CARING FOR YOUR WASHER/DRYER
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 appli- ance during freezing weather, winterize it.
To winterize or move washer:
1.Shut off both water faucets.
2.Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3.Put one quart (1L) of
4.Unplug the power supply cord.
NOTE: If you are moving, run washer on a drain and spin setting (see “Using Drain and Spin”) for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water.
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 one 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 ex- tended period of time, you should:
•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
•Use warm or cold wash water for most loads. Use hot water only when washing heavy, greasy soils or whites.
•Wash full loads.
•Avoid rewashing. Use enough detergent and pretreat stains or heavy soils. Use the cycles and wash times recommended for the fabric and soil.
•Use your washer during
Dryer
•Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.
•Dry only full loads without overdrying.
•Avoid overloading dryer, adding wet items to a partly dried load, or opening the door unnecessarily.
•Plan your laundry to dry one load after another. A warm dryer shortens drying time.
•Shorten drying times by exhausting dryer properly and cleaning exhaust vent and outside exhaust hood as needed.
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