Use and Care Guide

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What’s New Under the Lid?
Your new washer will operate differently than your past agitator-style washer.
Sounds
At different stages of the wash cycle, you may
hear sounds and pauses that are different from those
of your previous washer. For example, you may hear a
clicking and hum at the beginning of the spin phase as
the lid lock goes through a self-test. There will be different
kinds of humming and whirring sounds as the agitator
tests for load balance or moves the load. And, sometimes,
you may hear nothing at all as the washer allows time for
clothes to soak.
Lid Lock
To allow for higher spin speeds, the lid will lock and the
Lid Locked light will turn on. When this light is lit, the lid is
locked and cannot be opened. When this light is blinking,
the washer is paused. When this light is off, the lid can be
opened. After a cycle is started, the washer will ll to the
appropriate water level. When the washer is done lling,
it will start to agitate. If you need to open the lid to add a
garment after this point, the lid will remain unlocked during
the entire agitation portion of the wash phase. The cycle
will automatically pause when the lid is opened, and the
cycle will resume once the lid is closed. The lid will lock
before the spin phase begins. If you need to pause or stop
after this point, you must press the START/Pause button
and wait for the lid to unlock. The lid will only unlock after
washer movement has stopped. Depending on when in
the cycle you try to pause, it may take several seconds to
several minutes for the lid to unlock. Press START/Pause
to resume the cycle.
Sensing
This washer will perform a series of spins to check for load
balance. During this time, a series of clicks and a whirring
noise signal that sensing technology is determining if there
is an off-balance load.
IMPORTANT:
• The lid must be closed before the washer basket lls with water and for the wash cycle to start. If the lid is open and lling stops,
close the lid and press START/Pause button to complete the cycle."
• Rinse options must be set to either 1 Rinse with softener or 2 Rinses with softener when using fabric softener in the fabric softener
dispenser. This ensures that fabric softener is added at the correct time in the rinse phase and is evenly distributed.
Water Level Options
Set the Water Level knob to the Auto Sensing setting and
the washer automatically adjusts the water level to the load
size. Set the Water Level knob to the Deep Water Wash
setting and the washer will ll to the maximum water level.
Use only High Efciency detergents. The package will be
marked “HE” or “High Efciency.” Using non-HE detergent
will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing
performance. It may also result in component malfunction
and, over time, buildup of mold or mildew. HE detergents
should be low-sudsing and quick-dispersing to produce
the right amount of suds for the best performance. They
should hold soil in suspension so it is not redeposited
onto clean clothes. Not all detergents labeled as High
Efciency are identical in formulation and their ability to
reduce suds. For example, natural, organic, or homemade
HE detergents may generate a high level of suds. Always
follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions to
determine the amount of detergent to use.
Choosing the Right Detergent
Use only High Efciency (HE) detergent.
Select cycles default to a spray rinse. During these cycles,
you will hear water enter the washer as the tub spins,
allowing the rinse water to penetrate clothes. Check the
“Cycle Guide” for details.
Spray Rinse