Washer Care - Whirlpool Duet Sport WFW8300SW Instruction Manual

CLEANING THE WASHER
Cleaning the Door Seal/Bellow
1. Open the washer door and remove any
clothing or items from the washer.
2. Inspect the gray colored seal/bellow be-
tween the door opening and the basket for
stained areas. Pull back the seal/ bellow
to inspect all areas under the seal/bellow
and to check for foreign objects.
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A. Seal/Bellow
3. If stained areas are found, wipe down
these areas of the seal/bellow, using the
procedure that follows.
a) Mix a dilute solution, using 3/4 cup (177 mL)
of liquid chlorine bleach, and 1 gal. (3.8 L)
of warm tap water.
b) Wipe the seal/bellow area with the di-
lute solution, using a damp cloth.
c) Let stand 5 minutes.
d) Wipe down area thoroughly with a dry
cloth and let the washer interior air dry
with door open.
IMPORTANT:
• Wear rubber gloves when cleaning for pro-
longed periods.
• Refer to the bleach manufacturer's instruc-
tions for proper use.
Washer Maintenance Procedure
This washer has a special cycle that uses
higher water volumes in combination with liquid
chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside
of the washer.

WASHER CARE

NOTES:
• Read these instructions completely before
beginning the cleaning process.
• If necessary, the cleaning cycle may be in-
terrupted by pressing the PAUSE/CANCEL
button. This will stop the cycle. A RINSE/SPIN
cycle must then be run to thoroughly rinse
the remaining bleach from the unit. Failure
to do so will cause damage to the unit and
clothing added to the next cycle.
Begin procedure
1. Open the washer door and remove any
clothing or items from the washer.
2. Be sure the door is closed.
3. Open the dispenser drawer and immedi-
ately add 2/3 cup (160 mL) of liquid chlorine
bleach to the bleach compartment.
NOTE: Do not add any detergent to this
cycle. Use of more than 2/3 cup (160 mL)
of bleach will cause product damage over
time.
4. Be sure the dispenser drawer is closed.
5. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle.
6. Press START.
NOTE: The basket will rotate, then the
door will unlock, lock again, and then the
cycle will continue.
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7. The cycle will determine if clothing or other
items are in the washer.
a) If no items are detected in the washer,
b) If any items are detected in the washer,
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The machine will not fill, but the basket
will rotate while the washer runs a short
sensing cycle. This will take approxi-
mately 3 minutes.
it will proceed to Step 8.
all the Cycle lights will flash and the
WASH and CONTROLS LOCKED
lights will remain lit. The door will un-
lock.
Press PAUSE/CANCEL to cancel the
failure code. Then repeat steps 1, 2 and
6 to start the cycle again.