Whirlpool WFC7500VW - Manual (Page 19)

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WASHER CARE
Cleaning Your Washer
Cleaning the Door Seal/Bellow
1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from
the washer.
2. Inspect the gray colored seal/bellow between the door
opening and the basket for stained areas. Pull back the seal/
bellow to inspect all areas under the seal/bellow and to check
for foreign objects.
3. If stained areas are found, wipe down these areas of the seal/
bellow, 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/bellow 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.
Washer Maintenance Procedure
This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes in
combination with AFFRESH™ washer cleaner or liquid chlorine
bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of the washer.
NOTES:
■ Read these instructions completely before beginning the
cleaning process.
■ If necessary, the cleaning cycle may be interrupted by
pressing the CANCEL/DRAIN button. This will stop the cycle.
A RINSE/SPIN cycle must then be run to thoroughly rinse the
remaining bleach from the washer. Failure to do so will cause
damage to the washer and clothing added to the next cycle.
Begin procedure
1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from
the washer.
2. Using the AFFRESH™ washer cleaner (Recommended):
Add one AFFRESH™ washer cleaner tablet to the washer
drum.
If using liquid chlorine bleach:
Open the dispenser drawer and immediately add ½ cup
(120 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment.
NOTE: Do not add any detergent to this cycle. Use of more
than ½ cup (120 mL) of bleach will cause product damage
over time.
3. Close the washer door and the dispenser drawer.
4. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle.
5. Press START.
NOTE: The basket will rotate, then the door will unlock, lock
again, and then the cycle will continue.
■ The machine will not fill, but the basket will rotate while
the washer runs a short sensing cycle. This will take
approximately 3 minutes.
6. The cycle will determine whether clothing or other items are
in the washer.
7. Once the cycle has begun, allow the cycle to complete.
8. After the cycle is complete, leave the door open slightly, to
allow for better ventilation and drying of washer interior.
Always do the following to maintain washer freshness
■ Use only HE High Efficiency detergent.
■ Leave the door slightly open after each cycle to allow for
better ventilation and drying of washer interior.
■ Repeat the cleaning procedure monthly, using ½ cup
(120 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach.
■ If the procedure does not sufficiently improve the machine
freshness, please evaluate your installation and usage
conditions for other causes.
A. Seal/Bellow
A
a)
b)
If no items are detected in the washer, it will proceed
to Step 7.
If any items are detected in the washer, “F-22” will be
displayed, and the Sensing, Wash and Rinse status
lights will remain lit.
■ Press START to cancel the failure code. Press and
hold CANCEL/DRAIN for 3 seconds to unlock the
door manually. It will take approximately 1 minute
for the door to unlock. Then repeat steps 1, 3
and 5 to start the cycle again.