Water System Drain Valve Locations - Winnebago Itasca Ellipse Owner's Manual

3. With Washer/Dryer power OFF, pour 1/2
TBSP. of powder detergent (or liquid
equivalent) into "Compartment 2" inside
Dispenser Drawer.
4. Advance Cycle Selector to "Position 9".
5. Press ON/OFF button, then press START.
6. Allow machine to run through the complete
cycle to clean out any remaining antifreeze.
Finished.
Winterizing Dishwasher
–If Equipped
Follow manufacturer's instructions provided
in your InfoCase for operating and for
interrupting cycles.
1. Empty all dishes from the Dishwasher.
2. Follow coach winterization instructions for
using the winterization valve to draw RV
water system antifreeze into the water system
so antifreeze can enter the Dishwasher.
3. Set the Dishwasher controls to the start of the
Rinse cycle and run briefly until antifreeze
can be seen inside the dishwasher.

WATER SYSTEM DRAIN VALVE LOCATIONS

SYSTEM
Waterlines
Water Tank
Water Heater
(Not available on coaches equipped
with Hydronic Heating System)
Winterization Valve 1
* Water Heater Bypass
(Not available on coaches equipped
with Hydronic Heating System)
Winterization Valve 2
* Antifreeze Siphon
4. Set the controls to the end of the Rinse cycle
to pump the liquid out of the Dishwasher to
make sure the lines and pump contain
antifreeze.
5. Turn Dishwasher controls to OFF.
6. Pour approximately one quart of RV water
system antifreeze directly into the
Dishwasher to ensure protection of pump and
drain lines.
7. Dishwasher is now winterized.
To use Dishwasher again after seasonal
storage:
1. Flush antifreeze from the waterlines (if
antifreeze fill winterization procedure was
performed).
2. Set the Dishwasher controls to the start of the
Rinse cycle and run briefly until antifreeze
can be seen inside the dishwasher.
3. Set the controls to the end of the Rinse cycle
and allow the machine to run through the
complete cycle to clean out any remaining
antifreeze.
DRAIN VALVE LOCATION
• Remove two (2) waterline caps located in the water pump
compartment (second compartment on left side).
• Open exterior shower faucet and lay shower head on ground.
Also, to drain any water left in the city waterline, place the tip
of your finger inside the city water connection and gently press
the backflow valve (small "button" in center of connector).
• One (1) valve in the first compartment door on right side. Turn
to drain.
• Models 40BD and 40WD: Drain plug on outside of coach
behind service door. Use socket to remove drain plug.
• Model 40BD: Remove panel in rear wardrobe on driver side to
access.
• Model 40WD: Behind cabinet door below washer/dryer.
• Valve with clear vinyl siphon tube is located in the water pump
compartment (second compartment on left side).
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