Electrolux 137356900 A manual Outside Routine Cleaning, Winterizing Instructions

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38Care & Cleaning

Outside Routine Cleaning

•When washing is completed, wipe top and sides of washer with a damp cloth. Turn water

faucets off to prevent pressure build-up in the hoses.

• Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use harsh, gritty or abrasive cleansers

• If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with diluted chlorine bleach (1 part bleach to 8 parts water). Rinse several times with clear water.

•Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent. Or, touch residue with the sticky side of tape.

•When cleaning chrome parts use a window cleaner with ammonia or mild soap and water.

• Before moving the washer, place a strip of card-

 

board or thin fiberboard under the front leveling

IMPORTANT

legs to prevent damage to the floor.

Do not store or place laundry products on top of washer at any time. They can damage the finish or controls.

Winterizing Instructions

IMPORTANT

If the washer is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing temperatures, follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the washer:

RV ANTIFREEZE

Follow WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS for cold weather storage and care.

1.Turn off water supply faucets.

2.Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses. Vacuum out each water sup- ply inlet with a waterproof utility vac to ensure water valves are completely drained. Damage will occur if water in water inlet valves are al- lowed to freeze.

3.Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

4.Add 1 gallon (3.8 L) nontoxic recreational ve- hicle (RV) antifreeze to empty wash drum. Close door.

5.Select the spin only cycle. Press start and let the washer drain for 1 minute to drain out all the water. Not all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled.

6.Press cancel, unplug electrical power cord, dry off drum interior and close door.

7.Remove dispenser drawer. Drain any water in compartments and dry compartments. Replace drawer.

8.Store washer in an upright position.

9.To remove antifreeze from washer after storage, run empty washer through a complete cycle us- ing detergent. Do not add wash load.

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Contents Use & Care Guide Please read and save this guide Table of contentsFinding Information Keep a record for quick referenceRecognize safety symbols, words Labels SafetyImportant Safety Instructions Prevent Fire Protect ChildrenPrevent Injury Prevent Injury and Damage to the WasherFeatures Normal Operating Sounds Operating InstructionsGetting Started To run your washer, follow these basic stepsOperating Your Washer Before Using Your WasherOperating Your Washer Sort laundry into loads that can be washed togetherOperating Your WASHER, 3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil Add laundry load to washerFor best results Operating Your Washer Other Wash ProductsTemperature Operating Your Washer Start the washer Entrapment and TIP-OVER HazardWhites Cycle SelectionNormal Heavy DutyActive Wear Deep Clean SanitizeCasual Fast WashFast Sanitize Specialty CyclesJeans Specialty Cycles MY Favorites MY Favorites ModeWashing/Rinsing Temperature Temperature Spin Speed Soil LevelOptions ADD SteamExtended Fresh ECO FriendlyAllergen Shrink GuardDelay Start Warm RinseWasher Settings Chart Operating User Interface Features User Interface FeaturesSaving Favorites Setting Preferences Custom ModeInstall Cycle ResetBrightness VolumeContrast LanguageDrum Light Other FeaturesStatus Display Reversible DoorStain Removal Guide Stain Removal ProceduresSafe Stain Removal Procedures For Successful Stain RemovalStain Removal Suggestions Stain TreatmentTo Refresh or Clean Inside of Washer Care & CleaningInside Routine Cleaning Preventative Daily Preventative Maintenance Other Inside Routine Cleaning PreventativeCleaning Dispenser Drawer Area Inside Cleaning Aggressive Cleaning Procedure Washer DrumOutside Routine Cleaning Winterizing InstructionsSolutions to Common Problems Common Washing ProblemsDo not use chlorine bleach to re Service Prevention Checklist Occurrence Possible Cause SolutionAvoid Service Checklist WaterWarranty Information Exclusions
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