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
Exterior | Interior |
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Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills | Clean interior with 250ml of chlorine bleach |
with a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they | mixed with 500ml of detergent. |
occur. occasionally wipe the outside of the | Run washer through a complete cycle. |
washer to keep it looking like new. | Repeat process if necessary. |
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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 | To use washer again |
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• Shut off water faucet. | • Flush water pipes and hoses. |
• Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses | • Recombination water inlet hoses. |
• Run washer on a drain and spin setting | • Turn on water faucet. |
(see page 13) for 1 minute. | • Recombination power supply cord. |
• Unplug the power supply cord. |
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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.
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