Whirlpool TOP-LOADING HIGH EFFICIENCY LOW-WATER WASHER warranty Control Panel and Features

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

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1 WASH CYCLE KNOB	5	CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATOR
Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your		The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle.
washer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load.		At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds
See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.		or pauses that are different from traditional washers.

2CYCLE OPTIONS

When you select a cycle, its default settings will light up. Not

all cycles and options are available on all models.

	TEMP
				SENSING
	Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water
	temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water.			When the START/Pause/Unlock button is pressed,
	Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric			the washer will first perform a self-test	on the lid lock
	and soils being washed. For best results and following			mechanism. You will hear a click, the basket will make
	the garment label instructions, use the warmest wash			a slight turn, then lid will unlock briefly	before locking
	water safe for your fabric.			again.
	• Warm	and hot water may be cooler than what your		Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer
	previous washer provided.
				will use short, slow spins to estimate the load size. These
	• Even in a Cool water wash, some warm water may			sensing spins may take 2 to 3 minutes before water is
	be added to the washer to maintain a minimum			added to the load and you may hear the hum of these
	temperature.			spins. If the Sensing light is on, the washer is working
	SOIL LEVEL			properly. You will hear the motor turn the basket in short
	For most loads, use the Soil Level that is preset with the			pulses to thoroughly wet the load. The washer will then
				move the load briefly, pause to allow water to soak into
	cycle you have chosen. For heavily soiled and sturdy
				the load, and resume adding water. This process may
	fabrics, press Soil Level to select more wash time,
				repeat until the correct amount of water has been added
	if needed. For lightly soiled and delicate fabrics, press
				for the load. You may also hear water flowing through the
	Soil Level to select less wash time, if needed. Lighter
				dispenser, adding detergent to the load.
	Soil Level setting will help reduce tangling and wrinkling.
	SPIN SPEED			NOTE: Avoid opening the lid during sensing. The sensing
	This washer automatically selects the spin speed			process will start over when the washer is restarted. The
	based on the cycle selected. The preset speeds can be			Sensing light may also come on during the Wash portion
	changed. Not all spin speeds are available with all cycles.			of the cycle. This is normal.
	• Faster spin speeds mean shorter dry times, but may
	increase wrinkling in your load.			WASH
	• Slower		spin speeds mean less wrinkling, but will leave	You will hear the motor and washplate moving the load.
	your load more damp.			Unlike traditional washers, the load is not covered with
	You may also add or remove options for each cycle. Not all			water. Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning.
				Rather than diluting detergent, as done in an agitator-style
	options can be used with all cycles, and some are preset to
				washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to the
	work with certain cycles.
				soils. The motor sounds may change at different stages
3	EXTRA RINSE			in the cycle. The wash time is determined by the selected
	This option can be used to automatically add a second rinse			soil level.
	to most cycles.
				RINSE
	NOTE: Press and hold EXTRA RINSE button for 6 seconds
				You will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the
	to turn the button sounds on or off.
4	FABRIC SOFTENER			washer rinses and moves the load. You may hear the
				motor turning on briefly (short hum) to	move the	basket
	This option must be selected if using fabric softener			while filling. Fabric softener will be added if the		Fabric
	during a cycle. It ensures that fabric softener is added			Softener option was selected. Some cycles use spray
	at the correct time in the rinse for even distribution.			rinsing.

NOTE: Press and hold FABRIC SOFTENER button for 6 seconds to turn the cycle signal on or off.

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