Front load washing machines hold several advantages over traditional top loaders. They hold more clothing because there is no agitator and use approximately two-thirds less water. Because front load washing machines use less water, they also use less laundry detergent and bleach. Adding the proper amount of bleach to a front-loading washer will ensure that the clothes are cleaned properly without being damaged.
Cleaning Clothing
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Step 1
Locate the bleach dispenser on the unit. For many front-loading washing machines, the bleach dispenser is in the same drawer or compartment that houses the detergent and fabric softener dispensers.
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Step 2
Pour 1/2 cup of bleach into the bleach dispenser. Adding any more bleach than this will cause damage to the clothing.
Step 3
Wash the clothing according to the label's directions.
Clean the Washer
Step 1
Remove the detergent, bleach and fabric softener dispenser drawers completely from the unit.
Step 2
Wipe down the drawers with a rag that has been soaked in soapy dishwater.
Step 3
Return the dispensers to their original position.
Step 4
Add 1/2 cup bleach to the dispenser labeled "Bleach."
Step 5
Run the washing machine on a regular cycle with hot water. Do not add clothing to the machine. The bleach will clean out the washing machine and remove any unwanted odors.