Whirlpool WFW8540FW Use & Care Guide - Page 20
Washer Care Cont., Removing The Dispenser, Clean Washer Cycle Reminder
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WASHER CARE (cont.) 2. Chlorine Bleach Procedure: a. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items. b. Open the dispenser drawer and add regular liquid chlorine bleach to the MAX level in both the bleach compartment and the fabric softener compartment. Either traditional or HE chlorine bleach can be used. IMPORTANT: Do not use thickened, easy-pour, or no-splash bleach as excess suds may occur. NOTE: Use of more liquid chlorine bleach than is recommended above could cause washer damage over time. c. Close the washer door and the dispenser drawer. d. Do not add any detergent or other chemicals to the washer when following this procedure. e. Close the washer door. f. Select the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle. g. On some models: Select the FanFresh® 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. While the fan is on, the washer door will lock. To unlock the door, touch POWER. h. Touch and hold START to begin the cycle. The Clean Washer with affresh® Cycle Operation is described below. NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. Description of Clean Washer with affresh® Cycle Operation: 1. The Clean Washer with affresh® cycle will determine whether clothing or other items are in the washer. 2. If no items are detected in the washer, it will proceed with the cycle. a. If any items are detected in the washer, "rL" (remove load) will be displayed. The door will unlock. Open washer and remove any garments from the washer drum. b. Touch POWER to clear the "rL" code. c. Touch and hold START to restart the cycle. 3. Steam models only: During the first 20 minutes of the cycle, it will activate the steamer but the drum will not spin or fill with water. You may see condensation on the door glass during this initial phase. If you are using an affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet, it will not dissolve completely during the steam phase. This is normal. 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. CLEAN WASHER CYCLE REMINDER NOTE: Not all models have the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle reminder light. The Clean Washer with affresh® LED will flash at the end of a wash cycle when the washer has run 30 wash cycles. This is a reminder to run the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle. If the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle is not turned on, the LED will stop flashing at the end of a wash cycle after running 3 more regular wash cycles. After 30 more wash cycles are completed, the Clean Washer with affresh® LED will again flash at the end of a wash cycle as a reminder. REMOVING THE DISPENSER Load & Go™ Dispenser Drawer To remove: 1. Pull dispenser drawer out until it stops. 2. Press down on the release tab and pull straight out to remove the dispenser. 3. Lift off cover panel by pulling straight up. To replace: 1. Slide cover panel back onto posts on dispenser. 2. Align edges of dispenser with guides in washer; then slide dispenser back into slot. 20