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CARE AND CLEANING

REGULAR CLEANING

CLEANING THE EXTERIOR

Proper care of your washer can extend its life. The

outside of the machine can be cleaned with warm

water and a mild, nonabrasive household detergent.

Immediately wipe off any spills with a soft, damp

cloth.

IMPORTANT:

Do not use solvents, cleaning alcohols

or similar products. Never use steel wool or abrasive

cleaners because they can damage the surface.

CARE AND CLEANING OF THE INTERIOR

Use a towel or soft cloth to wipe around the washer

lid opening and lid glass.

Always remove items from the washer as soon as

the cycle is complete. Leaving damp items in the

washer can cause wrinkling, color transfer, and odor.

Run the Tub Clean cycle once a month, or more

often if needed, to remove detergent buildup and

other residue.

TUB CLEAN CYCLE

Some environmental and usage conditions can

cause a residue to build up in the tub over time and

can lead to a mildewy or musty smell. The Tub Clean

cycle is specially designed to remove this buildup

using bleach or other cleaners designed specifically

for cleaning washing machines. Run the Tub Clean

cycle once a month, or more often under heavy use

conditions or if odor is present

1. Remove any clothing from the tub.

2. Dilute 1/4 cup of liquid chlorine bleach in 1 quart

of water and pour the mixture in the tub. Do not

use any more than 1/4 cup of liquid bleach. Do not

let bleach sit in the tub for a long period before

running the Tub Clean cycle.

NOTE:

For other tub cleaning products, follow

the

cleaner

manufacturer’s

instructions

and

recommendations.

3. Close the lid and drawer and press the POWER

button to turn the washer ON. Select the Tub

Clean cycle then press the START/PAUSE button

to begin the cycle. Selecting any other cycle after

Tub Clean has been selected will cause the Tub

Clean cycle to

be cancelled.

4. After the cycle ends, open the lid and allow the

tub interior to dry completely.

NOTE:

y

Never load laundry while using TUB CLEAN. The

laundry may be damaged or contaminated with

cleaning products. Make sure to run the Tub Clean

cycle ONLY when the tub is empty.

y

Leave the lid open after finishing the laundry to

keep the tub clean.

y

Tub Clean should be repeated monthly.

REMOVING MINERAL BUILDUP

If you live in an area with hard water, mineral scale

can form on internal components of the washer. Use

of a water softener is recommended in areas with

hard water.

Use a descaler, such as Washer Magic

®

, to remove

visible mineral buildup. After descaling, always run

the Tub Clean cycle before washing clothing.

Mineral scale and other spots may be removed from

the stainless steel tub using a stainless steel cleaner.

Do NOT use steel wool or abrasive cleaners.

LEAVE THE LID OPEN

If the washer will not be used for several days, leave

the lid and drawer open to allow the tub to dry.

CARE AND CLEANING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read and follow this entire Owner’s

Manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this washer.

y

Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock.

Failure to follow this warning

can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.

y

Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the washer.

They will damage

the finish.

WARNING

y

Do not allow children or pets to play on or in the

washer. Close supervision is necessary when they

are near the open washer.

CAUTION

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