Whirlpool Front-Load Washer manual Status Lights, Pausing or Restarting

Bleach compartment

(Number 4 in Dispenser Illustration)

Add NO MORE THAN ¹⁄₃ cup (80 mL) liquid chlorine bleach to this compartment. The bleach will be automatically diluted and dispensed at the proper time during 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. Overfilling could cause severe garment damage.

Fabric Softener compartment

(Number 5 in Dispenser Illustration)

Add ¼ cup (60 mL) liquid fabric softener to this compartment. Fabric softener will be automatically dispensed in the final rinse.

■Do not fill beyond the “MAX” level.

Status Lights

These lights show which portion of the cycle the washer is operating. They also indicate when you can add an additional item to the wash cycle and when the controls are locked.

Pausing or Restarting

1.To pause the washer at any time, select PAUSE/CANCEL.

2.To continue the cycle, select HOLD TO START (for approximately 1 second).

Changing Cycles, Options and Modifiers

Cycles, Options and Modifiers can be changed anytime before HOLD TO START is selected.

Options and Modifiers can be changed anytime after HOLD TO START is selected and before the start of the selected Option or Modifier.

To cancel a cycle and select a new cycle

1.Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice.

2.Select desired cycle.

3.Select the desired OPTIONS.

4.Select HOLD TO START (for approximately 1 second) to restart the washer at the beginning of the new cycle.

To cancel a cycle

1.Select 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.Select PAUSE/CANCEL.

2.Select the desired OPTIONS or MODIFIERS.

3.Select HOLD TO START (for approximately 1 second) to continue the cycle.

To drain the washer manually

1.Select PAUSE/CANCEL.

2.Select DRAIN/SPIN.

3.Select HOLD TO START (for approximately 1 second) to begin the drain.

4.When the spin is complete, the door unlocks. Items can be removed from the washer.

Adding items

You can add items to the washer after the cycle has started if the ADD A GARMENT status light is glowing.

To add items

1.Select PAUSE/CANCEL. The washer door unlocks, and items can be added.

2.To continue the cycle, close the door and select HOLD TO START (for approximately 1 second).

Locking controls

The Control Lock prevents unintended use of the washer. You can also use the control lock feature to prevent unintended cycle or option changes during a cycle. When CONTROL LOCKED is lit, all buttons are disabled. You can lock the washer while it is operating.

To lock the controls

Select and hold END OF CYCLE SIGNAL for 3 seconds.

The CONTROL LOCKED status light glows.

To unlock the controls

Select and hold END OF CYCLE SIGNAL for 3 seconds until the CONTROL LOCKED Status light turns off.

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