Whirlpool WFW8620HC Use And Care Manual page 58

11.
Touch and hold START/PAUSE
to begin wash cycle
Touch and hold START/PAUSE for 3 seconds to start the wash
cycle. To pause a cycle in progress, touch START/PAUSE once;
then touch and hold again to continue the cycle. To cancel a
cycle, touch and hold POWER and run Drain & Spin to remove
any excess water.
Once you touch and hold START/PAUSE, you will hear the door
lock. The washer door will remain locked during the wash cycle.
Unlocking the door to add garments:
If you need to open the door to add one or two
missed garments, you may do so while the
"Add Garment" light is lit. The time allowed
to add a garment will vary based on cycle
selection and load size.
Touch START/PAUSE once; the door will unlock
once the washer movement has stopped.
This may take several minutes. Then close
door and touch and hold START/PAUSE again
to restart the cycle.
Adding items after "Add Garment" light is off:
Cancel current cycle. Water will drain and you will need
to reselect cycle and restart.
For best wash performance and optimal energy savings,
add garments only when the "Add Garment" light is on.
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12.
Remove garments promptly
after cycle is finished
Promptly remove garments after cycle
has completed to avoid odor and rusting of
metal objects on garments. When unloading
garments, pull back the door seal and check
for small items between the tub and the
washer drum.
If you will be unable to remove the load
promptly, use the FanFresh
available on your model. If the FanFresh
the washer will automatically activate the fan once the cycle
ends and tumble the load periodically for up to 12 hours. After
a Wash & Dry cycle, promptly remove garments after cycle has
completed to reduce wrinkling.
NOTES:
■ To cancel the FanFresh
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PAUSE.
■ This washer has a tight seal to avoid water leaks. To avoid
odors, leave the door open to allow the washer to dry
between uses.
■ If a dry cycle is interrupted and the load removed before
the cool-down period at the end of the cycle, the load will
be very hot.
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option, touch POWER or START/