Pausing Or Restarting; Changing Cycles, Options, And Modifiers - Whirlpool WFW9470W Use And Care Manual

Main Wash detergent compartment
(Letter B in Dispenser Illustration)
Add liquid or powdered HE detergent to this compartment for
your main wash cycle. The detergent type selector (A) must
always be in the correct position for the detergent type used. Slide
the detergent type selector to the correct position.
IMPORTANT: If you are using the Delay Wash option, powdered
detergent must be used in the Main Wash compartment, since
liquid detergents may seep out of the Main Wash compartment
before the main wash begins.
■ Use the detergent manufacturer's recommended amount for
load size.
■ Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may be added to the
Main Wash compartment along with the same type of
detergent, liquid or powdered.
■ Liquid detergent:
A
Selector in position for liquid detergent
A. Detergent type selector
■ 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.
■ At the end of the cycle, a small amount of water may be left in
the dispenser. This is normal.
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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.
Options and Modifiers can be changed anytime after START is
selected and before the start of the selected Option or Modifier.
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.
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.
1 / cup (60 mL).
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