Whirlpool WTW8500BC Use & Care Guide - Page 12

Reinstalling/using Washer Again, Transporting Your Washer, Winter Storage Care, Non-use And Vacation

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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 surge. 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 basket and run washer on RINSE/DRAIN & SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds to mix antifreeze and remaining water. 3. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 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 from drain system. 4. Unplug power cord. 5. Place inlet hoses inside washer basket. 6. Drape power cord and drain hose over the console and secure with masking tape. 7. Place foam packing ring from original shipping materials back inside washer. If you do not have packing ring, place heavy blankets or towels into basket opening. Close lid and place tape over lid and down front of washer. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in new location. 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. 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. 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 High Efficiency detergent. Use half the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium-size load. 12

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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.
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
High Efficiency detergent. Use half the manufacturer’s
recommended amount for a medium-size load.
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 from drain system.
4.
Unplug power cord.
5.
Place inlet hoses inside washer basket.
6.
Drape power cord and drain hose over the console
and secure with masking tape.
7.
Place foam packing ring from original shipping materials
back inside washer. If you do not have packing ring,
place heavy blankets or towels into basket opening.
Close lid and place tape over lid and down front of
washer. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in
new location.
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
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 surge.
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 basket and
run washer on RINSE/DRAIN & SPIN cycle for about
30 seconds to mix antifreeze and remaining water.
3.
Unplug washer or disconnect power.
NON-USE AND VACATION CARE