Maytag MVWC425BW Use & Care Guide - Page 11

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

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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 & 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 hose from drain system and drain any remaining water into a pan or bucket. Disconnect drain hose from back of washer. 4. Unplug power cord. 5. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer basket. 6. Drape power cord over edge and into washer basket. 7. Place packing tray from original shipping materials back inside washer. If you do not have packing tray, 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. 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. 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. 2. Plug in washer or reconnect power. 3. Run washer through BULKY/SHEETS cycle to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Use 1/2 the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium-size load. 11

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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 & SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds to
mix antifreeze and remaining water.
3.
Unplug washer or disconnect power.
NON-USE AND VACATION CARE
2.
Plug in washer or reconnect power.
3.
Run washer through BULKY/SHEETS cycle to clean
washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Use only HE
High Efficiency detergent. Use 1/2 the manufacturer’s
recommended amount for a medium-size 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
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 drain any
remaining water into a pan or bucket. Disconnect drain
hose from back of washer.
4.
Unplug power cord.
5.
Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer basket.
6.
Drape power cord over edge and into washer basket.
7.
Place packing tray from original shipping materials
back inside washer. If you do not have packing tray,
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.
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.