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Cleaning the detergent dispenser

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MAINTENANCE 37 ENGLISH Automatic alert for cleaning washing machine When the power is on and the message blinks, it means the washer tub needs cleaning. Use Tub Clean to clean the washer tub. The automatic indication alert for cleaning the washer tub depends on the frequency of use, however, the message will generally blink every 1~2 months. Removing mineral buildup If you live in an area with hard water, mineral scale can form on the internal components of the washing machine. Take extra care to periodically clean the mineral buildup on the internal components to extend the lifespan of the washing machine. Removing mineral buildup from the washer tub Check if the descaler is suitable for cleaning the washer tub before using it and run the Tub Clean cycle. See page 36, Tub clean for details on tub clean. Cleaning the detergent dispenser Leaving detergent in the detergent dispenser for an extended period of time or using the washing machine for a long period of time may cause the build-up of scales in the detergent dispenser. Pull out and clean the detergent dispenser once a week. 1 Slide the detergent dispenser lid open.. 2 Remove the detergent dispenser covers and pull out the detergent cups. NOTE yy In areas with hard water, it is recommended to use a water softener. yy Make sure to remove all loads from the washer tub before cleaning the washer tub. Cleaning the washer tub together with a load may result in contamination of or damage to the laundry. Removing lime buildup on stainless steel Wipe lime buildup or other spots on stainless steel with a soft cloth soaked in stainless steel cleaner. NOTE yy Never use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. Doing so may damage the washing machine. 3 Clean them with warm water. - Use a soft cloth or brush for cleaning and remove any residue. 4 Wipe any moisture with a dry towel or cloth after cleaning. 5 Replace the detergent cups and detergent dispenser covers. WARNING yy Do not spray water inside the washing machine. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. NOTE yy Use water only when you clean the detergent dispenser. Make sure to use Rinse + Spin to rinse the washer tub before the wash cycle when you use a cleaning detergent to clean the washer tub.

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ENGLISH
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
Leaving detergent in the detergent dispenser for
an extended period of time or using the washing
machine for a long period of time may cause the
build-up of scales in the detergent dispenser. Pull out
and clean the detergent dispenser once a week.
1
Slide the detergent dispenser lid open..
2
Remove the detergent dispenser covers and pull
out the detergent cups.
3
Clean them with warm water.
- Use a soft cloth or brush for cleaning and remove
any residue.
4
Wipe any moisture with a dry towel or cloth after
cleaning.
5
Replace the detergent cups and detergent
dispenser covers.
WARNING
y
Do not spray water inside the washing machine.
Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.
NOTE
y
Use water only when you clean the detergent
dispenser. Make sure to use Rinse + Spin to rinse
the washer tub before the wash cycle when you
use a cleaning detergent to clean the washer tub.
MAINTENANCE
Automatic alert for cleaning washing machine
When the power is on and the
message
blinks, it means the washer tub needs cleaning. Use
Tub Clean to clean the washer tub. The automatic
indication alert for cleaning the washer tub depends
on the frequency of use, however, the message will
generally blink every 1~2 months.
Removing mineral buildup
If you live in an area with hard water, mineral scale
can form on the internal components of the washing
machine. Take extra care to periodically clean the
mineral buildup on the internal components to
extend the lifespan of the washing machine.
Removing mineral buildup from the washer tub
Check if the descaler is suitable for cleaning the
washer tub before using it and run the Tub Clean
cycle. See page 36,
Tub clean
for details on tub clean.
NOTE
y
In areas with hard water, it is recommended to
use a water softener.
y
Make sure to remove all loads from the washer
tub before cleaning the washer tub. Cleaning
the washer tub together with a load may result
in contamination of or damage to the laundry.
Removing lime buildup on stainless steel
Wipe lime buildup or other spots on stainless steel
with a soft cloth soaked in stainless steel cleaner.
NOTE
y
Never use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. Doing so
may damage the washing machine.