Vacation & Winter Storage
Install and store your washer/dryer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hoses and other parts and components, freezing can damage your washer dryer. If storing or moving your washer dryer during freezing weather, winterize it.
Nonuse or Vacation care
If you are going away on vacation or not using your washer/dryer for an extended period of time, you should....
•Unplug washer/dryer or disconnect power
•Turn off water supply. This helps avoid accidental flooding due to a water pressure surge while you are away.
To Winterize Washer Dryer
•Shut off water tap.
•Disconnect and drain water inlet hose.
•Fill all four detergent drawer compartments with
To Use Washer Dryer Again
•Flush out Water pipe and hose.
•Reconnect Water inlet hose.
•Turn on water tap.
•Plug in washer dryer or reconnect power
•Run washer dryer through a complete automatic cycle. Choose program four position on the dial.
•Load the detergent drawer compartment two with 4.41 ounces of low sudsing detergent to clean out anti freeze.
Note: Please make sure it is safe to discharge antifreeze into your drain pipe before doing so.
To Transport the Washer Dryer
•Shut the water tap.
•Disconnect and drain water inlet hose.
•Disconnect drain hose from the drain system.
•If your washer/dryer is moved during freezing weather, winterize it before moving.
•Unplug washer/dryer or disconnect power.
•Wash lint filter.
•Make sure leveling legs are secure.
•Place inlet hose into the drum.
•Drape power cord and drain hose over edge and secure it firmly with tape.
•Insert shipping bolts and spacers.
•Use masking tape to secure washer dryer door.
Reinstalling your Washer Dryer
Follow installation instructions as given. Run the washer dryer through an automatic cycle. Select program four. Use one scoop or cap full of detergent to remove the antifreeze if used. Load detergent in compartment two.
Vacation and Winter Storage
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