Whirlpool WFW8300SW Use and Care Guide - Page 21

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Cleaning the dispenser drawer The dispenser drawer is removable for easy cleaning. 1. Unlock the dispenser drawer by pressing the Release Lever. See "Using the Dispenser." Remove the drawer. 2. Remove the inserts (the siphon from the softener and bleach compartments). 3. Wash the parts under running water. NOTE: Do not wash components in the dishwasher. 4. Replace the inserts and return the dispenser to the drawer. Water Inlet Hoses Replace inlet hoses after five years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found. When replacing your inlet hoses, record the date of replacement. Vacation, Storage, and 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. 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: s Unplug washer or disconnect power. s Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away. s Slightly open door to provide ventilation. To winterize washer: 1. Put 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the drum. 2. Run washer on a Drain/Spin cycle. 3. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 4. Shut off both water faucets. 5. Disconnect water inlet hoses from faucets and drain. To use washer again: 1. Flush water pipes. 2. Reconnect water inlet hoses to faucets. 3. Turn on both water faucets. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. 4. Plug in washer or reconnect power. 5. Run the washer through the Normal/Casual cycle. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Use ¹⁄₂ the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium sized load. To transport the washer: 1. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, put in 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the drum. Run washer on a Drain/Spin cycle. 2. Unplug the power cord. 3. Disconnect the drain hose from the drain system and attach to rear panel clips. 4. Shut off both water faucets. 5. Disconnect the water inlet hoses from faucets, then drain the hoses and clip them to the rear panel of the washer. 6. IMPORTANT: Call service. Do not reuse transport bolts. Unit must be transported in the upright position. To avoid suspension and structural damage, your machine must be properly set up for relocation by a certified technician. Reinstalling the washer 1. Follow the "Installation Instructions" to locate, level and connect the washer. 2. Run the washer through the Normal/Casual cycle to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Use ¹⁄₂ the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium sized load. 21

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Cleaning the dispenser drawer
The dispenser drawer is removable for easy cleaning.
1.
Unlock the dispenser drawer by pressing the Release Lever.
See
Using the Dispenser.
Remove the drawer.
2.
Remove the inserts (the siphon from the softener and bleach
compartments).
3.
Wash the parts under running water.
NOTE:
Do not wash components in the dishwasher.
4.
Replace the inserts and return the dispenser to the drawer.
Water Inlet Hoses
Replace inlet hoses after five years of use to reduce the risk of
hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if
bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, record the date of replacement.
Vacation, Storage, and 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.
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:
Unplug washer or disconnect power.
Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid
accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you
are away.
Slightly open door to provide ventilation.
To winterize washer:
1.
Put 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the drum.
2.
Run washer on a Drain/Spin cycle.
3.
Unplug washer or disconnect power.
4.
Shut off both water faucets.
5.
Disconnect water inlet hoses from faucets and drain.
To use washer again:
1.
Flush water pipes.
2.
Reconnect water inlet hoses to faucets.
3.
Turn on both water faucets.
4.
Plug in washer or reconnect power.
5.
Run the washer through the Normal/Casual cycle. Use only
HE High Efficiency detergent. Use
¹⁄₂
the manufacturer
s
recommended amount for a medium sized load.
To transport the washer:
1.
If washer will be moved during freezing weather, put in 1 qt
(1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the drum. Run washer on a
Drain/Spin cycle.
2.
Unplug the power cord.
3.
Disconnect the drain hose from the drain system and attach
to rear panel clips.
4.
Shut off both water faucets.
5.
Disconnect the water inlet hoses from faucets, then drain the
hoses and clip them to the rear panel of the washer.
6.
IMPORTANT:
Call service. Do not reuse transport bolts. Unit
must be transported in the upright position. To avoid
suspension and structural damage, your machine must be
properly set up for relocation by a certified technician.
Reinstalling the washer
1.
Follow the
Installation Instructions
to locate, level and
connect the washer.
2.
Run the washer through the Normal/Casual cycle to clean the
washer and remove the antifreeze, if used. Use only HE High
Efficiency detergent. Use
¹⁄₂
the manufacturer
s
recommended amount for a medium sized load.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING