Samsung WF431AA User Manual

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22_ maintaining your washermaintaining your washerCLEANING THE EXTERIORTurn off the water faucets after finishing the day’s washing.This will shut off the water supply to your washer and prevent the unlikely possibility of damage fromescaping water. Leave the door open to allow the inside of your washer to dry out.Use a soft cloth to wipe up all detergent, bleach or other spills as they occur.Clean the following as recommended below:Control Panel – Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive powders or cleaning pads. Do not spraycleaners directly on the panel.Cabinet – Clean with soap and water.CLEANING THE INTERIORClean the interior of your washer periodically to remove any dirt, soil, odor, mold, mildew, or bacterialresidue that may remain in your washer as a result of washing clothes.Failure to follow these instructions may result in unpleasant conditions, including odors and/or permanentstains on your washer or laundry.Hard water deposits may be removed, if needed. Use a cleaner labeled “Washer safe”.CLEANING THE DISPENSERSYou may need to clean the automatic dispenser cleaned periodically due tolaundry additive buildup.1. Pull out the detergent liquid holder from the detergent compartment.2. Remove the siphon cap from the fabric softener and bleachcompartments.3. Wash all of the parts under running water.4. Clean the dispenser recess with a soft brush.5. Reinsert the siphon cap and push it firmly into place.6. Push the dispenser back into place.7. Run a Rinse+Spin cycle without any load in your washer.STORING YOUR WASHERWashers can be damaged if water is not removed from hoses and internal components before storage.Prepare your Washer for storage as follows:• Select the Quick Wash cycle and add bleach to the automatic dispenser. Run your washer through thecycle without a load.• Turn the water faucets off and disconnect the inlet hoses.• Unplug your washer from the electrical outlet and leave your washer door open to let air circulate insidethe tumbler.• If your washer has been stored in below–freezing temperatures, allow time for any leftover water in yourwasher to thaw out before use.Siphon capWF431ABP-03016A_EN.indd Sec4:22WF431ABP-03016A_EN.indd Sec4:22 2011-01-11 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:18:022011-01-11 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:18:02