Whirlpool 3396315 - Manual (Page 31)

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER/DRYER
Winter Storage or moving care
Install and store your washer/dryer where it
will not freeze. Because some water may
stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your
washer/dryer. If storing or moving your appli­
ance during freezing weather, winterize it.
To winterize washer:
1. Shut off both water faucets.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3. Put 1L (1 quart) of R.V.-type antifreeze in
the basket.
4. Unplug the power supply cord.
NOTE: If you are moving, run washer on a
drain and spin setting (see page 11) for
about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and
water.
To use washer again:
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
3. Turn on both water faucets.
4. Reconnect power supply cord.
5. Run the washer through a complete cycle
with 25C ml (1 cup) of detergent to clean
out antifreeze.
Non-use or vacation care
Operate your washer/dryer only when you
are at home. If you will be on vacation or will
not be using your washer/dryer for an
extended period of time, you should:
' Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
electrical power to the washer/dryer.
' Turn off the water supply to the washer.
This helps avoid accidental flooding (due
to a water pressure surge) while you
are away.
Saving energy
Washer
• Use warm or cold wash water for most
loads. Use hot water only when washing
heavy, greasy soils or whites.
• Wash full loads.
• Avoid rewashing. Use enough detergent
and pretreat stains or heavy soils. Use the
cycles and wash times recommended for
the fabric and soil.
• Use your washer during off-peak hours -
usually early morning and late evening.
(Ask your power company.)
Dryer
• Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.
• Dry only full loads without overdrying.
• Avoid overloading dryer, adding wet items
to a partly dried load, or opening the door
unnecessarily.
• Plan your laundry to dry one load after
another. A warm dryer shortens drying
time.
• Shorten drying times by exhausting dryer
properly and cleaning exhaust vent and
outside exhaust hood as needed.
-Keep the lint screen clean.
-Use your dryer in a room where room air
temperature is above 7°C (45°F).
-Sort loads by fabric weight and type.
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