Winterizing

Because some water stays in the washer, freezing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather...

1.Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.

2. Put a quart

of

3. Set the

washer for a

R.K type

 

DRAIN

and SPIN [see

antifreeze

in the

page

IO). Let it run

basket.

 

for about

30 seconds

 

 

to mix

the

antifreeze

 

 

and water.

 

To use the washer again...

1.Flush water pipes and hoses.

2.Connect hoses to the washer

3.Turn on the water faucets.

4.Run the washer through a com- plete cycle with one cup of deter- gent to clean out the antifreeze.

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Whirlpool GLA5580XS manual Winterizing, To use the washer again