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Figure 1
(Lock tab is visible only after
drawer has been pulled out)
Figure 2
To reduce risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property, comply with the
basic warnings listed in Important Safety Instructions, pages 2-3, and those listed below.
• Before cleaning the washer or dryer interior, unplug the electrical power cord to avoid
electrical shock hazards.
• Do not use any type of spray cleanser when cleaning the dryer interior. Hazardous fumes
or electrical shock could occur.

Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer Area

Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. Residue should be
removed once or twice a month.
•Remove the drawer by first sliding the safety latch to the right, then pulling the drawer
out until it stops. (Figure 1)
•Reach back into the left rear corner of the drawer cavity and press down firmly on
the lock tab (left rear portion of the drawer). Pull out the drawer.
(Figure 2)
•Remove the inserts from the bleach and fabric softener compartments. (Figure 3)
•Rinse the drawer and inserts with hot tap water to remove traces of accumulated
powders and liquids. Large amounts of fabric softener residue may indicate improper
dilution or more frequent cleaning is required.
•To clean the drawer opening, use a small brush to clean the recess. Remove all
residue from the upper and lower parts of the recess. (Figure 4)
•Return the bleach and fabric softener inserts to their proper compartments. Replace
the dispenser drawer and run the short wash cycle without any wash load in the drum.

Inside

•Remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle ends. Excess wrinkling, color transfer,
and odors may develop in items left in the washer.
•Before cleaning the washer interior, unplug the electrical power cord to avoid
electrical shock hazards.
•Dry around the washer door opening, flexible gasket, and door glass. These areas should
always be clean to ensure a water tight seal.
•When extremely soiled items have been washed, a dirty residue may remain on the drum.
Remove this by wiping the drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser. Rinse thoroughly
with water.
•The plastic drum vanes may become stained from fabric dye. Clean these parts with a
nonabrasive household cleanser. This prevents dye transfer to future loads.

Inside the Dryer

• Clean the dryer lint screen after every load. Lint build-up in the screen restricts air flow,
which causes longer drying times. The screen is located at the bottom of the door opening.
Remove by pulling straight up. Remove the lint and replace the screen.
• Occasionally a waxy build-up may form on the lint screen from using dryer-added fabric
softener sheets. To remove this build-up, wash the lint screen in warm, soapy water. Dry
thoroughly and replace. Do not operate the dryer without the lint screen in place.
• If the dryer drum becomes stained from noncolorfast fabrics, clean the drum with a damp
cloth and a mild liquid household cleanser. Remove cleanser residue before drying the
next load.
• Every 18 months an authorized servicer should clean the dryer cabinet interior and exhaust
duct. These areas can collect lint and dust over time. An excessive amount of lint build-
up could result in inefficient drying and possible fire hazard.

Outside

• When laundering is completed, wipe cabinet with a damp cloth. Turn water faucets off
to prevent pressure build-up in the hoses.
• Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use harsh, gritty or abrasive
cleansers. If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with diluted chlorine bleach [1/2 cup
(120 ml) in 1 quart (.95 L) water]. Rinse several times with clear water.
• Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent.
Or, touch residue with the sticky side of the tape or label.
• Before moving the laundry center, place a strip of cardboard or thin fiberboard under
the front leveling legs to prevent floor damage.
Figure 4
Clean lint screen after every load.
Wash lint screen occasionally.
Figure 3