Follow directions on the care labels. Do not use chlorine
Drain and Spinbleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, or some flame-
retardant fabrics.
A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy
fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water. When soaking with chlorine bleach, add detergent to
soak water.
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of
NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. The
the Spin settings.damage appears as rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not
2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer drains, then
show up until several washings later.
spins.
Adding Liquid Fabric Softener
Adding Liquid Chlorine BleachAlways dilute fabric softener with 1 to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL)
Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Do not use
warm water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.
more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Follow manufacturer?s
directions for proper use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid Add diluted fabric softener only in the final rinse.
spilling.Fabric softener should not be mixed with other laundry
1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load.products. Greasy stains can form. To remove greasy stains,
wet the stain and rub with liquid detergent or a bar of soap.
2. Add bleach to the wash cycle so it can be removed in the
Rewash.
rinse cycle. Pour bleach around the agitator, not directly onto
the load to avoid damaging clothing or other items in the Too much fabric softener can make some items (cloth diapers
load.and towels) nonabsorbent. If this happens, use less fabric
softener, or do not use it every time.
WASHER CARE
NOTE: Some models are equipped with a liquid fabric softener
Cleaning Your Washerdispenser. To avoid damage to the washer or clothing, do not
wash clothes with the liquid fabric softener dispenser removed or
Cleaning the exterioradd detergent or bleach to this dispenser; it is for liquid fabric
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as softener only.
detergent or bleach. Occasionally wipe the outside of your
washer to keep it looking new.
Cleaning the interior
Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine
bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Pour this into your
washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water.
Repeat this process if necessary.
NOTE: Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners
labeled for washer use.
Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser
Flush dispenser periodically with warm water, as shown. Remove Water Inlet Hoses
the dispenser by grasping the top of the dispenser with both Replace inlet hoses after five years of use to reduce the risk of
hands and squeezing and pushing upward with thumbs. Clean hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if
the dispenser by rinsing it under a water faucet. Replace it after bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found.
cleaning.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement
on the label with a permanent marker.
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