{"id":1504,"date":"2019-08-13T19:35:56","date_gmt":"2019-08-13T19:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/unimac.bitnamiapp.com\/en-international\/?page_id=1504"},"modified":"2021-01-08T12:27:04","modified_gmt":"2021-01-08T12:27:04","slug":"maintenance-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/unimac.com\/international\/support\/maintenance-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Maintenance Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:75%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.56%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.56%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.1;\">Keep your UniMac industrial washer, dryer or finisher working perfectly thanks to our experts maintenance tips.<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-max-width:1200px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none banner-maintenance\" style=\"border-radius:4px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"686\" height=\"242\" title=\"tool-box_1\" src=\"https:\/\/unimac.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/tool-box_1.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/unimac.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/tool-box_1.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-3035\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27686%27%20height%3D%27242%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20686%20242%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27686%27%20height%3D%27242%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/unimac.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/tool-box_1-200x71.jpg 200w, https:\/\/unimac.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/tool-box_1-400x141.jpg 400w, https:\/\/unimac.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/tool-box_1-600x212.jpg 600w, https:\/\/unimac.com\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/tool-box_1.jpg 686w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:23;--minFontSize:23;line-height:1.25;\">Browse our laundry equipment maintenance tips<\/h3><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 classic fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility outer-change vertical-tabs icon-position-left mobile-mode-accordion\" style=\"--awb-title-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-inactive-color:#ea0000;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-border-color:#ebeaea;--awb-active-border-color:#ec1c24;\"><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-be2cdaaf1b89ae25af4\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"fusion-tab-washerextractors\" href=\"#tab-be2cdaaf1b89ae25af4\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Washer Extractors<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-07a3f6c3172097fd5ac\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-tumbledryers\" href=\"#tab-07a3f6c3172097fd5ac\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Tumble Dryers<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-253ec241ef64f5e9514\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-toploadwashers\" href=\"#tab-253ec241ef64f5e9514\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Topload Washers<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-ba42fc959e0f5f12ebe\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-frontloadwashers\" href=\"#tab-ba42fc959e0f5f12ebe\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Frontload Washers<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-d003bd9403cd53815de\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-dryers\" href=\"#tab-d003bd9403cd53815de\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Dryers<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-d6e602cddb9e57a06d5\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-stackedwasher\/dryers\" href=\"#tab-d6e602cddb9e57a06d5\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Stacked Washer\/Dryers<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-e3a407a2e8bc707f610\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-flatworkfinishers\" href=\"#tab-e3a407a2e8bc707f610\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Flatwork Finishers<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-3aa620ababff6b74e1f\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-gearcabinets\" href=\"#tab-3aa620ababff6b74e1f\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Gear Cabinets<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-be2cdaaf1b89ae25af4\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-washerextractors\" href=\"#tab-be2cdaaf1b89ae25af4\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Washer Extractors<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-washerextractors\" id=\"tab-be2cdaaf1b89ae25af4\">\n<ul>\n<li>Check the door lock for proper operation on a daily basis.<\/li>\n<li>Inspect the water inlet valve hose connections on the back of the machine for leaks daily.<\/li>\n<li>Leave the loading door open at the end of each day to allow moisture to evaporate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-07a3f6c3172097fd5ac\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-tumbledryers\" href=\"#tab-07a3f6c3172097fd5ac\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Tumble Dryers<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-tumbledryers\" id=\"tab-07a3f6c3172097fd5ac\">\n<ul>\n<li>Thoroughly clean the tumbler every year. Have an authorized service representative perform this maintenance.<\/li>\n<li>Clean any lint from the lint compartment and screen daily to maintain proper airflow and avoid overheating.<\/li>\n<li>Check cylinder daily for foreign objects to avoid damage to clothing and equipment.<\/li>\n<li>Remove lint and debris from inside the exhaust duct monthly to maintain proper airflow and avoid overheating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-253ec241ef64f5e9514\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-toploadwashers\" href=\"#tab-253ec241ef64f5e9514\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Topload Washers<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-toploadwashers\" id=\"tab-253ec241ef64f5e9514\">\n<ul>\n<li>Leave the washer&#8217;s lid open to allow the inside to dry out after use and avoid musty smells.