Washer Maintenance And Care; Cleaning The Washer Location; Water Inlet Hoses; Washer Care - Whirlpool WFW6605MW Owner's Manual

Locate the Load & Go bulk dispenser. Gently
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pull up on the tab located on the bulk dispenser
lid to lift the fill door.
Fill to the "MAX" line (see illustrations at right)
with HE liquid detergent or liquid fabric softener
(1-liter dispenser only). Close fill door. It will click
into place. Make sure the concentration setting
is correct (see the online "Cycle Guide").
It is recommended that you rinse out the Load &
Go containers when refilling, when changing
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detergent types or concentrations, or when the
washer will not be used for an extended period.
For instructions on cleaning the dispenser
cartridge, see "Washer Care" in the "Washer
Maintenance and Care" section of your Owner's
Manual.
Adding HE detergent to single-load dispenser:
Pour a measured amount of HE
detergent into detergent
compartment. For powdered
detergent, lift the selector to the high
position. For liquid detergent, push
down the selector to the low position.
Do not overfill; adding too much detergent may cause detergent
to be dispensed into the washer too early.
IMPORTANT:
� Disable the Load & Go
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(on some models). The Optimal Dispense Drawer cannot
be disabled.
� Do not add single-dose laundry packet to dispenser drawer.
Powdered detergent:
Lift the selector to the high
position. Add directly to the
compartment.
NOTE: Unless the Optimal Dispense Drawer is empty, it is not
recommended to use powdered detergent.
option before starting a single load
Liquid detergent:
Push down the selector to the
low position. Add directly to
the compartment.
WASHER MAINTENANCE AND
CARE

Cleaning the Washer Location

Keep washer area clear and free from items that would block
airflow. This includes clearing piles of laundry in front of the
washer.

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.
� Check that the old washers are not stuck on the washer inlet
valves.
� Use new washers in the new inlet hoses to ensure a 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 lid open between uses to help dry
out the washer and prevent the buildup of odor-causing
residue.
4. Periodically clean residue from all interior surfaces of the
window. For better care, wipe the entire inside of the 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 gray-colored seal between the door opening and
the drum for stained areas, soil buildup, or lint. Pull back the
seal to inspect all areas under the seal and to check for
foreign objects or lint.
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