Maytag SAV5300AWW washer

User Manual - Page 9

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COLDSTORAGEANDF!OF!-
USEPERIODS
COLDWEATHERCARE
If washer is delivered when outside tem-
perature is belowfreezing or if washer is
stored in unheated room or area during
cold months, do not operate until wash-
er has warmed to room temperature.
Do not install or operate washer where
temperatures will drop below freezing,
COLDWEATHERSTORAGE
If washer must be stored in seasonal
home or storage building, use one of the
following storage methods.
METHOD 1
1. Turnoff watersupply faucets and dis-
connecthoses.Drainwater from both
hoses.
2. Add one gallon of non-toxic RV
antifreeze (available from hardware
or recreational vehicle dealers) to
washer tub.
3. Push in cycle selector knob and turn
to SPIN.
4. Pull knobout and let washer spinfor
1-2 minutes to drain water. Some
antifreeze will also be lost. (if you
have a septic system, contact
antifreeze manufacturer and make
sure itwill not harmsystem.)
G. Push in cycle selector knob to stop
washer. Dry inner wash tub, discon-
nect electricalplug,and closewasher
lid. If moving washer, disconnect
drain hose. Move and store washer
ONLY in upright position. To remove
antifreeze after storage, run washer
through a complete cycle using 1/2
cup of detergent. DO NOT ADD
CLOTHESTO CYCLE.
METHOD 2
1. Push in cycle selector knob and turn
to SPIN. Run through complete spin
cycleto remove excess water.
2. When spin cycle is complete,push in
cycle selectorknob to stop washer.
3. Turnoffwater supply faucets and dis-
conned hoses.Drainwater fromboth
hoses.
4. Dry inner wash tub, disconnect elec-
trical plug, and close washer lid. If
moving washer, disconnect drain
hose. Move and store washer ONLY
in uprightposition.
G. It is normalfor some water to remain
inside pump. To prevent damage to
washer and pump if remainingwater
freezes, allow washer to warm 24 to
48 hours after removing from stor-
age, sowater can thaw before use.
VACATIONSAND EXTENDED
NON-USE
IMPORTANT:To avoid possible property
damagefrom flooding, turn off water sup-
ply to washer during extended periodsof
non-use.
Toprevent mold or mildew,leave lid open
so moisture inside machine can evapo-
rate.
When closing your home for extended
periods, have service technician drain
washer to avoid stagnant water. Unplug
cord from electrical outlet. Disconnect
hoses from faucets.
MOVING WASHER TO NEW
LOCATION
Replace shipping plug under motor and
shippingbrace in tub. Refer to Installation
Instructions for proper procedures when-
everwasher is moved. See illustration.
Shipping
brace
Cardboard
base
Shipping
plug and
location
in washer
Tilt washer back slightly and slide ship-
ping plug intoposition underwasher.
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