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Winterizing Instructions
tf the washer is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in
freezing temperatures, follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage
to the washer:
Follow Winterizing
Instructions for cold
weather care.
1. Turn off water supply faucets.
2. Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses.
3. Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet,
4. Add t gallon (3.8 L)nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to empty
wash drum. Close door.
5. Set cycle selector knob at a spin setting. Pull out knob and let washer
spin for 1 minute to drain out all water. Not all of the RV antifreeze will be
expelled.
6. Push in knob, unplug electrical power cord, dry drum interior, and close
door.
7. Remove dispenser drawer. Drain any water in compartments and dry
compartments. Replace drawer.
8. Store washer in an upright position.
9. To remove antifreeze from washer after storage, run empty washer
through a complete cycle using detergent. Do not add wash load.
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Avoid Service Checklist
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes common concerns that are
not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this washer.
POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION
OCCURRENCE
NOISE
"Clicking"noise. • A normal sound made by the timer.
High pitch "jet engine" noise. • A certain amount of motor whine is normal during the spin cycle.
Rattling and clanking noise. • Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be indrum or pump. Stop
washer and check drum. If noise continues after washer is restarted, objects
may be in pump. Call your authorized servicer.
• Belt buckles and metal fasteners are hitting wash drum. To prevent
unnecessary noise and damage to drum, fasten fasteners and turn items
inside out.
Squealing sound or hot rubber odor. • Washer isoverloaded. Do not overload washer. Stop washer and reduce
load.
Thumping sound. • Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound. This is usually normal. If
sound continues, washer is probably out of balance. Stop washer and
redistribute wash load.
Vibrating noise. • Washer is not resting firmly on floor. Move washer so it rests firmly on floor.
Adjust leveling legs. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details.
• Shipping bolts and foam block have not been removed during installation.
See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing shipping bolts and foam
block.
• Wash load unevenly distributed indrum. Stop washer and rearrange wash
load.
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