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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.

WASHER

CARE

Recommendations

to Help Keep Your Washer

Clean

and Performing

at its Best

1o Always follow the detergent manufacturer's

instructions

regarding the amount of detergent to use. Never use

more than the recommended

amount because that may

increase the rate at which detergent and soil residue

accumulate

inside your washer, which in turn may result

in undesirable odor.

2. Use warm and hot wash water settings sometimes (not

exclusively cold water washes), because they do a better

job of controlling

the rate at which soils and detergent

accumulate.

3. Always leave the washer lid open between uses to help

dry out the washer and prevent the buildup of odor-

causing residue.

Cleaning

Your Top Loading

Washer

Read these instructions

completely before beginning the

routine cleaning processes recommended

below. This

Washer Maintenance Procedure should be performed,

at a minimum, once per month or every 30 wash cycles,

whichever occurs sooner, to control the rate at which soils

and detergent may otherwise accumulate in your washer.

Cleaning

the inside of the Washer

To keep your washer odor-free, follow the usage instructions

provided above, and use this recommended

monthly

cleaning procedure:

Clean Washer Cycle

This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water

volumes in combination

with liquid chlorine bleach to clean

the inside of the washer.

Begin procedure

1. Chlorine

Bleach Procedure:

a. Open the washer lid and remove any clothing

or items.

b. Add 236 mL (1 cup) of liquid chlorine bleach

to the bleach compartment.

NOTE: Use of more liquid chlorine bleach than is

recommended

above could cause washer damage

over time.

c. Close the washer lid.

d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical

to the washer when following this procedure.

e. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle.

f. Press the START/Pause/Unlock

button to begin the

cycle. The Clean Washer Cycle Operation is described

below.

NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle

must be interrupted,

press POWER/Standby.

(For models

with no POWER/Standby

button, press and hold START/

Pause/Unlock

for three seconds). After the Clean Washer

cycle has stopped, run a RINSE and SPIN cycle to rinse

cleaner from washer.

WASHER

CARE (cont.)

Description of Clean Washer Cycle Operation:

1. This cycle will fill to a water level higher than in normal

wash cycles to provide rinsing at a level above the water

line for normal wash cycle.

2. During this cycle, there will be some agitation and

spinning to increase the removal of soils.

After this cycle is complete, leave the lid open to allow

for better ventilation and drying of the washer interior.

Cleaning

the Dispensers

After a period of using your washer, you may find some

residue buildup in the washer's dispensers. To remove

residue from the dispensers, wipe them with a damp cloth

and towel dry. Do not attempt to remove the dispensers or

trim for cleaning. The dispensers and trim are not removable.

If your model has a dispenser drawer, however, remove the

drawer and clean it before or after you run the Clean Washer

cycle. Use an all-purpose

surface cleaner, if needed.

Cleaning

the Outside

of the Washer

Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe away any spills.

Use only mild soaps or cleaners when cleaning external

washer surfaces.

iMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do not

use abrasive products.

CLEANING

YOUR DISPENSER

TRAY

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You may find laundry product residue in your dispenser

trays. To remove residue, follow this recommended

cleaning

procedure:

1. Pull tray out until you feel resistance.

2. Lift up slightly, and then continue pulling out.

3. Wash in warm, soapy water, using a mild detergent.

4. Rinse with warm water.

5. Air dry, or dry with a towel, then place back into slot.

iMPORTANT:

Dispenser trays are not dishwasher safe.