24_ maintaining your washermaintaining your washerCLEANING THE DOOR SEAL/BELLOW1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer.2. Check if there is a foreign substance on the grey seal/bellows 1 between the lid and the drum.To check this, turn the seal/bellows 2 out.3. If there is a foreign substance, remove it.4. If you find stained areas, wipe them down using the procedure below:a) Carefully combine ¾ cup (177 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach with 1 gal. (3.8 L) of warmtap water.b) Wipe the seal/bellow area with the dilute solution using a damp cloth.c) Let stand 5 minutes.d) Wipe down the area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let the washer interior air dry withthe door 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 washing machine. They can scratch ordamage the top cover of the washing machine. Keep them on the pedestal (if purchased) or in a separatestorage box.Since the entire washing machine has a high-gloss finish, the surface can be scratched or damaged.Avoid scratching or damaging the surface when using the washing machine.seal/bellowWF431ABP-03016A-03_EN.indd Sec4:24WF431ABP-03016A-03_EN.indd Sec4:24 2011-10-20 3:14:142011-10-20 3:14:14