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Cold storage and non-
use periods
COLD WEATHER CARE
If washer is delivered when outside tem-
perature is below freezing or if washer is
stored in unheated room or area during
cold months, do not operate until wash-
er has warmed to room temperature.
Do not install or operate washer where
temperatures will drop below freezing.
COLD WEATHER STORAGE
If washer must be stored in seasonal
home or storage building, use one of the
following storage methods.
METHOD 1
1. Turn off water supply faucets and dis-
connect hoses. Drain water from both
hoses.
2. Add one gallon of non-toxic RV
antifreeze (available from hardware
or recreational vehicle dealers) to
washer tub.
3. Push in cycle selector knob and turn
to SPIN.
4. Pull knob out and let washer spin for
1–2 minutes to drain water. Some
antifreeze will also be lost. (If you
have a septic system, contact
antifreeze manufacturer and make
sure it will not harm system.)
5. Push in cycle selector knob to stop
washer. Dry inner wash tub, discon-
nect electrical plug, and close washer
lid. If moving washer, disconnect
drain hose. Move and store washer
ONLY in upright position. To remove
antifreeze after storage, run washer
through a complete cycle using 1/2
cup of detergent. DO NOT ADD
CLOTHES TO CYCLE.
METHOD 2
1. Push in cycle selector knob and turn
to SPIN. Run through complete spin
cycle to remove excess water.
2. When spin cycle is complete, push in
cycle selector knob to stop washer.
3. Turn off water supply faucets and dis-
connect hoses. Drain water from both
hoses.
4. Dry inner wash tub, disconnect elec-
trical plug, and close washer lid. If
moving washer, disconnect drain
hose. Move and store washer ONLY
in upright position.
5. It is normal for some water to remain
inside pump. To prevent damage to
washer and pump if remaining water
freezes, allow washer to warm 24 to
48 hours after removing from stor-
age, so water can thaw before use.
Explosive hydrogen gas may be pro-
duced in a hot water system that has not
been used for two weeks or more.
Before using washer, if hot water sys-
tem has not been used for such a peri-
od, turn on all hot water faucets and let
water flow for several minutes to release
accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen
gas is flammable: Do not smoke or use
an open flame when flushing water
lines.
WARNING:
M
OVING AND STORAGE
VACATIONS AND EXTENDED
NON-USE
IMPORTANT: To avoid possible property
damage from flooding, turn off water sup-
ply to washer during extended periods of
non-use.
To prevent mold or mildew, leave lid open
so moisture inside machine can evapo-
rate.
When closing your home for extended
periods, have service technician drain
washer to avoid stagnant water. Unplug
cord from electrical outlet. Disconnect
hoses from faucets.
MOVING WASHER TO NEW
LOCATION
Replace shipping plug under motor and
shipping brace in tub. Refer to Installation
Instructions for proper procedures when-
ever washer is moved. See illustration.
Tilt washer back slightly and slide ship-
ping plug into position under washer.
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Cardboard
base
Shipping
plug and
location
in washer
Shipping
brace