Whirlpool W10280544C Washer User Manual


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9
CLEANING YOUR WASHER
Keep your washer as clean and fresh as your clothes. To keep
washer interior odor-free, follow this recommended monthly
cleaning procedure:
1. Make sure the washer is empty.
2. Using recommended AFFRESH
®
washer cleaner,
add one tablet to washer basket
OR
If using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to
liquid chlorine bleach dispenser.
IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent. Do not use more than
recommended amount of bleach to avoid damaging product
over time.
3. Close washer lid.
4. Select Normal Heavy cycle, hot Temperature, and large
LoadSize.
5. Press START/Pause/Unlock. Water will pour into washer for
a moment and pause, lid will lock, then cycle will continue.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must
be interrupted, press START/Pause/Unlock twice and run a
RINSE & SPIN cycle to ensure bleach has been rinsed from
washer. Press and hold the START/Pause/Unlock for
3 seconds to cancel the cycle.
Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser
1. Remove dispenser by grasping top with both hands and
squeezing,whilepushingupwardwiththumbs.
2. Rinse dispenser under warm water, then replace it.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the washer or clothing, do not
wash clothes with the liquid fabric softener dispenser removed.
Cleaning the bleach dispenser
Wipe the inside of the bleach dispenser with a clean, damp
cloth.
To clean exterior:
1. Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills.
2. Use all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer’s nish, do not
use abrasive products.
Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving, or
not using your washer for a period of time, follow these steps:
1. Unplug or disconnect power to washer.
2. Turn off water supply to washer, to avoid ooding due
to water pressure surge.
WINTER STORAGE CARE
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer
whereitwillnotfreeze.Becausesomewatermaystayin
hoses,freezingcandamagewasher.Ifstoringormoving
duringfreezingweather,winterizeyourwasher.
To winterize washer:
1. Shut off both water faucets; disconnect and drain water
inlet hoses.
2. Put1qt.(1L)ofR.V.-typeantifreezeinbasketandrun
washer on RINSE & SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds
tomixantifreezeandremainingwater.
3. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
NON-USE AND VACATION CARE
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.
WATER INLET HOSES
WASHER MAINTENANCE
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