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Explains the safety alert symbol, DANGER, and WARNING for hazards.
Precautions to prevent fire from flammable substances and improper use.
Safety measures to protect children from washer hazards and unsupervised play.
Guidelines to avoid injury from electrical shock, moving parts, and installation.
Guidelines for sorting laundry by color, lint, soil level, and fabric type.
Steps to prepare clothes, including emptying pockets, closing zippers, and mending.
Advice on pretreating stains and properly loading the washer.
How to open, close, and use the dispenser drawer correctly.
Information on selecting and using HE detergent, boosters, and enzymes.
Guidelines for measuring and pouring liquid chlorine bleach into the dispenser.
Instructions for adding fabric softener to the designated compartment.
How to select cycle, temperature, spin speed, and start the washer.
Important notes on dispenser drawer operation, door safety, and cleaning.
Basic warnings and steps for safely removing stains from laundry.
Detailed treatments for various stains like ink, grease, blood, and rust.
Addresses issues like blue stains, graying, lint, pilling, and odors.
Solutions for residue, wrinkling, body soil on synthetics, and rust stains.
Instructions for refreshing and cleaning the washer drum and gasket.
Steps to remove, clean, and reassemble the detergent dispenser drawer.
Tips for cleaning the exterior and winterizing the washer for cold weather.
Diagnosing and resolving common noises like rattling, thumping, and squealing.
Solutions for issues like washer not starting, not spinning, or residue in drum.
Troubleshooting water entry, drainage, leaks, and oversudsing problems.
Covers defects in material and workmanship within one year of purchase.
Items not covered, limitations on remedies, and legal rights.
Specific warranty for mechanical parts of the optional pedestal.