CA E AND cLEANING
REGULAR CLEANING
WARN|NG:
• 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 t#e 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.
This washer has a special cycle, TUB CLEAN, to
remove inside buildup of detergent residue which
can occur in the wash tub or drum and lead to
mildew or musty smell.
Read these instructions carefully
before
beginning
the TUB CLEAN cycle.
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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.)
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Close the drawer and washer door.
Select TUB CLEAN and press START.
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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