Electrolux 300 Series Use & Care Manual page 43

Outside routine cleaning
• When washing is completed, wipe top
and sides of washer with a damp cloth.
• Clean the cabinet with mild soap
and water. Never use harsh, gritty or
abrasive cleansers
• If the cabinet becomes stained, clean
with diluted chlorine bleach (1 part
bleach to 8 parts water). Rinse several
times with clear water.
• Remove glue residue from tape or
labels with a mixture of warm water and
mild detergent. Or, touch residue with
the sticky side of tape.
• When cleaning chrome parts, it is best
to use only a damp cloth.
• Before moving the washer, place a
strip of cardboard or thin fiberboard
under the front leveling legs to prevent
damage to the floor.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT store or place laundry products
on top of washer at any time. They
can damage the finish or controls. It is
recommended to keep laundry products
in the storage drawer between cycles if
installed on a pedestal.
CARE AND CLEANING
Winterizing instructions
1. Turn off water supply faucets.
2. Disconnect hoses from water supply
and drain water from hoses. Vacuum
out each water supply inlet with
a waterproof utility vac to ensure
water valves are completely drained.
Damage will occur if water in water
inlet valves are allowed to freeze.
3. Plug electrical cord into a properly
grounded electrical outlet.
4. Add 1 gallon (3.8 L) nontoxic
recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to
empty wash drum. Close door.
5. Select any cycle. Press start/pause
and let the washer drain for 1 minute to
drain out all the water. Not all of the RV
antifreeze will be expelled.
6. Press cancel, unplug electrical power
cord, dry off drum interior and close
door.
7. Remove dispenser drawer. Drain
any water in compartments and dry
compartments. Replace drawer.
8. Store washer in an upright position.
9. To remove antifreeze from washer
after storage, run empty washer
through a complete cycle using
detergent. DO NOT add wash load.
IMPORTANT
If the washer is stored in an area where
freezing can occur or moved in freezing
temperatures, follow these winterizing
instructions to prevent damage to the
washer:
Follow WINTERIZ-
ING INSTRUCTIONS
for cold weather
storage and care.
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