Whirlpool GHW9200LQ0 manual Using the Dispenser, Choosing the Right Detergent

8.To begin the wash cycle Select HOLD TO START.

■If you do not select HOLD TO START within 5 minutes of choosing a cycle, the washer automatically shuts off.

■When the wash cycle is complete, the CYCLE COMPLETE status light glows, the door unlocks, and the wash load can be removed from the washer. The washer powers down automatically 5 minutes after the cycle is complete and the CYCLE COMPLETE light goes off. To power down the washer manually after the wash cycle is complete, select PAUSE/CANCEL once.

Using the Dispenser

Your new washer has a dispenser drawer with four separate compartments for your laundry products—two are for detergent, one is for liquid chlorine bleach, and one is for liquid fabric softener. Laundry products are diluted and dispensed automatically at the proper time during the wash cycle, making it unnecessary for you to return to the washer during the cycle to add them.

It is normal for small amounts of water to remain in the dispensers when the wash cycle is complete.

Do not put laundry additives directly into the wash tub. Always use the proper dispensers when adding laundry products.

Choosing the Right Detergent

For best washing performance, use a High Efficiency (HE), or low-sudsing, detergent. Regular detergents may cause oversudsing in the washer. If a High Efficiency detergent is unavailable, use ¹⁄₂ the recommended amount of regular detergent. Use of Regular detergent will lead to unsatisfactory performance over time.

Most detergents formulated for hand-washing are not meant for front-loading washers and may cause oversudsing. Start with ¼ the recommended amount. If oversudsing occurs, try a detergent formulated for high efficiency washers.

To fill dispenser compartments

Prewash detergent compartment

(Number 1 in Dispenser Illustration)

Add detergent to this compartment when using the Prewash option or Auto Soak. Liquid or powdered detergent may be used in this compartment. The detergent will automatically be dispensed during Prewash if the Prewash option is selected or during the soak time if Auto Soak is selected.

■If you use High Efficiency (HE) detergent, add ¹⁄₃ the recommended amount to the Prewash compartment and ²⁄₃ the recommended amount to the Main Wash compartment.

■If you use regular detergent, add ¹⁄₆ of the recommended amount to the prewash compartment and ¹⁄₃ of the recommended amount to the Main Wash compartment.

Main Wash detergent compartment

(Number 3 in Dispenser Illustration)

Add liquid or powdered detergent to this compartment for your main wash cycle. The detergent separator must always be in place, either in the front or back position.

IMPORTANT: If you are using the Prewash option or the Auto Soak with a wash cycle, powdered detergent must be used in the Main Wash compartment since liquid detergents may seep out of the Main Wash compartment during the prewash, soak time, or delay before the main wash begins.

■Do not fill beyond the “MAX” level.

■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: Put the SEPARATOR in the front position, between the guides, as shown following. There will be no gap between the bottom of the wash cycle detergent compartment and the bottom of the separator.

1.Pull out the dispenser drawer.

2.Add the desired laundry product to the proper compartment.

3.Carefully push in the dispenser drawer completely, to avoid spilling.

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Dispenser

1.Prewash detergent compartment

2.Separator

3.Main Wash detergent compartment

4.Dispenser release lever

5.Bleach compartment

6.Fabric softener compartment

Separator in front position, between guides

1.Separator

2.Guide

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