Winter Storage Care - Kenmore 81442710 Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien

VACATION, STORAGE, AND MOVING CARE (cont.)
For washer/dryers:
1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water
inlet hoses.
2. If washer/dryer will be moved during freezing weather,
follow "Winter Storage Care" directions before moving.
3. Disconnect drain hose from drain system and drain any
remaining water into a pan or bucket. Disconnect drain
hose from back of washer.
4. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer basket.
5. Drape power cord over edge and into washer basket.
6. Place packing tray from original shipping materials
back inside washer/dryer. If you do not have packing
tray, place heavy blankets or towels into basket opening.
Close lids/doors and place tape over lids/doors and
down front of washer/dryer. Keep lids/doors taped
until washer/dryer is placed in new location.

WINTER STORAGE CARE

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer/dryer
where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in hoses,
freezing can damage washer/dryer. If storing or moving during
freezing weather, winterize your washer/dryer.
To winterize washer/dryer:
1. Shut off both water faucets, disconnect and drain water inlet
hoses.
2. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in basket and run
washer on Normal cycle for about 2 minutes to mix
antifreeze and remaining water.
3. Unplug washer/dryer or disconnect power.
REINSTALLING/USING WASHER/DRYER AGAIN
To reinstall washer/dryer after non-use, vacation,
moving, or winter storage:
1. Refer to Installation Instructions to locate, level, and
connect washer/dryer.
2. Before using again, run washer/dryer through the following
recommended procedure:
To use washer/dryer again:
1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
Turn on both water faucets.
In the U.S.A.
In Canada
In the U.S.A. and Canada
2. Plug in washer/dryer or reconnect power.
3. Run washer through Heavy cycle to clean washer and
remove antifreeze, if used. Use only HE High Efficiency
detergent. Use half the manufacturer's recommended
amount of detergent for a medium-size load.
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