Whirlpool WTW8500DW-WW Owner's Manual

WASHER CARE (cont.)

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. Touch and hold the START/PAUSE button for

3 seconds 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, touch POWER. 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 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.

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.

WATER INLET HOSES

WASHER CARE

Recommendations to Help Keep Your Washer Clean

and Performing at its Best

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.

Cleaning Your Top Loading Washer

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

Washer Cleaner Cycle Procedure

(Recommended for Best Performance):

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. Touch and hold the START/PAUSE button for