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Care And Cleaning - tub clean cycle

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CARE AND CLEANING REGULAR CLEANING wWARNING: • Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury,fire, electrical shock or death. • Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the washer. They will damage the finish. 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 methylated spirits, solvents, or similar products. Never use steel wool or abrasive cleansers; they can damage the surface. Care and Cleaning of the Interior Use a towel or soft cloth to wipe around the washer door opening, door seal, and door glass. These areas should be kept clean to ensure a watertight seal. Be sure to wipe under the inside rubber seal to remove any moisture or soil. Always remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle is completed. Leaving damp items in the washer can cause wrinkling, color transfer, and odor. Run the TUB CLEAN cycle regularly to remove detergent buildup and other residue. Storing the Washer If the washer will not be used for an extended period of time and is in an area that could be exposed to freezing temperatures: 1 Turn off water supply tap. 2 Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses. 3 Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 4 Add 1 gallon of nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to the empty wash drum. Close door. 5 Select the spin cycle and let washer spin for 1 minute to drain out all the water. NOTE: Not all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled. 6 Unplug the power cord, dry the drum interior with a soft cloth, and close the door. 7 Remove the inserts from the dispenser. Drain any water in compartments and dry the compartments. 8 Store the washer in an upright position. 9 To remove the antifreeze from the washer after storage, run washer through a complete cycle using detergent. Do not add laundry! Removing Lime Buildup If you live in an area with hard water, lime scale can form on internal components of the washer. Use of a water softener is recommended in areas with hard water. If a descaler is used, make sure that it is suitable for use in a washer, and run the TUB CLEAN cycle before washing clothing. Lime scale and other spots may be removed from the stainless steel drum using a stainless steel cleaner. Do NOT use steel wool or abrasive cleansers; they can damage the surface. 26 MFL31245113_ENG.indd 26-27 CARE AND CLEANING CLEANING THE WASHER Cleaning the Dispenser The dispenser should be cleaned periodically to remove buildup from detergent and other laundry products. 1 Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Press the button in the center of the drawer and pull to remove the drawer. 2 Remove the inserts from the drawer, and clean them with warm water and a soft cloth or brush to remove any residue or buildup. Wipe out the inside of the drawer opening with a damp cloth. Reassemble the drawer and reinstall in the drawer opening. NOTE: Do not use anything other than water to clean the drawer, inserts, and drawer opening. If any sort of household cleaner drains into the interior of the washer, run a RINSE+SPIN cycle before washing clothes. 27 2007.10.4 2:31:57 PM

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CLEANING THE WASHER
CARE AND CLEANING
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WARNING:
• Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock.
Failure to follow this warning
can cause serious injury,fire, electrical shock or death.
• Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the washer.
They will damage the finish.
Cleaning the Dispenser
The dispenser should be cleaned periodically
to remove buildup from detergent and other
laundry products.
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.
Press the button in the center of the drawer
and pull to remove the drawer.
1
Remove the inserts from the drawer, and
clean them with warm water and a soft cloth
or brush to remove any residue or buildup.
Wipe out the inside of the drawer opening
with a damp cloth. Reassemble the drawer
and reinstall in the drawer opening.
NOTE:
Do not use anything other than water
to clean the drawer, inserts, and drawer
opening. If any sort of household cleaner
drains into the interior of the washer, run a
RINSE
+
SPIN cycle before washing clothes.
2
CARE AND 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 methylated spirits,
solvents, or similar products.
Never use steel wool or abrasive cleansers; they
can damage the surface.
REGULAR CLEANING
Care and Cleaning of the Interior
Use a towel or soft cloth to wipe around the
washer door opening, door seal, and door glass.
These areas should be kept clean to ensure a
watertight seal. Be sure to wipe under the inside
rubber seal to remove any moisture or soil.
Always remove items from the washer as soon
as the cycle is completed. Leaving damp items
in the washer can cause wrinkling, color transfer,
and odor.
Run the TUB CLEAN cycle regularly to remove
detergent buildup and other residue.
Removing Lime Buildup
If you live in an area with hard water, lime scale
can form on internal components of the washer.
Use of a water softener is recommended in areas
with hard water. If a descaler is used, make sure
that it is suitable for use in a washer, and run the
TUB CLEAN cycle before washing clothing.
Lime scale and other spots may be removed
from the stainless steel drum using a stainless
steel cleaner. Do NOT use steel wool or abrasive
cleansers; they can damage the surface.
Storing the Washer
If the washer will not be used for an extended
period of time and is in an area that could be
exposed to freezing temperatures:
Turn off water supply tap.
Disconnect hoses from water supply and
drain water from hoses.
Plug the power cord into a properly grounded
electrical outlet.
Add 1 gallon of nontoxic recreational vehicle
(RV) antifreeze to the empty wash drum.
Close door.
Select the spin cycle and let washer spin
for 1 minute to drain out all the water.
NOTE:
Not all of the RV antifreeze will be
expelled.
Unplug the power cord, dry the drum interior
with a soft cloth, and close the door.
Remove the inserts from the dispenser. Drain
any water in compartments and dry the
compartments.
Store the washer in an upright position.
To remove the antifreeze from the washer
after storage, run washer through a complete
cycle using detergent.
Do not add laundry!
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