Caring for Your Washer 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 the outside of the
Wipe up detergent, bleach,
washer to keep it looking like
and other spills with a soft,
new.
damp cloth or sponge as
they occur. Occasionally
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Interior
NOTE: Remove hard water deposits using
Clean interior with 250 mL (1 cup) of chlorine
bleach mixed with 500 mL (2 cups) of deter-
cleaners labeled as washer safe only.
gent. Run washer through a complete cycle
using hot water. Repeat process if necessary.
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.
Winter storage or moving care
Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the
hoses, freezing can damage your washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing
weather, winterize it.
To winterize washer:
1. Shut off both water faucets.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3. Put 1L (1 quart) of R.V.-type antifreeze in
the basket.
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 250 mL (1 cup) of detergent to clean
out antifreeze.
4. Run washer on a drain and spin setting
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5. Unplug the power supply cord.
Non-use or vacation care
You should operate your washer only when
you are at home. If you will be on vacation
or not using your washer for an extended
period of time, you should:
l Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
l Turn off the water supply to the washer.
This helps avoid accidental flooding (due
to a water pressure surge) while you are
away.
electrical power to the washer.
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