12CARING FOR YOUR WASHERProper care of your washer can extend its life. This section explains how to care foryour washer properly and safely.Cleaning your washerWinter storage or moving careInstall and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hoses,freezing can damage your washer.If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather, winterize it.Non-use or vacation careOperate your washer only when you are at home.If will be on vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time, you should:• Unplug the power supply cord or turn off eletrical power to the washer.• Turn off the water supply to the washer .This helps avoid accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away.Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills witha soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur.Occasionally wipe the outside of the washer tokeep its looking like new one.Clean interior with 250ml of chlorine bleachmixed with 500ml of detergent.Run washer through a complete cycle.Repeat this process if necessary.Exterior InteriorDo not put sharp or metal object in your washer, or they candamage the finish. Check all pockets for pins, clips, money,bolts, nuts, etc.Do not lay these objects in your washer after emptyingpockets.• Turn off water faucet.• Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.• Run washer on a drain and spin setting(see page 10) for 1 minute.• Unplug the power supply cord.• Flush water pipes and hoses.• Reconnect water inlet hoses.• Turn on water faucet.• Reconnect power supply cord.To winterize washer To use washer again