Washer Maintenance - Whirlpool WTW8540BC1 Use And Care Manual

1 0. Select cycle options
EcoBoost
Extra
Rinse
Clean Dispensers
Boos
Cycle Signal
Select any other cycle options you may wish to add, if not
previously set. Some cycles will automatically add certain
options such as Clean Boost or Extra Rinse. These may be
turned off, if desired.
NOTE: Not all options are available with all cycles.
1 1. Press START/PAUSE to begin
wash cycle
START
Pause
Press the START/PAUSE button to start the wash cycle. When
the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will light and the
end of cycle signal will sound (if set). Promptly remove garments
when cycle is done to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting
of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps.
Unlocking the lid to add garments
If you need to open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed garments:
Press START/PAUSE; the lid will unlock once the washer
movement has stopped. This may take several minutes
if the load was spinning at high speed. Then close lid
and press START/PAUSE again to restart the cycle.
If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes the water will
pump out.
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.
f 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 and hot wash water settings 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.
Cleaning Your Top 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 Inside of the Washer
To keep your washer odor-free, follow the usage instructions
provided above, and use this recommended monthly
cleaning procedure:
Clean Washer Cycle
This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water
volumes in combination with affresh ® Washer Cleaner
or liquid chlorine bleach to clean the inside of the washer.
Begin procedure
1. affresh ®Washer Cleaner Cycle Procedure
{Recommended for Best Performance}:
a. Open the washer lid and remove any clothing or items.
b. Place an affresh ® Washer Cleaner tablet in the bottom
of the washer basket.
c. Do not place an affresh ® Washer Cleaner tablet
in the detergent dispenser.
d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the
washer when following this procedure.
e. Close the washer lid.
f. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle.
g. Press the START/PAUSE button to begin the cycle.
The Clean Washer Cycle Operation is described below.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle
must be interrupted, press POWER. (For models with no
Power button, press and hold START/PAUSE for three
seconds). After the Clean Washer cycle has stopped, run
a Rinse/Drain & Spin cycle to rinse cleaner from washer.
2. Chlorine Bleach Procedure {Alternative}:
a. Open the washer lid and remove any clothing
or items.
b. Add 1 cup (236 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach
to the bleach compartment.
NOTE: Use of more liquid chlorine bleach than is
recommended above could cause washer damage
over time.
co Close the washer lid.
d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical
to the washer when following this procedure.
e. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle.
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