Care and Cleaning, Storing the Washer

Care and Cleaning

Turn off the water faucets after finishing the day’s washing. This will shut off the water supply to the washer and prevent the unlikely possibility of damage from escaping water.

Use a soft cloth to wipe up all detergent, bleach or other spills as they occur.

Clean the following as recommended:

Control Panel – clean with a soft, damp cloth and glass cleaner. Do not use abrasive powders or cleaning pads.

Cabinet – clean with soap and water followed with an appli- ance wax, if desired.

Interior – hard water deposits may be removed, if needed, using a recommended cleaner labeled washer safe.

Lint Filter – it is self-cleaning and requires no maintenance. The filter is located under the agitator on the bottom of the washtub. During the

wash and rinse por- tion of the cycle, lint is

collected on the filter. Then during the spin and drain the filter is

cleaned automatically.

Storing the Washer

Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from hoses and internal components before storage. Prepare the washer for storage as follows:

•Select Regular Fabrics, eight minutes, and add one cup of chlorine bleach OR white vinegar to a full load of water without clothes. Run the washer through a complete cycle. (Do not mix bleach and vinegar in the same wash. Hazardous fumes can form.)

•Turn the water faucets off and disconnect the inlet hoses.

•Advance the cycle control knob to Spin and lower the drain hose to eliminate any water that may be in the drain hose.

•Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply and leave the washer lid open to let air circulate inside the tub.