Maytag W10295008A - Manuel (Page 21)

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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.
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:
■ Unplug washer or disconnect power.
■ Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid
accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are
away.
■ Slightly open door to provide ventilation.
To winterize washer:
1. Put 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the drum.
2. Run washer on a Rinse, Drain & Spin cycle.
3. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
4. Shut off both water faucets.
5. Disconnect water inlet hoses from faucets and drain.
To use washer again:
1. Flush water pipes.
2. Reconnect water inlet hoses to faucets.
3. Turn on both water faucets.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong 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.
WARNING
4. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
5. Run the washer through the Normal cycle with 1/2 the
manufacturer’s recommended amount of HE detergent for a
medium-size load, to clean the washer and remove the
antifreeze, if used.
To transport the washer:
1. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, put in 1 qt (1 L)
of R.V.-type antifreeze in the drum. Run washer on a Rinse,
Drain & Spin cycle.
2. Unplug the power cord.
3. Disconnect the drain hose from the drain system and attach to
rear panel clips.
4. Shut off both water faucets.
5. Disconnect the water inlet hoses from faucets, then drain the
hoses and clip them to the rear panel of the washer.
6. IMPORTANT: Call service. Do not reuse transport bolts. Washer
must be transported in the upright position. To avoid suspension
and structural damage, your machine must be properly set up for
relocation by a certified technician.
Reinstalling the washer
1. Follow the “Installation Instructions” to locate, level and connect
the washer.
2. Run the washer through the Normal cycle with 1/2 the
manufacturer’s recommended amount of HE detergent for a
medium-size load, to clean the washer and remove the
antifreeze, if used.