Whirlpool WFL98HEBU Use & Care Guide - Page 15

NON-USE AND VACATION CARE Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving, or not using your washer for a period of time, follow these steps: 1. Unplug or disconnect power to washer. 2. Turn off water supply to washer to avoid flooding due to water pressure surges. WINTER STORAGE CARE IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in hoses, freezing can damage washer. If storing or moving during freezing weather, winterize your washer. To winterize washer: 1. Shut off both water faucets, disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in washer drum and run washer on RINSE & SPIN cycle for about 1 minute to mix antifreeze and remaining water. 3. Unplug washer or disconnect power. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use, vacation, winter storage, or moving: 1. Refer to Installation Instructions to locate, level, and connect washer. 2. Before using again, run washer through the following recommended procedure: To use washer again: 1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn on both water faucets. TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER 1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving. 3. Disconnect drain hose from drain system and from back of washer. 4. Unplug power cord. 5. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer drum. 6. Bundle power cord with a rubber band or cable tie to keep it from hanging onto the ground. IMPORTANT: Call for service to install new transport bolts. Do not reuse transport bolts. Washer must be transported in the upright position. To avoid structural damage to your washer, it must be properly set up for relocation by a certified technician. 2. Plug in washer or reconnect power. 3. Run washer through BULKY ITEMS cycle to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Use only HE detergent. Use half the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium-size load. ABOUT DETERGENT CONCENTRATION Today's liquid HE detergents are concentrated. Most brands of concentrated HE detergent will show the level of concentration on the bottle. If so, simply set the concentration level in the Precision Dispense menu to match the level shown on the bottle. However, if the detergent bottle does not give the concentration, it can be easily calculated. Just divide the package size in fluid ounces by the number of loads. Then refer to the chart below to find the concentration. If you do not get your desired cleaning results, try using a lower concentration number. If you have excess suds, try using a higher concentration number. Concentration 1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X Number of ounces ÷ number of loads >2.5 1.5 - 2.49 0.9 - 1.49 0.7 - 0.89 0.5 - 0.69 0.3 - 0.49 15