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Care in Cold Climates

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36 MAINTENANCE Care in Cold Climates Storing the Washer If the washer will not be used for an extended period of time and is in an area that could be exposed to freezing temperatures, perform the following steps to protect the washer from damage. 1 Turn off the water supply. 2 Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses. When the Water Line is Frozen 1 Turn off the faucets connected with the water lines. 2 Pour hot water on the frozen faucets to thaw the water lines and remove water lines. 3 Immerse the water lines in hot water to thaw them. 4 Connect the water lines with the water inlets of the washer and with the faucets. See Connecting the Water Lines for details. 3 Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 4 Add 1 gallon of nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to the empty tub and close the lid. Never use automotive antifreeze. 5 Press the Power button, then select Spin. 6 Press the Start/Pause button to start the drain pump. 7 Allow the drain pump to run for one minute, then press the Power button to shut off the washer. This will expel some of the antifreeze, leaving enough to protect the washer from damage. 8 Unplug the power cord, dry the tub interior with a soft cloth, and close the lid. 9 Store the washer in an upright position. 10 To remove the antifreeze from the washer after storage, run a complete Rinse+Spin cycle using detergent. Do not add laundry to this cycle. 5 Turn on the faucets. 6 Press the Power button. 7 Press and hold the Rinse+Spin button for 3 seconds. 8 Press the Start/Pause button. Verify the water fills properly. When the Drain Line is Frozen 1 Pour hot water in the washer drum and close the lid. Wait for 1-2 hours. 2 Press the Power button after thawing. 3 Press and hold the Rinse+Spin button for 3 seconds to select draining and spinning. 4 Press the Start/Pause button. Check to make sure the water drains.

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36
MAINTENANCE
Care in Cold Climates
Storing the Washer
If the washer will not be used for an extended period
of time and is in an area that could be exposed to
freezing temperatures, perform the following steps to
protect the washer from damage.
1
Turn off the water supply.
2
Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain
water from hoses.
3
Plug the power cord into a properly grounded
electrical outlet.
4
Add 1 gallon of nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV)
antifreeze to the empty tub and close the lid.
Never use automotive antifreeze.
5
Press the
Power
button, then select
Spin
.
6
Press the
Start/Pause
button to start the drain
pump.
7
Allow the drain pump to run for one minute, then
press the
Power
button to shut off the washer.
This will expel some of the antifreeze, leaving
enough to protect the washer from damage.
8
Unplug the power cord, dry the tub interior with a
soft cloth, and close the lid.
9
Store the washer in an upright position.
10
To remove the antifreeze from the washer after
storage, run a complete Rinse+Spin cycle using
detergent.
Do not add laundry to this cycle.
When the Water Line is Frozen
1
Turn off
the faucets connected with the water
lines.
2
Pour hot water on the frozen faucets to thaw the
water lines and remove water lines.
3
Immerse the water lines in hot water to thaw
them.
4
Connect the water lines with the water inlets of
the washer and with the faucets.
See Connecting the Water Lines for details.
5
Turn on the faucets.
6
Press the
Power
button.
7
Press and hold the
Rinse+Spin
button for 3
seconds.
8
Press the
Start/Pause
button. Verify the water
fills properly.
When the Drain Line is Frozen
1
Pour hot water in the washer drum and close the
lid. Wait for 1-2 hours.
2
Press the
Power
button after thawing.
3
Press and hold the
Rinse+Spin
button for 3
seconds to select draining and spinning.
4
Press the
Start/Pause
button. Check to make
sure the water drains.