Choosing The Right Detergent; Using The Dispenser Drawer - Whirlpool WFW5090JW0 Use & Care Manual

Front-loading automatic washer
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Items to wash using
Program/
default program/
Cycle:
cycle settings:
Rinse &
All loads
Spin
Spin
Wet load of clothes
*All temperature selections feature a Cold rinse.

Choosing the Right Detergent

Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package will be marked
"HE" or "High Efficiency." Low-water washing creates excessive
sudsing with a non-HE detergent. Using non-HE detergent
will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing
performance. It may also result in component malfunction and,
over time, buildup of mold or mildew. HE detergents should be
low-sudsing and quick-dispersing to produce the right amount
of suds for the best performance. They should hold soil in
suspension so it is not redeposited onto clean clothes. Not all
detergents labeled as High Efficiency are identical in formulation
and their ability to reduce suds. For example, natural, organic,
or homemade HE detergents may generate a high level of suds.
Always follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions to
determine the amount of detergent to use.
About Detergent Concentration
Today's liquid HE detergents are concentrated. Most brands of
concentrated HE detergent will show the level of concentration
on the bottle.
However, if the detergent bottle does not give the concentration,
it can be easily calculated. Just divide the package size in fluid
ounces by the number of loads. Then refer to the chart below
to find the concentration.
If you do not get your desired cleaning results, try using a lower
concentration number. If you have excess suds, try using a
higher concentration number.
Concentration
Number of ounces ÷ number of loads
2X
1.5–2.49 (44.4 ml–73.6 ml)
3X
0.9–1.49 (26.6 ml–44.1 ml)
4X
0.7–0.89 (20.7 ml–26.3 ml)
5X
0.5–0.69 (14.8 ml–20.4 ml)
6X
0.3–0.49 (8.9 ml–14.5 ml)
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Wash
Spin
Temperature:*
Speed:
N/A
Medium
N/A
Max
High
Medium

Using the Dispenser Drawer

1. Open the dispenser drawer.
2. Add laundry products as described in steps 4–6
3. Slowly close the dispenser drawer. Make sure it is
NOTE: A small amount of water may remain in the dispensers
from the previous wash cycle. This is normal.
IMPORTANT: Do not use chlorine bleach in this washer.
Use only High Efficiency
(HE) detergent.
Available
Options:
TumbleFresh
Max
Extra Rinse
High
Rinse/Hold
Delay Wash
Low
Off
TumbleFresh
Delay Wash
Low
Off
in the "Using Your Washer" section.
completely closed.
Adding HE detergent to dispenser
Pour a measured amount of HE
detergent into detergent compartment.
Do not overfill; adding too much
detergent may cause detergent to be
dispensed into the washer too early.
IMPORTANT:
Do not add single-dose laundry
packet to dispenser drawer.
Use powdered detergent when using the Delay Wash
option. Liquid detergent may seep out before the wash
begins.
Adding the proper amount of detergent
Only use detergent manufacturer's recommended
quantity of detergent (HE liquid or HE powder).
If the PreWash option is selected, split the detergent dose
between the Prewash and Main Wash compartments.
Program/Cycle Details:
Use this program/cycle
to get a rinse and spin
only. This program/cycle
has high-speed spin.
Rinse & Spin is useful for
loads that need rinsing
only and for adding
fabric softener to a load
using the fabric softener
dispenser.
Use Spin to remove
excess water from the
load. Spin speed can be
set to a lower setting.
HE detergent
compartment
Use only High Efficiency
(HE) detergent.

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