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To winterize washer To use washer again

Exterior Interior

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

Proper care of your washer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for

your washer properly and safely.

Cleaning your washer

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.

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.
Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills
with a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they
occur. Occasionally wipe the outside of the
washer to keep it looking like new one.
Clean interior with 250ml of chlorine bleach
mixed with 500ml of detergent.
Run washer through a complete cycle.
Repeat process if necessary.
• Turn off water faucet.
• Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses
• Run washer on a drain and spin setting
(see page 10) for 1 minute.
• Unplug the power supply cord.
• Flush water pipes and hoses.
• Reconnect water inlet hoses.
• Turn on water faucet.
• Reconnect power supply cord.
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.
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