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Care And Cleaning

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CARE AND CLEANING ENGLISH 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. Read these instructions carefully before beginning the TUB CLEAN+ cycle. 1 Open the door and remove any clothing in the wash drum. Immediately wipe off any spills with a soft, damp cloth. 2 Open the dispenser drawer. 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 3 Add liquid chlorine bleach or tub cleaner. Some powder or tablet tub cleaners which are manufactured for this purpose can be used. 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. NOTE: If you use the TUB CLEAN+ cycle on a monthly basis, the wash drum will be kept clean. Cleaning the Steam and Water Circulation Nozzles Use a cotton swab to remove lime or detergent buildup from the inside of the steam and water circulation nozzles. NEVER use a sharp or pointed object; you could damage the nozzles. Removing stains on the Door Seal (NOTE : Do not add any laundry detergent or fabric softener to the drawer when using TUB CLEAN+.) - If using liquid chlorine bleach Add liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment of the drawer. (NOTE : Do not exceed the maximum fill line and do not pour undiluted liquid bleach directly into the wash drum.) - If using powder cleaner Remove the liquid detergent cup and add powder cleaner to the main wash compartment of the drawer. - If using tablet cleaner Add tablet cleaner to the wash drum directly. (NOTE : Do not add tablet cleaner to the drawer.) 4 Close the drawer and washer door. NOTE: Wear rubber gloves and eye protection while performing the following procedure: 5 Select TUB CLEAN+ and press START/PAUSE. 1 Dilute ¾ cup (177 ml) liquid chlorine bleach with 1 gallon (3.8 L) of warm/hot water. 2 Use this solution to wipe down all surfaces of the gasket to remove the deposits that are causing any odor. (Be sure to fold back the lip of the gasket to get under the edge where residue can build up.) 3 Wipe the gasket with a dry cloth. 4 Leave the door open to allow the gasket to dry completely. Do not use undiluted bleach as this will damage the gasket. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper use of bleach. If the gasket cannot be cleaned properly, it should be replaced. NOTE : It is recommended that TUB CLEAN+ should be repeated monthly. If mildew or musty smell already exists, run TUB CLEAN+ for 3 consecutive weeks. After TUB CLEAN+ is complete or when the washer is not used, leave the washer door open for better ventilation and drying inside of the washer. 27

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ENGLISH
w
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.
REGULAR CLEANING
CARE AND CLEANING
Read these instructions carefully before
beginning the TUB CLEAN
+
cycle.
Open the door and remove any clothing in
the wash drum.
Open the dispenser drawer.
Add liquid chlorine bleach or tub cleaner.
Some powder or tablet tub cleaners which
are manufactured for this purpose can be
used.
(NOTE : Do not add any laundry detergent
or fabric softener to the drawer when using
TUB CLEAN
+
.)
- If using liquid chlorine bleach
Add liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach
compartment of the drawer.
(NOTE : Do not exceed the maximum fill
line and do not pour undiluted liquid bleach
directly into the wash drum.)
- If using powder cleaner
Remove the liquid detergent cup and
add powder cleaner to the main wash
compartment of the drawer.
- If using tablet cleaner
Add tablet cleaner to the wash drum
directly.
(NOTE : Do not add tablet cleaner to the
drawer.)
Close the drawer and washer door.
Select TUB CLEAN
+
and press START/PAUSE.
1
2
3
4
5
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.
Cleaning the Steam and Water
Circulation Nozzles
Use a cotton swab to remove lime or detergent
buildup from the inside of the steam and water
circulation nozzles.
NEVER
use a sharp or
pointed object; you could damage the nozzles.
Removing stains on the Door Seal
NOTE:
Wear rubber gloves and eye protection while
performing the following procedure:
Dilute
¾
cup (177 ml) liquid chlorine bleach
with 1 gallon (3.8 L) of warm/hot water.
1
2
3
4
Use this solution to wipe down all surfaces of
the gasket to remove the deposits that are causing
any odor. (Be sure to fold back the lip of the gasket
to get under the edge where residue can build up.)
Wipe the gasket with a dry cloth.
Leave the door open to allow the gasket to dry
completely.
Do not use undiluted bleach as this will damage the
gasket. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
proper use of bleach. If the gasket cannot be cleaned
properly, it should be replaced.
NOTE:
If you use the TUB CLEAN
+
cycle on a
monthly basis, the wash drum will be kept clean.
NOTE :
It is recommended that TUB CLEAN
+
should be repeated monthly.
If mildew or musty smell already exists, run TUB
CLEAN
+
for 3 consecutive weeks.
After TUB CLEAN+ is complete or when the
washer is not used, leave the washer door open
for better ventilation and drying inside of the
washer.
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