Whirlpool WFW3090GW Installation Guide - Page 14

Removing The Dispenser, Non-use And Vacation Care, Winter Storage Care, Transporting Your Washer

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REMOVING THE DISPENSER To remove: 1. Pull dispenser drawer out until it stops. 2. Press down on the release tab and pull straight out to remove the dispenser. 3. Lift off cover panel by pulling straight up. To replace: 1. Slide cover panel back onto posts on dispenser. 2. Align edges of dispenser with guides in washer, then slide dispenser back into slot. 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. HELPFUL TIP: Attach a reminder note to the washer to turn the water back on before washer's next use. 3. Clean the dispensers. See "Cleaning the Dispensers." 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 water faucet, disconnect and drain water inlet hose. HELPFUL TIP: Attach a reminder note to the washer to turn the water back on before washer's next use. 2. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in washer drum and run washer on Normal cycle for about 2 minutes to mix antifreeze and remaining water. 3. Unplug washer or disconnect power. TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER 1. Shut off water faucet. Disconnect and drain water inlet hose. 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 hose 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. 14

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REMOVING THE DISPENSER
To remove:
1.
Pull dispenser drawer out until it stops.
2.
Press down on the release tab and pull straight out to
remove the dispenser.
3.
Lift off cover panel by
pulling straight up.
To replace:
1.
Slide cover panel back
onto posts on dispenser.
2.
Align edges of dispenser
with guides in washer,
then slide dispenser
back into slot.
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.
HELPFUL TIP:
Attach a reminder note to the washer
to turn the water back on before washer’s next use.
3.
Clean the dispensers. See “Cleaning the Dispensers.”
NON-USE AND VACATION CARE
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 water faucet, disconnect and drain water
inlet hose.
HELPFUL TIP:
Attach a reminder note to the washer
to turn the water back on before washer’s next use.
2.
Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in washer drum
and run washer on Normal cycle for about 2 minutes
to mix antifreeze and remaining water.
3.
Unplug washer or disconnect power.
TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER
1.
Shut off water faucet. Disconnect and drain water inlet
hose.
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 hose 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.