Whirlpool w10240441c Use & Care Manual page 7

Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package forthistype of
detergent willbemarked " HE" o r"High Efficiency." This wash
system, along withless water, will c reate t oomuch sudsing witha
regular non-HE d etergent. Using r egular detergent will l ikely result
inwasher errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing
performance. Itmay also result i ncomponent failures and
noticeable mold ormildew. HE detergents aremade toproduce
theright a mount ofsuds forthebest p erformance. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions todetermine theamount ofdetergent
touse. R emember, concentrated detergent such as2xorhigher
will u seless detergent based o nload size.
Use only HE High Efficiency detergent.
1.
Place a load of sorted clothes into the washer. See "Laundry
Tips."
• Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and
small items. Items should move easily through the wash
water.
• For best performance, load garments in loose heaps
evenly around the basket wall. Do not load above the
stainless steel portion of the basket, as shown.
3.
Add laundry boosters (powdered or liquid) (on models with
Oxi option) or liquid chlorine bleach (on models without Oxi
option) to the Bleach/Oxi dispenser. Do not mix laundry
boosters and liquid chlorine bleach in the same cycle. At the
end of the cycle, a small amount of water may be left in the
dispenser. This is normal.
On models with Oxi option, when using a laundry booster
(powder or liquid):
• Be sure to select Oxi from the options to assure proper
dispensing.
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4.
Laundry boosters are automatically dispensed at the proper
time during the wash cycle.
Do not mix laundry boosters and liquid chlorine bleach in the
same cycle.
models with Oxi option, when using liquid chlorine bleach:
Do not select Oxi option. No option selection is necessary
for proper dispensing of liquid chlorine bleach.
Do not mix laundry boosters and liquid chlorine bleach in
the same cycle.
Do not overfill, dilute or use more than 1 cup (250 mL).
Follow the garment and chlorine bleach manufacturer's
directions for proper use.
To avoid spilling, use a cup with a pouring spout. Do not let
bleach splash, drip, or run down into the washer basket.
Pour measured liquid fabric softener into the fabric softener
dispenser.
If you are using fabric softener, be sure to select Fabric
Softener from the options to assure proper dispensing.
NOTE: Select Fabric Softener from the Dispenser Options to
assure proper dispensing.
2.
Pour measured powdered or liquid High Efficiency (HE)
detergent into the detergent dispenser. Always use the
detergent dispenser, and do not put detergent directly onto
clothes in the washer.
• Do not overfill. Do not dilute. The dispenser holds 3 oz
(94 mL), or a capful of fabric softener.
• The fabric softener is dispensed in the final rinse. If Extra
Rinse is selected, the fabric softener will be dispensed during
the Extra Rinse.
• Do not use fabric softener dispensing balls in this washer.
Dispensing balls will not operate correctly with this washer.
• Do not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the clothes.
• At the end of the cycle, a small amount of water may be left in
the dispenser. This is normal.
NOTE: Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser.
5. Close the washer lid.
6. Press POWER. This turns on the washer display.
7. Select a Wash Cycle. See "Cycles."
8. Select the desired Modifiers. See "Modifiers."
9. Select desired Options. See "Options."