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Automatic Alert for Tub Clean, Removing Mineral Buildup

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34 MAINTENANCE Cleaner Tub cleaner Lime scale remover Liquid chlorine bleach Powdered cleaner Cleaning tablets Instructions Place directly into washer tub NOTE ••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. ••Leave the door open after finishing the laundry, to keep the tub clean. ••Tub Clean should be repeated monthly. ••If mildew or musty smell already exists, run Tub Clean once a week for three consecutive weeks. ••For other tub cleaning products, follow the cleaner manufacturer's instructions and recommendations. ••Do not exceed the manufacturer's recommended amount when adding bleach or powdered cleaners. Powdered detergent may remain in the tub after cleaning. Automatic Alert for Tub Clean When the power is on and the message blinks on the display, it means the washer tub needs cleaning. Use the Tub Clean cycle to clean the washer tub. The frequency of the automatic alert's appearance depends on how often the washer is used, however the message will generally appear every one to two months. Removing Mineral Buildup In areas with hard water, mineral scale can form on internal components of the washer. Periodically clean the mineral buildup on the internal components to extend the lifespan 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 on the washer tub. ••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 soft cloth soaked in stainless steel cleaner. ••Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleaners.

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34
MAINTENANCE
Cleaner
Instructions
Tub cleaner
Place directly into washer tub
Lime scale remover
Liquid chlorine bleach
Powdered cleaner
Cleaning tablets
NOTE
•
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.
•
Leave the door open after finishing the laundry, to
keep the tub clean.
•
Tub Clean should be repeated monthly.
•
If mildew or musty smell already exists, run Tub
Clean once a week for three consecutive weeks.
•
For other tub cleaning products, follow the cleaner
manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations.
•
Do not exceed the manufacturer's recommended
amount when adding bleach or powdered cleaners.
Powdered detergent may remain in the tub after
cleaning.
Automatic Alert for Tub Clean
When the power is on and the
message blinks
on the display, it means the washer tub needs
cleaning. Use the Tub Clean cycle to clean the
washer tub. The frequency of the automatic alert's
appearance depends on how often the washer is
used, however the message will generally appear
every one to two months.
Removing Mineral Buildup
In areas with hard water, mineral scale can form on
internal components of the washer. Periodically clean
the mineral buildup on the internal components to
extend the lifespan 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 on the washer tub.
•
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 soft cloth soaked in
stainless steel cleaner.
•
Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleaners.