Whirlpool W10607420A-SP Owner's Manual

Washer Maintenance

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, mark the date of 

replacement on the label with a permanent marker.
NOTE: This washer does not include inlet hoses. See  

the Installation Instructions for more information.

1.   Always use High Efficiency (HE) detergents and follow the 

HE detergent manufacturer’s instructions regarding the 

amount of HE detergent to use. Never use more than the 

recommended amount because that may increase the 

rate at which detergent and soil residue accumulate inside 

your washer, which in turn may result in undesirable odor.

2.    Use warm and hot wash water settings sometimes (not 

exclusively cold water washes), because they do a better 

job of controlling the rate at which soils and detergent 

accumulate.

3.    Always leave the washer lid open between uses to help 

dry out the washer and prevent the buildup of odor-

causing residue.

Read these instructions completely before beginning the 

routine cleaning processes recommended below. This 

Washer Maintenance Procedure should be performed, 

at a minimum, once per month or every 30 wash cycles, 

whichever occurs sooner, to control the rate at which soils 

and detergent may otherwise accumulate in your washer.
Cleaning the Inside of the Washer
To keep your washer odor-free, follow the usage instructions 

provided above, and use this recommended monthly 

cleaning procedure:
Clean Washer Cycle
This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water 

volumes in combination with affresh

®

 Washer Cleaner  

or liquid chlorine bleach to clean the inside of the washer.
Begin procedure
1.   affresh

®

 

a.   Open the washer lid and remove any clothing or items.

 

b.   Place an affresh

®

 Washer Cleaner tablet in the bottom 

of the washer basket.

 

c.   Do not place an affresh

®

 Washer Cleaner tablet  

in the detergent dispenser.

 

d.   Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the 

washer when following this procedure.

 

e.   Close the washer lid.

 

f.   Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle.

 

g.   Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to begin the 

cycle. The Clean Washer Cycle Operation is described 

below.

  

NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle  

must be interrupted, press POWER/CANCEL. (For models 

with no Power/Cancel button, press and hold START/

Pause/Unlock for three seconds). After the Clean Washer 

cycle has stopped, run a RINSE & SPIN cycle to rinse 

cleaner from washer.

2.  Chlorine Bleach Procedure (Alternative):
 

a.   Open the washer lid and remove any clothing  

or items.

 

b.   Add 1 cup (236 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach  

to the bleach compartment.

 

NOTE: Use of more liquid chlorine bleach than is  

  recommended above could cause washer damage  

  over time.
 

c.  Close the washer lid.

 

d.   Do not add any detergent or other chemical  

to the washer when following this procedure.

 

e.   Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle.

 

f.   Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to begin the 

cycle. The Clean Washer Cycle Operation is described 

below.

  

NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle  

must be interrupted, press POWER/CANCEL. (For models 

with no Power/Cancel button, press and hold START/

Pause/Unlock for three seconds). After the Clean Washer 

cycle has stopped, run a RINSE & SPIN cycle to rinse 

cleaner from washer.

Description of Clean Washer Cycle Operation:
1.   This cycle will fill to a water level higher than in normal 

wash cycles to provide rinsing at a level above the water 

line for normal wash cycle.

2.   During this cycle, there will be some agitation and 

spinning to increase the removal of soils.

After this cycle is complete, leave the lid open to allow  

for better ventilation and drying of the washer interior.

Cleaning the Dispensers
After a period of using your washer, you may find some 

residue buildup in the washer’s dispensers. To remove 

residue from the dispensers, wipe them with a damp cloth 

and towel dry. Do not attempt to remove the dispensers or 

trim for cleaning. The dispensers and trim are not removable. 

If your model has a dispenser drawer, however, remove the 

drawer and clean it before or after you run the Clean Washer 

cycle. Use an all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed.

Cleaning the Outside of the Washer
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe away any spills.  

Use only mild soaps or cleaners when cleaning external 

washer surfaces. 
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer’s finish, do not 

use abrasive products.