User Manual and Operating Guide

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Maintenance

User-Maintenance Instructions

Lubrication

All moving parts are sealed in a permanent supply of

lubricant or are equipped with oilless bearings.

Additional lubrication will not be necessary.

Do not lubricate the washer door hinge. If the hinge

makes noise, replace the hinge.

Cold Weather Care

If the unit is delivered on a cold day (below freezing),

or is stored in an unheated room or area during the

cold months, do not attempt to operate it until the

washer has had a chance to warm up.

Vacations and Extended Non-Use

IMPORTANT: To avoid possible property damage

due to flooding, turn off the water supply to the

washer whenever there will be an extended period

of non-use.

Leave the loading door open during extended periods

of non-use to allow the wash drum to dry out and

avoid a musty smell.

Care of Your Washer

Use only a damp or sudsy cloth for cleaning the

control panel. Some cleaning product sprays may

harm the finish on the control panel or damage the

interior.

Wipe the washer cabinet as needed. If detergent,

bleach or other washing products are spilled on the

cabinet, wipe immediately. Some products will cause

permanent damage if spilled on the cabinet.

Do not use scouring pads or abrasive cleansers.

The wash drum will need no particular care although it

may need rinsing or wiping after an unusual load has

been washed.

The outside of the door window can be cleaned with

household window cleaner.

Running an occasional rinse cycle with bleach will

help avoid a musty smell in the wash drum.

Cleaning Glass Sealing Area

In order to assure that the door properly seals against

water leaks, the following surfaces should be wiped

off periodically:

 The outside perimeter of the door glass where the

seal contacts the glass.

 The front surface of the door seal lip.

Usually a mild soap solution will work. If there is an

extreme build-up of minerals from a hard water

supply, the surfaces may need to be cleaned with a

lime removal chemical.

Replacing Hoses

Hoses and other natural rubber parts deteriorate after

extended use. Hoses may develop cracks, blisters or

material wear from the temperature and constant high

pressure they are subjected to.

All hoses should be checked on a monthly basis for

any visible signs of deterioration. Any hose showing

the signs of deterioration listed above should be

replaced immediately. All hoses should be replaced

every five years.

Cleaning Foreign Object Trap

The washer’s pump has a trap that may collect foreign

objects. The trap may need to be cleaned if water is

draining slower than usual. To clean:

 Disconnect washer from electrical supply.

 While supporting the front access panel, remove

two screws from the bottom edge of the panel.

 Gently lower the panel to remove it from the

washer.

NOTE: The pump may have some water in it. Use a

rag or a container to catch water. If the wash drum

is full of water, use a wet/dry shop vacuum to catch

the water.

 With rag or vacuum ready, unscrew the cap on

the left side of the pump and remove trap.

 Clean the debris from the trap.

 Reinstall the trap and access panel.

 Reconnect washer to electrical supply.

Filter Screen

Check the filter screens in the fill hoses for debris or

damage annually. Clean or replace them if necessary.

If the washer is filling with water slower than normal,

check the filter screens. Clean or replace them if

necessary.

Order filter screen Part No. F270300 from the nearest

authorized parts distributor.