Vacation & Winter Storage - EdgeStar SW5L30D Use And Care Manual

Vacation & Winter Storage
Install and store your washer/dryer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay
in the hos_sar_(Jot.h_ p<4tsar_d commor_@s, freezing can damage your washer dryer. If
storing or moving your washer dryer during freezing weather, winterize it.
Nonuse or Va_:atiio_ care To Transport the Washer Dryer
If you are going away on vacation or not using your • Shut the Walr tap.
was _e /dryer for an extended period of time,
you should ....
• Unplug w_she id ye_ or disconnect power
• Turn off water supply. This helps avoid accidental
flooding due to _w_[e pressure surge
while you are away.
To Winterize Washer Dryer
• Shut off water tap.
• Disconnect and drain water inlet hose.
• Fill all four detergent drawer compartments
with RV-type antifreeze. Run washer dryer
on Program 4 for about 30 seconds to mix
antifreeze in water. Unplug washer dryer
or disconnect power.
To use Washer Dryer again
• Flush out Water pipe and hose.
• Reconnect Water inlet hose.
• Turn on water tap.
• Plug in washer dryer or reconnect power
• Run washer dryer through a complete automatic
cycle. Choose program four position on the dial.
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• Disconnect and drain water inlet hose.
• Disconnect drain hose from the drain system.
• If your w<,sher/dryer is moved during freezing
weather, winterize it before moving.
• Unplug wa:_he/dryer or disconnect power.
• Wash lint filter.
• Make sure leveling legs are secure.
• Place inlet hose into the drum.
• Drape power cord and drain hose over
edge and secure it firmly v_ith tape.
• Insert shipping bolts and _,r_a_:cs
• Use masking tape to secure w<s _'
d_'ye door.
Reinstalling your waslhe_ d_ye_
Follow installation instructions as given.
Run the washe drye through an automatic
cycle. Select program fouc Use one scoop or cap
full of detergent to remove the antifreeze if used.
Load detergent in compartment two.
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