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WASHER MAINTENANCE WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker. NOTE: This washer does not include inlet hoses. See the "Installation Instructions" for more information. CLEANING YOUR WASHER Keep your washer as clean and fresh as your clothes. To keep washer interior odor-free, follow this recommended cleaning procedure after every 30 washes: 1. Make sure the washer is empty. 2. Using recommended AFFRESH® washer cleaner, add one tablet to washer drum. OR If using liquid chlorine bleach, add 3/4 cup (180 mL) to liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. CLEANING YOUR DISPENSERS You may find laundry product residue leftover in your dispensers. To remove residue, wipe with a damp cloth and towel dry. NON-USE AND VACATION CARE Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving, or not using your washer for a period of time, follow these steps: 1. Unplug or disconnect power to washer. 2. Turn off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due to water pressure surge. IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent to CLEAN WASHER with AFFRESH® cycle. Do not use more than recommended amount of bleach to avoid damaging product over time. 3. Close washer lid. 4. Press POWER. 5. Select CLEAN WASHER with AFFRESH® cycle. 6. Press START/PAUSE. Water will pour into washer for a moment and pause, lid will lock, then cycle will continue. NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must be interrupted, press START/PAUSE twice and run a RINSE & SPIN cycle to ensure cleaner or bleach have been rinsed from washer. To clean exterior: 1. Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills. 2. Use all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed. IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do not use abrasive products. WINTER STORAGE CARE IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in hoses, freezing can damage washer. If storing or moving during freezing weather, winterize your washer. To winterize washer: 1. Shut off both water faucets; disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in basket and run washer on RINSE & SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds to mix antifreeze and remaining water. 3. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 11

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WASHER MAINTENANCE
CLEANING YOUR WASHER
Keep your washer as clean and fresh as your
clothes. To keep washer interior odor-free, follow this
recommended cleaning procedure after every 30 washes:
1.
Make sure the washer is empty.
2.
Using recommended AFFRESH
®
washer cleaner,
add one tablet to washer drum.
OR
If using liquid chlorine bleach, add 3/4 cup (180 mL)
to liquid chlorine bleach dispenser.
IMPORTANT:
Do not add detergent to CLEAN
WASHER with AFFRESH
®
cycle. Do not use more than
recommended amount of bleach to avoid damaging
product over time.
3.
Close washer lid.
4.
Press POWER.
5.
Select CLEAN WASHER with AFFRESH
®
cycle.
6.
Press START/PAUSE. Water will pour into washer
for a moment and pause, lid will lock, then cycle
will continue.
NOTE:
For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle
must be interrupted, press START/PAUSE twice and run a
RINSE & SPIN cycle to ensure cleaner or bleach have been
rinsed from washer.
To clean exterior:
1.
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills.
2.
Use all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid damaging the washer’s finish,
do not use abrasive products.
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk
of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses
if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of
replacement on the label with a permanent marker.
NOTE:
This washer does not include inlet hoses. See
the “Installation Instructions” for more information.
WATER INLET HOSES
Operate your washer only when you are home.
If moving, or not using your washer for a period of time,
follow these steps:
1.
Unplug or disconnect power to washer.
2.
Turn off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding
due to water pressure surge.
WINTER STORAGE CARE
IMPORTANT:
To avoid damage, install and store washer
where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in
hoses, freezing can damage washer. If storing or moving
during freezing weather, winterize your washer.
To winterize washer:
1.
Shut off both water faucets; disconnect and drain water
inlet hoses.
2.
Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in basket and run
washer on RINSE & SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds to
mix antifreeze and remaining water.
3.
Unplug washer or disconnect power.
NON-USE AND VACATION CARE
CLEANING YOUR DISPENSERS
You may find laundry product residue leftover in your
dispensers. To remove residue, wipe with a damp cloth
and towel dry.