Caring For Your Washer

To keep your washer looking like new:

. Wipe up detergent, bleach or other spills with a soft, damp cloth as they occur.

. Sharp or heavy objects should not be put on or in your washer. Check pockets for nuts, bolts, etc.

. If the washer interior needs cleaning, put 1 cup of chlorine bleach and 2 cups of detergent in the washer. Run through a complete cycle using hot water.

. When removing hard water deposits, use only cleaners labeled as being washer safe.

Before leaving on vacation

1.Shut off both water faucets.

2.Unplug power cord and turn off electric power supply.

To protect your washer from freezing

Install and store your washer where it won’t freeze. Becausesome water stays in the washer, freezing can damage it. If your washer is stored or moved during freezing weather, winterize it.

1.Shut off both water faucets.

2.Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.

3.Put a quart of R.V.-type antifreeze in the washer basket.

4.Push cycle control knob in. Turn knob clockwise to just beyond any dot on the dial. See “Rinseand spin” on page 6 for additional information.

5.Pull knob out, and allow washer to run for about 30 seconds to mix antifreeze and water.

6.Unplug power cord and turn off electric power supply.

7.Store where washer will not freeze.

To use washer again

1.Flush water pipes and hoses.

2.Reconnect water inlet hoses according to Installation Instructions.

3.Open both water faucets.

4.Plug power cord into electrical outlet.

5.Clean out antifreeze by adding one cup of detergent to basket and running washer through a complete cycle.

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Roper AL3132W, AL2121W Caring For Your Washer, Before leaving on vacation, To protect your washer from freezing