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Whirlpool Smart All-In-One Washer & Dryer
GENERAL INFORMATION
All-In-One Washer/Dryer Maintenance
Washer/Dryer Care
Recommendations to Help Keep Your Washer/
Dryer 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 or hot water washes 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 door slightly ajar between uses
to help dry out the washer and avoid the buildup of odor-
causing residue.
4. Periodically clean residue from all interior surfaces of the
glass window. For better care, wipe the entire inside of
the glass door with a damp cloth.
Cleaning Your Front-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 Door Seal
1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items
from the washer.
2. Inspect the seal between the door opening and the drum
for stained areas or soil buildup. Pull back the seal to
inspect all areas under the seal and to check for foreign
objects.
3. If stained areas or soil buildup are found, wipe down
these areas of the seal using the following procedure:
When the cycle is complete, gently pull back the rubber
door seal and clean the entire surface with the textured
side of an affresh® Machine Cleaning Wipe.
Cleaning the Inside of the Washer
This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes
in combination with affresh® Washer Cleaner to thoroughly
clean the inside of the washer.
NOTE: Read these instructions completely before beginning
the cleaning process.
Begin procedure
Clean Washer with affresh® Cycle Procedure
(Recommended for Best Performance):
a. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or
items.
b. Use an affresh® Machine Cleaning Wipe or a soft,
damp cloth or sponge to clean the inside door glass.
c. Add an affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet to the washer
drum.
d. Do not add the affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet to the
bulk dispenser.
e. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the
washer when following this procedure.
f. Close the washer door.
g. Select the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle.
h. Select the TumbleFresh™ option to help dry the washer
interior after the cycle is complete.
NOTE: The washer remembers your last option
selection and will use it for future wash cycles until you
deselect that option.
i. Touch the START/PAUSE button to begin the cycle.
The Clean Washer with affresh® cycle operation is
described below.
Description of Clean Washer with affresh® Cycle Operation:
1. Do not run this cycle with a load. Doing so could damage
the items.
2. After the cycle is complete, leave the door open slightly
to allow for better ventilation and drying of the washer
interior.
Cleaning the Load & Go™ Bulk Dispenser
After a period of using your washer/dryer, you may find some
residue buildup in the Load & Go™ bulk dispenser. To remove
residue from the dispensers, lift the handle on the dispenser
housing to remove it from the washer/dryer cabinet, then
rinse the two dispensers thoroughly with running water. Wipe
the outside dispenser surfaces with an affresh® Machine
Cleaning Wipe or a damp cloth and towel dry. Use an all-
purpose surface cleaner, if needed. Replace the dispenser in
the washer/dryer cabinet and make sure that it is seated.
IMPORTANT : Load & Go™ bulk dispenser is not dishwasher
safe.
Cleaning the Outside of the Washer/Dryer
Use an affresh® Machine Cleaning Wipe or a soft, damp
cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills. Occasionally wipe the
outside of your washer/dryer to help keep it looking new. Use
an affresh® Machine Cleaning Wipe or mild soap and water.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer/dryer finish, do
not use abrasive products.