Transporting Your Washer; Reinstalling/Using Washer Again - Sears Kenmore 110.4443 Manual De Uso Y Cuidado

Washer care (cont.)
Cleaning The Lint Filter
Clean filter after every load.
1. Press down, then out to remove the lint filter.
2. Open the lint filter and clean with water.
3. Insert the lint filter bottom first, then press down and in
to replace the filter.

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.
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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 surges.
3. Clean the dispensers. See "Cleaning the Dispensers."
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 Normal cycle for about 2 minutes
to mix antifreeze and remaining water.
3. Unplug washer or disconnect power.

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.
2. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
3. Run washer through Heavy Duty 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.