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CARE AND CLEANING
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NOTE
If the clean washer cycle is cancelled or paused
during the cycle, the washer will go through 2 rinse
cycles to clean the drum of any residual bleach before
unlocking the door.
IMPORTANT
Items left in washer while performing the clean
washer cycle will cause a severe out-of-balance
situation that could damage the washing machine.
WARNING
HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD
Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other
household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust
removers, acid or products containing ammonia. These
mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can
cause serious injury or death.
If included with purchase,
remove “LIQUID ONLY”
dispenser cup.
“MAIN WASH”
compartment.
TO REFRESH OR CLEAN INSIDE OF WASHER
To clean and freshen the washer, perform the clean
washer cycle. For best results use the clean washer
cycle once a month. To begin the cycle, press clean
washer and then START when prompted during
automated reminder mode or manually select the cycle
by following these directions:
Rotate cycle knob to the cycle position indicated to the
right. Then press the clean washer option button. The
LCD screen will display “SYSTEM CLEAN”.
If installed, remove the “MAIN WASH - LIQUID ONLY”
cup from the dispenser. REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM
WASH DRUM before fi lling the detergent chamber with
one (1) cup of liquid chlorine bleach OR one (1) pouch of
TIDE
®
WASHING MACHINE CLEANER. DO NOT use both.
Press START to begin.
Immediately follow up with a spin
only cycle. Select fresh rinse on max
spin speed with no detergent or bleach
to help clear any residual bleach left
after the clean washer cycle.
For best results
Press clean washer button to
enter clean washer cycle.
Turn cycle selector
to this position.
Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventive)
To help prevent odors, mold or mildew, leave the door
open for a few hours after use or whenever the washer is
not in use.
CAUTION
ENTRAPMENT and TIP-OVER HAZARD
Do not leave the door open if there are small children
or pets present. An open door could entice children to
hang on the door or crawl inside the washer. If there
are no small children present, you may leave the door
ajar to prevent odor build up.