WASHER CARE
Cleaning Your Washer
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as detergent or bleach from the outside of your washer.
Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Pour this mixture into your washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water. Select the Super Load Size. Repeat this process if necessary.
Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as washer safe.
Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser:
1.To remove the fabric softener dispenser from the agitator, wrap both hands behind the top of the fabric softener dispenser and interlock fingers. Lift up while pulling toward you.
2.Separate the top and base of the dispenser. Rinse all three dispenser parts (the base, the inner
3.For ease of assembly, reassemble the dispenser with the parts upside down.
IMPORTANT: Be sure the inner
4.Reinstall the dispenser. Be sure it is completely seated. The rim must be tight to the top of the agitator.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the washer or clothing, do not wash clothes with the liquid fabric softener dispenser removed or add detergent or bleach to this dispenser; it is for liquid fabric softener only.
Water Inlet Hoses
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker.
Vacation, Storage and Moving Care
Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather, winterize it.
Non-use or vacation care:
Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time, you should:
■Unplug washer or disconnect power.
■Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away.
To winterize washer:
1.Shut off both water faucets.
2.Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3.Put 1 qt (1 L) of
4.Run washer on the Rinse & Spin setting for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and remaining water.
5.Unplug washer or disconnect power.
To use washer again:
1.Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn on both water faucets.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
2.Plug in washer or reconnect power.
3.Run the washer using any cycle and a Super Load Size water level to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used. Use ¹⁄₂ the manufacturer's recommended amount for a
To transport the washer:
1.Shut off both water faucets.
2.Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3.If the washer will be moved during freezing weather, put 1 qt (1 L) of
4.Disconnect the drain from the drain system.
5.Unplug the power cord.
6.Place the inlet hoses into the basket.
7.Drape the power cord and drain hose over edge into the basket.
8.Place foam packing ring from the original shipping materials in the top of washer. If you do not have the original foam packing ring, place heavy blankets, towels, etc. into basket opening. Close the lid and put a piece of tape over the lid and down to the front of the washer. Keep lid taped until the washer is placed into the new location.
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