Maytag MVWB865GW Use And Care Manual page 13

CLEANING YOUR REMOVABLE
DISPENSER DRAWER
You may find laundry product residue leftover in your dispenser
drawer. To remove residue, follow this recommended cleaning
procedure:
1. Pull drawer out until you feel resistance.
2. Push the two tabs downward, and then continue pulling out.
3. Wash in warm, soapy water, using a mild detergent.
4. Rinse with warm water.
5. Air dry, or dry with a towel, then place back into slot.
IMPORTANT: Dispenser drawer and tray are not
dishwasher safe.
WINTER STORAGE CARE
IMPORTANT:
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 basket and run
washer on Drain & Spin cycle with the Extra Rinse oprion,
for about 30 seconds
to mix antifreeze and remaining water.
3. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
NON-USE AND VACATION CARE
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 surge.
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
the "Winter Storage Care" directions before moving.
3. Disconnect drain hose from drain system and drain any
remaining water into a pan or bucket. Disconnect drain
hose from back of washer.
4. Unplug power cord.
5. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer basket.
6. Drape power cord over edge and into washer basket.
7. Place packing tray from original shipping materials back
inside washer. If you do not have packing tray, place heavy
blankets or towels into basket opening. Close lid and place
tape over lid and down front of washer. Keep lid taped
until washer is placed in new location. Transport washer in
upright position.
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.
2. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
3. Run washer through the Bedding cycle to clean washer
and remove antifreeze, if used. Use only HE High Efficiency
detergent. Use one-half the manufacturer's recommended
amount for a medium-size load.
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