20372 Use & Care Guide

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WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID?

Your new washer will operate dierently than your past agitator-style washer.

IMPORTANT:

• The lid must be closed before the washer basket lls with water and for the wash cycle to start. If the lid is open and lling stops,

close the lid and touch the START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID button to complete the cycle.

• The Fabric Softener option must be set when using fabric softener in the fabric softener dispenser. This ensures that fabric softener

is added at the correct time in the rinse phase and is evenly distributed.

Use only High Eciency (HE) detergent.

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 o, the lid can be opened. After a

cycle is started, the washer will ll to the appropriate water level.

When the washer is done lling, it will start to agitate. If you

need to open the lid to add a garment after this point, the lid will

remain unlocked during the entire agitation portion of the wash

phase. The cycle will automatically pause when the lid is opened,

and the cycle will resume once the lid is closed. The lid will lock

before the spin phase begins. If you need to pause or stop after

this point, you must touch the START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID button

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. Touch the START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID button to resume

the cycle.

Water Level Options

Set the Water Level knob to the Auto setting and the washer

automatically adjusts the water level to the load size. Set the

Water Level knob to the Deep Fill setting and the washer will

ll to the maximum water level.

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 o-balance load.

Normal Sounds You Can Expect

At dierent stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds

and noises that are dierent from those of your previous washer.

For example, you may hear a clicking and hum at the beginning

of the spin phase, as the lid lock goes through a self-test. There will

be dierent kinds of humming sounds, as the agitator tests for load

balance or moves the load. 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.

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.

Choosing the Right Detergent

Use only High Eciency detergents. The package will be marked

“HE” or “High Eciency.” 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

Eciency 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.

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