22
Care and Cleaning
Follow WINTERIZING INSTRUC-
TIONS for cold weather storage
and care.
• When washing is completed, wipe top and sides of washer
with a damp cloth. Turn water faucets off to prevent pres-
sure build-up in the hoses.
• Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use
harsh, gritty or abrasive cleansers
• If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with diluted chlorine
bleach (1 part bleach to 8 parts water). Rinse several times
with clear water.
• Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixture of
warm water and mild detergent. Or, touch residue with the
sticky side of tape.
• When cleaning chrome parts use a window cleaner with
ammonia or mild soap and water.
• Before moving the washer, place a strip of cardboard or
thin fiberboard under the front leveling legs to prevent dam-
age to the floor.
Outside Routine Cleaning
1
Turn off water supply faucets.
2
Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water
from hoses.
3
Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical
outlet.
4
Perform manual drain to remove all water from the
washer. Follow manual draining instructions in the Care
and Cleaning section.
5
Remove dispenser drawer. Drain any water in
compartments and dry compartments. Replace drawer.
6
Store washer in an upright position.
Winterizing Instructions
IMPORTANT
Do not store or place laundry products on top of washer at
any time. They can damage the finish or controls.
IMPORTANT
If the washer is stored in an area where freezing can occur
or moved in freezing temperatures, follow these winterizing
instructions to prevent damage to the washer: