Washer Maintenance - Whirlpool WFW94HEX Technical Education
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WASHER MAINTENANCE
CLEANING YOUR WASHER
CLEANING THE DISPENSER
Keep your washer as clean and fresh as your clothes.
To keep washer interior odor-free, follow this recommended
dispenser compartments. To remove residue, follow this
cleaning procedure at least once a month:
recommended cleaning procedure:
1. Make sure laundry drum is empty.
1. Pull dispenser drawer out until it stops.
2. Press down on the release tab and pull straight out to
2. Using recommended AFFRESH
remove the dispenser.
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 A resh
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
3. Lift o cover panel by
approximately 3 minutes.
pulling straight up.
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, "rL" will be
displayed, and the WASH and CONTROL LOCK lights
will light. The door will unlock. Open and remove any
garments in the wash drum. Press POWER to cancel the
4. Wash dispenser and
error message. Then repeat steps 3–6 to start the cycle
cover panel in warm,
again.
soapy water, using a mild
8.
detergent.
PAUSE or POWER is pressed before the cycle is
5. Rinse with warm water.
complete, "Int" (Interrupted) will appear in the display.
6. Air dry or wipe with a
It may take up to 10 minutes for the door to unlock.
clean towel, slide cover
9. After the cycle has ended, leave the door open slightly,
panel back onto posts on
to allow for better ventilation and drying of washer
dispenser.
interior.
7. Align edges of dispenser
To clean exterior:
with guides in washer,
1. Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills.
then slide dispenser
back into slot.
2. Use mild soap and water if needed.
IMPORTANT:
Dispenser is
IMPORTANT:
not dishwasher safe.
abrasive products.
WASHER MAINTENANCE
washer cleaner, add
®
cycle.
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3-11
CLEANING THE DOOR SEAL
1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items
from the washer.
2. Inspect the gray colored seal between the door opening
and the basket for stained areas. Pull back the seal to
inspect all areas under the seal and to check for foreign
objects.
3. If stained areas are found, wipe down these areas of the
seal, using the procedure that follows.
a) Mix a dilute solution, using 3/4 cup (177 mL) of liquid
chlorine bleach, and 1 gal. (3.8 L) of warm tap water.
b) Wipe the seal area with the dilute solution, using
a damp cloth.
c) Let stand 5 minutes.
d) Wipe down area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let the
washer interior air dry with door open.
IMPORTANT:
Wear rubber gloves when cleaning for
prolonged periods. Refer to the bleach manufacturer's
instructions for proper use.
Seal
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