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28 MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons, read this entire owner's manual,
including the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, before
operating this appliance.
• Unplug the appliance before cleaning to avoid
the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this
warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric
shock, or death.
• Do not use volatile substances (benzene, paint
thinner, alcohol, acetone, etc.), abrasive
cleaners, or detergents with strong chemical
components when cleaning the appliance. Doing
so may cause discoloration or damage to the
appliance, or may cause a fire.
• Certain internal parts are intentionally not
grounded and may present a risk of electric
shock only during servicing. Service personnel -
Do not contact the following parts while the
appliance is energized: pump, valve, motor,
control board.
Regular Cleaning
Care after Wash
After the cycle is finished, wipe the door and the
inside of the door seal to remove any moisture.
• Wipe the body of the washer with a dry cloth to
remove any moisture.
• Leave the door open to dry the drum interior.
WARNING
• Make sure children and pets do not climb into
the drum. Engage the Control Lock feature if
needed to prevent children from accidentally
starting a wash cycle.
Cleaning the Exterior
Proper care of your washer can extend its life.
Door:
Wash with a damp cloth on the outside and inside
and then dry with a soft cloth.
Exterior:
• Immediately wipe off any spills.
• Wipe with a damp cloth.
• Do not touch the surface or the display with
sharp objects.
Cleaning the Lint Filter
CAUTION
• Refer to the following instructions for proper
cleaning of the lint filter. Failure to do so can
cause lint buildup on the condenser that can
affect the drying performance.
NOTE
• Cleaning the lint filter will reduce drying time
and energy consumption and prevent
unnecessary malfunctions.
• After cleaning the lint filter, insert it back into
place. The appliance will not operate without the
lint filter in place.
Outer Filter
a
• Always clean the outer filter before and after
use.
Inner Filter
b
• Clean the inner filter after drying 10 times or
when the lint has accumulated on the inner
filter.
Cleaning the Outer Filter
1
Grip the external filter cover and pull it toward
you to remove it.