Pausing Or Restarting; Changing Cycles, Options And Modifiers; Status Lights - Whirlpool duet Front-Load Washer Use And Care Manual

Bleach compartment
(Number 4 in Dispenser Illustration)
Add NO MORE THAN cup (80 mL) liquid chlorine bleach to this
compartment. The bleach will be automatically diluted and
dispensed at the proper time during the wash cycle. This
compartment cannot dilute powdered bleach.
Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Use a measuring cup
with a pour spout; do not guess.
Do not fill beyond the "MAX" level. Overfilling could cause
severe garment damage.
Fabric Softener compartment
(Number 5 in Dispenser Illustration)
Add ¼ cup (60 mL) liquid fabric softener to this compartment.
Fabric softener will be automatically dispensed in the final rinse.
Do not fill beyond the "MAX" level.

Pausing or Restarting

1. To pause the washer at any time, select PAUSE/CANCEL.
2. To continue the cycle, select HOLD TO START (for
approximately 1 second).

Changing Cycles, Options and Modifiers

Cycles, Options and Modifiers can be changed anytime before
HOLD TO START is selected.
Options and Modifiers can be changed anytime after HOLD TO
START is selected and before the start of the selected Option or
Modifier.
To cancel a cycle and select a new cycle
1. Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice.
2. Select desired cycle.
3. Select the desired OPTIONS.
4. Select HOLD TO START (for approximately 1 second) to
restart the washer at the beginning of the new cycle.
To cancel a cycle
1. Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice.
2. The washer powers down, the door unlocks, and clothes can
be removed.
NOTE: If the water level or the temperature is too high, the
washer will drain automatically before the door unlocks.
To change Options or Modifiers after the cycle has started
1. Select PAUSE/CANCEL.
2. Select the desired OPTIONS or MODIFIERS.
3. Select HOLD TO START (for approximately 1 second) to
continue the cycle.
To drain the washer manually
1. Select PAUSE/CANCEL.
2. Select DRAIN/SPIN.
3. Select HOLD TO START (for approximately 1 second) to
begin the drain.
4. When the spin is complete, the door unlocks. Items can be
removed from the washer.
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Status Lights

These lights show which portion of the cycle the washer is
operating. They also indicate when you can add an additional
item to the wash cycle and when the controls are locked.
Adding items
You can add items to the washer after the cycle has started if the
ADD A GARMENT status light is glowing.
To add items
1. Select PAUSE/CANCEL. The washer door unlocks, and items
can be added.
2. To continue the cycle, close the door and select HOLD TO
START (for approximately 1 second).
Locking controls
The Control Lock prevents unintended use of the washer. You
can also use the control lock feature to prevent unintended cycle
or option changes during a cycle. When CONTROL LOCKED is
lit, all buttons are disabled. You can lock the washer while it is
operating.
To lock the controls
Select and hold END OF CYCLE SIGNAL for 3 seconds.
The CONTROL LOCKED status light glows.
To unlock the controls
Select and hold END OF CYCLE SIGNAL for 3 seconds until the
CONTROL LOCKED Status light turns off.