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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. CLEANING YOUR WASHER Keep your washer as clean and fresh as your clothes. To keep washer interior odor-free, follow this recommended monthly cleaning procedure: 1. Make sure the washer is empty. 2. Using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. 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. 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. IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent to CLEAN WASHER cycle. Do not use more than recommended amount of bleach to avoid damaging product over time. 3. Close washer lid. 4. Select CLEAN WASHER cycle. 5. Press START/Pause/Unlock. Water will pour into washer for a moment and pause, lid will lock, unlock, then cycle will continue. NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must be interrupted, Press and Hold START/Pause/Unlock for three seconds and run a RINSE & SPIN cycle to ensure cleaner or bleach have been rinsed from washer. Cleaning the bleach dispenser Wipe the inside of the bleach dispenser with a clean, damp cloth. 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. 10

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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 monthly
cleaning procedure:
1.
Make sure the washer is empty.
2.
Using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to
liquid chlorine bleach dispenser.
IMPORTANT:
Do not add detergent to CLEAN WASHER
cycle. Do not use more than recommended amount of bleach
to avoid damaging product over time.
3.
Close washer lid.
4.
Select CLEAN WASHER cycle.
5.
Press START/Pause/Unlock. Water will pour into washer
for a moment and pause, lid will lock, unlock, then cycle
will continue.
NOTE:
For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must
be interrupted, Press and Hold START/Pause/Unlock for three
seconds and run a RINSE & SPIN cycle to ensure cleaner or
bleach have been rinsed from washer.
Cleaning the bleach dispenser
Wipe the inside of the bleach dispenser with a clean, damp
cloth.
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.
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