Proper care of your washer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your
washer properly and safely.
Cleaning your washer Exterior
Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills
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with a soft, damp cloth or
sponge as they occur. Occa-
sionally wipe the outside of
I the washer to keep it looking
like new.
Do not put sharp or metal objects 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.
Interior
Clean interior with 250 mL (1 cup) of chlo-
rine bleach mixed with 500 mL (2 cups) of
detergent. Run washer through a complete
cycle using hot water. Repeat process if
necessary.
NOTE: Remove hard water deposits using
cleaners labeled as washer safe only.
Winter storage or moving care Install and store your washer where it will To use washer again:
not freeze. Because some water may stay 1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
in the hoses, freezing can damage your
washer. If storing or moving your washer 2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
during freezing weather, winterize it. 3. Turn on both water faucets.
To winterize washer: 4. Reconnect power supply cord.
1. Shut off both water faucets. 5. Run the washer through a complete cycle
with 250 mL (1 cup) of detergent to clean
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. out antifreeze.
3. Put 1L (1 quart) of R.V.-type antifreeze
in the basket.
4. Run washer on a drain and spin setting
(see page 8) for about 30 seconds to mix
the antifreeze and water.
5. Unplug the power supply cord.
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