As needed cleaning
Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off the screen. Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months, or more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.
To use washer/dryer again
1. Flush water pipes and hoses. 2. Reconnect water inlet hoses. 3. Turn on both water faucets. 4. Plug in washer/dryer or reconnect power. 5. Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 cup (250 mL) of detergent to clean out antifreeze.
To wash
1. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. 2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water. 3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.
To transport the washer/dryer
1. Shut off both water faucets. 2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 3. If washer/dryer will be moved during freezing weather, put in a quart (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket. Run washer on a spin setting for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water. 4. Disconnect the drain from the drain system. 5. Unplug washer/dryer or disconnect power. 6. Disconnect the exhaust vent. 7. If your washer/dryer is a gas model, close shut-off valve in gas supply line. 8. If your washer/dryer is a gas model, disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to the washer/dryer pipe. 9. Wash lint screen. 10. Make sure leveling legs are secure. 11. Place the inlet hoses into the basket. 12. Drape the power cord and drain hose over edge and into the basket. 13. Use masking tape to secure the washer lid and dryer door.
4. Rinse screen with hot water. 5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen in dryer.
Removing Accumulated Lint
From inside the dryer cabinet
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person.
Re-installing your washer/dryer
1. Follow the �Installation Instructions� to locate, level, and connect the washer/dryer. 2. Run the washer through the Normal cycle with 1 scoop or cap full of detergent to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used.
From the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.
Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care
Install and store your washer/dryer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your washer/dryer. If storing or moving your washer/dryer during freezing weather, winterize it.
Non-use or vacation care
Operate your washer/dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your washer/dryer for an extended period of time, you should: s Unplug washer/dryer or disconnect power.
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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/dryer
1. 2. 3. 4. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. Put 1 quart (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket. Run washer on a drain and spin setting for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water. 5. Unplug washer/dryer or disconnect power.
