Use and Care Manual
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PREPARATION
Liquid Bleach Compartment
This compartment holds liquid chlorine bleach,
which will be dispensed automatically at the proper
time during the wash cycle.
NOTE
y
Do not add powdered or liquid color-safe bleach
to this compartment.
y
Always follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations when adding bleach. Do not
exceed the maximum fill line. Using too much
bleach can damage fabrics.
y
Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach
directly onto the load or into the drum. Fabric
damage can occur.
Fabric Softener Compartment
This compartment holds liquid fabric softener, which
will be automatically dispensed during the final rinse
cycle.
NOTE
y
Always follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations when adding fabric softener.
Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Using too
much fabric softener may result in stained
clothes.
y
Dilute concentrated fabric softeners with warm
water. Do not exceed the maximum fill line.
y
Never pour fabric softener directly onto the load
or into the drum.
Prewash Detergent Compartment
Add liquid or powdered detergent to this
compartment when using the Prewash option.
Always use HE (High-Efficiency) detergent with your
washing machine.
NOTE
y
If using liquid detergent for the main wash, you
must use the liquid detergent cup accessory in
the main wash dispenser when using the
Prewash option, to prevent the main wash
liquid detergent from being dispensed
immediately.
y Add 1/2 the amount of detergent for the
Prewash option as is recommended for the
main wash. For example, if the main wash cycle
requires one measure of detergent, add 1/2
measure for the Prewash option.
Main Wash Detergent Compartment
This compartment holds laundry detergent for the
main wash cycle, which is added to the load at the
beginning of the cycle. Always use HE (High-
Efficiency) detergent with your washing machine.
Never exceed the manufacturer’s recommendations
when adding detergent. Using too much detergent
can result in detergent buildup in clothing and the
washer. Either powdered or liquid detergent may be
used.
NOTE
y
Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may be
added to the main wash compartment with
detergent of the same type.
y
When using liquid detergent, make sure the
liquid detergent cup and insert are in place. Do
not exceed the maximum fill line.
y
When using powdered detergent, remove the
insert and liquid detergent cup from the
compartment. Powdered detergent will not
dispense with the liquid detergent cup and
insert in place.