Whirlpool RAB3121EW0 Caring for Your Washer, Cleaning your washer, Winter storage or moving care

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Caring for Your Washer

Proper care of your washer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your washer properly and safely.

Cleaning your washer

Exterior

Wipe up detergent, bleach, and 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.

Do not put sharp or metal objects in your washer. They can damage the

finish. Check all pockets for

pins, clips, money, bolts, nuts, etc. Do not lay these objects on your washer after emptying pockets.

Interior

Clean interior with 1 cup (250 mL) of chlo- rine bleach mixed with 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Run washer through a complete cycle using hot water. Repeat process if necessary.

NOTE: Remove hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as washer safe.

Winter storage or moving care

Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather, winterize it.

To winterize washer:

1.Shut off both water faucets.

2.Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.

3.Put 1 quart (1L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket.

4.Run washer on a drain and spin setting (see pages 8 and 11) for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water.

5.Unplug the power supply cord.

To use washer again:

1.Flush water pipes and hoses.

2.Reconnect water inlet hoses.

3.Turn on both water faucets.

4.Reconnect power supply cord.

5.Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 cup (250 mL) of detergent to clean out antifreeze.

Non-use or vacation care

Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time, you should:

•Unplug the power supply cord or turn off electrical power to the washer.

•Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away.

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Contents Stopping/restarting your Models with Temperature SelectorOperating Your Washer Models with separate Water Level Requesting Assistance orThank you for buying this appliance Washer Safety Your safety is important to usParts and Features Starting Your Washer Models with separate Water Level and Temperature SelectorsOperating Your Washer Close the washer lidOperating Your Washer Permanent Press Selecting a cycle and timeNormal cycle Soak cycleSelf-cleaning lint filter Using rinse and spinUsing drain and spin Models with Water Temperature Selector in Cycle Control Knob Selecting a cycle, time, and temperature Cycle optionsModels with Water Temperature Selector in Cycle Control Knob Stopping/restarting your washerDuring drain Understanding what happens in each cycleUnderstanding normal washer sounds During washingAdding liquid fabric softener Using the liquid chlorine bleach dispenserAdding liquid chlorine bleach On models with no bleach dispenserWinter storage or moving care Cleaning your washerCaring for Your Washer Non-use or vacation careSorting Laundry TipsPreparing clothes for washing LoadingLoading suggestions Saving energyLaundry Tips Extra Large Capacity WashersWater guidelines Selecting water temperaturesChecking hot water temperature Water hardnessWashing special-care items Care InstructionsStain removal guide Removing StainsStain removal rules Stain To RemoveRemoving Stains Products KetchupOr tomato LipstickProblem Cause TroubleshootingCommon laundry problems Common washer problems TroubleshootingIf you need replacement parts … Requesting Assistance or Service in the U.S.AIf you need service† … If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved …Inglis Limited** Appliance Service Consumer Services Requesting Assistance or Service in CanadaIf you need service … Warranty From Date of Purchase Limited TEN-YEAR Length of Warranty Covered by Warranty Full ONE-YEARWarranty Not Covered by WarrantyPage Page Température combiné avec Pièces et caractéristiques Fonctionnement deModèles avec sélecteur de Le bouton de sélection deFélicitations Règles de sécurité Suite à la page suivanteRègles DE Sécurité Pièces et caractéristiques RemarqueRisque de choc électrique Fonctionnement de la laveuseMise en marche de la laveuse Fonctionnement DE LA Laveuse Fermer le couvercle de la laveuseProgramme pressage perma- nent Permanent Press Sélection d’un programme et de la durée de lavageProgramme Normal Normal Programme de trempage SoakProgramme Fabricare Fabricare Utilisation de la fonction rinçage et essorageUtilisation de la fonction vidange et essorage Filtre à charpie autonettoyant Options des programmes Sélection du programme, temps, et températureProgramme normal Utilisation de la fonction rinçage et essorage Arrêt et remise en marche de la laveuse Compréhension de la fonction de chaque programme Remplissage Lavage durée choisie Vidange† Sans agitationDurant la vidange Compréhension des bruits normaux de la laveuseAddition de liquide de blanchiment chloré Pendant le lavageAddition d’assouplissant liquide de tissu Extérieur Entretien de la laveuseNettoyage de la laveuse IntérieurPériode d’inutilisation ou période de vacances Entretien DE LA LaveuseTri Conseils pour le lavagePréparation du linge ChargementLaveuses DE Grande Capacité Conseils Pour LE LavageSuggestions de chargement Articles délicatsGuide de sélection des températures Économie d’énergieSélection de la température de l’eau Dureté de l’eau Lavage d’articles de soins spéciauxVérification de la température de l’eau chaude Article Soins SpéciauxSpandex CouchesÉlastique Articles ignifugésGuide de détachage Élimination des tachesRègles de détachage Tache Méthode D’ÉLIMINATIONÉlimination DES Taches Herbe ou Taches deFruits Légumes vertsGomme à MoisissureMoutarde MâcherProblème Cause Guide de diagnosticProblèmes communs de lavage Guide DE Diagnostic Quelques problèmes communs aux laveuses Demande d’assistance ou de service Si vous avez besoin de services de dépannage …Cinq ANS ’UN ANGarantie Limitée DE DIX ANS