Cleaning & Maintenance; Cleaning The Outside Of The Washing Machine; Checking The Water Supply Hose - Whirlpool FWF71253SB GCC User Manual

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
For any cleaning and maintenance, switch off and unplug the washing machine .
Do not use flammable fluids to clean the washing machine .

CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE WASHING MACHINE

Use a soft damp cloth to clean the outer parts of the washing
machine .

CHECKING THE WATER SUPPLY HOSE

Check the inlet hose regularly for brittleness and cracks . If
damaged, replace it by a new hose available through our
After-Sales Service or your specialist dealer .
Depending on the hose type:
If the inlet hose has a transparent coating, periodically check
if the colour intensifies locally . If yes, the hose may have a leak
and should be replaced .
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Do not use glass or general purpose cleaners, scouring
powder or similar to clean the control panel – these
substances might damage the printing .
For water stop hoses: check the small safety valve inspection
window (see arrow) . If it is red, the water stop function was
triggered, and the hose must be replaced by a new one .
For unscrewing this hose, press the release button (if
available) while unscrewing the hose .
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