Hand Washables cycleCleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser
The Hand Washables cycle features a series of brief, low-speed Flush dispenser periodically with warm water, as shown. Remove
agitations and short soaks to gently clean special-care items. the dispenser by grasping the top of the dispenser with both
Low spin speeds minimize wrinkling. Use this cycle for cleaning hands and squeezing and pushing upward with thumbs. Clean
lightly soiled hand washables.the dispenser by rinsing it under a water faucet. Replace it after
Garments are labeled ?Hand Wash? because:cleaning.
NOTE: Do not wash clothes with this dispenser removed. Do not
The fiber or construction may be sensitive to agitation.
add detergent or bleach to this dispenser; it is for liquid fabric
The fabric contains sensitive dyes that may bleed. softener use only.
NOTE: Some ?Hand Wash? items, particularly wool, naturally
shrink when washed. Keep this in mind when you purchase items
labeled ?Hand Wash.?
Properly sort and then use your Hand Washables cycle for gentle
washing. If items appear to be floating due to trapped air, stop
the washer by pushing in the Cycle Control knob. Push items
down into the water. Restart the washer by pulling out the Cycle
Control knob. Follow care label directions for drying. Items that
may shrink should be dried flat. When still wet, block these items
by gently stretching to original measurements.
Water Inlet Hoses
Rinse and SpinReplace inlet hoses after five years of use to reduce the risk of
hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if
When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing
special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed. bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found.
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement
the Rinse settings. on the label with a permanent marker.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer fills to the
selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins.Vacation, Storage and Moving Care
NOTE: An Extra Rinse option is available (on some models). See
Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because
?Starting Your Washer.?some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your
washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather,
winterize it.
Drain and Spin
Non-use or vacation care
A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy
fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water. Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on
vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time,
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of you should:
the Spin settings.
Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer drains, then spins.
Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid
accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you
are away.
WASHER CARE
To winterize washer
1. Shut off both water faucets.
Cleaning Your Washer2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3. Put 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket.
Cleaning the exterior4. Run washer on a drain and spin setting (see ?Drain and Spin?)
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as
detergent or bleach. Occasionally wipe the outside of your for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water.
5. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
washer to keep it looking new.
To use washer again
Cleaning the interior
Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine 1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Pour this into your 2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water. 3. Turn on both water faucets.
Repeat this process if necessary.4. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
NOTE: Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners
5. Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 cup
labeled as washer safe.(250 mL) of detergent to clean out antifreeze.
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