GE WSM2480S Washer/Dryer User Manual


 
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Wipe the cabinet with a damp cloth. Occasionally
Keep the area around and underneath your appliance
wash it with mild soap and water and then apply
free of combustible materials such as lint, paper,
a
light
coat of appliance polish to help preserve
rags,
chemical,
etc.
the finish.
Keep the floor around your appliance clean and dry
to reduce the possibility of slipping.
For long vacations
Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets. Drain all
Always shut off the
gas
valve before leaving
water from hoses if the appliance will be exposed to
on vacation.
freezing weather.
Winterizing instructions for your washer:
The washer cannot be operated in freezing
temperatures. Before you store the appliance,
remove water from all parts of the washer.
1. Turn off water supply faucets. Disconnect hoses
from faucets and drain.
2. Add 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of non-toxic
RV
antifreeze
(available from a hardware or recreational vehicle
store) to the washer tub.
3. Push the timer knob in, turn the knob to the
right
to
a spin cycle and pull the knob out.
4. Let the washer spin for
1
or 2 minutes to let all the
water drain out. Some but not all of the
RV
antifreeze
will
be expelled.
5. Push in the timer knob, disconnect the electrical
plug,
dry
the tub interior, close the lid.
6. Store the appliance in an upright position.
7. Before reusing washer, after storage, run washer
through a cycle to rinse out the antifreeze.
Washer
Wash basket. After each use, leave the lid open to
Lint Filter. Clean the filter at the bottom of the
allow moisture to evaporate. Clean thoroughly with
agitator after every load for the best filtering results.
nonabrasive household cleanser to remove deposit
See section, How to Operate Your Washer.
left by heavily soiled clothes. Do not use harsh,
gritty or abrasive cleaners.
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