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MAINTENANCE
3. MAINTENANCE
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Before cleaning the washer interior, unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock hazards.
Proper care of your washer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your washer prop-
erly and safely.
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Cleaning your washer
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Cold condition or Winter storage
Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage
your washer.
If you store or move your washer during freezing weather, follow these instructions to prevent the damage to the washer.
1. Turn off the water tap.
2. Disconnect inlet hose(s) from water supply and drain the water from hose(s).
3. Plug the power cord and Open the door.
4. Add about 3
l
of nontoxic antifreeze into the drum. Close the door.
5. Run the washer on spin or drain cycle to drain out all water.
6. Unplug the power cord and open the door to dry the drum interior. Close the door.
7. Dry excessive water of the detergent case.
8. To remove the remaining antifreeze, run the washer on complete cycle using the detergent and without the laundry.
• Clean with warm water and a neutral non
abrasive household detergent.
• Immediately wipe off detergent, bleach and other spills
with a soft and damp cloth or sponge.
• Occasionally wipe off the outside of the
washer to keep its looking like new one.
• Clean with 250ml of chlorine bleach mixed with 500ml
of the detergent.
• Open the door of the washer and dry the gasket and
door glass.
• Run the washer complete cycle with hot water.
• If necessary, repeat the process.
Exterior
Interior
Do not put sharp or metal object in your washer, or they can damage the finish.
Check all pockets for pins, clips, money, bolts, nuts, etc.
Do not lay these objects in your washer after emptying pockets.
