Washer Care; Cleaning Your Washer; Water Inlet Hoses - Whirlpool 3LCHW9100WQ Installationsanleitung

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 colored seal/bellow between the door opening
and the drum for stained areas. Pull back the seal/bellow to
inspect all areas under the seal/bellow and to check for
foreign objects.
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A. Seal/Bellow
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 177 mL (3/4 cup) of liquid
chlorine bleach, and 3.8 L (1 gal.) 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 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 DELICATES/KNITS button twice. However, this
will not immediately stop the cycle. The washer will continue
with several rinse and drain steps to ensure that all remaining
bleach is rinsed from the washer.
Begin procedure
1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from
the washer.
2. Use liquid chlorine bleach:
Open the dispenser drawer and immediately add
160 mL (2/3 cup) of liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach
compartment.

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NOTE: Do not add any detergent to this cycle. Use of more
than 160 mL (2/3 cup) of bleach will cause product damage
over time.
3. Close the washer door and the dispenser drawer.
4. To start the Clean Washer cycle, first enter "Start Operating
Set-up." Then press and hold DELICATES/KNITS for
1 second. With the entire display flashing, press BRIGHTS.
NOTE: The drum will rotate, then the door will unlock, lock
again, and then the cycle will continue.
■ The washer will not fill, but the drum will rotate while the
washer runs a short sensing cycle. This will take
approximately 3 minutes.
5. The cycle will determine whether clothing or other items are
in the washer.
a) If no items are detected in the washer, it will proceed
to Step 7.
b) If any items are detected in the washer, "rL" or "F-34"
will be displayed. Then the door will unlock.
■ Press DELICATES/KNITS to cancel the failure code.
Then repeat steps 1, 3, and 4 to start the cycle again.
6. Once the cycle has begun, allow the cycle to complete.
7. 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 detergent for automatic washer.
■ Leave the door slightly open after each cycle to allow for
better ventilation and drying of washer interior.
■ Clean the washer monthly using the Washer Maintenance
Procedure, 160 mL (2/3 cup) of liquid chlorine bleach.
■ If the procedure does not sufficiently improve the washer
freshness, please evaluate your installation and usage
conditions for other causes.
Cleaning the exterior
Use a soft damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills.
Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to keep it looking
new. Use mild soap and water. Do not use abrasive products.
Cleaning the dispenser drawer
The dispenser drawer is removable for easy cleaning.
1. Unlock the dispenser drawer by pressing the Release Lever.
Remove the drawer.
2. Remove the inserts (the siphon from the softener and bleach
compartments).
3. Wash the parts under running water.
NOTE: Do not wash components in the dishwasher.
4. Replace the inserts and return the dispenser to the drawer.
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose
failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges,
kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, record the date of replacement.

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