CARING FOR YOUR WASHER/DRYER
Winter storage or moving care
Install and store your washer/dryer where itTo use washer again:
will not freeze. Because some water may1.Flush water pipes and hoses.
stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your2.Reconnect water inlet hoses.
washer/dryer. If storing or moving your appli-
ance during freezing weather, winterize it.3.Turn on both water faucets.
4.Reconnect power supply cord.
To winterize or move washer:
5.Run the washer through a complete cycle
1.Shut off both water faucets.with one cup (250 mL) of detergent to
2.Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.clean out antifreeze.
3.Put one quart (1L) of R.V.-type antifreeze
in the basket.
4.Unplug the power supply cord.
NOTE: If you are moving, run washer on a
drain and spin setting (see OUsing Drain and
Spin�) for about 30 seconds to mix the
antifreeze and water.
Non-use or vacation care
Operate your washer/dryer only when youY Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
are at home. If you will be on vacation or willelectrical power to the washer/dryer.
not be using your washer/dryer for an ex-Y Turn off the water supply to the washer.
tended period of time, you should:This helps avoid accidental flooding (due
to a water pressure surge) while you
are away.
Saving energy
WasherDryer
Y Use warm or cold wash water for mostY Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.
loads. Use hot water only when washingY Dry only full loads without overdrying.
heavy, greasy soils or whites.Y Avoid overloading dryer, adding wet items
Y Wash full loads.to a partly dried load, or opening the door
Y Avoid rewashing. Use enough detergentunnecessarily.
and pretreat stains or heavy soils. Use theY Plan your laundry to dry one load after
cycles and wash times recommended foranother. A warm dryer shortens drying
the fabric and soil.time.
Y Use your washer during off-peak hours �Y Shorten drying times by exhausting dryer
usually early morning and late evening.properly and cleaning exhaust vent and
(Ask your power company for details.)outside exhaust hood as needed.
� Keep the lint screen clean.
� Use your dryer in a room where room air
temperature is above 45!F (7!C).
� Sort loads by fabric weight and type.
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