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Caring
for your washer
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Wipe up detergent,
bleach, and other spills with
a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur.
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Remove
hard water deposits
using only
cleaners
labeled as washer safe.
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If the washer interior needs cleaning
(for
example,
after tinting or dyeing),
put 1 cup
(250 mL) of chlorine bleach and 2 cups
(500 mL) of detergent
in the washer.
Run
through a complete
cycle using hot water.
If staining occurs on following
loads, repeat
the process.
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Sharp or heavy objects can damage
your
washer. Check pockets for bolts, nuts, etc.
Do not lay these objects on your washer after
emptying
pockets.
NOTE: Operate
your washer only when you
are at home.
Care during
periods
of non-use
Winter
storage
or moving
care
Install and store your washer where it will not
freeze. Because
some water stays in the
washer, freezing
can damage
it. If your washer
is stored or moved during freezing
weather,
winterize
it.
1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect
the
drain water inlet hoses.
2. Put 1 quart (1 L) of R.V.-type
antifreeze
in
the basket.
3. Push in and turn the Cycle Control Knob
clockwise
to just beyond any dot on the dial.
(See "Using rinse and spin" on page 8.)
4. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob and allow
the washer to run about 30 seconds
to mix
the antifreeze
and water.
5. Unplug power supply cord.
To use the washer
again:
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Reconnect
water inlet hoses.
3. Turn on both water faucets.
4. Reconnect
power supply cord.
5. Run the washer through a complete
cycle
with 1 cup (250 mL) of detergent
to clean
out antifreeze.
Non-use/vacation
care
1. Unplug power supply cord or turn off
electrical
power.
2. Turn off water supply leading to your
washer. This will help avoid accidental
flooding while you are away (for example,
due to a water pressure
surge).
Saving
energy
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Use warm or cold wash water for most loads.
Use hot water only when washing
heavy,
greasy soils or whites.
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Use cold rinses.
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Wash full loads.
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Use lower water levels when washing
small
loads.
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Avoid rewashing.
Use enough detergent;
pretreat stains or heavy soils; do not over-
load; use the cycles and wash times recom-
mended for the fabric and soil; sort properly.
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Use your washer during off-peak
hours-
usually early morning and late evening.
(Ask
your power company.)
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