Whirlpool 3396315 - Manual (Page 29)

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER/DRYER
As needed cleaning -
Exterior
Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills
with a soft, damp cloth or
sponge as they occur.
Occasionally wipe the outside
of the washer to keep it looking
like new.
washer
Interior
Clean interior with 250 mL (1 cup) of
chlorine bleach mixed with 500 mL (2 cups)
of detergent. Run washer through a com­
plete cycle using hot water. Repeat process
if necessary.
NOTE: Remove hard water deposits using
only cleaners labeled as washer safe.
As needed cleaning - dryer
Exterior
Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
Interior
Garments which contain unstable dyes,
such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored
cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior.
These stains are not harmful to your dryer
and will not stain future loads of clothes. It is
helpful to dry unstable dye items inside out
to prevent dye transfer.
AWARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
To clean dryer drum:
1. Make a paste with powdered laundry
detergent and very warm water.
2. Apply paste to a soft cloth and scrub
area until all excess dye is
removed.
Apply a liquid, non-flammable
household cleaner to the
stained area and rub with a soft cloth until
all excess dye is removed.
3. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
4. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to
dry drum.
Clogged lint screen
Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can
cause a residue buildup on the lint screen.
Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush
every six months or more frequently if it
becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.
Use the following method:
1. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot
water.
2. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and
liquid detergent; scrub lint
screen with the brush to
remove residue buildup.
3. Rinse screen with hot water.
4. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean
towel; put cover on lint screen and
replace in dryer.
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