FRIGIDAIRE FFFW5000QW - Manual (Page 19)

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CARE AND CLEANING
RV
ANTIFREEZE
Follow WINTERIZING
INSTRUCTIONS for
cold weather storage
and care.
• When washing is completed, wipe top and sides of
washer with a damp cloth. Turn water faucets off to
prevent pressure build-up in the hoses.
• Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use
harsh, gritty or abrasive cleansers
• If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with diluted
chlorine bleach (1 part bleach to 8 parts water). Rinse
several times with clear water.
• Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a
mixture of warm water and mild detergent. Or, touch
residue with the sticky side of tape.
• When cleaning chrome parts use a window cleaner
with ammonia or mild soap and water.
• Before moving the washer, place a strip of cardboard
or thin fi berboard under the front leveling legs to
prevent damage to the fl oor.
Outside Routine Cleaning
1 Turn off water supply faucets.
2 Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain
water from hoses.
3 Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded
electrical outlet.
4 Add 1 gallon (3.8 L) nontoxic recreational vehicle
(RV) antifreeze to empty wash drum. Close door.
5 Select a spin only cycle. Press START and let the
washer drain for 1 minute to drain out all the water.
Not all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled.
6 Press cancel, unplug electrical power cord, dry off
drum interior and close door.
7 Remove dispenser drawer. Drain any water in
compartments and dry compartments. Replace
drawer.
8 Store washer in an upright position.
9 To remove antifreeze from washer after storage,
perform clean washer cycle as described earlier.
Winterizing Instructions
IMPORTANT
Do not store or place laundry products on top of washer
at any time. They can damage the fi nish or controls.
IMPORTANT
If the washer is stored in an area where freezing can
occur or moved in freezing temperatures, follow these
winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the washer: