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Care and Cleaning
Figure
1
(Lock tab is visible only after drawer has
been pulled out)
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Figure
2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Outside
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When washing is completed, wipe top and sides of washer with a damp cloth.
Turn water faucets off to prevent pressure build-up in the hoses.
As needed, clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Ideveruseharsh,
gritty
orabrasive
cleansers. If door or console becomes stained, clean with diluted
chlorine bleach [I/2 cup (120 ml)in 1 quart (.95 L) water]. Rinse several times
with clear water.
Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixture of warm water and mild
detergent. Or, touch residue with the sticky side of the tape or label.
Before moving the washer, place a strip of cardboard or th in fiberboard under
the front leveling legs to prevent floor damage.
Cfeanin 9 the Dispenser
Drawer
Area
Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. Residue should
be removed once or twice a month.
Remove the drawer by first sliding the safety latch to the right, then pulling
the drawer out until it stops. (Figure 1)
Reach back into the left rear corner of the drawer cavity and press down
firmly on the lock tab (left rear portion of the drawer). Pull out the drawer.
(Figure 2)
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Remove the inserts from the bleach and fabric softener compartments.
(Figure 3)
Rinse the drawer and inserts with hot tap water to remove traces of
accumulated powders and liquids. Large amounts of fabric softener residue
may indicate improper dilution or more frequent cleaning is required.
To clean the drawer opening, usea small brush to clean the recess. Remove
all residue from the upper and lower parts of the recess. (Figure 4)
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Return the bleach and fabric softener inserts totheir proper compartments.
Replace tile dispenser drawer and run the Prewash cycle without any wash
load in the drum.
Inside
Remove items from thewasher as soon asthe cycleends. Excesswrinkling, color
transfer, and odors may develop in items left in the washer.
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Beforecleaningthewasherinterior,
unplugtheetectricatpowercordtoavoid
electrical shock hazards.
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Dry around thewasher door opening, flexible gasket, and door glass.These areas
should always be clean to ensure a water tight seal.
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When extremely soiled items have been washed, a dirty residue may remain on
tile drum. Remove this by wiping the drum with a nonabrasive household
cleanser. Rinse thoroughly with water.
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The plastic drum vanes may become stained from fabric dye. Clean these parts
with a nonabrasive household cleanser. This prevents dyetransfer to future loads.
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