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PROPER CARE AND CLEANING
Warning! Always unplug your appliance before cleaning to avoid electric shock. Ignoring this warning may result in personal injury or death. Before using cleaning products, always read and follow the cleaning product manufacturer’s instructions and warnings to avoid personal injury and product damage.
General Cleaning and Maintenance
Use only a damp or sudsy cloth to clean the control panel.
•To avoid any kind of damage to the cabinet finish, wipe the appliance cabinet as needed. If liquid/powdered softener, bleach or detergent is spilled onto the cabinet, wipe the cabinet immediately because it may cause damage to the finish.
•Do not use any abrasives, harsh chemicals, ammonia, chlorine bleach, concentrated detergent, solvents or metal scouring pads. Some of these chemicals and materials may dissolve, damage and/or discolor your appliance.
•Remove pins and other sharp objects from clothing to prevent scratches on interior parts.
•The filter screen of the water inlet valve may become blocked by soil and residue. Please clean it with a brush monthly.
Long Absences / Moving
•Turn OFF the water supply faucets and disconnect the hoses. Drain water from all hoses. This will prevent damage from water leakage if the hoses are accidentally ruptured or if they become loose.
•Disconnect the electrical plug.
•Dry the inner washtub. If moving the washer, disconnect the drain hose.
•To prevent mold and mildew, leave the door open so that the moisture inside the machine can evaporate.
•Reinstall the foam base/Styrofoam at the bottom of the unit to prevent internal parts from becoming damaged due to vibrations and shock when the washer is being moved to another location.
Normal Operating Sounds
The following sounds are normally heard during the operation of the washer:
•Tumbling sounds can be heard as heavy wet clothes in the washer are tossed around continuously.
•Air rushing noise is the result of the washtub spinning at a very high RPM.
•Clicking sounds are caused by the wash and rinse cycles turning ON and OFF.
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