I haven't winterized our Redwood since the addition of the F/P Dishwasher and the Splendide (separate) washing machine, as well as the Samsung residential fridge we added. I'm hoping some experts who've done this can offer a little specific help to get the RV anti-freeze into these three appliances. Thanks, we've used a 5 month stay in AZ the past three winters and can't do it this year.
One opinion:
Dishwasher Winterizing
1. Empty all dishes from the dishwasher.
2. Follow coach winterization instructions for using the winterization valve to draw RV water system antifreeze into the water system so antifreeze can enter the dishwasher.
3. Set the dishwasher controls to the start of the Rinse cycle and run briefly until antifreeze can be seen inside the dishwasher.
4. Set the controls to the end of the Rinse cycle to pump the liquid out of the dishwasher to make sure the lines and pump contain antifreeze.
5. Turn dishwasher controls to Off.
6. Pour about a quart of RV water system antifreeze directly into the dishwasher to ensure protection of pump and drain lines.
7. Dishwasher is now winterized.
Splendide Washer:
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.
Winterizing Procedure A:
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!
Winterizing Procedure B:
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.
Don't forget the Ice Maker:
Norcold Ice Maker:
