About detergent concentration, Winter storage care, Transporting your washer – Whirlpool WFL98HEBU User Manual

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Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving,

or not using your washer for a period of time, follow these

steps:
1. Unplug or disconnect power to washer.
2. Turn off water supply to washer to avoid flooding due

to water pressure surges.

WINTER STORAGE CARE

IMPORTANT:

To avoid damage, install and store washer

where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in

hoses, freezing can damage washer. If storing or moving

during freezing weather, winterize your washer.
To winterize washer:
1.
Shut off both water faucets, disconnect and drain water

inlet hoses.

2. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in washer drum and

run washer on RINSE & SPIN cycle for about 1 minute

to mix antifreeze and remaining water.

3. Unplug washer or disconnect power.

NON-USE AND VACATION CARE

REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN

To reinstall washer after non-use, vacation, winter storage,

or moving:
1. Refer to Installation Instructions to locate, level, and

connect washer.

2. Before using again, run washer through the following

recommended procedure:

To use washer again:
1.
Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet

hoses. Turn on both water faucets.

TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER

1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water

inlet hoses.

2. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow

WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving.

3. Disconnect drain hose from drain system and from back

of washer.

4. Unplug power cord.
5. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer drum.
6. Bundle power cord with a rubber band or cable tie to

keep it from hanging onto the ground.

IMPORTANT: Call for service to install new transport bolts.

Do not reuse transport bolts. Washer must be transported

in the upright position. To avoid structural damage to

your washer, it must be properly set up for relocation by

a certified technician.

2. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
3. Run washer through BULKY ITEMS cycle to clean

washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Use only HE

detergent. Use half the manufacturer’s recommended

amount for a medium-size load.

Today’s liquid HE detergents are concentrated. Most brands of

concentrated HE detergent will show the level of concentration

on the bottle. If so, simply set the concentration level in the

Precision Dispense menu to match the level shown on the bottle.

However, if the detergent bottle does not give the concentration,

it can be easily calculated. Just divide the package size in fluid

ounces by the number of loads. Then refer to the chart below to

find the concentration.

If you do not get your desired cleaning results, try using a lower

concentration number. If you have excess suds, try using a higher

concentration number.

ABOUT DETERGENT

CONCENTRATION

Concentration

Number of ounces ÷ number of loads

1X

>2.5

2X

1.5 - 2.49

3X

0.9 - 1.49

4X

0.7 - 0.89

5X

0.5 - 0.69

6X

0.3 - 0.49

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