Maintaining your washer _5704 MAINTAINING YOUR WASHER8. When you have finished cleaning the fi lter, insert the debriscap and fi lter assembly back into the washer. Turn thedebris fi lter cap clockwise until the indicator on the debrisfi lter cap is in the 12 o’clock position, pointing to theindicator on the washer.9. Re-attach the emergency drain cap to the drain tube, andthen hook the tube onto the hook guide.10. Re-install the filter cover.CLEANING 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 andcheck for foreign objects.Seal/Bellow3. If stained areas are found, wipe these seal/bellow areas using, using the procedures below:1) Carefully combine ¾ cup (177 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach and 1 gal. (3.8 L) of warm tapwater.2) Wipe the seal/bellow area with the diluted solution using a damp cloth.3) Let it stand for 5 minutes.4) Wipe the area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let the washer interior air dry with the dooropen.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 detergent boxes on the washer. They can scratch or damagethe top cover. Keep them in the pedestal (if purchased) or in a separate storage box.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.WF457ARG-03153A-04_EN.indd 57WF457ARG-03153A-04_EN.indd 57 2012-08-31 12:30:352012-08-31 12:30:35