Washer Maintenance; Cleaning Your Washer - Whirlpool WFW97HEXL Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien

WASHER MAINTENANCE

CLEANING YOUR WASHER

Keep your washer as clean and fresh as your clothes.
To keep washer interior odor-free, follow this recommended
cleaning procedure at least once a month:
1. Make sure laundry drum is empty.
2. Using recommended AFFRESH
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 to CLEAN WASHER
cycle. Do not use more than recommended amount of
bleach to avoid damaging product over time.
3. Close washer door.
4. Press POWER.
5. Select CLEAN WASHER with Affresh
6. Press and hold START/PAUSE.
NOTE: The basket will rotate, then the door will unlock,
lock again, and then the cycle will continue. The washer
will add some water, and the basket will rotate while
the washer runs a short sensing cycle. This will take
approximately 3 minutes.
7. The cycle will determine whether clothing or other items
are in the washer. If no items are detected in the washer,
it will proceed to Step 8.
If any items are detected in the washer, a reminder will
be displayed on the screen and the door will unlock.
Open and remove any garments in the wash drum.
Press POWER to cancel the error message. Then repeat
steps 3–6 to start the cycle again.
8. Once the cycle has started, allow it to finish. If START/
PAUSE or POWER is pressed before the cycle is
complete, it may take up to 10 minutes for the door
to unlock.
9. After the cycle has ended, leave the door open slightly,
to allow for better ventilation and drying of washer
interior.
To clean exterior:
1. Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills.
2. Use mild soap and water if needed.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging washer finish, do not use
abrasive products.
washer cleaner, add
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cycle.
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CLEANING THE PRECISION DISPENSE
ULTRA CARTRIDGE
It is recommended that you rinse out the Precision
Dispense Ultra cartridge when changing detergent types or
concentrations, or when the washer will not be used for
an extended period.
1. Pull dispenser out until it stops.
2. Lift out the Precision Dispense Ultra cartridge.
3. Lift cover on cartridge and flush interior thoroughly with
warm water.
4. Allow to air dry or wipe with a clean, soft towel.
IMPORTANT:
Cartridge is not dishwasher safe.
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