<\/li>\n<li>Check the filter screens in the fill hoses for debris or damage annually. Clean or replace them if necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Check all hoses on a monthly basis for any visible signs of deterioration such as cracks, blisters or material wear. Immediately replace any hoses showing these signs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-ba42fc959e0f5f12ebe\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-frontloadwashers\" href=\"#tab-ba42fc959e0f5f12ebe\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Frontload Washers<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-frontloadwashers\" id=\"tab-ba42fc959e0f5f12ebe\">\n<ul>\n<li>Leave the loading door open during extended periods of non-use to allow the wash drum to dry out and avoid a musty smell.<\/li>\n<li>Check the filter screens in the fill hoses for debris or damage annually. Clean or replace them if necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Check all hoses on a monthly basis for any visible signs of deterioration such as cracks, blisters or material wear.\u00a0Immediately replace any hoses showing these signs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-d003bd9403cd53815de\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-dryers\" href=\"#tab-d003bd9403cd53815de\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Dryers<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-dryers\" id=\"tab-d003bd9403cd53815de\">\n<ul>\n<li>Thoroughly clean the dryer every year. Have an authorized service representative perform this maintenance.<\/li>\n<li>Clean the lint filter before drying each load. The lint filter may be washed if needed. Annually remove lint filter and screw to vacuum the duct under it.<\/li>\n<li>Inspect the exhaust duct for lint build-up after one year of service. Clean if necessary. Inspect every one to two years as required thereafter.<\/li>\n<li>Inspect the outside weather hood frequently to make sure dampers move freely, dampers are not pushed in and that nothing has been set against them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-d6e602cddb9e57a06d5\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-stackedwasher\/dryers\" href=\"#tab-d6e602cddb9e57a06d5\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Stacked Washer\/Dryers<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-stackedwasher\/dryers\" id=\"tab-d6e602cddb9e57a06d5\">\n<ul>\n<li>Leave the loading door open during extended periods of non-use to allow the wash drum to dry out and avoid a musty smell.<\/li>\n<li>Check the filter screens in the fill hoses for debris or damage annually. Clean or replace them if necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Check all hoses on a monthly basis for any visible signs of deterioration such as cracks, blisters or material wear.\u00a0Immediately replace any hoses showing these signs.<\/li>\n<li>Thoroughly clean the dryer every year. Have an authorized service representative perform this maintenance.<\/li>\n<li>Clean the lint filter before drying each load. The lint filter may be washed if needed. Annually remove lint filter and screw to vacuum the duct under it.<\/li>\n<li>Inspect the exhaust duct for lint build-up after one year of service. Clean if necessary. Inspect every one to two years as required thereafter.<\/li>\n<li>Inspect the outside weather hood frequently to make sure dampers move freely, dampers are not pushed in and that nothing has been set against them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-e3a407a2e8bc707f610\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-flatworkfinishers\" href=\"#tab-e3a407a2e8bc707f610\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Flatwork Finishers<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-flatworkfinishers\" id=\"tab-e3a407a2e8bc707f610\">\n<ul>\n<li>Inspect the area between the thermostat holder and the cylinder daily and clean area if debris is present.<\/li>\n<li>Inspect the thermostat holder daily and make sure it is touching the cylinder.<\/li>\n<li>After every 200 hours of operation, use clean hands to gently wipe off any debris from the scrapers that guide the linen from the ironing cylinder into the output tray.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-3aa620ababff6b74e1f\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-gearcabinets\" href=\"#tab-3aa620ababff6b74e1f\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Gear Cabinets<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-gearcabinets\" id=\"tab-3aa620ababff6b74e1f\">\n<ul>\n<li>Keep area around the exhaust opening free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.<\/li>\n<li>The interior of the gear cabinet and the exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian fusion-no-large-visibility outer-change-sec\" style=\"--awb-border-size:0px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:16px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#b9afa1;--awb-divider-hover-color:#b9afa1;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#ec1c24;--awb-content-color:#4a4e57;--awb-icon-box-color:#EA0000;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#f44336;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:600;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:20px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:300;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-1504-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-133367153673bd901 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_133367153673bd901\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"133367153673bd901\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#133367153673bd901\" href=\"#133367153673bd901\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Washer Extractors<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"133367153673bd901\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_133367153673bd901\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li>Check the door lock for proper operation on a daily basis.<\/li>\n<li>Inspect the water inlet valve hose connections on the back of the machine for leaks daily.<\/li>\n<li>Leave the loading door open at the end of each day to allow moisture to evaporate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-460a1a9ee2146e854 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_460a1a9ee2146e854\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"460a1a9ee2146e854\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#460a1a9ee2146e854\" href=\"#460a1a9ee2146e854\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Tumble Dryers<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"460a1a9ee2146e854\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_460a1a9ee2146e854\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li>Thoroughly clean the tumbler every year. Have an authorized service representative perform this maintenance.