Storing The Washer - Maytag LAT9804 User Manual

MAINTAINING THE STORING THE WASHER
WASHER
W_shers can be damaged if water is not removed from
hoses and internal colnpnnents before storage.
• Turn off the water thueets after finishing the day's Prepare the washer for storage as follows:
washing. This will shut off the water supply to the
washer and prex ent tile unlikely possibility of dam- * Select NORMAL cycle on Regular Fabrics and add
age from escaping water, one cup of bleach or white vinegar to a fnI1 load of
water without clothes. Run the washer through a
• Clean the control panel with a soft damp cloth and complete cycle.
glass cleaner. Do not use any abrasive powders or
cleaning pads. • Tnrn the water faucets off and disconnect the inlet
hoses.
• Clean the cabinet with soap and water followed
with an appliance wax, if desired. • Advance the (Tcle control knob to the spin of
Regular Fabrics and lower drain hose to drain any
• The SELF-CLEAN LINT FILTER is located water that may be in the drain bose.
under the agitator on tbe bottom of the washtub.
The lint filter in this washer cleans itself. During • Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply
the wash and rinse portion of the cycle, lint is col_ and leave the washer lid open to let air circulate
leeted on the filter. The filter is then flushed auto- inside the tub.
matically during the spin and drain.
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