Winterizing a washer/dryer combo

[Tom_Barb]

I have blown out the entire water system in our Newmar, but can't seem to get the washer to activate and allow the air to push out the water in the washer line.
Yes I did apply air pressure and operated the washer.

[Tom_Barb]

I got the how to do the washer its self. but how do you get the water out of the pipes in the coach?

I've tried to run a wash cycle while air pressure applied. nothing came out. the pink did go down the drain when the spin cycle ran.

[Blaster_Man]

If you have reliable power, put two trouble lights in the tub with 60 watt bulbs. I use two in case one dies. Been doing this for years down to 10 degrees, no problems.

[stugpanzer]

Executive wrote:
JustLou.....we are GUYS....we NEVER read the MANUALS......:B:B:B.....Dennis

Normally I would agree with this comment but with our new (to us) coach and since I have never had a washer/dryer until this coach, when winterizing I did RTFM!

[justlou]

Executive wrote:
JustLou.....we are GUYS....we NEVER read the MANUALS.

And that is why you see posts run on and on, and by the time you sort through all the mis-information, home grown remedies, and people auditioning for a stand-up routine you may or may not have a suitable solution :B. 30 seconds on Google will usually get you an answer.

[Executive45]

JustLou.....we are GUYS....we NEVER read the MANUALS......:B:B:B.....Dennis

[donn0128]

I usually pump antifreeze thru the lines and run the washer until I see antifreeze in the washer drum. works for me

[justlou]

From the Splendide Web Site:

Winterization
How To: If needed, follow these steps to winterize your washer-dryer.
1. With the machine power OFF, pour ½ 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 faucets OFF. Disconnect the inlet hoses from the faucets. Drain any remaining water from the hoses. Finished!

Optional RV Winterization: If you’re currently pumping antifreeze through the fresh water system, follow these steps to winterize:
1. With the machine power OFF, turn the WASH TEMP knob to HOT
2. Advance the Program Selector knob to REGULAR in Cotton Heavy Duty
3. Press the ON/OFF button (IN) and let the machine fill until antifreeze is in the drum
4. Advance Program Selector to a RESET. Wait 5 seconds (Status/Door Lock LED will blink)
5. Advance Program Selector 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 knob to REGULAR in Cotton Heavy Duty
9. Let the machine fill until you see antifreeze in the drum
10. Advance the Program Selector knob to RESET. Wait 5 seconds (Status/Door Lock LED will blink)
11. Advance the Program Selector knob to SPIN. Let the antifreeze drain from the drum
12. Press the ON/OFF button (OUT). Finished!

To use again: Flush the water pipes, then
1. Reconnect the water inlet hoses to the corresponding HOT/COLD faucets. Turn the faucets ON. (NOTE: Check the water inlet hoses and pump periodically. Refer to the “Use & Care Guide” that came with the machine)
2. Plug the washer-dryer into an appropriate electrical outlet (or reconnect power supply)
3. With the ON/OFF button in the off (OUT) position, pour 1/2 TBSP. of powder detergent (or liquid equiv.) into the ‘Detergent’ compartment inside the Dispenser Drawer
4. Advance the Program Selector knob to an EXPRESS cycle
5. Press the ON/OFF button (IN) and allow the machine to run through the complete cycle to clean out any remaining antifreeze. Finished!