- washer
Interior
Clean interior with 250 mL (1 cup) of chlorine bleach mixed with 500 mL (2 cups) of detergent. Run washer through a complete cycle using hot water. Repeat process if necessary. NOTE: Remove hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as washer safe.
Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills with a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur. Occasionally wipe the outside of the washer to keep it looking like new.
As needed
Exterior
cleaning
- dryer
Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
Interior
Garments which contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes. It is helpful to dry unstable dye items inside out to prevent dye transfer. 3. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth. 4. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry drum.
Clogged
lint
screen
Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can cause a residue buildup on the lint screen. Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every six months or more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup. Use the following method: 1. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water. 2. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent; scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.
Explosion
Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. To clean dryer drum: 1. Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very warm water. 2. Apply paste to a soft cloth and scrub area until all excess dye is removed. OR Apply a liquid, non-flammable household cleaner to the stained area and rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye is removed.
3. Rinse screen with hot water. 4. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel; put cover on lint screen and replace in dryer.
