Moving and Storage
Cold Storage and Non-Use Periods
!WARNING
Explosive hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. Before using washer, if hot water system has not been used for such a period, turn on all hot water faucets and let water flow for several minutes to release accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable: Do not smoke or use an open flame when flushing water lines.
Cold Weather Care
If washer is delivered when outside temperature is below freezing or if washer is stored in unheated room or area during cold months, do not operate until washer has warmed to room temperature. Do not install or operate washer where temperatures will drop below freezing.
Cold Weather Storage
If washer must be stored in seasonal home or storage building, use one of the following storage methods.
METHOD 1
1.Turn off water supply faucets and disconnect hoses. Drain water from both hoses.
2.Add one gallon of
3.Push in cycle selector knob and turn to SPIN.
4.Pull knob out and let washer spin for
5.Push in cycle selector knob to stop washer. Dry inner wash tub, disconnect electrical plug, and close washer lid. If moving washer, disconnect drain hose. Move and store washer ONLY in upright position. To remove antifreeze after storage, run washer through a complete cycle using ½ cup of detergent. DO NOT ADD CLOTHES TO CYCLE.
METHOD 2
1.Push in cycle selector knob and turn to SPIN. Run through complete spin cycle to remove excess water.
2.When spin cycle is complete, push in cycle selector knob to stop washer.
3.Turn off water supply faucets and disconnect hoses. Drain water from both hoses.
4.Dry inner wash tub, disconnect electrical plug, and close washer lid. If moving washer, disconnect drain hose. Move and store washer ONLY in upright position.
5.It is normal for some water to remain inside pump. To prevent damage to washer and pump if remaining water freezes, allow washer to warm to 24 to 48 hours after removing from storage, so water can thaw before use.
Vacations and Extended Non-Use
IMPORTANT: To avoid possible property damage from flooding, turn off water supply to washer during extended periods of
To prevent mold or mildew, leave lid open so moisture inside machine can evaporate.
When closing your home for extended periods, have service technician drain washer to avoid stagnant water.
Unplug cord from electrical outlet. Disconnect hoses from faucets.
Moving Washer to New Location
Replace shipping plug under motor and shipping brace in tub. Refer to Installation Instructions for proper procedures whenever washer is moved. See illustration.
Shipping brace
Shipping plug and location in washer
Tilt washer back slightly and slide shipping plug into position
under washer
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