Manual water level selection
The agitator has five levels marked on its stem that can be used to help you select the correct water level for your load. Select the correct water level by using the lowest visible mark on the agitator.
■■The levels marked on the agitator do not correspond exactly to the level of the water. They indicate the level of dry clothes suitable for the water level.
■■Your washer may occasionally add water during agitation. This is to maintain the water level due to the release of air trapped in the garments.
■■The medium/high and medium/low settings are available on the WashSmart™ model only.
■■Out of balance loads, tangling or
Auto water level
WashSmart™ model only
Your washer can automatically select the appropriate water level for the load.
1Place your clothes in the machine.
2Select the wash cycle (and select AUTO water level if not automatically selected).
3Press START/PAUSE.
During fill, the machine will pause occasionally to sense the water level. The machine will check if the water level is correct by using a series of two different agitate strokes. A slow stroke to sense the load and an agitate stroke to mix the load. (This may take over a minute.) If the machine detects that the water level is not high enough, it will add more water and
■■When washing an unusual load, eg large bulky garments or pillows, we recommend you manually select the water level and select the HAND WASH cycle (WashSmart™ model) or the DELICATE cycle (QuickSmart™ model).
■■If there is already water in the bowl, it is best to manually select the water level.
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Fig.21 Water level guide on agitator
Fig.22 Selecting AUTO water level
Note: if you feel the AUTO water level does not fill to the correct level, you can adjust the level the machine selects (refer to ‘Changing
