Whirlpool WTW7990XG Owners Manual - Page 14

Washer Maintenance

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WASHER MAINTENANCE WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker. CLEANING THE TOUCH SCREEN The Touch Screen should be cleaned periodically to remove fingerprints or dust. 1. Make sure the washer is OFF. 2. Wipe the touch screen area with soft, damp cloth. 3. Wipe dry with clean, soft towel. IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the touch screen window, do not use chemicals or abrasive products. CLEANING YOUR DISPENSERS You may find laundry product residue leftover in your dispensers. To remove residue, wipe with a damp cloth and towel dry. Do not attempt to remove the dispensers or trim for cleaning. The dispensers and trim are not removable. CLEANING YOUR WASHER Keep your washer as clean and fresh as your clothes. To keep washer interior odor-free, follow this recommended monthly cleaning procedure: 1. Make sure the washer is empty. 2. Using recommended AFFRESH® washer cleaner, add one tablet to washer drum OR If using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. Bleach IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent to CLEAN WASHER with AFFRESH™ cycle. Do not use more than recommended amount of bleach to avoid damaging product over time. 3. Close washer lid. 4. Press POWER. 5. Select CLEAN WASHER with AFFRESH™ cycle. 6. Press START/PAUSE. Water will pour into washer for a moment and pause, lid will lock, then cycle will continue. NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must be interrupted, press START/PAUSE twice and run a RINSE AND SPIN cycle to ensure cleaner or bleach have been rinsed from washer. To clean exterior: 1. Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills. 2. Use all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed. IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do not use abrasive products. 14

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WASHER MAINTENANCE
CLEANING YOUR WASHER
Keep your washer as clean and fresh as your clothes.
To keep washer interior odor-free, follow this recommended
monthly cleaning procedure:
1.
Make sure the washer is empty.
2.
Using recommended AFFRESH
®
washer cleaner,
add one tablet to washer drum
OR
If using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to
liquid chlorine bleach dispenser.
IMPORTANT:
Do not add detergent to CLEAN
WASHER with AFFRESH
™
cycle. Do not use more than
recommended amount of bleach to avoid damaging
product over time.
3.
Close washer lid.
4.
Press POWER.
5.
Select CLEAN WASHER with AFFRESH
™
cycle.
6.
Press START/PAUSE. Water will pour into washer
for a moment and pause, lid will lock, then cycle
will continue.
NOTE:
For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must
be interrupted, press START/PAUSE twice and run a RINSE
AND SPIN cycle to ensure cleaner or bleach have been
rinsed from washer.
To clean exterior:
1.
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills.
2.
Use all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid damaging the washer’s finish,
do not use abrasive products.
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk
of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses
if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of
replacement on the label with a permanent marker.
WATER INLET HOSES
Bleach
CLEANING THE TOUCH SCREEN
The Touch Screen should be cleaned periodically to
remove fingerprints or dust.
1.
Make sure the washer is OFF.
2.
Wipe the touch screen area with soft, damp cloth.
3.
Wipe dry with clean, soft towel.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid damaging the touch screen window,
do not use chemicals or abrasive products.
CLEANING YOUR DISPENSERS
You may find laundry product residue leftover in your
dispensers. To remove residue, wipe with a damp cloth and
towel dry. Do not attempt to remove the dispensers or trim for
cleaning. The dispensers and trim are not removable.