Winter storage or moving care
Install and store your washer/dryer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your washer/dryer. If storing or moving your appliance during freezing weather, winterize it.
To winterize washer:
1.Shut off both water faucets.
2.Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3.Put 1 quart (1L) of
4.Run washer on a drain and spin setting
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5. Unplug the power supply cord.
To use washer again:
1.Flush water pipes and hoses.
2.Reconnect water inlet hoses.
3.Turn on both water faucets.
4.Reconnect power supply cord.
5.Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 cup (250 mL) of detergent to clean out antifreeze.
Non-use or vacation care
Operate your washer/dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or will not be using your washer/dryer for an extended period of time, you should:
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Unplug the power supply cord or turn off electrical power to the washer/dryer.
Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away.
Saving energy
Washer
l Use warm or cold wash water for most loads. Use hot water only when washing heavy, greasy soils, or whites.
l Wash full loads.
l Avoid rewashing. Use enough detergent and pretreat stains or heavy soils. Use the cycles and wash times recommended for the fabric and soil.
l Use your washer during
Dryer
l Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads. l Dry only full loads without overdrying.
l Avoid overloading dryer, adding wet items to a partly dried load, or opening the door unnecessarily.
l Plan your laundry to dry one load after another. A warm dryer shortens drying time.
l Shorten drying times by exhausting dryer property and cleaning exhaust duct and outside exhaust hoed as needed.
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