Maytag MTW6500TB Service Manual page 33

To winterize washer:
1. Shut off both water faucets.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3. Put 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the
basket.
4. Run washer on the Rinse & Spin setting
for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze
and remaining water.
5. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
To use washer again:
1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect
water inlet hoses. Turn on both water
faucets.
WARNING
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 the washer through the Bulky cycle to
clean the washer and remove the antifreeze,
if used. Use only HE High Efficiency deter-
gent. Use 1/2 the manufacturer's recom-
mended amount for a medium sized load.
To transport the washer:
1. Shut off both water faucets.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3. If the washer will be moved during freez-
ing weather, put 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type
antifreeze in the basket. Run washer on
the Rinse & Spin setting for about 30 sec-
onds to mix the antifreeze and remaining
water.
4. Disconnect the drain from the drain sys-
tem.
5. Unplug the power cord.
6. Place the inlet hoses into the basket.
7. Drape the power cord and drain hose over
edge into the basket.
8. Place foam packing ring from the original
shipping materials in the top of washer. If
you do not have the original foam packing
ring, place heavy blankets, towels, etc. into
basket opening. Close the lid and put a
piece of tape over the lid and down to the
front of the washer. Keep lid taped until the
washer is placed into the new location.
Reinstalling the washer
1. Follow the "Installation Instructions,"
page 2-5 to locate, level and connect the
washer.
2. Run the washer through the Bulky cycle
to clean the washer and remove the anti-
freeze, if used. Use only HE High Efficiency
detergent. Use 1/2 the manufacturer's
recommended amount for a medium sized
load.
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