Winterizing Your Splendide Washer-Dryer
Washer-Dryers present a unique challenge if the motorhome is to be placed in storage where the potential for freezing temperatures exist. In this case the following procedures must be implemented to properly protect your washer-dryer from damage that can occur in cold temperatures.
If you use compressed air to blow out your coach you'll still need to run RV antifreeze into the washer-dryer to protect it. In this case follow the Winterizing Procedure A to winterize your washer-dryer. If you are pumping antifreeze through your RV's water system, then use Winterizing Procedure B to winterize. In either case the same procedure is used to de-winterize your washer-dryer and return it to service. If you want to print this page or save it to your own computer, a printable version Acrobat "PDF" page can be found by clicking on This Link.
1. With the machine's power OFF, pour 1/2 quart of RV-type antifreeze into the washer drum.
2. Close the door. Advance the Program Selector knob to a SPIN position.
3. Press ON/OFF Button (IN). Wait 1-2 minutes.
4. Press ON/OFF Button (OUT). Unplug the washer-dryer from the electrical outlet (or disconnect power).
5. Turn the water supply hoses OFF. Disconnect the inlet hoses from the faucets. Drain any remaining water from the hoses.
You are now Finished!
1. With the machine's power OFF, turn the WASH TEMP knob to HOT.
2. Advance the Program Selector to REGULAR in Cotton Heavy Duty.
3. Press the ON/OFF Button (IN) and let the machine fill until anti-freeze is in the drum.
4. Advance Program Selector to RESET. Wait 5 seconds (Status/Door Lock LED will blink).
5. Advance Program Selector knob to a SPIN position. Let the antifreeze drain from the drum.
6. Advance Program Selector to RESET. Wait 5 seconds (Status/Door Lock LED will blink).
7. Turn the Wash Temp knob to COLD.
8. Advance the Program Selector to REGULAR in Cotton Heavy Duty.
9. Let the machine fill until you see anti-freeze in the drum.
10. Advance Program Selector to RESET. Wait 5 seconds (Status/Door Lock LED will blink).
11. Advance Program Selector knob to SPIN. Let the antifreeze drain from the drum.
12. Press the ON/OFF Button (OUT).
You are now Finished!
De-winterizing Procedure:
1. Flush the water pipes with clean water.
2. Reconnect the water inlet hoses to the proper HOT/COLD faucets if you have previously removed them. Be sure to verify that the gaskets and hoses are in good shape and that no leaks exist. Turn the faucets ON.
3. Plug the washer-dryer's power cord back in if disconnected, or reconnect the power supply.
4. With the ON/OFF Button in the OFF position (OUT), pour 1/2 TBSP. of powder detergent (or liquid equivalent) into the "Detergent" compartment inside the Dispenser Drawer.
5. Advance the Program Selector to an EXPRESS cycle.
6. Press the ON/OFF Button (IN) and allow the machine to run through the complete cycle to clean out any remaining antifreeze.
You are now Finished!
Note: This information can be found in your Splendide Owner's Manual.
Submitted by Mark Quasius - 2/07/06
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