Proper Care And Cleaning - Haier HLP22P User Manual

Proper Care and Cleaning

Warning: Always unplug your appliance before cleaning to avoid electric shock.
Ignoring this warning may result in personal injury or death. Before
using cleaning products, always read and follow the cleaning product
manufacturer's instructions and warnings to avoid personal injury and
product damage.
General Cleaning and Maintenance
Use only damp or sudsy cloth for cleaning the control panel.
• To avoid any kind of damage to the cabinet finish, wipe the appliance cabinet as
needed. If liquid/powdered softener, bleach or detergent is spilled onto the
cabinet, wipe the cabinet immediately because it may cause damage to the finish.
• Do not use any abrasives, harsh chemicals, ammonia, chlorine bleach,
concentrated detergent, solvents or metal scouring pads. Some of these chemicals
and materials may dissolve, damage and/or discolor your appliance.
• Remove pins and other sharp objects from clothing to prevent scratches on interior
parts.
• The lint filter must be cleaned before each use for optimal efficiency. DO NOT
USE YOUR WASHER WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE.
• The filter screen of the water inlet valve is may become blocked by soil and
residue. Please clean it with a brush monthly.
Long Absences / Moving
• Turn off the water supply faucets and disconnect the hoses. Drain water from all
hoses. This will prevent damage from water leakage if the hoses are accidentally
ruptured or if they become loose.
• Disconnect the electrical plug.
• Dry the inner washtub. If moving washer, disconnect the drain hose.
• To prevent mold and mildew, leave the door open so that the moisture inside the
machine can evaporate.
• Reinstall the foam base/Styrofoam at the bottom of the unit to prevent internal
parts from becoming damaged due to vibrations and shock when the washer is
being moved to another location.
English
22