CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
WINTERSTORAGE, MOVING, VACATIONCARE
Install and store your washer where it will notTo use washer again:
freeze. Because some water may stay in the
1.Flush water pipes and hoses.
hoses, freezing can damage your washer. If storing2.Reconnect water inlet hoses.
or moving your washer during freezing weather,
winterize it.3.Turn on both water faucets.
To winterize washer:4.Reconnect power supply cord.
5.Run the washer through a complete cycle with
1.Shut off both water faucets.
2.Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.250 mL (1 cup) of detergent to clean out
antifreeze.
3.Put 1 L (1 quart) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the
Non-use or vacation care:
basket.
4.Run washer on a drain and spin setting (see Operate your washer only when you are at home. If
you will be on vacation or not using your washer for
ORinse/Drain and Spin�) for about 30 seconds an extended period of time, you should:
to mix the antifreeze and water.
YUnplug the power supply cord or turn off electrical
5.Unplug the power supply cord.power to the washer.
YTurn off the water supply to the washer. This helps
avoid accidental flooding (due to a water pressure
surge) while you are away.
INLETHOSES
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduceWhen replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of
the risk of hose failure. Inspect and replace inletreplacement on the label with a permanent marker.
hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks
are found.
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