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WASHER CARE
Cleaning Your Washer
Cleaning the exterior
Turn off the water faucets after finishing the day’s washing.
This will shut off the water supply to your washer and prevent
the unlikely possibility of damage from escaping
water. Leave the lid open to allow the inside of your washer to
dry out.
Use a soft cloth to wipe up all detergent, bleach or other spills as
they occur.
Clean the following as recommended:
Control Panel – Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive powders or cleaning pads. Do not spray cleaners
directly on the panel.
Cleaning the interior
Clean the interior of your washer periodically to remove any dirt,
soil, odor, mold, mildew, or bacterial residue that may remain in
your washer as a result of washing clothes.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in unpleasant
conditions, including odors and/or permanent stains on your
washer or laundry.
Hard water deposits may be removed, if needed. Use cleaners
labeled “Washer safe”.
Storing your washer
Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from hoses
and internal components before storage.
Prepare your washer for storage as follows:
• Select the Express Wash cycle and add bleach to the
automatic dispenser. Run your washer through the cycle
without a load.
• Turn the water faucets off and disconnect the inlet hoses.
• Unplug your washer from the electrical outlet and leave your
washer lid open to let air circulate inside the drum.
•
If your washer has been stored in below-freezing
temperatures, allow time for any leftover water in your
washer to thaw out before use.
Preserving the top cover and the front frame
Do not place any heavy or sharp objects or a detergent box on
the washing machine. They can scratch or damage the top cover
of the unit.
Since the entire washing machine has a high-gloss finish, the
surface can be scratched or damaged.
Avoid scratching or damaging the surface when using the
washing machine.
Cleaning the dispensers
The automatic dispenser may need to be cleaned periodically
due to laundry additive buildup.
1 .
Pull the dispenser drawer straight back until it stops.
2 .
Tilt the dispenser drawer upward and remove it.
3 .
Remove the inserts from the 3 compartments. Rinse the
inserts and the drawer with warm water to remove traces of
accumulated laundry products.
4 .
To clean the drawer opening, use a small, non-metal brush
to clean the recess. Remove all residue from the upper and
lower parts of the recess.
5 .
Return the inserts to the proper compartments and replace
the drawer. By placing the dispenser drawer rail
on
top of the compartment rail
(Tilt the dispenser drawer
downward and insert it.), and then pushing the drawer in
firmly and slowly.
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