GE Spacemaker WSM2480 Use And Care Manual page 18

CARE AND CLEANING
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
• Wipe the cabinet with a damp cloth. Occasionally
wash it with mild soap and water and then apply
a light coat of appliance polish to help preserve
the finish.
• Keep the area around and underneath your appliance
free of combustible materials such as lint, paper,
rags, chemical, etc.
• Keep the floor around your appliance clean and dry
to reduce the possibility of slipping.
For long vacations
Be sure water supply is shut off at t:aucets. Drain all
water from hoses if the appliance will be exposed to
freezing weather.
Always shut off the gas valve before leaving
on vacation.
Winterizing instructions for your washer:
The washer cannot be operated in freezing
temperatures. Before you store the appliance,
remove water from all parts of the washer.
1. Turn off water supply faucets. Disconnect hoses
from faucets and drain.
2. Add 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of non-toxic RV antifreeze
(available from a hardware or recreational vehicle
store) to the washer tub.
3. Push the timer knob in, turn the knob to the right to
a spin cycle and pull the knob out.
4. Let the washer spin for 1 or 2 minutes to let all the
water drain out. Some but not all of the RV
antifreeze will be expelled.
5. Push in the timer knob, disconnect the electrical
plug, dry the tub interior, close the lid.
6. Store the appliance in an upright position.
7. Before reusing washer, after storage, run washer
through a cycle to rinse out the antifreeze.
Washer
• Wash basket. After each use, leave the lid open to
allow moisture to evaporate. Clean thoroughly with
nonabrasive household cleanser to remove deposit
left by heavily soiled clothes. Do not use harsh,
gritty or abrasive cleaners.
• Lint Filter. Clean the filter at the bottom of the
agitator after every load for the best filtering results.
See section, How to Operate Your Washer.
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