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MAINTENANCE 29 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE Care Care after wash After the cycle is finished, wipe the door and the inside of the door seal to remove any moisture. Leave the door open to dry the washer tub interior. Wipe the body of the washing machine with a dry cloth to remove any moisture. WARNING yy Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury,fire, electrical shock or death. yy Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the washer. They will damage the finish. yy Do not use volatile substances (benzene, paint thinner, alcohol, acetone, etc.) or detergents with strong chemical components when cleaning the washing machine. Doing so may cause discoloration or damage to the machine, or it may cause a fire.Doing so may cause discoloration or damage to the machine, or it may cause a fire. Care in cold climates Storing the washing machine for an extended period of time Follow the instructions for storing the washing machine if you do not use it for an extended period of time in cold climates below freezing point. 1 Turn off the faucets connected with the water lines. 2 Unscrew the water lines from back of the washer. 3 Empty any water out of the water lines. 4 Press A. 5 Open the door and add 1 gallon (3.8 L) of nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to the empty washer tub. Close the door. 6 Press for draining and spinning. 7 Press C. - Drain the water from the washing machine for 1 minute. Not all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled. A 8 Press to turn off the washing machine and pull out the power plug. 9 Dry the tub interior of the washer tub with a soft cloth, and close the door. 10 Press down hard on the disengage button and pull out the detergent dispenser drawer. 11 Drain the water from the detergent dispenser drawer and dry out each compartment. 12 Store the washing machine in an upright position. NOTE To remove the antifreeze after storing the washing machine, add detergent to the dispenser, and run one cycle. Do not load any laundry at this time. 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 pull them out. 3 Immerse the water lines in hot water to thaw them. 4 Connect the water lines with the water inlets of the washing machine and faucets. - See page 14, Connecting the water lines for details. 5 Turn on the faucets. 6 Press A. B 7 Turn to RINSE + SPIN. 8 Press C. - Verify the water fills properly.

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29
MAINTENANCE
ENGLISH
Care
Care after wash
After the cycle is finished, wipe the door and the inside of
the door seal to remove any moisture. Leave the door open
to dry the washer tub interior. Wipe the body of the washing
machine with a dry cloth to remove any moisture.
WARNING
Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of
y
electric shock.
Failure to follow this warning can cause
serious injury,fire, electrical shock or death.
Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or
y
solvents to clean the washer.
They will damage the finish.
Do not use volatile substances (benzene, paint thinner,
y
alcohol, acetone, etc.) or detergents with strong
chemical components when cleaning the washing
machine. Doing so may cause discoloration or damage
to the machine, or it may cause a fire.Doing so may
cause discoloration or damage to the machine, or it
may cause a fire.
Care in cold climates
Storing the washing machine for an extended period of time
Follow the instructions for storing the washing machine
if you do not use it for an extended period of time in cold
climates below freezing point.
1
Turn off the faucets connected with the water lines.
2
Unscrew the water lines from back of the washer.
3
Empty any water out of the water lines.
4
Press
A
.
5
Open the door and add 1 gallon (3.8 L) of nontoxic
recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to the empty washer
tub. Close the door.
6
Press
for draining and spinning.
7
Press
C
.
- Drain the water from the washing machine for 1 minute.
Not all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled.
MAINTENANCE
8
Press
A
to turn off the washing machine and pull out
the power plug.
9
Dry the tub interior of the washer tub with a soft cloth,
and close the door.
10
Press down hard on the disengage button and pull out
the detergent dispenser drawer.
11
Drain the water from the detergent dispenser drawer
and dry out each compartment.
12
Store the washing machine in an upright position.
NOTE
To remove the antifreeze after storing the washing
machine, add detergent to the dispenser, and run one
cycle. Do not load any laundry at this time.
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 pull them out.
3
Immerse the water lines in hot water to thaw them.
4
Connect the water lines with the water inlets of the
washing machine and faucets.
- See page 14,
Connecting the water lines
for details.
5
Turn on the faucets.
6
Press
A
.
7
Turn
B
to
RINSE + SPIN.
8
Press
C
.
- Verify the water fills properly.