Maytag MHW4200BW0 Use & Care Manual page 15

Front-loading automatic washer
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NON-US E AN D VACATION CAR E
Operate
your washer
only when you are home, If moving,
or
not using your washer
for a period
of time, follow these steps:
1. Unplug
or disconnect
power to washer,
2. Turn off water supply to washer to avoid flooding
due
to water pressure
surges,
3. Clean dispensers,
See "Cleaning
the Dispensers_'
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WINTER
STORAGE
CARE
I M PORTANT:
To avoid damage,
install and store washer
where
it will not freeze. Because
some water may stay in
hoses, freezing
can damage
washer, If storing
or moving
during
freezing weather,
winterize
your washer,
To winterize
washer:
1. Shut off both water faucets, disconnect and drain water
inlet hoses,
2. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze
in washer
drum
and run washer
on NORMAL
cycle for about
2 minutes
to
mix antifreeze
and remaining
water,
3. Unplug washer
or disconnect
power,
TRANSPORTING
YOUR WASHER
1. Shut off both water faucets,
Disconnect
and drain water
inlet hoses.
2. if washer
will be moved during freezing
weather, follow
WINTER
STORAGE
CARE
directions
before moving.
3. Disconnect
drain hose from drain system and from back
of washer,
4. Unplug
power
cord,
5. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer
drum,
6. Bundle
power cord with a rubber
band or cable tie to keep
it from hanging onto the ground,
iMPORTANT:
Call for service to install new transport
bolts,
Do not reuse transport
bolts. Washer
must be transported
in the upright
position,
To avoid structural
damage
to your
washer,
it must be properly
set up for relocation
by a certified
technician,
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REINSTALLING/USING
WASHER AGAIN
To reinstall
washer
after non-use,
vacation,
winter storage,
or moving:
1. Refer to Installation
Instructions
to locate, level, and
connect
washer,
2. Before
using again, run washer
through the following
recommended
procedure:
To use washer
again:
1. Flush water pipes and hoses, Reconnect
water inlet hoses,
Turn on both water faucets,
Electrical
Shock
Hazard
Plug into a grounded
3 prong
outlet.
Do not remove
ground
prong.
Do not use an
adapter.
Do not use an extension
cord.
Failure
to follow
these
instructions
can result
in death,
fire, or electrical
shock.
2. Plug in washer
or reconnect
power,
3. Run washer through
NORMAL
cycle to clean washer
and
remove antifreeze,
if used, Use only HE detergent.
Use half
the manufacturer's
recommended
amount for a medium-size
load,
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