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CARE AND CLEANING
CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read and follow this entire Owner's
Manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this washer.
y Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this warning
can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
y Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the washer. They will damage
the finish.
REGULAR CLEANING
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 Tub Clean cycle once a month, or more
often if needed, to remove detergent buildup and
other residue.
TUB CLEAN 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 Tub Clean
cycle is specially designed to remove this buildup
using bleach or other cleaners designed specifically
for cleaning washing machines. Run the Tub Clean
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 Tub Clean cycle.
NOTE: For other tub cleaning products, follow
the cleaner manufacturer's
recommendations.
3. Close the lid and drawer and press the POWER
4. After the cycle ends, open the lid and allow the
NOTE:
y Never load laundry while using TUB CLEAN. The
y Leave the lid open after finishing the laundry to
y Tub Clean 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 Tub Clean 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, leave
the lid and drawer open to allow the tub to dry.
instructions and
button to turn the washer ON. Select the Tub
Clean cycle then press the START/PAUSE button
to begin the cycle. Selecting any other cycle after
Tub Clean has been selected will cause the Tub
Clean cycle to be cancelled.
tub interior to dry completely.
laundry may be damaged or contaminated with
cleaning products. Make sure to run the Tub Clean
cycle ONLY when the tub is empty.
keep the tub clean.
CAUTION
y Do not allow children or pets to play on or in the
washer. Close supervision is necessary when they
are near the open washer.