Moving And Storage; Cold Weather Care - GE WDSS4120 Technical Service Manual

Moving and Storage

Cold Storage and Non-Use Periods
Explosive hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system
that has not been used for two weeks or more. Before using
washer, if hot water system has not been used for such a
period, turn on all hot water faucets and let water flow for
several minutes to release accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen
gas is flammable: Do not smoke or use an open flame when
flushing water lines.

Cold Weather Care

If washer is delivered when outside temperature is below freezing or if
washer is stored in unheated room or area during cold months, do not
operate until washer has warmed to room temperature. Do not
install or operate washer where temperatures will drop below
freezing.
Cold Weather Storage
If washer must be stored in seasonal home or storage building, use
one of the following storage methods.
METHOD 1
1. Turn off water supply faucets and disconnect hoses. Drain water
from both hoses.
2. Add one gallon of non-toxic RV antifreeze (available from hardware
or recreational vehicle dealers) to washer tub.
3. Push in cycle selector knob and turn to SPIN.
4. Pull knob out and let washer spin for 1–2 minutes to drain water.
Some antifreeze will also be lost. (If you have a septic system,
contact antifreeze manufacturer and make sure it will not harm
system.)
5. Push in cycle selector knob to stop washer. Dry inner wash tub,
disconnect electrical plug, and close washer lid. If moving washer,
disconnect drain hose. Move and store washer ONLY in upright
position. To remove antifreeze after storage, run washer through a
complete cycle using ½ cup of detergent. DO NOT ADD CLOTHES
TO CYCLE.
METHOD 2
1. Push in cycle selector knob and turn to SPIN. Run through
complete spin cycle to remove excess water.
2. When spin cycle is complete, push in cycle selector knob to stop
washer.
3. Turn off water supply faucets and disconnect hoses. Drain water
from both hoses.
4. Dry inner wash tub, disconnect electrical plug, and close washer
lid. If moving washer, disconnect drain hose. Move and store
washer ONLY in upright position.
5. It is normal for some water to remain inside pump. To prevent
damage to washer and pump if remaining water freezes, allow
washer to warm to 24 to 48 hours after removing from storage, so
water can thaw before use.
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WARNING
Vacations and
Extended Non-Use
IMPORTANT: To avoid possible
property damage from flooding,
turn off water supply to washer
during extended periods of non-
use.
To prevent mold or mildew, leave
lid open so moisture inside
machine can evaporate.
When closing your home for
extended periods, have service
technician drain washer to avoid
stagnant water. Unplug cord from
electrical outlet. Disconnect hoses
from faucets.
Moving Washer to
New Location
Replace shipping plug under motor
and shipping brace in tub. Refer
t o Installation Instructions for
proper procedures whenever
washer is moved. See illustration.
4
Shipping
brace
Shipping
plug and
location
in washer
Tilt washer back slightly
and slide shipping
plug into position
under washer