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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
Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills
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with a soft, damp cloth or
sponge as they occur. Occa-
sionally wipe the outside of the
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washer to keep it looking like
new.
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.
Interior
Clean interior with 250 mL (1 cup) of chlo-
rine bleach mixed with 500 mL (2 cups) of
detergent. Run washer through a complete
cycle using hot water. Repeat process if
necessary.
NOTE: Remove hard water deposits using
cleaners labeled as washer safe only.
Winter
storage
or moving
care
Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the
hoses, freezing can damage your washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing
weather, winterize it.
To winterize
washer:
To use washer again:
1. Shut off both water faucets.
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
3. Put 1 L (1 quart) of R.V.-type antifreeze in
3. Turn on both water faucets.
the basket.
4. Reconnect power supply cord.
4. Run washer on a drain and spin setting
(see page 8) for about 30 seconds to mix
5. Run the washer through a complete cycle
the antifreeze and water.
with 250 mL (1 cup) of detergent to clean
out antifreeze.
5. Unplug the power supply cord.
Non-use
or vacation
care
You should operate your washer only when
you are at home. If you will be on vacation
or not using your washer for an extended
period of time, you should:
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Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
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Turn off the water supply to the washer.
This helps avoid accidental flooding (due
to a water pressure surge) while you are
away.
electrical power to the washer.
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