Vacation, Storage, and 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.
Non-use or vacation care:
Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time, you should:
■■Unplug washer or disconnect power.
■■Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid unintended flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away.
To winterize washer:
1.Shut off both water faucets.
2.Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3.Put 1 qt (1 L) of
4.Run washer on the Rinse & Spin setting for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and remaining water.
5.Unplug washer or disconnect power.
To use washer again:
1.Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn on both water faucets.
2.Plug in washer or reconnect power.
3.Run the washer through the Bulky cycle to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used. Use only HE detergent. Use 1/2 the manufacturer’s recommended amount for a
To transport the washer:
1.Shut off both water faucets.
2.Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3.If the washer will be moved during freezing weather, put 1 qt (1 L) of
4.Disconnect the drain from the drain system.
5.Unplug the power cord.
6.Place the inlet hoses into the basket.
7.Drape the power cord and drain hose over edge into the basket.
8.Place foam packing ring from the original shipping materials in the top of washer. If you do not have the original foam packing ring, place heavy blankets, towels, etc. into basket opening.
Close the lid and put a piece of tape over the lid and down to the front of the washer. Keep lid taped until the washer is placed into the new location.
Reinstalling the washer
1.Follow the “Installation Instructions” to locate, level, and connect the washer.
2.Run the washer through the Bulky cycle to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used. Use only HE detergent. Use 1⁄2 the manufacturer’s recommended amount for a
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