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Winterizing
Instructions
If the washer is stored in an area where freez-
ing can occur or moved in freezing temperatures, follow these
winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the washer:
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 1 gallon (3.8 L) nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to
empty wash drum. Close lid.
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 tub interior, and close
lid.
7. Store washer in an upright position.
8. To remove antifreeze from washer after storage, run empty washer
through a complete cycle using detergent. De net add wash lead,
Fellow WINTERIZING
INSTRUCTIONS for cold
weather
storage and
care.
Common
Washing
Problems
Many washing
problems
involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage.
For satisfactory
washing
results, follow
these suggestions
provided
by The Soap and Detergent
Association.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLECAUSES
SOLUTIONS
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Blue stains
o
Discolor-
ation, gray-
ing
Greasy, oily
stains
Holes, tears,
or snags
Lint
Pilling
(Fibers ball
up and cling
to fabric.)
Undiluted liquid detergent or
fabric softener dispensed directly
onto fabric.
Not enough detergent.
Wash water temperature too low.
Incorrect sorting.
Not enough detergent.
Undiluted liquid fabric softener
poured directly on fabric.
Incorrect use of chlorine bleach.
Unfastened zippers, hooks,
buckles.
Rips, tears and broken threads.
Overloading the washer.
Degradation of fabric.
o
o
o
o
o
Incorrect sorting.
Tissues left in pocket.
Overloading the washer.
Not enough detergent.
Undissolved detergent has left a
residue resembling lint.
Static cling is attracting lint.
Load washed too long.
Pilling is normal with synthetic
and permanent press fabrics. This
is due to abrasion from normal
wear.
If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240 ml)
white vinegar with 1 quart (.95 L) water in
a plastic container. Soak item 1 hour. Rinse.
If caused by fabric softener, rub stains with
bar soap. Wash.
, Rewash with correct amount of detergent
and hottest water safe for fabric.
, Add bleach safe for fabric.
Treat with prewash stain remover or liquid
detergent.
Increase detergent and water temperature.
Rewash.
Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap.
May be irreversible if rips, tears and seams
cannot be mended.
Reduce load size. Rewash using correct wa-
ter temperature, water level, and amount
of detergent.
Add nonprecipitating
water conditioner to
wash water to remove detergent residue.
Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse.
Dry load in dryer.
Remove lint with lint brush or roller.
Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills.
Avoid overfilling detergent and
fabric softener compartments of
dispenser.
Sort items by soil level and color.
Use correct amount of detergent,
hottest water and bleach safe for
fabric.
o
o
o
o
Use correct amount of detergent
and hottest water safe for fabric.
Do not pour liquid fabric softener
directly on fabric. See Operating
Your, step 5.
Never pour chlorine bleach di-
rectly on fabric.
Check condition of items before
washing. See Operating Your,
steps 2 and 5.
SeeOperating Your, steps 1 and
2.
Do not overload washer.
Use correct temperature and
amount of detergent, water and
wash time.
o Use fabric softener in the washer
to lubricate fibers.
, When ironing, use spray starch or
fabric finish on collars and cuffs.
, Turn items inside out to reduce
abrasion.
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