Adding Liquid Chlorine BleachVacation, Storage, and Moving Care
Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never use Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because
more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Follow manufacturer?s some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your
directions for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather,
spilling.winterize it.
1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load.Non-use or vacation care
2. Add bleach to the wash cycle so it can be removed in the Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on
rinse cycle. Pour bleach around the agitator, not directly onto vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time,
the load.you should:
Follow directions on the care labels. Do not use chlorine Unplug washer or disconnect power.
bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, or some flame-
retardant fabrics.Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid
accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you
When soaking with chlorine bleach, add detergent to are away.
soak water.
To winterize washer
NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. The 1. Shut off both water faucets.
damage appears as rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not
show up until several washings later.2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3. Put 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket.
Adding Liquid Fabric Softener4. Run washer on a drain and spin setting (see ?Rinse and
Spin?) for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water.
Always dilute fabric softener with 1 to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL)
5. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
warm water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.
Add diluted fabric softener only in the final rinse.To use washer again
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
Fabric softener should not be mixed with other laundry
2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
products. Greasy stains can form. To remove greasy stains,
wet the stain and rub with liquid detergent or a bar of soap. 3. Turn on both water faucets.
Rewash.4. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
Too much fabric softener can make some items (diapers and 5. Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 cup (250 mL)
towels) nonabsorbent. If this happens, use less fabric of detergent to clean out antifreeze.
softener, or do not use it every time.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WASHER CARE
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid
the cost of a service call...
Cleaning Your Washer
Washer won?t fill, rinse or agitate
Cleaning the exterior
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as Check the following:
detergent or bleach. Occasionally wipe the outside of your Is the power cord plugged in?
washer to keep it looking new.Is the indicator on the Cycle Control knob properly lined up
Cleaning the interiorwith a cycle? Turn the Cycle Control knob to the right slightly
Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine and pull to start.
bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Pour this into your
Are the water inlet valve screens clogged?
washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water.
Repeat this process if necessary.Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on?
NOTE: Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners Is the water inlet hose kinked?
labeled as washer safe.
Does the water level seem too low, or does the washer
appear to not fill completely?
Water Inlet HosesThe top of the agitator is much higher than the highest water
level. This creates a perception that the washer is not filling
Replace inlet hoses after five years of use to reduce the risk of completely. This is normal.
hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if
bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement
on the label with a permanent marker.
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