Transporting Your Washer; Reinstalling/Using Washer Again - Whirlpool 8MWTW2024 Manual Del Usario

CLEANING YOUR WASHER (continued)
2. Rinse the tray with warm water, wipe with a damp cloth to
remove liquid fabric softener residue, and then replace
NOTE: To avoid damage the washer or your clothes, never
operate the washer without the tray installed.
To clean interior:
Clean the impeller and the basket ring using a damp clean cloth.
To clean exterior:
1. Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills.
2. Use all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do not use
abrasive products.
NON-USE AND VACATION CARE
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 surge.
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 basket and run
washer on RINSE AND SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds to
mix antifreeze and remaining water.
3. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
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1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet
hoses.
2. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow the
"Winter storage care" directions before moving.
3. Disconnect drain from drain system and drain any remaining
water into a pan or bucket. Disconnect drain hose from back
of washer.
4. Unplug power cord.
5. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer basket.
6. Drape power cord over edge and into washer basket.
7. Place packing tray from original shipping materials back
inside washer. If you do not have packing tray, place heavy
blankets or towels into basket opening. Close lid and place
tape over lid and down front of washer. Keep lid taped until
washer is placed in new location.

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.
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.
2. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
3. Run washer through the Color clothes cycle to clean washer
and remove antifreeze, if used. Use half the manufacturer's
recommended amount for a medium-size load.
In some European factories the letter "W" of the part code mentioned herein will be automatically
replaced by the number "4000" (e.g. "W12345678" becomes "400012345678")

TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER

WARNING
Electrical shock hazard
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