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WARN ING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read and follow this
entire Use & Care Guide, including the important Safety Instructions, before operating this washer,
• Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow thiswarning can
cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the washer. They will damage the finish.
REGULAR CLEANING
Cleaning the Exterior
Propercare of your washer can extend itslife. The outsideof
the machine can be cleaned with warm water and a mild,
non-abrasive household detergent.
Immediately wipe off any spills with a soft, damp cloth.
IMPORTANT: Do not use solvents,cleaning alcohols, or simi-
lar products. Never usesteel wool or abrasive cleaners
because they can damage the surface.
Care and Cleaning of the Interior
Usea towel or soft cloth to wipe around the washer door
opening, door seal, and door glass. Theseareas should be
kept clean to ensure a watertight seal. Be sure to wipe
under the inside rubber seal to remove an,/moisture or soil.
AF¢vaysremove items from the washer as soon as the cycle
is complete. Leaving damp items in the washer can cause
wrinkling, color transfer, and odor. Run the CLEAN \WASHER
cycle once a month, or more often if needed, to remove
detergent buildup and other residue.
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Remove any clothing in the drum.
Open the dispenser drawer.
Add liquid chlorine bleach or another drum cleaner
designed specifically for cleaning front load
washers.
- 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 usingpowder cleaner
Remove the liquiddetergent cup and add powder
cleaner to the main wash compartment of the
dispenser drawer.
- If usingtablet cleaner
Add tablet cleaner directly to the wash drum.
NOTE:
• Do not add tablet cleaner to the dispenser drawer.
° Do not add any laundry detergent or fabric softener to
the drawer when using CLEAN VCASHER.
O Turn ON the washer and press the CLEAN WASHER
button. Selecting any other cycle after CLEAN WASHER
has been selected wit cause the CLEAN WASHER cycle
to be cancelled.
_J_ After the cycle ends, open the door and allow the
drum interior to dry completely.
NOTE: Run the CLEAN WASHER cycle once a month. If a
mildewy or musty smell is present, run the CLEAN
WASHER cycle once a week for three consecutive weeks.
Door Seal and Glass Cleaning
Due to the location and nature of the door seal, some
detergent and soil residue may build up on the door glass
and seal Periodic cleaning with a bleach solution can help
remove buildup and stains, and can help sanitize the seal to
prevent odors.
NOTE: Wear rubber gloves and eye protection while
performing the following procedure:
Dilute 3A cup (177 ml)liquid chlorine bleach in 1
gallon (3.8 L) of warm/hot water.
Usethissolution to wipe down
all surfacesof the gasketand
door glass to remove any
deposits. Be sureto fold back the
lip of the gasket to get under
the inner edge where residue
can build up.
Dry the gasket and glass with a dry cloth.
To allow the gasket to dry completely, secure the
door slightly ajar with the door magnet. This will
promote air circulation and allow the interior of the
machine to dry. To use this feature, close the door
just until it contacts the door magnet.
NOTE:
"Follow the manufacturer's instructionsfor proper use
of bleach.
°To avoid damaging the gasket, NEVER use undiluted
bleach to clean the gasket.
Removing Mineral Buildup
If you live inan area with hard "water,mineral scale can form
on internalcomponents of the washer. Use of a ,water softener
is recommended inareas with hard water.
Usea descaler,such as Washer Magic_ to remove visible
mineral buildup. After descaling, always runthe CLEAN
"WASHERcycle before washing clothing. Do NOT usesteel
wool or abrasive cleaners.
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