Periodic Maintenance - Daewoo DWF-5510 Instruction Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Proper care of your washer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your washer
properly and safely.
Cleaning your washer
Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills
with a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they
occur. occasionally wipe the outside of the
washer to keep it looking like new.
Do not put sharp or metal object in your washer,
they can damage the finish. Check all pockets
for pins, clips, money, bolts, nuts, etc.
Do not lay these objects on your washer after
emptying pockets.
Winter storage or moving care
Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the
hoses, freezing can damage your washer.
If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather, winterize it.
To winterize washer
• Shut off water faucet.
• Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses
• Run washer on a drain and spin setting
(see page 13) for 1 minute.
• Unplug the power supply cord.
Non-use or vacation care
Operate your washer only when you are at home.
If will be on vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time, you should:
• Unplug the power supply cord or turn off eletrical power to the washer.
• Turn off the water supply to the washer.
This helps avoid accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away.
Exterior
Clean interior with 250ml of chlorine bleach
mixed with 500ml of detergent.
Run washer through a complete cycle.
Repeat process if necessary.
To use washer again
• Flush water pipes and hoses.
• Recombination water inlet hoses.
• Turn on water faucet.
• Recombination power supply cord.
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Interior