WASHER CARE
Cleaning Your WasherVacation, Storage and Moving Care
Cleaning the exteriorInstall and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your
detergent or bleach. Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather,
washer to keep it looking new.winterize it.
Cleaning the interiorNon-use or vacation care
Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on
bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Pour this into your vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time,
washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water. you should:
Repeat this process if necessary.Unplug washer or disconnect power.
NOTE: Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid
labeled for washer use.accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you
Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenserare away.
Flush dispenser periodically with warm water, as shown. Remove
the dispenser by grasping the top of the dispenser with both To winterize washer
hands and squeezing and pushing upward with thumbs. Clean 1. Shut off both water faucets.
the dispenser by rinsing it under a water faucet. Replace it after 2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
cleaning.3. Put 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket.
NOTE: Some models are equipped with a liquid fabric softener 4. Run washer on a drain and spin setting (see ?Drain and Spin?)
dispenser. To avoid damage to the washer or clothing, do not for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water.
wash clothes with the liquid fabric softener dispenser removed or
add detergent or bleach to this dispenser; it is for liquid fabric 5. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
softener only. To use washer again
1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
Turn on both water faucets.
WARNING
Water Inlet Hoses
Replace inlet hoses after five years of use to reduce the risk of Electrical Shock Hazard
hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found. Do not remove ground prong.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement
on the label with a permanent marker. Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
2. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
3. Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 cup
(250 mL) of detergent to clean out antifreeze.
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