Whirlpool W10373818A Washer User Manual


 
11
WASHER MAINTENANCE
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 drum.
OR
If using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to
liquid chlorine bleach dispenser.
IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent to CLEAN
WASHER with AFFRESH
cycle. Do not use more than
recommended amount of bleach to avoid damaging
product over time.
3. Close washer lid.
4. Press POWER.
5. Select CLEAN WASHER with AFFRESH
cycle.
6. Press START/PAUSE. 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 twice and run a
RINSE AND SPIN cycle to ensure cleaner or bleach have
been rinsed from washer.
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.
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
10. Press START/PAUSE to begin
wash cycle
Press the START/PAUSE button to start the wash cycle. Filling
is delayed for several minutes while load balance is sensed.
When the cycle has nished, 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, you
may do so while the Add a Garment indicator is lit.
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 resume the cycle.
If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes the water will
pump out.
Delay in water ll
Filling is delayed for 2 to 3 minutes to check for load unbalance.
You will hear the hum of the spin prior to lling. This is normal
operation.
9. Select cycle options
Select any other cycle options you may wish to add, if not
previously set. Some cycles will automatically add certain
options such as Deep Clean or Extra Rinse. These may be
turned off, if desired.
NOTE: Not all options are available with all cycles.