Use the Bulky/Bedding cycle
for these items.
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Separate sheets, pillowcases and towels and use the
Sheets/Towels cycle for these items. For best performance,
drop items in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall and
do not load items directly on the impeller for this cycle.
Unloading
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Remove clothes from washer after the cycle is completed.
Metal objects such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may rust if
left in the washer basket for a long time.
WASHER CARE
Cleaning Your Washer
Washer Maintenance Procedure
This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes in
combination with liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the
inside of the washing machine.
NOTES:
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Read these instructions completely before beginning the
cleaning process.
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It is recommended that you allow the cleanout cycle to
complete without interruptions. If necessary, the cleanout
cycle may be interrupted by pressing the Power button once
or the Stop button twice.
IMPORTANT:
If the cleanout cycle is interrupted, run a Rinse
& Spin cycle to ensure that all remaining bleach is rinsed from
the washer.
Begin procedure
1.
Open the washer lid and remove any items from the washer.
2.
Add liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach dispenser.
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Add 1 cup (236.6 mL) liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach
dispenser.
NOTE:
Do not add any detergent to this cleaning cycle.
Use of more than 1 cup (236.6 mL) of bleach will cause
product damage over time.
3.
Close the lid.
4.
Press POWER.
5.
Press CLEAN WASHER.
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The Estimated Time Remaining display will show
approximately 60 minutes.
6.
Press START.
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The cycle will begin and water will dispense in the washer for
a moment and pause, then the lid will lock and the cycle will
continue.
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Once the cleaning cycle has begun, allow the cycle to
complete. An estimated cycle time will appear on the display.
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If the procedure does not sufficiently improve the machine
freshness, evaluate your installation and usage conditions for
other causes.
Always do the following to maintain washer freshness
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Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent.
Cleaning the exterior
Use a soft damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills.
Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to keep it looking
new. Use mild soap and water. Do not use abrasive products.
