30 MAINTENANCE
When the p ower
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message
blinks, it means
the washer
tub needs
cleaning
Use TUB CLEAN
to clean the
washer
tub. The automatic
indication
alert for cleaning
the
washer
tub depends
on the frequency
of use, however,
the
message
will generally
blink every
1N2 months.
If you live in an area with
hard water,
mineral
scale can form
on the internal
components
of the washing
machine.
Take
extra care to periodically
clean the mineral
buildup
on the
internal
components
to extend
the lifespan
of the washing
machine.
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Check
if the descaler
is suitable
for cleaning
the washer
tub
before
using it and run the TUB CLEAN
cycle. See page 29,
Tub clean for details
on tub clean
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• In areas with hard water,
it is recommended
to use a
water
softener.
• Make
sure to remove
all loads from the washer
tub
before
cleaning
the washer
tub. Cleaning
the washer
tub
together
with a load may result in contamination
of or
damage
to the laundry.
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Wipe
lime buildup
or other spots on stainless
steel
with a soft
cloth
soaked in stainless
steel
cleaner.
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[ • Never
use steel wool or abrasive
cleansers
Doing so
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may damage
the washing
machine,
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Cleaning
fhe
defergenf
dispenser
drawer
Leaving
detergent
in the detergent
dispenser
drawer
for an
extended
period
of time or using the washing
machine
for a
long period of time
may cause
the build-up of scales in the
detergent
dispenser
drawer.
Pull out and clean the detergent
dispenser
drawer
once a week.
1
Pull out the detergent
dispenser
drawer
2
Press down hard on the disengage
button
and pull out the
detergent
dispenser
drawer
3
Remove
the inserts
from the drawer
4
Clean them with warm
water.
- Use a soft cloth or brush
for cleaning
and remove
any
residue.
5
Wipe any moisture
with a dry towel
or cloth after cleaning.
6
Replace the detergent
dispenser
drawer
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• Do not spray water
inside the washing
machine.
Doing
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so may cause fire or electric
shock.
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_@ NOTE
• Use water
only when
you clean the detergent
dispenser
drawer
Make sure to use RINSE+SPIN
to rinse the
washer
tub before
the wash
cycle when you use a
cleaning
detergent
to clean the washer
tub.