What's New Under The Lid - Whirlpool W10280544C Use And Care Manual

WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID?

Your new washer will operate differently than your past agitator-style washer.
Lid Lock
To allow for higher spin speeds, the lid will lock and
the Lid Locked light will turn on. When this light is lit,
the lid is locked and cannot be opened. When this
light is blinking, the washer is paused. When this light
is off, the lid can be opened. After a cycle is started,
water will enter washer briefly, pause, and then lock.
If you need to open the lid to add a garment after
this point, you must press START/Pause/Unlock and
wait for the lid to unlock. The lid will only unlock after
washer movement has stopped. Depending
on when in the cycle you try to pause, it may take
several seconds to several minutes for the lid to
unlock. Press START/Pause/Unlock to resume the
cycle.
Sensing
This washer will perform a series of spins to check
for load balance. During this time, a series of clicks
and a whirring noise signal that sensing technology
is determining if there is an off-balance load.
IMPORTANT:
• Washer will not operate if the lid is open.
• Water will enter washer briefly, pause, and then lock before sensing process begins. The sensing process may take
2-3 minutes before steady flow of main wash water.
• Fabric Softener Added option must be selected "Yes" to ensure fabric softener dispenses at the correct time.
Sounds
At different stages of the wash cycle, you may
hear sounds and pauses that are different from
those of your previous washer. For example, you
may hear a clicking and hum at the beginning of
the cycle as the lid lock goes through a self-test.
There will be different kinds of humming and
whirring sounds as the agitator tests for load
balance or moves the load. And, sometimes,
you may hear nothing at all as the washer allows
time for clothes to soak.
Spray Rinse
Select cycles default to a spray rinse. During these
cycles, you will hear water enter the washer as the
tub spins, allowing the rinse water to penetrate
clothes. Check the "Cycle Guide" for details.
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