Whirlpool YWMH1162XVS Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 73)

PLUMBING

We recommend that you become familiar with your plumbing system as soon as you move in. You should

know the location of the main shut off and individual shut offs in all the bathrooms and the kitchen. In the

event of a plumbing emergency, you must close the main water shutoff for the home at once. Flowing water

can cause severe damage to your home and its contents.

Please make certain that everyone in your household knows the locations of the main shutoff valves in your

home.

Other water shutoffs may be located under the sinks in the bathrooms and the kitchen, or behind the toilet

bowl. Another water shutoff may be located on the top of the water heater. This controls the flow of water to

the water heater and should be closed in the event of a leak in the water heater. You and others in your

home should know where these water shutoffs are and how they work.

Each plumbing fixture in your home has a drain pipe specially designed to provide a water vapor barrier

between your home and the sewer. The drain pipe or trap is the U-shaped area of pipe directly under the

sink. The trap holds water which prevents the airborne bacteria and odor of sewer gas from entering your

home. If any of your faucets are used infrequently, we suggest that they be turned on occasionally to replace

the water in the trap lost to evaporation. Because of their shape, the traps are the most likely area to become

clogged. Periodically check under kitchen and bathroom cabinets for leaks.

If you detect the odor of sewer gas from a sink after you have ensured there is water in the sink trap, contact

a licensed plumbing contractor.

Bathtubs, Showers, and Surround Enclosures

Fiberglass or acrylics are lightweight materials which add beauty and style to bathroom tubs and showers.

You can preserve the original high gloss finish by regular cleaning with a liquid cleaner, detergent or foaming

cleanser. Do not use abrasive cleansers. Alcohol used as a cleaning agent may cause discoloration.

Stubborn stains can be removed with various appropriate household cleaning agents used with a nylon-

scouring pad. Never use metal scrapers or similar tools. Always rinse the walls and the door of the shower

after each use.

The delicate beauty and gloss of porcelain bathtubs are easily maintained by observing a basic rule: never

use abrasive cleaners. They scratch through the glass-like surfaces quickly. Liquid dishwashing detergent on

a moist cloth is preferred. Although porcelain is durable, be careful not to drop heavy articles on it that can

cause chipping. Should scratching or chipping occur, contact a porcelain repair business.

If your bathtub is jetted, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for operation, care and cleaning.

Clogged Drains

Many plumbing clogs are caused by improper garbage disposal use. Always use plenty of cold water when

running the disposal. Supplied with a steady flow of cold water, grease congeals and is cut up by the blades.

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