VACATION, STORAGE, AND MOVING CARE
Install and store your dryer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your dryer. If storing or moving your dryer during freezing weather, winterize it.
Non-Use or Storage Care
Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, you should:
1.Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2.Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”
3.Turn off the water supply to the dryer. This helps to avoid unintended flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away.
Moving Care
For power supply cord-connected dryers:
1.Unplug the power supply cord.
2.Gas models only: Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
3.Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to dryer pipe.
4.Gas models only: Cap the open fuel supply line.
5.Steam models only: Shut off water faucet.
6.Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet, then drain the hose. Transport hose separately.
7.Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
8.Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
For direct-wired dryers:
1.Disconnect power.
2.Disconnect wiring.
3.Steam models only: Shut off water faucet.
4.Steam models only: Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet, then drain the hose. Transport hose separately.
5.Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
6.Use tape to secure dryer door.
Reinstalling the Dryer
Follow the “Installation Instructions” to locate, level, and connect the dryer.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR STEAM MODELS
Water Inlet Hose
Replace inlet hose and hose screen after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hose if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hose, record the date of replacement.
To Winterize the Dryer
1.Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2.Shut off water faucet.
3.Disconnect water inlet hose from faucet and drain.
To Use the Dryer Again
1.Flush water pipes. Reconnect water inlet hose to faucet. Turn on water faucet.
2.Plug in dryer or reconnect power as described in the Installation Instruction.
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