Some HE washers are equipped with a special cycle. Check the use and care guide to see if your machine has one. If it does, follow the manufacturer�s recommendations.

If your HE washer doesn�t have an automated maintenance cycle, you may perform this function manually by following the suggestions below:

• Select the hot water setting. If there is no hot water setting, then select a �white� or a �stain� cycle setting. (Note: do not put laundry in the washer.)
• Select the �extra rinse� option, if offered.
• Add liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach dispenser. Fill to its maximum level.
• Run the cycle through its completion.
• If the HE washer does not have a second rinse option, manually select an additional rinse cycle to ensure that no chlorine bleach remains in your washer.

If your HE washer still has unpleasant odors, you may need to repeat steps 1 through 5 as necessary.

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