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Sorting

•

Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if

they would normally be washed together. Separate lint-givers

(towels, chenille) from lint-takers (corduroy, synthetics,

permanent press). When possible, turn lint-givers inside-out.

•

Separate dark colors from light colors, colorfast items from

noncolorfast

items.

•

Sort by fabric and construction

(sturdy cottons, knits, delicate

items).

Unloading

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Remove clothes from washer after the cycle is completed.

Metal objects such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may rust if

left in the washer basket for a long time.

Loading suggestions

(maximum

size loads).

Heavy Work Clothes

4 jeans

2 sweatpants

4 workpants

2 sweatshirts

4 workshirts

Towels

10 bath towels

10 hand towels

14 washcloths

Mixed Load

3 sheets (1 king, 2 twin)

9 T-shirts

4 pillowcases

9 shorts

3 shirts

10 handkerchiefs

3 blouses

WASHER CARE

Cleaning

the exterior

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

Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to keep it looking

new. Use mild soap and water. Do not use abrasive products.

Cleaning

the interior

Use a soft damp cloth or sponge to occasionally

wipe the inner

door to remove any detergent residue. Use mild soap and water.

Do not use abrasive products.

Cleaning

the door seal

Use a soft damp cloth or sponge when necessary. Check the fold

of the seal periodically for any foreign objects.

Cleaning

the dispenser drawer

The dispenser drawer is removable for easy cleaning.

1. Unlock the dispenser drawer by pressing the Release Lever in

the Prewash compartment.

See "Using the Dispenser."

Remove the drawer.

2. Remove the inserts (the siphon from the softener and bleach

compartments

and the separator).

3. Wash the parts under running water.

4. Replace the inserts and return the dispenser to the drawer.

Replace inlet hoses after five 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, record the date of replacement.

Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because

some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your

washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather,

winterize it.

Non-ues

or vacation

care:

Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on

vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time,

you should:

•

Unplug washer or disconnect power.

•

Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid

accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you

are away.

•

Slightly open door to provide ventilation.

To winterize

washer:

1. Put 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the drum.

2. Run washer on a DRAIN/SPIN cycle.

3. Unplug washer or disconnect power.

4. Shut off both water faucets.

5. Disconnect

water inlet hoses from faucets and drain.

To use washer

again:

1. Flush water pipes.

2. Reconnect water inlet hoses to faucets.

3. Turn on both water faucets.

4. Plug in washer or reconnect power.

5. Run the washer through the NORMAL cycle with V2the

normal recommended

amount of HE detergent to clean out

antifreeze.

To transport the washer:

1. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, put in 1 qt

(1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the drum. Run washer on a

DRAIN/SPIN cycle.

2. Unplug the power cord.

3. Disconnect the drain hose from the drain system and attach

to rear panel clips.

4. Shut off both water faucets.

5. Disconnect the water inlet hoses from faucets, then drain the

hoses and clip them to the rear panel of the washer.

6. IMPORTANT: Call service. Do not reuse transport

bolts. Unit

must be transported

in the upright position.

Reinstalling

the washer

1. Follow the "Installation

Instructions" to locate, level and

connect the washer.

2. Run the washer through the NORMAL cycle with V2the

normal recommended

amount of HE detergent to clean the

washer and remove the antifreeze, if used.