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NOTICE!
While the vehicle is in motion and at ambient temperatures below -4 °F
(-20 °C) the appliance must not be operated and must be winterized. To winterize the appliance
refer to “Winterizing” on page58.
Winterizing
Severe damage to the water system components and the appliance!
Any damage caused by freezing or an unsuitable winterizing uid will not be covered by warranty.
• Follow the recommendations below if the appliance will be stored under freezing conditions or for an
extended period of time.
• Winterize the appliance at the start of the winter season or before traveling to a location where freezing
conditions are likely.
NOTICE
If the RV is equipped with a bypass around the appliance, separate the appliance from the water system with the bypass.
Winterizing the appliance
To winterize the appliance, you must drain all water from the appliance. To do this we advise the following steps:
• Remove the water inlet lter or heating cartridge. See “Draining the water and cleaning the water inlet lter” on
page 56, steps 1 to 8.
• Let water completely drain from the appliance. This can take several minutes.
• Do not insert the water inlet lter or heating cartridge into the appliance during winter – if the appliance is
not used.
CAUTION!
Danger of crushing/pinching of ngers when the Easy Drain Lever is closed! Never
put ngers between the Easy Drain Lever and latch.
• Close the Easy Drain Lever and the access door.
Once the water has been drained, the appliance is protected against freezing conditions.