Winterizing Instructions
If the washer is stored in an area where freez- ing can occur or moved in freezing temperatures, follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the washer:
1.Turn off water supply faucets.
2.Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses.
3.Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
4.Add 1 gallon (3.8 L) nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to empty wash drum. Close lid.
5.Set cycle selector knob at a spin setting. Pull out knob and let washer spin for 1 minute to drain out all water. Not all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled.
6.Push in knob, unplug electrical power cord, dry tub interior, and close lid.
7.Store washer in an upright position.
8.To remove antifreeze from washer after storage, run empty washer through a complete cycle using detergent. Do not add wash load.
Common Washing Problems
RV ANTIFREEZE
Follow WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS for cold weather storage and care.
Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.
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Blue stains | • Undiluted liquid detergent or | • If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240 ml) | • Avoid overfilling detergent and | |||
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| white vinegar with 1 quart (.95 L) water in |
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Discolor- | • Not enough detergent. | • Rewash with correct amount of detergent | • Sort items by soil level and color. | |||
ation, gray- | • Wash water temperature too low. |
| and hottest water safe for fabric. | • Use correct amount of detergent, | ||
ing | • | Incorrect sorting. | • | Add bleach safe for fabric. |
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Greasy, oily | • Not enough detergent. | • Treat with prewash stain remover or liquid | • Use correct amount of detergent | |||
stains | • | Undiluted liquid fabric softener |
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| and hottest water safe for fabric. |
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| poured directly on fabric. | • | Increase detergent and water temperature. | • | Do not pour liquid fabric softener |
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Holes, tears, | • | Incorrect use of chlorine bleach. | • | May be irreversible if rips, tears and seams | • | Never pour chlorine bleach di- |
or snags | • Unfastened zippers, hooks, |
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| buckles. |
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| • Rips, tears and broken threads. |
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| • Overloading the washer. |
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| • | Degradation of fabric. |
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Lint | • Incorrect sorting. | • Reduce load size. Rewash using correct wa- | • See Operating Your, steps 1 and | |||
| • | Tissues left in pocket. |
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| • Overloading the washer. |
| of detergent. | • Do not overload washer. | ||
| • Not enough detergent. | • Add nonprecipitating water conditioner to | • Use correct temperature and | |||
| • Undissolved detergent has left a |
| wash water to remove detergent residue. |
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| residue resembling lint. | • | Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse. |
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| • | Static cling is attracting lint. | • | Dry load in dryer. |
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| • | Load washed too long. | • | Remove lint with lint brush or roller. |
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Pilling | • | Pilling is normal with synthetic | • | Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills. | • | Use fabric softener in the washer |
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