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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.
Exterior
Interior
Cleaning
your washer
Wipe up detergent, bleach, and
Clean interior with 1 cup (250 mL) of
other spills with a soft, damp
chlorine bleach mixed with 2 cups (500 mL)
cloth or sponge as they occur.
of detergent. Run washer through a com-
Occasionally
wipe the outside
plete cycle using hot water. Repeat process
of the washer to keep it looking
if necessary.
like new.
NOTE: Remove hard water deposits using
Do not put sharp or metal
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objects in your washer. They
can damage the finish. Check
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all pockets for pins, clips,
money, bolts, nuts, etc. Do not
lay these objects on your washer after
emptying pockets.
cleaners labeled as washer safe only.
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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:
To use washer again:
1. Shut off both water faucets.
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
3. Put 1 quart (1L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in
3. Turn on both water faucets.
the basket.
4. Reconnect power supply cord.
4. Run washer on a drain and spin setting
5. Run the washer through a complete cycle
(see page 11) for about 30 seconds to
with 1 cup (250 mL) of detergent to clean
mix the antifreeze and water.
out antifreeze.
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:
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Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
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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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