CARINGFOR YOUR WASHER
CLEANINGYOURWASHER
Cleaning the exteriorCleaning the interior
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up anyClean your washer interior by mixing 250 mL (1 cup)
spills such as detergent or bleach. of liquid bleach and 500 mL (2 cups) of detergent.
Occasionally wipe the outside of Pour this into your washer and run it through a
your washer to keep it looking new.complete cycle using hot water. Repeat this process
if necessary.
NOTE: Remove any hard water deposits using only
cleaners labeled as washer safe.
Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser
Flush dispenser periodically with warm water, as
shown. Remove the dispenser by grasping the top
of the dispenser with both hands and squeezing
and pushing upwards with thumbs. Clean the
dispenser by rinsing it under a water faucet.
Replace it after cleaning.
NOTE: Do not wash clothes with this dispenser
removed. Do not add detergent or bleach to this
dispenser; it is for liquid fabric softener use only.
WINTERSTORAGE, MOVING, VACATIONCARE
Install and store your washer where it will notTo use washer again:
freeze. Because some water may stay in the1.Flush water pipes and hoses.
hoses, freezing can damage your washer. If storing
or moving your washer during freezing weather,2.Reconnect water inlet hoses.
3.Turn on both water faucets.
winterize it.
To winterize washer:4.Reconnect power supply cord.
1.Shut off both water faucets.5.Run the washer through a complete cycle with
250 mL (1 cup) of detergent to clean out
2.Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
antifreeze.
3.Put 1 L (1 quart) of R.V.-type antifreeze in Non-use or vacation care:
the basket.
Operate your washer only when you are at home. If
4.Run washer on a drain and spin setting (see you will be on vacation or not using your washer for
the ORinse/Drain and Spin� section) for about
30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water.an extended period of time, you should:
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.
11 |
ACEC
