Whirlpool WFW85HEFC Use & Care

Use & Care Guide Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

Front-Loading Automatic Washer Laveuse automatique à chargement frontal

W10775514B W10775515B – SP

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Designed to use only HE High Efﬁciency detergents.

Conçue pour l’utilisation d’un détergent haute efﬁcacité seulement.

Table of Contents

WASHER SAFETY .................................................................. 3

ACCESSORIES ....................................................................... 4

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ..................................... 5

CYCLE GUIDE ........................................................................ 9

CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT ................................12

USING THE DISPENSER DRAWER .....................................12

USING THE LOAD & GO™ DISPENSER DRAWER ..............13

USING YOUR WASHER ........................................................14

WASHER MAINTENANCE ....................................................19

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................... 23

WARRANTY ...........................................................................32

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ..................................Back Cover

Table de matières

SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE ............................................... 33

ACCESSOIRES ..................................................................... 34

TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ...... 35

GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES ................................................. 39

CHOIX DU DÉTERGENT APPROPRIÉ................................ 42

UTILISATION DU TIROIR DU DISTRIBUTEUR .................. 42

UTILISATION DU TIROIR

DISTRIBUTEUR LOAD & GO™ ............................................ 43

UTILISATION DE LA LAVEUSE ........................................... 44

ENTRETIEN DE LA LAVEUSE ............................................. 49

DÉPANNAGE ........................................................................ 53

GARANTIE ............................................................................ 64

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ...................... Couverture arrière

Washer Safety

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Accessories

INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

ACCESSORIES

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15" Pedestal

Color-matched pedestals raise the washer and dryer to a more comfortable working height. The large drawer provides convenient storage.

Load & Go™ Liquid HE Detergent Cartridge (on some models)

If you frequently alternate between two different liquid HE detergents, you may also purchase an additional cartridge.

Stack Kit

If space is at a premium, the stack kit allows the dryer to be installed on top of the washer.

Single-Dose Liquid HE Detergent Cup (on some models)

The cup provides a way to dispense a single dose of liquid detergent.

Control Panel and Features

Not all features and cycles are available on all models.

NOTES:

The control panel features a sensitive surface that responds to a light touch of your ﬁnger. To ensure your selections are registered, touch the control panel with your ﬁngertip, not your ﬁngernail. When selecting a setting or option, simply touch its name.

At cycle completion, your setting and option choices will be remembered for your next use of that cycle. However, if power is lost to the washer, the settings and options will go back to the factory defaults.

B EA C D

C E

B D

POWER

Touch to turn the washer on and off. Touch to stop/cancel a cycle at any time.

NOTE: Turning the Wash Cycle knob will also turn the washer on.

WASH CYCLE KNOB

Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. An LED will light up for the cycle selected.

NOTE: The Clean Washer with affresh® LED will ﬂash when the washer has run 30 wash cycles as a reminder to run the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle.

See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles. NOTE: For best results when using the Wash & Dry cycle,

use for loads weighing 2 lbs and less, such as a soccer uniform or a running tank and shorts. Allow the cycle to run the full duration of 12 hours.

START

Touch and hold for 3 seconds until the light above START comes on to start a cycle, or touch once while a cycle is in process to pause it. If you want to add a garment, you can touch START when the “Add Garment” LED is on.

LED DISPLAY AND SETTINGS

When you select a cycle, its default settings will light up and the Estimated Time Remaining will be displayed. Factors such as load size, wash temperature, and water pressure may affect the time shown in the display. Tightly packing, unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may cause the washer to lengthen the cycle time, as well.

Touch the desired setting along the bottom of the display to adjust. See “Cycle Guide” for available settings on each cycle. Not all settings are available with all cycles.

Cycle Status Lights

For details, see “Cycle Status Lights” section.

Load & Go™ – Detergent Concentration and Water Hardness (on some models)

Touch DETERGENT CONCENTRATION to set detergent concentration from 2x to 6x. Touch WATER HARDNESS to set water hardness (normal, hard, or soft). For details, see “About Detergent Concentration” section.

IMPORTANT: When using the dispenser cartridge with concentrated liquid detergent, be sure to change the detergent concentration settings in the control if the detergent used is different than factory preset of 2x concentration.

