Pausing Or Restarting; Changing Cycles, Options, And Modifiers; Status Lights - Whirlpool WFW9550WL Use & Care Manual

■ Powdered detergent:
A
Selector in position for powdered detergent
A. Detergent type selector
Chlorine bleach compartment
(Letter D in Dispenser Illustration)
Add no more than 2 / cup (160 mL) liquid chlorine bleach to this
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compartment. The bleach will be automatically diluted and
dispensed at the optimum time during the first rinse after 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.
NOTE: Overfilling could cause garment damage.
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At the end of the cycle, a small amount of water may be left in
the dispenser. This is normal.
Fabric softener compartment
(Letter E in Dispenser Illustration)
Pour measured liquid fabric softener into the fabric softener
dispenser, if desired.
IMPORTANT: Dilute all fabric softener with water for a total of
1 / cup (60 mL).
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■ Do not overfill. The dispenser holds
■ Do not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the clothes.
NOTES:
■ Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser.
Do not use fabric softener dispensing balls in this washer.
Dispensing balls will not operate correctly with this washer.

Pausing or Restarting

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

Changing Cycles, Options, and Modifiers

Not all Options and Modifiers are available with all cycles.
Available modifiers will glow amber. If an option or modifier is
unavailable with a selected cycle, the light will not illuminate.
Cycles, Options, and Modifiers can be changed anytime before
START is selected.
To cancel a cycle and select a new cycle
1. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice.
2. Press POWER.
3. Select desired cycle.
4. Select the desired Options or modifiers such as Water Temp,
Spin Speed, and Soil Level.
1 / cup (60 mL).
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5. Press START (for approximately 1 second) to restart the washer
at the beginning of the new cycle.
To cancel a cycle
1. Press 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. Press PAUSE/CANCEL once.
2. Select the desired Options or Modifiers such as Water Temp,
Spin Speed, and Soil Level. Available selections will glow amber.
3. Press START (for approximately 1 second) to continue the cycle.
To drain the washer manually
1. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice.
2. Press POWER.
3. Select DRAIN/SPIN.
4. Press START (for approximately 1 second) to begin the drain.
5. When the spin is complete, the door unlocks. Items can be
removed from the washer.

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.
Add A Garment
This washer allows a 4-8 minute period in which other garments
may be added to the load. You can add items to the washer if the
Add A Garment status light is glowing.
To add items when Add A Garment light is glowing
1. Select PAUSE/CANCEL once. The washer door unlocks after
a few seconds, and items can be added.
2. To continue the cycle, close the door and select and hold
START (for approximately 1 second).
To add items when the Add A Garment light is not glowing
1. You must cancel the current cycle by pressing PAUSE/CANCEL
twice. This will cancel the wash cycle and options. The washer
door unlocks, and items can be added.
2. Close the door, press POWER, and select the new cycle and
options. Select and hold START (for approximately 1 second).
Done
The Done status light stays on for 60 minutes after the cycle is
complete, and then the washer shuts off.
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