WASHER CARE
To winterize washer:
Cleaning Your Washer1. Shut off both water faucets.
Cleaning the exterior2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as 3. Put 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket and run
detergent or bleach. Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer on an EXTEND SPIN cycle.
washer to keep it looking new.4. Disconnect the drain from the drain system.
Cleaning the interior5. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
To clean your washer interior, add 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine
bleach and 1 scoop or cap full of High Efficiency detergent into To use washer again:
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
your dispenser, and run the washer through the NORMAL cycle
using hot water. Repeat this process if necessary.2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
NOTE: Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners 3. Turn on both water faucets.
labeled as washer safe.4. Plug in the washer or reconnect power.
5. Run the washer through any cycle with 1D? the normal
Water Inlet Hosesrecommended amount of High Efficiency detergent to clean
out the antifreeze.
Replace inlet hoses after five years of use to reduce the risk of
hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if To transport the washer:
bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found. 1. Shut off both water faucets.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement 2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
on the label with a permanent marker. 3. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, put 1 qt
(1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket. Run washer on an
EXTEND SPIN cycle.
Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care
Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because 4. Disconnect the drain from the drain system.
some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your 5. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather, 6. Place the inlet hoses into the basket.
winterize it.
7. Drape the power cord and drain hose over edge and into the
Non-use or vacation care:basket.
Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on
8. Place the expanded foam plug retained from the washer's
vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time, shipping material into basket opening. Close the lid and put a
you should:piece of tape over the lid and down to the front of the washer.
Unplug washer or disconnect power.
Reinstalling the washer
Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid 1. Follow the ?Installation Instructions? to locate, level and
accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you connect the washer.
are away.2. Run the washer through any cycle with 1D? the normal
recommended amount of High Efficiency detergent to clean
out the antifreeze, if used.
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