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Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving, or
not using your washer for a period of time, follow these steps:
1. Unplug or disconnect power to washer.
2. Turn off water supply to washer to avoid ooding due
to water-pressure surge.
WINTER STORAGE CARE
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer
where it will not freeze. Some water may stay in hoses,
and freezing can damage washer. If storing or moving
during freezing weather, winterize your washer.
To winterize washer:
1. Shut off both water faucets; disconnect and drain
water-inlet hoses.
2. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in basket and run
washer on Rinse & Spin cycle for about 30 seconds
to mix antifreeze and remaining water.
3. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
NON-USE AND VACATION CARE
WASHER CARE
Recommendations to Help Keep Your Washer Clean and
Performing at Its Best
1. Always follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions
regarding the amount of detergent to use. Never use more
than the recommended amount because that may increase
the rate at which detergent and soil residue accumulate
inside your washer. This, in turn, may result in undesirable
odor.
2. Use warm and hot water settings sometimes (not
exclusively cold-water washes) because they do a better
job of controlling the rate at which soils and detergent
accumulate.
3. Always leave the washer lid open between uses
to help dry out the washer and prevent the buildup
of odor-causing residue.
Cleaning Your Top-Loading Washer
Read these instructions completely before beginning the
routine cleaning processes recommended below. This washer
maintenance procedure should be performed, at a minimum,
once per month or every 30 wash cycles, whichever occurs
sooner, to control the rate at which soils and detergent may
otherwise accumulate in your washer.
Cleaning the Inside of the Washer
To keep your washer odor-free, follow the usage instructions
provided above and use this recommended monthly cleaning
procedure:
Recommended Cycle for Cleaning the Washer
Refer to the “Cycle Guide” for the optimal cycle for cleaning
the inside of the washer. Use this cycle with affresh
®
Washer
Cleaner or liquid chlorine bleach as described below.
Begin procedure
1. affresh
®
Washer Cleaner Cycle Procedure (Recommended
for Best Performance):
a. Open the washer lid and remove any clothing or items.
b. Place an affresh
®
Washer Cleaner tablet in the bottom of
the washer basket.
c. Do not place an affresh
®
Washer Cleaner tablet in the
detergent dispenser.
d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the washer
when following this procedure.
e. Close the washer lid.
f. Select the cycle recommended for cleaning the inside
of the washer.
g. Press START/STOP to start the cycle.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt a cycle. If a cycle must
be interrupted, press the Start/Stop button once. After the
cycle has stopped, run a Rinse & Spin cycle to rinse cleaner
from washer.
2. Chlorine Bleach Procedure (Alternative):
a. Open the washer lid and remove any clothing or items.
b. Add 1 cup (236 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach to the
bleach compartment.
NOTE: Use of more liquid chlorine bleach than is
recommended above could cause washer damage
over time.
c. Close the washer lid.
d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the washer
when following this procedure.
e. Select the cycle recommended for cleaning the inside
of the washer.
f. Press START/STOP to start the cycle.
WASHER CARE (cont.)
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt a cycle. If a cycle
must be interrupted, press the Start/Stop button once.
After the cycle has stopped, run a Rinse & Spin cycle to
rinse cleaner from washer.
Cleaning the Dispensers
After a period of using your washer, you may nd some
residue buildup in the washer’s dispensers. To remove residue
from the dispensers, wipe them with an affresh
®
Machine
Cleaning Wipe or a damp cloth and towel dry. Do not attempt
to remove the dispensers or trim for cleaning. The dispensers
and trim are not removable. If your model has a dispenser
drawer, however, remove the drawer and clean it with an
affresh
®
Machine Cleaning Wipe or a damp cloth and towel
dry before or after you run the Clean Washer cycle. Use an
all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed.
Cleaning the Outside of the Washer
Use an affresh
®
Machine Cleaning Wipe, or a soft, damp cloth
or sponge to wipe away any spills. Use an affresh
®
Machine
Cleaning Wipe or only mild soaps or cleaners when cleaning
external washer surfaces.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer’s nish, do not
use abrasive products.
TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER
1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain
water-inlet hoses.
2. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow
“Winter Storage Care” directions before moving.
3. Disconnect drain hose from drain system and drain any
remaining water into a pan or bucket. Disconnect drain
hose from back of washer.
4. Unplug power cord.
5. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer basket.
6. Drape power cord over edge and into washer basket.
7. Place packing tray from original shipping materials back
inside washer. If you do not have packing tray, place heavy
blankets or towels into basket opening. Close lid and place
tape over lid and down front of washer. Keep lid taped until
washer is placed in new location. Transport washer
in upright position.
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