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to enhance cleaning power.
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SteamCare
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wrinkles from clothes.
The HEsm Steam Washer uses 77%
less water and 81% less energy than
conventional washers.*
*Compared to umhcrs manufactured
before
2004
. using the normal n c/e.
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