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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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Use only High Efficiency detergents. 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 are made to produce the right amount of suds for
the best performance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions
to determine the amount of detergent to use. Remember,
concentrated detergents such as 2x or higher will use less
detergent based on load size.

Use only “HE” High Efficiency detergent.

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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 blankets and use the

Sheets cycle for these items. For best performance, load
garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Do
not load above the stainless steel portion of the basket.

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When washing waterproof/water-resistant items such as
plastic lined mattress pads, shower curtains, tarps, jackets,
or sleeping bags, select the lowest spin speed setting
available for the cycle and washer model being used.

Cycle Options

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For additional performance enhancements to desired cycle,
select options such as Stain Treat, Fabric Softener and 2nd
Rinse.

Loading/Unloading

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For best performance, load garments in loose heaps evenly
around the basket wall. Do not load above the stainless steel
portion of the basket.

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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 cancelled by pressing the STOP button twice.

IMPORTANT:

If the cleanout cycle is cancelled, run a Rinse &

Spin cycle to ensure that all remaining bleach is rinsed from
the washer.

Begin procedure

Open the washer lid and remove any items from the washer.

Add liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach dispenser.

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Add 1 cup (250 mL) liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach
dispenser.

NOTE:

Do not add any detergent to this cleaning cycle.

Use of more than 1 cup (250 mL) of bleach will cause
product damage over time.

Close the lid.