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Pour 1 cup of RV antifreeze into any/all drain P traps. (sinks, & bathtub)
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To prevent staining, wipe the RV antifreeze out of the sinks, shower (or tub), toilet,
washing machine tub, & dishwasher tub using a soft, dry cloth.
If needed, contact your RV dealer for assistance.
Winterizing appliances with antifreeze – no kitchen island
Residential Refrigerator: Antifreeze should be used if temperatures will fall below
32°F (0°C). Remove the refrigerator water filter and discard. Replace with a new one
in the spring. Place a container under the water dispenser. Operate the water dispenser
until antifreeze comes out. Pull the lever at the ice maker to release the ice bucket.
Remove the ice bucket. Locate the rubber test switch on the side of the ice maker, press
and hold it until antifreeze comes out. Replace the ice bucket. Unplug the refrigerator,
prop open the doors to prevent odors.
De-Winterizing Refrigerator: Flush the antifreeze from all the RV water lines first.
Place a container under the water dispenser. Operate the water dispenser until clear
water comes out. Remove the ice bucket, press and hold the rubber test switch until
clear water comes out. Replace the ice bucket. Replace the refrigerator water filter.
Toilet: Flush the toilet several times until you see antifreeze in the bowl.
Washing Machine (If So Equipped): Set the water temperature to WARM, press
START. This will bring antifreeze in through the hot and cold water lines. Run the
washer just long enough to bring about a quart of antifreeze into the drum. Press
the Pause button. Select the Rinse/Spin cycle and let it run for about 1 minute. This
will drain antifreeze down into the pump. Press Pause, then Stop/Cancel and unplug it.
Wipe out any excess antifreeze in the drum.
De-winterizing the Washing Machine: Run a full empty wash cycle before camping
season begins.
Dishwasher (If So Equipped): Put the dishwasher on the rinse cycle for a minute or so
and it will put antifreeze into the pump.
De-winterizing the Dishwasher: Run an empty wash cycle before camping season
begins.
NOTE: Return to the When you are finished adding RV antifreeze
section to complete the winterization process.
Winterizing appliances with antifreeze – with a kitchen island
If your model is equipped with a kitchen island, there will be a shut-off valve located in the
island. Typically the valve is located behind a removable panel in the cabinetry.
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