Whirlpool WFW9620H Owners Manual - Page 19

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

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NON-USE AND VACATION CARE 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. Remove drain pump filter. 3. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in drum and run washer on Normal cycle for about 2 minutes to mix antifreeze and remaining water. 4. 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 hoses and drain hose inside drum. 6. Bundle power cord with a rubber band or cable tie to keep it from hanging to 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. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use, vacation, winter storage, or moving: 1. Refer to the 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 water faucets. 2. Plug in washer or reconnect power. 3. Run washer through Heavy Duty cycle to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Use only HE detergent. Use half the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium-size load. 19

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REINSTALLING/USING
WASHER AGAIN
To reinstall washer after non-use, vacation, winter storage,
or moving:
1.
Refer to the 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 water faucets.
2.
Plug in washer or reconnect power.
3.
Run washer through Heavy Duty cycle to clean washer
and remove antifreeze, if used. Use only HE detergent.
Use half the manufacturer’s recommended amount for
a medium-size load.
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 hoses and drain hose inside drum.
6.
Bundle power cord with a rubber band or cable tie
to keep it from hanging to 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.
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.
Remove drain pump filter.
3.
Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in drum and run
washer on Normal cycle for about 2 minutes to mix
antifreeze and remaining water.
4.
Unplug washer or disconnect power.