Whirlpool WFW5090GW Installation Guide - Page 13
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Washer Maintenance WATER INLET HOSE Replace inlet hose after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hose if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. When replacing your inlet hose: ■■Mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker. ■■Check that the old washer is not stuck on the washer inlet valve. ■■Use a new washer in the new inlet hose to ensure a proper seal. WASHER CARE Recommendations to Help Keep Your Washer Clean and Performing at Its Best 1. Always use High Efficiency (HE) detergents and follow the HE detergent manufacturer's instructions regarding the amount of HE detergent to use. Never use more than the recommended amount because that may increase the rate at which detergent and soil residue accumulate inside your washer, which in turn may result in undesirable odor. 2. U se warm or hot water washes sometimes (not exclusively cold water washes), because they do a better job of controlling the rate at which soils and detergent accumulate. 3. A lways leave the washer door slightly ajar between uses to help dry out the washer and avoid the buildup of odor-causing residue. 4. Periodically clean residue from all interior surfaces of the glass window. For better care, wipe the entire inside of the glass door with a damp cloth. Cleaning Your Front-Loading Washer Read these instructions completely before beginning the routine cleaning processes recommended below. This Washer Maintenance Procedure should be performed, at a minimum, once per month or every 30 wash cycles, whichever occurs sooner, to control the rate at which soils and detergent may otherwise accumulate in your washer. Cleaning the Door Seal 1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer. 2. Inspect the seal between the door opening and the drum for stained areas or soil buildup. Pull back the seal to inspect all areas under the seal and to check for foreign objects. 3. If stained areas or soil buildup are found, wipe down these areas of the seal using the following procedure: When the cycle is complete, gently pull back the rubber door seal and clean the entire surface with the textured side of an affresh® Machine Cleaning Wipe. WASHER CARE (cont.) Cleaning the Inside of the Washer This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes in combination with affresh® Washer Cleaner to thoroughly clean the inside of the washer. Steam washer models also utilize steam to enhance cleaning in this special cycle. NOTE: Read these instructions completely before beginning the cleaning process. Begin procedure Clean Washer with affresh® Cycle Procedure (Recommended for Best Performance): a. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items. b. Use an affresh® Machine Cleaning Wipe or a soft, damp cloth or sponge to clean the inside door glass. c. Add an affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet to the washer drum. d. Do not add the affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet to the dispenser drawer. e. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the washer when following this procedure. f. Close the washer door. g. Select the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle. h. Select the TumbleFresh™ option to help dry the washer interior after the cycle is complete. NOTE: The washer remembers your last option selection and will use it for future wash cycles until you deselect that option. i. Touch the Start/Pause button to begin the cycle. The Clean Washer with affresh® Cycle Operation is described below. Description of Clean Washer with affresh® Cycle Operation: 1. Do not run this cycle with a load. Doing so could damage the items. 2. After the cycle is complete, leave the door open slightly to allow for better ventilation and drying of the washer interior. Cleaning the Dispensers After a period of using your washer, you may find some residue buildup in the washer's dispensers. To remove residue from the dispensers, remove the drawer and wipe the surfaces with an affresh® Machine Cleaning Wipe or a damp cloth and towel dry either before or after you run the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle. Use an all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed. IMPORTANT: Dispenser is not dishwasher safe. Cleaning the Outside of the Washer Use an affresh® Machine Cleaning Wipe or a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills. Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to help keep it looking new. Use an affresh® Machine Cleaning Wipe or mild soap and water. IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do not use abrasive products. 13