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Preparing clothes for washing
Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of your
garments.
Use only High Efciency detergents. The package for this
type of detergent will be marked “HE” or “High Efciency.”
This wash system, along with less water, will create too
much sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular
detergent will likely result in washer errors, longer cycle
times, and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result
in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE
detergents are made to produce the right amount of suds for
the best performance. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
to determine the amount of detergent to use. Remember,
concentrated detergents such as 2x or higher will use less
detergent based on load size.
Use only HE detergent.
Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items.
Tie strings and sashes to avoid tangles.
Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid
scratching the washer interior. Remove non-washable trim and
ornaments.
Empty pockets and turn them inside out; turn down cuffs. Turn
wool and synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling.
Brush away lint and dirt. Treat spots and stains; stained or wet
garments should be washed promptly for best results.
Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.
Sorting
Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even
if they would normally be washed together. Separate lint-
givers (towels, chenille) from lint-takers (corduroy, synthetics,
permanent press). When possible, turn lint-givers inside out.
Separate dark colors from light colors, colorfast items from
noncolorfast items.
Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy cottons, knits, delicate
items).
Separate bulky, nonabsorbent items such as comforters,
pillows, and poly-lled jackets. Use the Bulky cycle for these
items.
Separate sheets, pillowcases, and light blankets or throws and
use the Sheets cycle for these items. For best performance,
drop items in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall and
do not load items directly on the impeller for this cycle.
When washing waterproof/water-resistant items such as
plastic lined mattress pads, shower curtains, tarps, jackets, or
sleeping bags, select the lowest spin speed setting available for
the cycle and washer model being used.
Loading/Unloading
For best performance, load garments in loose heaps evenly
around the basket wall. Do not load above the stainless steel
portion of the basket.
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.
Always do the following to maintain washer freshness
Use only HE detergent when washing a clothes load.
LAUNDRY TIPS
WASHER CARE
Cleaning Your Washer
Washer Maintenance Procedure
This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes,
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.
After every 45 cycles, the Clean Washer Reminder status light
glows. Light can be deactivated by running the Clean Washer
with AFFRESH™ cycle or you can press the Reminder Reset
button and start the Clean Washer Reminder cycle count over
again.
It is recommended that you allow the cleanout cycle to
complete without interruptions. If necessary, the cleanout cycle
may be cancelled by pressing the Power/Cancel button once.
IMPORTANT: If the cleanout cycle is cancelled, run a Rinse
& Spin cycle to ensure that all remaining washer cleaner or
bleach is rinsed from the washer.
Begin procedure
1. Open the washer lid 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
basket.
If using liquid chlorine bleach:
Add 1 cup (250 mL) liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach
dispenser.
NOTE: Do not add any detergent or load to this cleaning
cycle. Use of more than 1 cup (250 mL) of bleach will cause
product damage over time.
3. Close the lid.
4. Turn Cycle Control knob to Clean Washer with AFFRESH™
cycle.
The Estimated Time Remaining display will show
approximately 1:02.
5. Press START/PAUSE.
The cycle will begin and water will dispense in the washer
for a moment and pause, then the lid will lock and the
cycle will continue.
Once the cleaning cycle has begun, allow the cycle to
complete. An estimated cycle time will appear on the
display.