Maintenance
Fabric softener/bleach compartment
Both the fabric softener compartment and the bleach compartment on the lower washer
are not removable by design to facilitate visual feedback to users. To clean the softener
compartment, follow these instructions. Cleaning the bleach compartment is basically the
same.
Door diaphragm
CAUTION
Use bleach carefully and be sure to follow the bleach manufacturer's use and care
instructions.
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1. Open the top-front cover, and then
remove the softener cap.
2. Use a soft brush (for example, a
toothbrush) to clean inside the
compartment and remove impurities.
3. Run the RINSE+SPIN cycle to rinse the
compartment. After supplying water
and draining 5 times, the 19-minute
cycle completes with the final spin
process.
1. Open the door and empty the drum.
2. Turn out the diaphragm (sealing or
gasket of the drum (A)), and check if it
is stained. If so, follow the steps below.
3. Combine 3/4 cups of liquid chlorine
bleach and 1 gallon of warm tap water.
4. Wearing rubber gloves, use a soft, clean
cloth dipped in the water and chlorine
solution to clean the diaphragm.
5. Let stand for 5 minutes, and then wipe
up and dry well.
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