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Cleaning with Less Water
Traditional agitator-style
washer
The most striking difference in your new washer is the low-water
washplate wash system� The washer automatically adjusts the
water level to the load size—no water level selector is needed�
For best performance, it is recommended to load items in loose
heaps evenly around the washplate�
As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level of the
items will settle in the basket� This is normal and does not
indicate that more items should be added�
IMPORTANT: You will not see a washer basket full of water
as with your past agitator-style washer� It is normal for some
of the load to be above the water line�
WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID?
Washplate
Washplate
Washer with low-water
washplate wash system
Automatic Load Size Sensing
Once you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will
begin the sensing process to determine the correct water level
for the load� This may take several minutes before water is
added. You will find a step-by-step description in the "Cycle
Status Lights" section�
Initially the basket will start to spin prior to adding water; this is
part of the sensing process and is normal� This low-water wash
method uses less water and energy compared to a traditional
agitator-style washer�
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�
If you use one of these and see an "F0E2" error code appear
in the display, consider using a different HE detergent. Always
follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions to determine
the amount of detergent to use. Do not go over the Max line
on the dispenser� See "Using Laundry Product Dispensers"
for more information�
Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent.
Improved Cleaning
Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning� Rather
than diluting detergent as done in an agitator-style washer,
this washer delivers the detergent directly to the soils� This low
water wash also allows the clothing to move in a more effective
way to remove soils�
Normal Sounds You Can Expect
At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds and
noises 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 washplate
moves the load and as basket is slowing down to stop� And
sometimes, you may hear nothing at all as the washer determines
the correct water level for your load or allows time for clothes
to soak�
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