CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
CLEANING YOUR WASHER
Cleaning the exterior
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as detergent or bleach. Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to keep it looking new.
Cleaning the interior
Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Pour this into your washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water. Repeat this process if necessary.
NOTE: Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as washer safe.
WINTER STORAGE, MOVING, VACATION CARE
Install and store your washer where it will not | To use washer again: | ||
freeze. Because some water may stay in the hoses, | 1. Flush water pipes and hoses. | ||
freezing can damage your washer. If storing or | |||
2. Reconnect water inlet hoses. | |||
moving your washer during freezing weather, | |||
3. | Turn on both water faucets. | ||
winterize it. | |||
To winterize washer: | 4. Plug in washer or reconnect power. | ||
1. Shut off both water faucets. | 5. | Run the washer through a complete cycle with | |
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. |
| 1 cup (250 mL) of detergent to clean out | |
| antifreeze. | ||
3. Put 1 quart (1 L) of |
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basket. | |||
Operate your washer only when you are at home. If | |||
4. Run washer on a drain and spin setting (see the | |||
you will be on vacation or not using your washer for | |||
“Drain and spin” section) for about 30 seconds | |||
an extended period of time, you should: | |||
to mix the antifreeze and water. | |||
• | Unplug the power supply cord or turn off electrical | ||
5. Unplug washer or disconnect power. | |||
| power to the washer. | ||
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| • | Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps | |
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| avoid accidental flooding (due to a water pressure | |
surge) while you are away.
INLET HOSES
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker.
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