Whirlpool 3396314 - Manual (Page 26)

C A R I N G F O R Y O U R W A S H E R / D R Y E R
As needed cleaning -
Exterior
Wipe up detergent, bleach, arxl other spills
with a soft, damp cloth or
sponge as they occur. Occa­
sionally wipe the outside of the
washer to keep it looking like
new.
washer
Interior
Clean interior with 1 cup (250 mL) of
chlorine bleach mixed with 2 cups (500 ml.)
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.
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
r ITv until all excess dye is removed.
jJ \ 3. Wipe drum thoroughly with a
~ damp cloth.
4. Tumble a load of rags to dry.
OR
1. Apply a liquid, non-flammable household
cleaner to the stained area.
2. Rub area with a cloth until all excess dye
is renfx)ved.
3. Wipe drum thoroughly wKh a damp cloth.
4. Tumble a load of rags to dry.
Clogged lint screen
Laurxlry 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 M
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 arrd
liquid detergent; scrub lint
screen with the brush to
remove residue buildup.
3. Rinse screen with hot wajer.
4. Thoroughly dry lint screen
with a clean towel; put cover on lint
screen and replace in dryer.
A warning
Explosion Hazard
• Turn off the electrical power before
cleaning the dryer interior.
• Make sure the dryer is cool.
• Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock or injury, fire, or explosion.
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