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FollowWinterizing
Instructions for cold
weathercare,
Win terizing
Instructions
If the laundry center is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing
temperatures, follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the laundry
center:
1. Turn off water supply faucets.
2.
Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses.
3.
Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
4.
Add 1 gallon nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to empty wash tub.
Close lid.
5.
Set cycle selector knob at a spin setting. Pull out knob and let washer spin for 1
minute to drain out all water. Not all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled.
6.
Push in knob, unplug electrical power cord, dry tub interior, and close lid.
7.
Store washer in an upright position.
8.
To remove antifreeze from washer after storage, run empty washer through a
complete cycle using detergent. De net add wash lead.
Avoid Service Checklist
Before calling for service, review this list. it may save both time and expense. The list includes common concerns that are not the
result of defective workmanship or materials in this laundry center.
OCCURRENCE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
WASHER- NOISE
"Clunking"
or gear sounds.
Rattling
and clanking
noise.
A certain amount of "clunking"
or gear
sounds
are normal
in a heavy-duty
washer.
Foreign objects such as coins or safety
pins may be in tub or pump.
This is normal.
Stop washer and check tub. If noise continues
after
washer is restarted, objects may be in pump. Call your
authorized
servicer.
Belt buckles
and
metal
fasteners
are
To prevent
unnecessary
noise and
damage
to tub,
hitting wash tub.
fasten fasteners and turn items inside out.
Squealing
sound
or hot Washer is overloaded.
rubber odor.
Do not overload washer. Stop washer and reduce load.
Thumping
sound.
Vibrating
noise.
Heavy wash loads may produce
a
thumping sound.
Laundry center is not resting on a solid,
firm floor.
This is usually normal. If sound continues, washer is
probably out of balance. Stop washer and redistribute
wash load.
Move laundry center so it rests firmly on solid floor.
Additional floor bracing may be needed. Adjust leveling
legs. See INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS for details.
Shipping bolt and block have not been
See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for
removing
removed durina installation,
shipping bolt and block.
Wash load unevenly distributed in tub.
Stop washer and rearrange wash load.
WASHER- OPERATING
Washer
does not start.
Washer lid is open
Close washer lid
Electrical power cord may not be plugged
Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet.
in or connection
may be loose.
House fuse blown, circuitbreakertripped,
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase
or a power outage
has occurred,
fuse capacity.
If problem
is a circuit overload,
have it
corrected
by a qualified
electrician.
If problem
is a
power outage,
call local electric company.
Water supply faucets are not turned on.
Turn on water supply faucets.
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