To keep your washer looking like new: l 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. If the washer interior needs cleaning, put 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent in the washer. Run through a complete cycle using hot water. When removing hard water deposits, use only cleaners labeled as being washer safe. 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.
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Use hot water only when washing heavy, greasy soils or whites. . Use cold rinses. Wash full loads. l
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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. Use your washer during off-peak hoursusually early morning and late evening. (Ask your power company.)
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To use the washer agaln . . . 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.
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 R.V.-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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