Caring for Your Washer
Proper care of your washer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your
washer properly and safely.
Cleaning your washer
Exterior Interior
Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills Clean interior with 1 cup (250 mL) of
with a soft, damp cloth or chlorine bleach mixed with 2 cups (500 mL)
sponge as they occur. Occa- of detergent. Run washer through a com-
sionally wipe the outside of plete cycle using hot water. Repeat process
the washer to keep it looking if necessary.
like new.
NOTE: Remove hard water deposits using
only cleaners labeled as washer safe.
Do not put sharp or metal objects in your
washer. They can damage the
finish. Check all pockets for
pins, clips, money, bolts, nuts,
etc. Do not lay these objects
on your washer after emptying
pockets.
Winter storage or moving care
Install and store your washer where it will not To use washer again:
freeze. Because some water may stay in the 1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
hoses, freezing can damage your washer. If 2
Reconnect water inlet hoses.
storing or moving your washer during
3. Turn on both water faucets.
freezing weather, winterize it.
4. Reconnect power supply cord.
To winterize washer:
5. Run the washer through a complete
1. Shut off both water faucets. cycle with 1 cup (250 mL) of detergent to
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. clean out antifreeze.
3. Put 1 quart (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in
the basket.
4. Run washer on a spin only setting (see
page 11) for about 30 seconds to mix the
antifreeze and water.
5. Unplug the power supply cord.
Non-use or vacation care
Operate your washer only when you are at l Turn off the water supply to the washer.
home. If you will be on vacation or not using This helps avoid accidental flooding (due
your washer for an extended period of time, to a water pressure surge) while you are
you should: away.
l Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
electrical power to the washer.
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