Proper Care & Descaling - Whirlpool 8LIECH-SCDSSFWL User Manual

PROPER CARE & DESCALING
General Cleaning
Perform: As needed
Time Required: 5 minutes.
Note: Do NOT use abrasive materials or chemical cleaners.
1. Clean cabinet surfaces with a soft cloth and warm soapy water.
2. Wipe dust from back of dispenser to improve the unit's efficiency.
3. Remove the drip tray assembly by sliding it forward. Remove the cover. Wash both tray and
cover in a dishwasher or wipe parts clean with a soft cloth and warm soapy water.
4. Reattach drip tray assembly.
Descaling
If you use mineral water you will need to descale your hot water tank.
Heated mineral water will cause minerals to fall out. Eventually they will plug up your waterways,
resulting in a gradual slowdown of the flow rate, leaking faucets, and other problems.
Descaling Solutions
Cooking vinegar is proven to remove calcium deposits efficiently.
Depending on the frequency of decalcification treatments, please use the following proportions of
White Vinegar.
- For descaling once every 3 months, use 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar with 2.5 liters of hot
water.
- For descaling once every 6 months, use a mixture of 6 cups of white vinegar with 2 liters of hot
water.
- For descaling once every year, use 12 cups of white vinegar and 1 liter of hot water.
- For descaling less frequently than once a year, use undiluted white vinegar.
Descaling Procedure
1. Fill a bucket or empty 5-gallon water bottle with the vinegar solution of your choice. For propor-
tions, refer to the instructions above. Choose quantity in accordance with the frequency of your
treatments.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT Return Dispenser To Store.
If you have a question or problem, please contact 1-855-594-4755 for assistance.
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