<\/li>\n<li>Clean any lint from the lint compartment and screen daily to maintain proper airflow and avoid overheating.<\/li>\n<li>Check cylinder daily for foreign objects to avoid damage to clothing and equipment.<\/li>\n<li>Remove lint and debris from inside the exhaust duct monthly to maintain proper airflow and avoid overheating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a9d19089dc739a45d fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_a9d19089dc739a45d\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a9d19089dc739a45d\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#a9d19089dc739a45d\" href=\"#a9d19089dc739a45d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Topload Washers<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a9d19089dc739a45d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_a9d19089dc739a45d\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li>Leave the washer&#8217;s lid open to allow the inside to dry out after use and avoid musty smells.<\/li>\n<li>Check the filter screens in the fill hoses for debris or damage annually. Clean or replace them if necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Check all hoses on a monthly basis for any visible signs of deterioration such as cracks, blisters or material wear. Immediately replace any hoses showing these signs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-41d699ccb4dad574b fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_41d699ccb4dad574b\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"41d699ccb4dad574b\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#41d699ccb4dad574b\" href=\"#41d699ccb4dad574b\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Frontload Washers<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"41d699ccb4dad574b\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_41d699ccb4dad574b\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li>Leave the loading door open during extended periods of non-use to allow the wash drum to dry out and avoid a musty smell.<\/li>\n<li>Check the filter screens in the fill hoses for debris or damage annually. Clean or replace them if necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Check all hoses on a monthly basis for any visible signs of deterioration such as cracks, blisters or material wear.\u00a0Immediately replace any hoses showing these signs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-705114c3c53e8498e fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_705114c3c53e8498e\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"705114c3c53e8498e\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#705114c3c53e8498e\" href=\"#705114c3c53e8498e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Dryers<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"705114c3c53e8498e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_705114c3c53e8498e\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li>Thoroughly clean the dryer every year. Have an authorized service representative perform this maintenance.<\/li>\n<li>Clean the lint filter before drying each load. The lint filter may be washed if needed. Annually remove lint filter and screw to vacuum the duct under it.<\/li>\n<li>Inspect the exhaust duct for lint build-up after one year of service. Clean if necessary. Inspect every one to two years as required thereafter.<\/li>\n<li>Inspect the outside weather hood frequently to make sure dampers move freely, dampers are not pushed in and that nothing has been set against them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-c74e4a5c3fe9073a5 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_c74e4a5c3fe9073a5\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c74e4a5c3fe9073a5\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#c74e4a5c3fe9073a5\" href=\"#c74e4a5c3fe9073a5\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Stacked Washer\/Dryers<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c74e4a5c3fe9073a5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_c74e4a5c3fe9073a5\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li>Leave the loading door open during extended periods of non-use to allow the wash drum to dry out and avoid a musty smell.<\/li>\n<li>Check the filter screens in the fill hoses for debris or damage annually. Clean or replace them if necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Check all hoses on a monthly basis for any visible signs of deterioration such as cracks, blisters or material wear.\u00a0Immediately replace any hoses showing these signs.<\/li>\n<li>Thoroughly clean the dryer every year. Have an authorized service representative perform this maintenance.<\/li>\n<li>Clean the lint filter before drying each load. The lint filter may be washed if needed. Annually remove lint filter and screw to vacuum the duct under it.<\/li>\n<li>Inspect the exhaust duct for lint build-up after one year of service. Clean if necessary. Inspect every one to two years as required thereafter.<\/li>\n<li>Inspect the outside weather hood frequently to make sure dampers move freely, dampers are not pushed in and that nothing has been set against them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-d05eb47a641599a1a fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_d05eb47a641599a1a\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d05eb47a641599a1a\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#d05eb47a641599a1a\" href=\"#d05eb47a641599a1a\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Flatwork Finishers<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d05eb47a641599a1a\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_d05eb47a641599a1a\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li>Inspect the area between the thermostat holder and the cylinder daily and clean area if debris is present.<\/li>\n<li>Inspect the thermostat holder daily and make sure it is touching the cylinder.<\/li>\n<li>After every 200 hours of operation, use clean hands to gently wipe off any debris from the scrapers that guide the linen from the ironing cylinder into the output tray.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-018408465511fa5fd fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_018408465511fa5fd\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"018408465511fa5fd\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#018408465511fa5fd\" href=\"#018408465511fa5fd\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" 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