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9. Select cycle options Select any other cycle options you may wish to add, if not previously set. Some cycles will automatically add certain options such as Clean Boost. These may be turned off, if desired. NOTE: Not all options are available with all cycles. 10. P ress START/PAUSE to begin wash cycle 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. Press the START/PAUSE button to start the wash cycle. When the cycle has finished, the end of cycle signal will sound (if set). Promptly remove garments when cycle is done to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps. If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes the water will pump out. 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/CANCEL. 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/Drain & 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. 12

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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/CANCEL.
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/DRAIN & 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
10.
Press START/PAUSE to begin
wash cycle
Press the START/PAUSE button to start the wash cycle. When
the cycle has finished, the end of cycle signal will sound (if set).
Promptly remove garments when cycle is done to avoid odor,
reduce wrinkling, and rusting of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps.
If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes the water will
pump out.
9.
Select cycle options
Select any other cycle options you may wish to add, if not
previously set. Some cycles will automatically add certain
options such as Clean Boost. These may be turned off,
if desired.
NOTE:
Not all options are available with all cycles.