Using The Proper Detergent - Whirlpool HE2t - 3.7 cu. Ft. Front Load Washer User Manual

USING THE PROPER DETERGENT

Use only High Efficiency detergents. The pack-
age for this type of detergent will be marked
"HE" or "High Efficiency." This wash system,
along with less water, will create too much
sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Us-
ing regular detergent will likely result in washer
errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing
performance. It may also result in component
failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE de-
tergents 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.
Use only HE High Efficiency detergent.
First Wash Cycle Without Laundry
Before washing clothes for the first time, if not
completed during the final installation step,
choose the Normal/Casual cycle and run it
without clothes. Use only HE High Efficiency
detergent. Use 1/2 the manufacturer's recom-
mended amount for a medium-sized load. This
initial cycle serves to ensure the interior is clean
before washing clothes.
For All Wash Cycles
1. To load washer
Open the washer door by pulling on the
handle. Sort laundry according to color and
type of fabric. Place a load of sorted clothes
in the washer. Do not overload washer.
Overloading can cause poor cleaning.
• The washer can be fully loaded, but
not tightly packed. Washer door should
close easily.
• Mix large and small items. Avoid wash-
ing a single item. Load evenly.
• Wash small items such as infant socks
in mesh garment bags. It is recommend-
ed that more than one garment bag be
used and that each garment bag be
filled with equal amounts of material.
• When unloading garments, occasionally
check under the rubber rim at the front
of the tub for small items.
2. Close the washer door by pushing it firmly
until the lock clicks. The washer door will
remain locked during the wash cycle.
NOTE: After any wash cycle is completed,
the door must be opened and then closed
before a new cycle can begin. The door
can be opened only if PAUSE/CANCEL
is selected while the ADD A GARMENT
light is illuminated or if the cycle has been
canceled. See "To cancel a cycle" in the
"Changing Cycles and Options Section."
3. Open the dispenser drawer and add laun-
dry additives to the detergent, bleach,
or fabric softener compartments. Close
drawer slowly to avoid spills. See "Using
the Dispenser."
4. Turn on the washer by selecting POWER.
Select one of the cycles by turning the cycle
selector. The indicator light for the selected
cycle will illuminate. When selecting a
Wash Cycle, the preset Modifiers and Op-
tions, Water Temp, and Spin Speed for the
selected cycle will illuminate. The preset
settings provide the recommended fabric
care for the selected cycle. See "Wash
Cycles."
5. Select the desired OPTIONS. Not all Op-
tions are available with all cycles. See
"Options."
6. If desired, select the END OF CYCLE
SIGNAL. The signal is helpful when you
are washing items that should be removed
from the washer as soon as it stops. Press
END OF CYCLE SIGNAL to select ON or
OFF.
7. To begin the wash cycle immediately
Select and hold START (for approximately
1 second).
• If you do not select START within 5 min-
utes of choosing a cycle, the washer
automatically shuts off.
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