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Care and Cleaning
Turn off the water faucets after finishing the day’s
washing.
This will shut off the water supply to the
washer and prevent the unlikely possibility of damage
from escaping water.
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 and glass
cleaner. Do not use abrasive powders or cleaning
pads.
Cabinet
– clean with soap and water followed with an
appliance wax, if desired.
Lint Filter
– it is self-cleaning and requires no mainte-
nance. The filter is located under the agitator on the
bottom of the washtub.
During the wash and rinse
portion of the cycle, lint is
collected on the filter. Then
during the spin and drain
the filter is cleaned auto-
matically.
Fabric Softener Dispenser
If it is necessary to clean the dispenser:
1. Pull the dispenser off of the top of the agitator.
2. Soak for one hour in sink or container in hot
water and dishwashing liquid.
3. Hold hands over top and bottom of dispenser and
shake to loosen buildup.
4. Rinse with clean, hot water.
5. Repeat process if necessary.
6. Replace dispenser on agitator.
Do not use dishwashing liquid
inside the washer. Oversudsing can
occur.
Storing the Washer
Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from
hoses and internal components before storage. Prepare
the washer for storage as follows:
• Select Regular, 12 minutes, and add one cup of chlo-
rine bleach OR white vinegar to a full load of water
without clothes. Run the washer through a complete
cycle. (Do not mix bleach and vinegar in the same
wash. Hazardous fumes can form.)
• Turn the water faucets off and disconnect the inlet
hoses.
• Advance the cycle control knob to Spin and lower
the drain hose to eliminate any water that may be in
the drain hose.
• Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply and
leave the washer lid open to let air circulate inside
the tub.
Interior
– hard water deposits may be removed, if
needed, using a recommended cleaner labeled wash-
er safe.
The interior of the washer should be cleaned periodi-
cally to remove dirt, soil, odor or bacteria residue that
may remain in the washer as a result of washing
clothes. We recommend taking the following steps
every 60 to 120 days to clean and freshen your washer
interior. The frequency with which the washer should
be cleaned and freshened depends on factors such as
usage, the amount of dirt, soil or bacteria being run
through your washer, or the use of cold water.
To clean and freshen the washer interior:
1. Add a measured amount of chlorine bleach to the
bleach dispenser, following package directions.
2. Add 1/4 cup of detergent to the tub.
3. Run the washer through a complete cycle using
hot water.
4. Repeat the process if necessary.
