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CARE AND CLEANING
REGULAR CLEANING
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fi re, 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 this warning can cause
serious injury, fi re, electric shock, or death.
• Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the washer. They will damage the fi nish.
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 solvents, cleaning alcohols or
similar products. Never use steel wool or abrasive cleaners
because they can damage the surface.
CARE AND CLEANING OF THE INTERIOR
Use a towel or soft cloth to wipe around the washer lid
opening and lid glass. Always remove 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.
CLEAN WASHER CYCLE
Some environmental and usage conditions can cause a
residue to build up in the tub over time and can lead to a
mildewy or musty smell. The Clean Washer cycle is specially
designed to remove this buildup using bleach or other
cleaners designed specifi cally for cleaning washing machines.
Run the Clean Washer cycle once a month, or more often
under heavy use conditions or if odor is present.
1
Remove any clothing from the tub.
2
Dilute 1/4 cup of liquid chlorine bleach in 1 quart of
water and pour the mixture in the tub. Do not use any
more than 1/4 cup of liquid bleach. Do not let bleach
sit in the tub for a long period before running the Clean
Washer cycle.
NOTE: For other tub cleaning products, follow the cleaner
manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations.
3
Close the lid and drawer and press the POWER button
to turn the washer ON. Select the Clean Washer cycle
then press the START/PAUSE button to begin the cycle.
Selecting any other cycle after Clean Washer has
been selected will cause the Clean Washer cycle to be
cancelled.
4
After the cycle ends, open the lid and allow the tub
interior to dry completely.
NOTE:
• Never load laundry while using CLEAN WASHER.. The
laundry may be damaged or contaminated with cleaning
products. Make sure to run the Clean Washer cycle ONLY
when the tub is empty.
• Leave the lid open after fi nishing the laundry to keep the
tub clean.
• The Clean Washer cycle should be repeated monthly.
REMOVING MINERAL BUILDUP
If you live in an area with hard water, mineral scale can form
on internal components of the washer. Use of a water softener
is recommended in areas with hard water.
Use a descaler, such as Washer Magic®, to remove visible
mineral buildup. After descaling, always run the Clean
Washer cycle before washing clothing.
Mineral scale and other spots may be removed from the
stainless steel tub using a stainless steel cleaner. Do NOT use
steel wool or abrasive cleaners.
LEAVE THE LID OPEN
If the washer will not be used for several days, pull the washer
drawer open, raise the lid, and leave the lid and drawer open
to allow the tub to dry.
CAUTION:
• Do not allow children or pets to play on or in the washer.
Close supervision is necessary when they are near the
open washer.
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