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Drain system needed

You can use one of the following three drain systems for your
SUDS-MISER® washer. See “Installation Instructions” for
complete details for installing your washer.
Wash system using one laundry tub and a
standpipe
Wash system using one laundry tub and an
in-tub standpipe
NOTE: A standpipe drain is available for placement in the drain
opening. To order, ask for In-Tub Standpipe, Part Number 89121,
from your nearest authorized Whirlpool appliance dealer.
Wash system using two wash tubs
NOTE: The end of the suds return hose has a plastic strainer to
prevent objects from being pulled into the washer during Suds
Return.

Saving your wash water

The system will save the wash water from the Pre Wash and
Regular cycles and from the Casual Permanent Press/Gentle
cycle (after the cool-down).
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the
desired cycle.
2. Place a plug in the suds storage tub.
3. Pull out the Cycle Control knob.

Re-using your wash water

The storage tub holds the wash water from your last wash load.
The soils in the wash water settle to the bottom of the storage tub
and remain in the storage tub when the water is pumped back
into the washer. Drain the storage tub after the wash water is
pumped back into the washer.
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to
SUDS RETURN. Do not add items to the washer at this time.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. Most of the water from the
storage tub is pumped back into the washer basket.
3. When the Suds Return is complete, push in the Cycle Control
knob.
4. Add about ½ the recommended amount of detergent for your
next wash load.
5. Turn the Cycle Control knob clockwise to the desired cycle.
6. Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer.
7. Drain the storage tub.
Extra Rinse and Spin
When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing
special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is
needed.
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of
the Rinse settings.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer fills to the
selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins.
NOTE: An EXTRA RINSE option is available (on some models).
See “Starting Your Washer.”
Drain and Spin
A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy
fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water.
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of
the Spin settings.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer drains, then
spins.
Suds
return
hose
Storage tub
Drain hose
Standpipe

Suds

return

hose

Storage tub

Drain hose

In-tub

standpipe

Suds
return
hose
Drain hose
Drain tub
Storage tub
Suds
return
hose
Plastic
strainer