GE WSM2420S - Manual (Page 18)

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Wipe the cabinet with a damp cloth. Occasionally
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Keep the area around and underneath your appliance
wash it with mild soap and water and then apply free of combustible materials such as lint, paper,
a coat of appliance polish to help preserve
the finish.
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Keep the floor around your appliance clean and dry
to reduce the possibility of slipping.
For long vacations
Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets. Drain all Always shut off the valve before leaving
water from hoses if the appliance will be exposed to on vacation.
freezing weather.
Winterizing instructions for your washer:
The washer cannot be operated in freezing
temperatures. Before you store the appliance,
remove water from all parts of the washer.
1. Turn off water supply faucets. Disconnect hoses
from faucets and drain.
2. Add 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of non-toxic antifreeze
(available from a hardware or recreational vehicle
store) to the washer tub.
3. Push the timer knob in, turn the knob to the to
a spin cycle and pull the knob out.
4. Let the washer spin for or 2 minutes to let all the
water drain out. Some but not all of the
antifreeze
be expelled.
5. Push in the timer knob, disconnect the electrical
the tub interior, close the lid.
6. Store the appliance in an upright position.
7. Before reusing washer, after storage, run washer
through a cycle to rinse out the antifreeze.
Washer
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Wash basket. After each use, leave the lid open to
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Lint Filter. Clean the filter at the bottom of the
allow moisture to evaporate. Clean thoroughly with agitator after every load for the best filtering results.
nonabrasive household cleanser to remove deposit See section, How to Operate Your Washer.
left by heavily soiled clothes. Do not use harsh,
gritty or abrasive cleaners.
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