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Caring for your washer
To keep your washer looking like new:
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Wipe up detergent, bleach or other spills with a
soft, damp cloth as they occur.
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Sharp or heavy objects should not be put on or
in the washer. Check pockets for bolts, nuts,
etc.
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If the washer interior needs cleaning, put 1 cup
(250mL) of chlorine bleach and 2 cups
(500mL) of detergent in the washer. Run
through a complete cycle using hot water.
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When removing hard water deposits, use only
cleaners labeled as being washer safe.
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After tinting or dyeing, put chlorine bleach and
detergent in the washer. Run through a
complete cycle using hot water to remove
excess dye or tint. If staining occurs on
following loads, repeat the process.
Energy saving tips
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Use hot water only when washing heavy,
greasy soils or whites.
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Use cold rinses.
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Wash full loads.
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Use lower water levels when washing small
loads.
Winterizing
Install and store your washer where it will not
freeze. Because some water stays in the washer,
freezing can damage it. If your washer is stored
or moved during freezing weather, winterize it.
1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect the
drain water inlet hoses.
2. Put 1 quart (1 L) of RV.-type antifreeze in the
basket.
3. Run washer on a drain and spin setting for
about 30 seconds (see page 8) to mix
antifreeze and water.
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Avoid rewashing. Use enough detergent;
pretreat stains or heavy soils; do not overload;
use the cycles and wash times recommended
for the fabric and soil; sort properly.
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Use your washer during off-peak hours-usually
early morning and late evening. (Ask your
power company.)
To use the washer again . . .
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
3. Turn on both water faucets.
4. Run the washer through a complete cycle with
1 cup (250 mL) of detergent to clean out
antifreeze.
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