Washer Maintenance - Whirlpool WFW5030JW Use & Care Manual

Washer Maintenance

WATER INLET HOSE
Replace inlet hose after five years of use to reduce the risk
of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hose
if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hose:
Mark the date of replacement on the label with a
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permanent marker.
Check that the old washer is not stuck on the washer
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inlet valve.
Use a new washer in the new inlet hose to ensure a
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proper seal.
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.
3. Always leave the washer door slightly ajar between
uses to help dry out the washer and avoid the buildup
of odor-causing residue.
4. Periodically clean residue from all interior surfaces of the
glass window. For better care, wipe the entire inside of the
glass door with a damp cloth.
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 the following procedure:
When the cycle is complete, gently pull back the rubber
door seal and clean the entire surface with the textured
side of an affresh ® Machine Cleaning Wipe.
WASHER CARE (cont.)
Cleaning the Inside of the Washer
This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water
volumes in combination with affresh
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
Clean Washer with affresh
(Recommended for Best Performance):
a. Open the washer door and remove any clothing
or items.
b. Use an affresh ® Machine Cleaning Wipe or a soft,
damp cloth or sponge to clean the inside door glass.
c. Add an affresh Washer Cleaner tablet to the
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washer drum.
d. Do not add the affresh
to the dispenser drawer.
e. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the
washer when following this procedure.
f. Close the washer door.
g. Select the Clean Washer with affresh
h. Select the TumbleFresh
interior after the cycle is complete.
NOTE: The washer remembers your last option
selection and will use it for future wash cycles until
you deselect that option.
i. Touch the START/PAUSE button to begin the cycle.
The Clean Washer with affresh
described below.
Description of Clean Washer with affresh
Operation:
1. Do not run this cycle with a load. Doing so could damage
the items.
2. After the cycle is complete, leave the door open slightly
to allow for better ventilation and drying of the washer
interior.
Cleaning the Dispensers
After a period of using your washer, you may find some
residue buildup in the washer's dispensers. To remove
residue from the dispensers, remove the drawer and wipe
the surfaces with an affresh
damp cloth and towel dry either before or after you run the
Clean Washer with affresh
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cleaner, if needed.
IMPORTANT: Dispenser is not dishwasher safe.
Cleaning the Outside of the Washer
Use an affresh Machine Cleaning Wipe or a soft, damp
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cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills. Occasionally wipe the
outside of your washer to help keep it looking new. Use an
affresh ® Machine Cleaning Wipe or mild soap and water.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish,
do not use abrasive products.
Washer Cleaner to
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Cycle Procedure
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Washer Cleaner tablet
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cycle.
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™ option to help dry the washer
Cycle Operation is
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Cycle
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Machine Cleaning Wipe or a
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cycle. Use an all-purpose surface
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