Washer Care; Cleaning Your Washer - Whirlpool 8182676 Use And Care Manual

Cleaning the door seal
1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from
the washer.
2. Inspect the gray colored seal between the door opening and
the basket for stained areas. Pull back the seal to inspect all
areas under the seal and to check for foreign objects.
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A. Seal
3. If stained areas are found, wipe down these areas of the seal,
using the procedure that follows.
a) Mix a dilute solution, using
chlorine bleach, and 1 gal. (3.8 L) of warm tap water.
b) Wipe the seal area with the dilute solution, using a damp
cloth.
c) Let stand 5 minutes.
d) Wipe down area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let the
washer interior air dry with door open.
IMPORTANT:
Wear rubber gloves when cleaning for prolonged periods.
Refer to the bleach manufacturer's instructions for proper
use.
Washer Monthly Maintenance Procedure
Your washer has a special cycle stored within the machine's
programming. Pressing a specific combination of buttons will
access this cleaning cycle. This cycle uses higher water volumes
in combination with liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the
inside of your washing machine.
NOTES:
Read these instructions completely before beginning the
cleaning process.
If necessary, the cleaning cycle may be interrupted by
pressing the PAUSE/CANCEL button. However, this will not
immediately stop the cycle. The machine will display "int"
(interrupt) and continue with several rinse and drain steps to
ensure that all remaining bleach is rinsed from the unit.
Begin procedure
1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from
the washer.
2. Be sure the door is closed.
3. Open the dispenser drawer and remove the detergent divider
from the Main Wash detergent compartment. See "Using the
Dispenser" for instructions. No laundry products will be
added at this time; you will be required to add only liquid
chlorine bleach, at a later step.

WASHER CARE

Cleaning Your Washer

cup (177.4 mL) of liquid
4. To enter the cycle, a specific combination of buttons must be
pressed.
Select the POWER button.
Select the RINSE/SPIN button.
Select LOW SPIN Speed.
Select Warm/Cold WATER TEMPERATURE.
Set the End of Cycle Signal to softer.
Push EXTRA RINSE button 4 times within 5 seconds to
start the cycle. The door will lock, and filling will begin.
NOTE: The water in the unit will dispense for a moment,
then the door will unlock, lock again, and then the cycle
will continue.
The machine will fill and run a short sensing cycle. This
will take approximately 3 minutes.
5. The washer will provide 4 short tones. Check the Estimated
Time Remaining display for the codes indicated below.
a) If the washer displays the letters "Ab" (Add Bleach) in the
Estimated Time Remaining display, you will hear 4 short
tones. Proceed to Step 6.
b) If the washer displays the letters "rL" (Remove Load) in
the Estimated Time Remaining display, an error tone will
sound. The door will unlock.
Open the door and remove the items from the washer.
Continue the cycle by pressing the START button.
NOTE: The water in the unit will dispense for a
moment, then the door will unlock, lock again, and
then the cycle will continue with another check for
items in the washer.
The machine will fill and run a short cycle to
determine whether any items have been left in the
washer. This will take approximately 3 minutes.
The washer will repeat Step 5 until it can determine
that there are no items in the washer and will display
"Ab" (add bleach).
6. Add liquid chlorine bleach.
a) If using the maintenance procedure for the first time,
open the dispenser drawer and immediately add 1 cup
(236.6 mL) liquid chlorine bleach to the Main Wash
detergent compartment. The liquid chlorine bleach
should immediately flow out of the dispenser.
b) If doing a monthly maintenance procedure, open the
dispenser drawer and immediately add
liquid chlorine bleach to the Main Wash detergent
compartment. The liquid chlorine bleach should
immediately flow out of the dispenser.
NOTES:
Water will be flowing into the dispenser drawer when
the bleach is added. This is normal.
Do not add any detergent to this cleaning cycle. Use
of more than 1 cup (236.6 mL) of bleach will cause
product damage over time.
7. Once the cleaning cycle has begun, allow the cycle to
complete. An estimated cycle time will appear on the display.
8. After the cleaning cycle is complete, leave the door open,
slightly, to allow for better ventilation and drying of washer
interior.
cup (78.8 mL)
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