Electrolux ELFW7437AW Complete Owners Guide English - Page 43

43 CARE AND CLEANING Outside routine cleaning Winterizing instructions • When washing is completed, wipe top and sides of washer with a damp cloth. • 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, it is best to use only a damp cloth. • Before moving the washer, place a strip of cardboard or thin fiberboard under the front leveling legs to prevent damage to the floor. IMPORTANT DO NOT store or place laundry products on top of washer at any time. They can damage the finish or controls. It is recommended to keep laundry products in the storage drawer between cycles if installed on a pedestal. 1. Turn off water supply faucets. 2. Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses. Vacuum out each water supply inlet with a waterproof utility vac to ensure water valves are completely drained. Damage will occur if water in water inlet valves are allowed to freeze. 3. Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 4. Add 1 gallon (3.8 L) nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to empty wash drum. Close door. 5. Select any cycle. Press start/pause and let the washer drain for 1 minute to drain out all the water. Not all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled. 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 using detergent. DO NOT add wash load. 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: RV ANTIFREEZE Follow WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS for cold weather storage and care.