Using Laundry Product Dispensers; Starting Your Washer - Whirlpool WTW5500XW Use And Care Manual

Using Laundry Product Dispensers

3.
Add HE detergent to dispenser
Detergent tray
Add a measured amount of HE detergent
into detergent tray. This tray holds 3 oz.
(89 mL). Do not overfill tray – adding too much detergent may
cause detergent to be dispensed into the washer too early.
IMPORTANT: Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package
will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." Low-water washing
creates excessive sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent.
Using regular detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and
reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component
failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made
to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount
of detergent to use.
Using Oxi or color-safe bleach:
If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add
to the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes.
HELPFUL TIP: See "Washer Maintenance" for information
on recommended method of cleaning washer dispenser trays.
4.
Add liquid chlorine bleach
to dispenser
Liquid
Chlorine Bleach
Do not overfill, dilute, or use more than 1 cup (250 mL).
Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in the same
cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.
5.
Add fabric softener to dispenser
Fabric softener tray
Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric softener
into tray, always follow manufacturer's directions
for correct amount of fabric softener based on your load size.
Close dispenser drawer, then select Fabric Softener option.
IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener option must be selected to
ensure proper distribution at correct time in cycle. Do not overfill
or dilute. Overfilling dispenser will cause fabric softener to
immediately dispense into washer.
If Extra Rinse option is selected, fabric softener will be dispensed
into the last rinse.
It is normal for a small amount of water to remain in the dispenser
at the end of a cycle.

Starting Your Washer

6.
Press POWER to turn on washer
Make sure the dispenser drawer is closed completely, then press
POWER to turn on the washer.
7.
Select cycle
Turn cycle knob to choose your wash cycle. For more
information, see "Control Panel".
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