Sorting
Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if they would normally be washed together. Separate
Separate dark colors from light colors, colorfast items from non colorfast items.
Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy cottons, knits, delicate items).
Unloading
Remove clothes from washer after the cycle is completed. Metal objects such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may rust if left in the washer basket for a long time.
When unloading garments, occasionally check under the gray colored seal at the front of the tub for small items.
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4 | work pants | 2 | sweatshirts |
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10 hand towels |
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4 | pillowcases | 9 | shorts |
3 | shirts | 10 | handkerchiefs |
3 blouses
WASHER CARE
Cleaning Your Washer
Cleaning the door seal
1.Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer.
2.Inspect the gray colored seal between the door opening and the basket for stained areas. Pull back the seal to inspect areas under the seal. Remove any foreign objects.
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3.If stained areas are found, wipe down these areas of the seal, using the procedure that follows.
a)Mix a dilute solution, using 3/4 cup (177 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach, and 1 gal. (3.8 L) of warm tap water.
b)Wipe the seal area with the dilute solution, using a damp cloth.
c)Let stand 5 minutes.
d)Wipe down area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let the washer interior air dry with door open.
IMPORTANT:
Wear rubber gloves when cleaning for prolonged periods.
Refer to the bleach manufacturer’s instructions for proper use.
Washer Maintenance Procedure
This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes and steam, in combination with AFFRESH™ washer cleaner or liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of the washer.
NOTES:
Read these instructions completely before beginning the cleaning process.
If necessary, the cleaning cycle may be interrupted by pressing the Start/Pause button. However, this will not immediately stop the cycle. The machine will display “int” (interrupt) and continue with several rinse and drain steps to ensure that all remaining bleach is rinsed from the washer.
Begin procedure
1.Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer.
2.Using the AFFRESH™ washer cleaner (Recommended):
Add one AFFRESH™ washer cleaner tablet to the washer drum.
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