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 Interior
Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills
q with a soft, damp cloth or
sponge as they occur. Occa-
sionally wipe the outside of the
I washer to keep it looking
like new.
Clean interior with 1 cup (250 mL) of chlo-
rine bleach mixed with 2 cups (500 mL) of
detergent. 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.
NOTE: Remove hard water deposits using
only cleaners labeled as washer safe.
Winter storage or moving care
Install and store your washer where it will To use washer again:
not freeze. Because some water may stay in
the hoses, freezing can damage your 1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
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
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. with 1 cup (250 mL) of detergent to clean
out antifreeze.
3. Put 1 quart (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in
the basket.
4. Run washer on a drain and spin setting
(see page 9) for about 30 seconds to mix
the antifreeze and water.
5. Unplug the power supply cord.
Non-use or vacation care
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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