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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 may result in undesirable odor.
2. Use warm and hot wash 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 the Start/Pause button to start the cycle.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must be
interrupted, press the Start/Pause 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.
WASHER CARE (cont.)
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 the Start/Pause button to start the cycle.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must
be interrupted, press the Start/Pause 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, 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.
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk
of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses
if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement
on the label with a permanent marker.
NOTE: This washer does not include inlet hoses.
See the Installation Instructions for more information.
WATER INLET HOSES
Washer Maintenance
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