As Needed Cleaning - Washer; As Needed Cleaning - Dryer - Whirlpool 3396315 Use And Care Manual

As needed cleaning - washer
Exterior Interior
Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills Clean interior with 250 mL (1 cup) of
with a soft, damp cloth or chlorine bleach mixed with 500 mL (2 cups)
sponge as they occur. of detergent. Run washer through a com-
Occasionally wipe the outside
plete cycle using hot water. Repeat process
of the washer to keep it looking if necessary.
like new.
NOTE: Remove hard water deposits using
only cleaners labeled as washer safe.
As needed cleaning - dryer
Exterior
Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
Interior
Garments which contain unstable dyes,
such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored
cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior.
These stains are not harmful to your dryer
and will not stain future loads of clothes. It is
helpful to dry unstable dye items inside out
to prevent dye transfer.
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
To clean dryer drum:
1. Make a paste with powdered laundry
detergent and very warm water.
2. Apply paste to a soft cloth and scrub
area until all excess dye is
removed.
OR
Apply a liquid, non-flammable
household cleaner to the
stained area and rub with a soft cloth until
all excess dye is removed.
3. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
4. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to
dry drum.
Clogged lint screen
Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can
cause a residue buildup on the lint screen.
Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush
every six months or more frequently if it
becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.
Use the following method:
1. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot
water.
2. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and
liquid detergent; scrub lint
screen with the brush to
remove residue buildup.
3. Rinse screen with hot water.
4. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean
towel; put cover on lint screen and
replace in dryer.
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