Open low point drain for refrigerator and drain the water. Unplug the refrigerator,
prop open the doors to prevent odors.
De-Winterizing Refrigerator: Flush the antifreeze from all the RV water lines first
to keep antifreeze out of the refrigerator lines. Do not plug in the refrigerator or
operate ice maker or water dispenser until all antifreeze is flushed out of the system.
4. Water heater should be empty after performing Step 2.
5. Make sure the “fresh water tank drain” and “low point drains” are closed. This would
include the refrigerator/washer low point drains (if so equipped).
6. Set the water valves to WINTERIZE setting, connect a hose to the City Water Fill
inlet. Insert the other end of the hose in a container of antifreeze. Turn the pump ON.
Antifreeze will be drawn into the water lines and fixtures (pump only runs when a
faucet or fixture is open).
7. Turn the water pump ON. Antifreeze will be drawn into the water lines.
8. Open the hot water line faucets (kitchen/bath sinks, shower and outside shower (if so
equipped)) until RV antifreeze begins to flow continuously.
9. Close the hot water line faucets and repeat with the cold water line faucets.
Toilet: Flush the toilet several times until you see antifreeze in the bowl.
Washing Machine (If So Equipped): Set the water temperature to WARM, begin
filling the washing machine. This will bring antifreeze in through the hot and cold
water lines. Run the washer just long enough to bring about a quart of antifreeze
into the drum. Turn off the hot and cold faucets. Pause the machine, select the
Rinse/Spin cycle and let it run for about 1 minute. This will drain antifreeze down
into the pump. Stop the washer and unplug it. Wipe out any excess antifreeze in the
drum.
Dishwasher (If So Equipped): Put the dishwasher on the rinse cycle for a minute or so and
it will put antifreeze into the pump.
De-winterizing the Washing Machine: Run a full empty wash cycle before camping
season begins.
De-winterizing the Dishwasher: Run an empty wash cycle before camping season
begins.
When you are finished adding RV antifreeze:
1. Turn the water pump OFF.
Remove hose & container from the City Water Fill inlet. Put the cap back on the City
Water Fill inlet. Leave the valves in WINTERIZE position.
2. Pour 1 cup of RV antifreeze into any/all drain P traps. (sinks, & bathtub)
3. To prevent staining, wipe the RV antifreeze out of the sinks, shower (or tub), toilet,
washing machine tub, & dishwasher tub using a soft, dry cloth.
If needed, contact your RV dealer for assistance.
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