Cover Care - Whirlpool 11-0086-11 Owner's Manual

you with the proper cleaning solution for your spa. After cleaning, make
sure all residues are removed prior to filling the spa. This will help pre-
vent sudsing and improper chemical balance.

COVER CARE

Cleaning of your spa cover is an important part of routine maintenance.
Dirt acts as an abrasive to the vinyl topcoat, and can also cause wear to
folds, seams, and stitching. Mildew growing on damp, dirty vinyl will be-
gin to actually root in the fabric, accelerating failure. Follow this simple
routine for cleaning, prior to application of vinyl protectant:
1) Rinse with cool water using a garden hose.
2) Spray with a gentle, non-foaming cleaner and wipe clean. Never use
laundry detergent, abrasives, alcohols, dish soaps or harsh cleaners.
These can actually remove some of the topcoat and cause premature
vinyl failure.
3) For stubborn dirt, use a non-abrasive sponge.
4) Rinse again thoroughly with water and allow to dry.
5) Repeat monthly, or as needed.
Your vinyl cover is affected by the UV in sunlight. Periodic treatment with
a liquid protectant will extend the life of your spa. The wrong kind of pro-
tectant can be more harmful then no protectant at all. Keep any product
away from your spa that is labeled "flammable," that contains any type
of oil, or that leaves a waxy coating on your cover.
Never stand or sit on the cover and never drag it over abrasive surfaces.
Lift cover only by the handles provided.
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