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Care & Cleaning
IMPORTANT
Do not store or place laundry products on top of
washer at any time. They can damage the fi nish
or controls.
RV
ANTIFREEZE
Follow WINTERIZING
INSTRUCTIONS 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 pressure 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 card-
board or thin fi berboard under the front leveling
legs to prevent damage to the fl oor.
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:
1. Turn off water supply faucets.
2. Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain
water from hoses. Vacuum out each water sup-
ply inlet with a waterproof utility vac to ensure
water valves are completely drained. Damage
will occur if water in water inlet valves are al-
lowed to freeze.
3. Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded
electrical outlet.
4. Add 1 gallon (3.8 L) nontoxic recreational ve-
hicle (RV) antifreeze to empty wash drum. Close
door.
5. Select the
spin only
cycle. Press
start
and let
the washer drain for 1 minute to drain out all
the water. Not all of the RV antifreeze will be
expelled.
Outside Routine Cleaning
6. Press
cancel
, unplug electrical power cord, dry
off drum interior and close door.
7. Remove dispenser drawer. Drain any water in
compartments and dry compartments. Replace
drawer.
8. Store washer in an upright position.
9. To remove antifreeze from washer after storage,
run empty washer through a complete cycle us-
ing detergent. Do not add wash load.
Winterizing Instructions
Summary of Contents for Washer
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