Whirlpool WTW4855HW Owners Manual - Page 11

10. Press START/PAUSE/CANCEL to begin wash cycle Appearance may vary Press START/PAUSE/CANCEL to start the wash cycle. When the cycle has finished, the Cycle Complete progress light will light. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and avoid rusting of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps. Unlocking the lid to add garments If you need to add one or two missed garments after the wash has started, simply open the lid and this will pause the cycle. After adding the garments, simply close the lid and the cycle will resume. The washer may add some additional water to offset the added garments. If, instead, you press Start/Pause/Cancel to pause the cycle and then open the lid to add garments, you will need to press Start/Pause/Cancel after closing the lid to resume the cycle. NOTE: Washer will not fill with the lid open. IMPORTANT: If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes, the water will pump out automatically. Manual soak If you would like to manually soak your garments at any time during the wash portion of the cycle, press START/PAUSE/ CANCEL and leave the lid closed. Once your desired soak time has elapsed, press START/PAUSE/CANCEL again to continue the cycle. As long as the lid remains closed, your soak time can be longer than 10 minutes. However, if the lid is opened during the soak and remains open for more than 10 minutes, the water will pump out automatically. 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. NOTE: This washer does not include inlet hoses. See the Installation Instructions for more information. WASHER CARE Recommendations to Help Keep Your Washer Clean and Performing at its Best 1. Always use High Efficiency (HE) detergents and follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions regarding the amount of 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. Use warm and hot wash water settings sometimes (not exclusively cold-water washes) because they do a better job of controlling the rate at which soils and detergent accumulate. 3. Always leave the washer lid open between uses to help dry out the washer and prevent the buildup of odorcausing residue. Cleaning Your Top 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 Inside of the Washer To keep your washer odor-free, follow the usage instructions provided above and use this recommended monthly cleaning procedure: Clean Washer Cycle This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes in combination with affresh® Washer Cleaner or liquid chlorine bleach to clean the inside of the washer. Begin procedure 1. affresh® Washer Cleaner Cycle Procedure (Recommended for Best Performance): a. Open the washer lid and remove any clothing or items. b. Place an affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet in the bottom of the washer basket. c. Do not place an affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet in the detergent dispenser. d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the washer when following this procedure. e. Close the washer lid. f. Select the cycle recommended for cleaning the inside of the washer. g. Press the START/PAUSE/CANCEL button to start the cycle. NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must be interrupted, press START/PAUSE/CANCEL once. After the cycle has stopped, run a Rinse & Spin cycle to rinse cleaner from washer. 11