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Fabric Damage
Odors
Sharp items were in pockets during
wash cycle.
Strings and straps could have tangled.
Htems may have been damaged before
washing.
Fabric damage can occur if washer is
tightly packed.
Liquid chlorine bleach may have been
added incorrectly.
Garment care instructions
may not
have been followed.
Monthly maintenance not done as
recommended.
Using wrong or too much detergent.
Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before
washing to avoid snags and tears.
Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load.
Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate.
Do not load garments directly over the center of the washplate.
Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.
Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started.
Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Wipe up
bleach spills.
Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics. Do not use more than
recommended
by manufacturer.
Do not place load Htems on top of bleach dispenser when
loading and unloading washer.
Always read and follow garment manufacturer's
care label
instructions.
See the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with
the best cycle.
Run the Clean Washer with affresh ® cycle after every 30 washes.
See "Washer Care" section.
Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete.
Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly. Always
follow the manufacturer's
directions.
See "Washer Care" section.
Lid Locked light is
The lid is not closed.
Close the lid. The washer will not start or fill with the lid open.
flashing
A cycle was stopped or paused using
The washer may still be spinning. The lid will not unlock until the
the START/Pause/Unlock
button,
basket has stopped spinning. This may take several minutes if
washing large loads or heavy fabrics.
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