Whirlpool Cabrio WTW5700XW, Technical Education

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USING LAUNDRY PRODUCT DISPENSERS (continued)
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:
do not use abrasive products.
Liq uid ch lor ine
ble ach di spe nse r
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.
Select START/PAUSE to begin
wash cycle
Press the START/PAUSE button to start the wash cycle.
the end of cycle signal will sound (if set).
Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to
prevent odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of metal hooks,
zippers, and snaps.
NOTE:
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 restart the cycle.
If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes the water will
pump out.
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 Presoak or Extra Rinse. These can be turned
off, if desired.
NOTE: Not all options are available with all cycles.