cleaning and maintaining your washer _27CLEANING THE DOOR SEAL/BELLOW1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer.2. Inspect the gray colored seal/bellow between the dooropening and the basket for stained areas. Pull back theseal/bellow to inspect all areas under the seal/bellow and tocheck for foreign objects.3. If stained areas are found, wipe down these areas of the seal/bellow, using the procedurethat follows.a) Mix a dilute solution containing ¾ cup (177 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach and 1 gal. (3.8L) of warm tap water.b) Wipe the seal/bellow area with the dilute solution using a damp cloth.c) Let stand 5 minutes.d) Wipe down area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let the washer interior air dry with thedoor open.IMPORTANT:• Wear rubber gloves when cleaning for prolonged periods.• Refer to the bleach manufacturer’s instructions for proper use.PRESERVING THE TOP COVER AND THE FRONT FRAMEDo not place any heavy or sharp objects or a detergent box on the washer. Keep them on the purchasedpedestal or in a separate storage box.The object may scratch or damage the top cover or fall off the washer.Since the entire washer has a high-gloss finish, the surface can be scratched or damaged. Avoidscratching or damaging the surface when using the washer.03 CLEANING AND MAINTAININGseal/bellowCAUTIONWF210AN-02832A-08_EN.indd Sec7:27WF210AN-02832A-08_EN.indd Sec7:27 2012-07-27 4:37:072012-07-27 4:37:07