Washer/Dryer Maintenance; Washer Care - Whirlpool W11555816A Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien

WASHER/DRYER 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.

WASHER CARE

Recommendations to Help Keep Your Washer Clean and
Performing at Its Best
1. Always use High Efficiency detergents and follow the
detergent manufacturer's instructions regarding the amount
of 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 undesirble 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:
Recommended Cycle for Cleaning the Washer
Refer to the "Cycle Guide" for the optimal cycle for cleaning
the inside of the washer. Use this cycle with affresh
Cleaner or liquid chlorine bleach as described below.
Begin procedure
affresh Washer Cleaner Cycle procedure (Recommended
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for Best Performance):
a. Open the washer lid and remove any clothing or items.
b. Use an affresh Machine Cleaning Wipe or a soft, damp
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cloth or sponge to clean the inside of the door.
c. Place an affesh
Washer Cleaner tablet in the bottom
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of the washer basket.
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 with affresh
g. Press and hold START/PAUSE to begin the cycle.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must be
interrupted, press the START/PAUSE button once. After the
cycle has stopped, run a Quick Wash cycle to rinse cleaner
from washer.
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Chlorine Bleach Procedure (Alternative):
NOTE: Use of more liquid chlorine bleach than is
recommended above could cause washer damage over time.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must
be interrupted, press the START/PAUSE button once. After the
cycle has stopped, run a Quick Wash cycle to rinse cleaner
from washer.
Description of Clean Washer with affresh
1. The Clean Washer with affresh
2. If no items are detected in the washer, it will proceed with the
After the cycle is complete, leave the lid open to allow for better
ventilation and drying of the washer interior.
Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser
(on some models)
Washer
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1. Remove dispenser by grasping top with both hands and
2. Rinse dispenser under warm water or wipe the surfaces with
3. Replace the dispenser.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the washer or clothing, do not
wash clothes with the liquid fabric softener dispenser removed.
Cleaning the bleach dispenser (on some models)
Wipe the inside of the bleach dispenser with an affresh
Machine Cleaning Wipe or a clean, damp cloth. Use an all-
purpose surface cleaner, if needed.
Cleaning the Outside of the Washer
cycle.
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Use an affresh
or sponge to wipe away any spills. Use an affresh
Cleaning Wipe or only mild soaps or cleaners when cleaning
external washer surfaces.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do not
use abrasive products.
WASHER CARE (cont.)
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.
c. 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 with affresh
f. Press and hold START/PAUSE to begin the cycle.
clothing or other items are in the washer.
cycle.
squeezing, while pushing upward with thumbs.
an affresh Machine Cleaning Wipe or a damp cloth and towel
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dry either before or after you run the Clean Washer with
affresh cycle. Use an all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed.
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Machine Cleaning Wipe or a soft, damp cloth
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cycle.
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Cycle Operation:
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cycle will determine whether
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Machine
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