Winter Storage Care - Top Load Washer

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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 the appliance. If storing or moving during freezing weather, winterize your washer.

To winterize washer:

Shut off both water faucets; disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket and run washer on RINSE & SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds to mix antifreeze and remaining water.
Unplug washer or disconnect power.

Reinstalling and using washer again:

To reinstall washer after non-use, vacation, winter storage, or moving:

Refer to Installation Instructions to locate, level, and connect the appliance.
Before using again, run washer through the following recommended procedure:

To use washer again:

Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn on both water faucets.
Plug in washer or reconnect power.
Run washer through Bulky/Sheets and Deep Water Wash 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.

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