[. . . ] it may also result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use. First stage Second stage Your new Energy Star® qualified washer saves energy by using lower water levels and reduced wash temperatures, as compared to traditional top-load washers. [. . . ] Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the underside of the rim. IMPORTANT: 1 Rinse with Softener or 2 Rinses with Softener option must be selected to ensure proper distribution of the fabric softener during the final rinse portion of the cycle. Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to Wash Load During the final rinse, wait until the washer has completed filling, press the START/Pause button to pause the washer. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended amount of liquid fabric softener. Do not allow liquid fabric softener to spill, splash, drip, or run into the basket or on load. Close the lid and press the START/Pause button again to start the washer. Select cycle Liquid Chlorine Bleach Do not overfill, dilute, or use more than 1 cup (250 mL). Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach. Select cycle options, if desired Once you select a cycle, select the desired soil level by turning the Soil Level knob to the desired setting. Add 1 cup (236 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment. NOTE: Use of more liquid chlorine bleach than is recommended above could cause washer damage over time. 10 NON-USE AND VACATION CARE Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving, or not using your washer for a period of time, follow these steps: 1. Turn off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due to water pressure surge. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use, vacation, winter storage, or moving: 1. Before using again, run washer through the following recommended procedure: To use washer again: 1. wINTER STORAGE CARE IMPORTANT: To avoid damage , install and store washer where it will not freeze. -type antifreeze in basket and run washer on RINSE & SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds to mix antifreeze and remaining water. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving. Disconnect drain hose from drain system and drain any remaining water into a pan or bucket. Place packing tray from original shipping materials back inside washer. [. . . ] The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the customer. dISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES , INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE , ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so this limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province. [. . . ]