CARE AND CLEANING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn off the water faucets after finishing the

Clean the following as recommended:

 

day’s washing. This will shut off the water supply to

Control Panel – clean with a soft, damp cloth.

 

the washer and prevent the unlikely possibility of damage

 

Do not use abrasive powders or cleaning pads.

 

from escaping water.

 

Do not spray cleaners directly on the panel.

 

Use a soft cloth to wipe up all detergent, bleach or other

Cabinet – clean with soap and water.

 

spills as they occur.

 

 

 

 

 

To clean and freshen the washer interior:

 

CLEANING THE INTERIOR

 

1.

Select Heavy Duty cycle, Hot/Cold water

 

 

 

Clean the interior of the washer periodically to

 

 

temperature, Heavy soil level and the Max

 

remove any dirt, soil, odor, mold, mildew or bacteria

2.

Extract spin option.

 

residue that may remain in the washer as a result of

Press Start/Pause and wait until the washer

 

washing clothes. We recommend taking the

 

has stopped filling with water

 

following steps every 60 to 120 days to clean and

 

 

freshen your washer interior. The frequency with

When the washer has stopped filling with

 

which the washer should be cleaned and freshened

water:

 

depends on factors such as usage, the amount of

1.

Press Start/Pause and lift the lid.

 

dirt, soil or bacteria being run through your washer,

 

or the use of cold water. Failure to follow these

2.

Add 1/2 cup liquid chlorine bleach to the water in

 

instructions may result in unsatisfactory conditions,

3.

the tub.

 

including unpleasant odor and/or permanent stains

Close the lid and press Start/Pause to restart

 

on the washer or washload.

4.

the washer.

 

 

Allow the washer to complete the cycle.

CLEANING THE DISPENSERS

 

 

The detergent, fabric softener and bleach dispensers

Fabric Softener Dispenser:

may need to be cleaned periodically due to laundry

The rear portion of the fabric softener dispenser cover is

additive buildup.

removable for cleaning.

Detergent Dispenser:

1.

Grasp the rear portion of the cover and pull

1.

Remove the dispenser by releasing the top end

2.

straight up.

2.

from the lid with a quarter or something similar.

Wash with hot, soapy water and a soft cloth.

Take the dispenser to a sink.

3.

Rinse and dry thoroughly.

3.

Wash thoroughly with plain water and soft brush

Wipe dispenser compartment with a dry paper

4.

if necessary.

 

towel to remove buildup. Follow with a clean,

Rinse and dry the dispenser.

4.

damp cloth or paper towel.

5.

Replace dispenser in washer lid by fitting the

Replace dispenser cover.

 

bottom in first, then snapping the top all the way in.

5.

Do not clean the dispenser cover in the

 

Important: Make sure all three tabs on the

 

dishwasher.

6.

dispenser bottom are securely fastened to the lid.

 

 

Do not clean the dispenser in the dishwasher.

 

 

 

NOTE: The dispenser MUST ALWAYS be in place

 

 

 

before starting the washer.

 

 

Chlorine Bleach Dispenser:

 

 

The dispenser cover is not removable.

 

 

Wipe thoroughly with a clean, damp cloth or paper

 

 

towel.

 

 

 

 

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