Washer Maintenance - Whirlpool W10254493A Use And Care Manual

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Remove garments promptly
after cycle is finished
Promptly remove garments after cycle has
completed to avoid odor and rusting of
metal objects on garments. When unloading
garments, pull back the door seal and check
for small items between the tub and the
washer drum.
If you will be unable to remove the load
promptly, use the FanFresh
FanFresh option is selected, the washer will
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automatically activate the fan and tumble
the load periodically for up to 16 hours.
NOTE:
After any wash cycle is completed,
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the door must be opened and then
closed before a new cycle can begin.
A small amount of water may remain in the dispensers after
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the wash cycle is complete. This is normal.
This washer has a tight seal to avoid water leaks. To avoid
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odors, leave the door open to allow the washer to dry
between uses.

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
HE detergent manufacturer's instructions regarding the
amount of HE 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 or hot water washes sometimes (not exclusively
cold water washes), because they do a better job of
controlling the rate at which soils and detergent accumulate.
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option. If the
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WASHER CARE (cont.)
3. Always leave the washer door slightly ajar between uses
to help dry out the washer and prevent the buildup of
odor-causing residue.
Cleaning Your Front 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 Door Seal
1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items
from the washer.
2. Inspect the seal between the door opening and the drum
for stained areas or soil buildup. Pull back the seal to
inspect all areas under the seal and to check for foreign
objects.
3. If stained areas or soil buildup are found, wipe down
these areas of the seal using either of the following
two procedures:
a. affresh Grit Grabber™ Cloth Procedure:
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i. When the cycle is complete, gently pull back the
rubber door seal and clean the entire surface with
the rough side of the Grit Grabber™ cloth.
b. Dilute Liquid Chlorine Bleach Procedure:
i. Mix a dilute bleach solution, using 3/4 cup (177 mL)
of liquid chlorine bleach and 1 gallon (3.8 L) of warm
tap water.
ii. Wipe the seal area with the dilute solution, using
a damp cloth.
iii. Let stand 5 minutes.
iv. Wipe down area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let
washer interior air dry with door open.
IMPORTANT:
n Wear rubber gloves when cleaning with bleach.
n Refer to the bleach manufacturer's instructions
for proper use.
Cleaning the Inside of the Washer
This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water
volumes in combination with affresh
liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of the
washer. Steam washer models also utilize steam to enhance
cleaning in this special cycle.
NOTE: Read these instructions completely before beginning
the cleaning process.
Begin procedure
1. affresh Washer Cleaner Cycle Procedure
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(Recommended):
a. Open the washer door and remove any clothing
or items.
b. Add an affresh Washer Cleaner tablet to the washer
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drum.
c. Do not add the affresh
to the dispenser drawer.
d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the
washer when following this procedure.
e. Close the washer door.
f. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle.
g. Press the START button to begin the cycle. The Clean
Washer Cycle Operation is described below.
Washer Cleaner or
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Washer Cleaner tablet
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