Download Print this page

GE 49-90280 Use And Care Manual page 20

Advertisement

CARE AND CLEANING
USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
. Wipe the cabinet with a damp cloth. Occasionally
wash it with mild soap and water and then apply
a light coat of appliance
polish to help preserve
the finish.
. Keep the area around and underneath
your appliance
free of combustible
materials
such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals,
etc.
. Keep the floor around your appliance
clean and dry to
reduce the possibility
of slipping.
For long vacations
Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets. Drain all
water from hoses if the appliance
will be exposed to
fi'eezing weather.
Winterizing
instructions:
The washer cannot be operated
in freezing
temperatures.
Before you store the appliance,
remove water from all parts of the washer.
1. Turn off water supply faucets. (The front access
panel between
washer and dryer may have to be
removed.
See procedure
at right.) Disconnect
hoses
from faucets and drain.
2. Add 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of non-toxic
RV antifreeze
(available
from a hardware
or recreational
vehicle
store) to the washer tub.
3. Push the Cycle Selector
in, turn the knob to the
right to SPIN and pull the knob out.
4. Let the washer spin for 1 or 2 minutes
to let all
the water drain out. Some but not all of the RV
antifreeze
will be expelled.
5. Push in the Cycle Selector, disconnect
the electrical
plug, dry the tub interior, close the lid.
6. Store the appliance
in an upright position.
7. Before reusing washer, after storage, run washer
through a cycle to rinse out the antifreeze.
Washer
• The self-cleaning
lint filter needs no attention
from you. See How to
Operate
Your Washer section.
• Wash tnb. After each use, leave the lid open to allow moisture
to evaporate.
Clean thoroughly
with nonabrasive
household
cleanser
to remove deposit
left by heavily
soiled clothes. Do not use harsh, gritty or abrasive cleaners.
2O

Advertisement

loading