Caring for Your Washer
Proper care of your washer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your washer properly and
safely.
Cleaning your washer
Exterior
Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills with a soft,
damp cloth or sponge as they occur.
Occasionally wipe the outside of the
washer to keep it looking like new.
Interior
Clean interior with 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach
mixed with 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Run washer
through a complete cycle using hot water. Repeat
process if necessary.
NOTE:
Remove hard water deposits using only
cleaners labeled as washer safe.
Do not put sharp or metal objects in your washer. They
can damage the finish. Check all pockets
for pins, clips, money, bolts, nuts, etc. Do
not lay these objects on your washer
after emptying pockets.
Winter storage or moving care
Install and store your washer where it will not freeze.
Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing
can damage your washer. If storing or moving your
washer during freezing weather, winterize it.
To
winterize washer:
To use washer again:
1. Shut off both water faucets. 1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
3. Put 1 quart (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket. 3. Turn on both water faucets.
4. Run washer on a spin only setting (see page 9) for 4. Reconnect power supply cord.
about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water.
5. Run the washer through a complete cycle with
5. Unplug the power supply cord.
l.cup (250 mL) of detergent to clean out antifreeze.
Non-use or vacation care
Operate your washer only when you are at home. If
you will be on vacation or not using your washer for
an extended period of time, you should:
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Unplug the power supply cord or turn off electrical
power to the washer.
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Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps
avoid accidental flooding (due to a water pressure
surge) while you are away.
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