30 MAINTENANCE
WhenthepowerisonandtheL- ,:L message blinks, it means
the washer tub needs cleaning Use TUB CLEAN to clean the
washer tub. The automatic indication alert for cleaning the
washer tub depends on the frequency of use, however, the
message will generally blink every 1N2 months.
If you live in an area with hard water, mineral scale can form
on the internal components of the washing machine. Take
extra care to periodically clean the mineral buildup on the
internal components to extend the lifespan of the washing
machine.
Check if the descaler is suitable for cleaning the washer tub
before using it and run the TUB CLEAN cycle. See page 29,
Tub clean for details on tub clean
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_" In areas with hard water, it is recommended to use a
i water softener.
_ • Make sure to remove all loads from the washer tub
_ before cleaning the washer tub. Cleaning the washer tub
together with a load may result in contamination of or
_ damage to the laundry.
Wipe lime buildup or other spots on stainless steel with a soft
cloth soaked in stainless steel cleaner.
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' • Never use steel wool or abrasive cleansers Doing so
r may damage the washing machine.
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Cleaning 1"he det"ergent" dispenser drawer
Leaving detergent in the detergent dispenser drawer for an
extended period of time or using the washing machine for a
long period of time may cause the build-up of scales in the
detergent dispenser drawer Pull out and clean the detergent
dispenser drawer once a week
1 Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer
2 Press down hard on the disengage button and pull out the
detergent dispenser drawer
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3 Remove the inserts from the drawer
4 Clean them with warm water.
- Use a soft cloth or brush for cleaning and remove any
residue
5 Wipe any moisture with a dry towel or cloth after cleaning.
6 Replace the detergent dispenser drawer
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Do not spray water inside the washing machine, Doing
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p" Use water only when-you_sbamthe-detergent dL_sperrser -
drawer Make sure to use RINSE+SPIN to rinse the
washer tub before the wash cycle when you use a
cleaning detergent to clean the washer tub.
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