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