Vacation, Storage and Moving Care
Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather, winterize it.
To use washer again
1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn on both water faucets.
Non-use or vacation care
Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time, you should: s Unplug washer or disconnect power.
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WARNING
Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away.
To winterize washer
Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded (earthed) outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
2. Plug in washer or reconnect power. 3. Run the washer through a complete cycle with 250 mL of detergent to clean out antifreeze.
1. Shut off both water faucets. 2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 3. Put 1 L of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket. 4. Run washer on a drain and spin setting (see �Drain and Spin�) for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water. 5. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
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Washer won�t fill, rinse or agitate; washer stops
Are the water inlet valve screens clogged? Turn off the water and remove inlet hoses from the washer. Remove any accumulated film or particles. Reinstall hoses, turn on water and check for leaks. Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on? Turn on the water. Is the water inlet hose kinked? Straighten the hoses. Does the water level seem too low, or does the washer appear to not fill completely? The top of the agitator is much higher than the highest water level. This creates a perception that the washer is not filling completely. This is normal. Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. Is the washer in a normal pause in the Synthetics/ Permanent Press (or Hand Washables) cycle? The washer pauses for about 2 minutes in the Synthetics/ Permanent Press cycle. Allow the cycle to continue. The Hand Washables cycle (on some models) features periods of agitation and soak. Is the washer overloaded? Wash smaller loads. Is the lid open? The lid must be closed during operation. Washer will not agitate or spin with the lid open.
WARNING
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Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded (earthed) outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
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Is the power cord plugged into an earthed 3 prong outlet? Plug power cord into an earthed 3 prong outlet. Are you using an extension cord? Do not use an extension cord. Is the indicator on the Cycle Control knob properly lined up with a cycle? Turn the Cycle Control knob to the right slightly and pull to start.
