General Tips

Check and empty pockets. Paper clips, coins, matches, and other items can damage clothing and the washer.Close zippers and hooks, and tie drawstrings to prevent snagging or tangling of clothes.Pretreat heavily stained areas for best results.Brush off heavy soil, dust, and hair from items before washing. Excess dirt or sand can abrade other fabrics and lead to poor wash performance.For best performance, load clothes as shown.Do not press down on items while stacking them in the drum.Load clothes loosely, and do not overfill the drum. Clothes need room to circulate in order to get clean.Combine large and small items in the drum. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half of the total load.The washer can be fully loaded, but the drum should not be tightly packed with items. The door of the washer must close easily.The washer will not fill or operate with the door open.Clothing or articles that are waterproof or water-resistant must be washed in the Waterproof, Bedding, Bulky/Large, or Jumbo Wash cycle only. (Examples include water resistant clothing, mattress covers, outdoor clothes, and plastic mats.) Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to the washer, clothes, walls, floor, and surrounding objects due to abnormal vibration.

Bulky Items

Wash thick, bulky items individually. Heavy blankets, comforters, bedspreads, or pet beds can get tangled or cause an unbalanced load if combined with other items.

Small Items

Do not wash a single small item. Add enough similar items to the load to prevent an out-of-balance load. Wash small, light items in a mesh bag. Small items can get caught in the impeller at the bottom of the drum, and brassiere hooks can snag on other clothing or the drum.

Door Seal Area

Before closing the door, ensure that all clothes and items are inside the tub and not overhanging the rubber door seal. If clothes become caught when the door is closed, they may be damaged or cause damage to the door seal. Check for and remove any small items which may have become caught under the door gasket.