NON-USE AND VACATION CARE
Operate your washer only when you are home.
If moving, or not using your washer for a period of time, follow these steps:
1.Unplug or disconnect power to washer.
2.Turn off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due to water pressure surge.
CLEANING YOUR DISPENSER TRAY
You may find laundry product residue leftover in your dispenser trays. To remove residue, follow this recommended cleaning procedure:
1.Pull tray out until you feel resistance.
2.Lift up slightly, and then continue pulling out.
3.Wash in warm, soapy water, using a mild detergent.
4.Rinse with warm water.
5.Air dry, or dry with a towel, then place back into slot.
IMPORTANT: Dispenser trays are not dishwasher safe.
WINTER STORAGE CARE
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in hoses, freezing can damage washer. If storing or moving during freezing weather, winterize your washer.
To winterize washer:
1.Shut off both water faucets; disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
2.Put 1 qt. (1 L) of
3.Unplug washer or disconnect power.
TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER
1.Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
2.If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving.
3.Disconnect drain hose from drain system and drain any remaining water into a pan or bucket. Disconnect drain hose from back of washer.
4.Unplug power cord.
5.Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer basket.
6.Drape power cord over edge and into washer basket.
7.Place packing tray from original shipping materials back inside washer. If you do not have packing tray, place heavy blankets or towels into basket opening. Close lid and place tape over lid and down front of washer. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in new location.
REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN
To reinstall washer after
1.Refer to “Installation Instructions” to locate, level, and connect washer.
2.Before using again, run washer through the following recommended procedure:
To use washer again:
1.Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn on both water faucets.
2.Plug in washer or reconnect power.
3.Run washer through BULKY/SHEETS cycle to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Use 1/2 the manufacturer’s recommended amount for a
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