Door diaphragm
CAUTION
Use bleach carefully and be sure to follow the bleach manufacturer's use and care
instructions.
Recovery from freezing
The washer may freeze when the temperature in its location drops below 32 °F (0 °C).
1. Turn off the washer, and unplug the power cord.
2. Pour warm water over the faucet to loosen the water hose.
3. Disconnect the water hose, and soak it in warm water.
4. Pour warm water into the drum and leave it for about 10 minutes.
5. Reconnect the water hose to the faucet.
NOTE
If the washer still doesn't operate normally, repeat the steps above until it operates
normally.
Care against an extended time of disuse
Avoid leaving the washer unused for an extended time. However, if you intend to leave
the washer unused for a long period of time, follow the directions below:
1. Press the POWER button, and then turn the Cycle Selector to RINSE+SPIN.
2. Empty the drum, and then press START/PAUSE.
3. When the cycle is complete, close the faucets and disconnect the water hoses.
4. Turn off the washer, and then unplug the power cord.
5. Open the door to let air circulate through the drum.
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1. Open the door, and then empty the
drum.
2. Combine 3/4 cups of liquid chlorine
bleach and 1 gallon of warm tap water.
3. Turn over the diaphragm (A).
4. Wearing rubber gloves, use a soft, clean
cloth dipped in the water and bleach
solution to clean the diaphragm.
5. Let stand 5 minutes, and then wipe up
and dry well.
6. Put the diaphragm back into position.
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