Wash Temp

The recommended wash temperature is preset for each cycle. You may also select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric and soils being washed. For best results, use the warmest wash water safe for your fabric, following the garment label instructions. All wash temperatures feature a cold rinse.

Spin

This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on the cycle selected. Some preset speeds can be changed.

Faster spin speeds mean shorter dry times, but may

increase wrinkling in your load.

Slower spin speeds reduce wrinkling, but will leave

your load more damp.

Soil

Soil level (wash time) is preset for each wash cycle. When you change the soil setting, increase or decrease in the Estimated Time Remaining display.

For most loads, use the soil level that is preset with the cycle you have chosen. For heavily soiled and sturdy fabrics, time. For lightly soiled and delicate fabrics, Soil setting settings will help reduce tangling and wrinkling.

Presoak

Touch to add a Presoak time of your choice to a wash cycle. Items will gently tumble through the detergent and water for the selected time to help loosen tough stains.

OPTIONS

Touch to activate additional wash options or additional features on the washer before touching Start. Additional wash options or additional features selected after touching Start may not activate.

Once a wash option or additional feature is selected, it is saved for the cycle selected. To return to factory default cycle settings, unplug washer for 30 seconds; then plug back in.

Adjust Delay Time

Touch – or + to delay the start of the wash cycle by up to 8 to 12 hours depending on your model.

FanFresh® Option (on some models)

The FanFresh® option will periodically tumble the load after the end of the cycle for up to 12 hours, while the integrated fan circulates air through the washer to reduce humidity. To turn on the FanFresh® option, touch FanFresh. If, however, the FanFresh® option is turned on, it will stay on for all future cycles until turned back off – the washer remembers the last on/off status set. To turn off the FanFresh® option, touch FanFresh.

You may also activate the FanFresh® option without running a cycle by touching and holding POWER for one second, then touching and holding FanFresh for 3 seconds, then touching and holding START for 3 seconds.

To turn off the FanFresh® option when it is running, touch POWER.

NOTE: The door will lock while the FanFresh® option is active. To cancel the option and unlock the door, touch POWER.

Extra Rinse

Activate this option to add an extra rinse to most cycles. NOTE: Extra Rinse can also be used to turn on the

Drum Light (on some models). Simply touch and hold EXTRA RINSE for 3 seconds.

use the Soil setting

to select less wash time. Lower soil level

the cycle time will

to select more wash

use the

Cycle Signal

Use this option to set the volume level or turn off the signal that sounds at end of cycle.

With each touch of the Cycle Signal a number is displayed for the sound level selected: 0 = off, 1 = low, 2 = medium, 3 = high.

NOTE: Touch-tone volume does not change. To turn off the tones that sound when a setting is

touched: Touch and hold CYCLE SIGNAL for about

3 seconds. Repeat to turn them on.

Control Lock

Touch and hold for 3 seconds to lock the controls to avoid unwanted changes or operation. Touch and hold 3 seconds again to unlock. For each second CONTROL LOCK is held down, the display will count down one second: you will see “3,” then “2,” then “1.” You may still touch START to pause the cycle, or touch POWER to turn off the washer.

DISPENSERS

ADDITIONAL OPTION

Drum Light (on some models) Touch and hold EXTRA RINSE for 3 seconds to turn on

the Drum Light.

ECOBOOST™ OPTION

Touch to activate the EcoBoost™ option. The EcoBooost™ option provides additional energy savings through reduced hot water usage and maintains cleaning performance by lengthening the wash time on some cycles.

NOTE: Energy savings may vary across loads and cycles.

STEAM CLEAN OPTION

The Steam Clean option adds additional soak and wash time to many cycles to help remove tough stains, as well as a steam boost for added cleaning power. An integrated heater helps to maintain optimal wash temperatures. See the “Cycle Guide” for cycles that allow the Steam Clean option.

Load & Go™ Dispenser Drawer (on some models)

The Load & Go™ dispenser drawer gives you the convenience of automatically adding HE detergent, liquid chlorine bleach, and liquid fabric softener to the wash load at the proper time. See “Using the Load & Go™ Dispenser Drawer” for information on using the dispenser drawer.

Powdered High Efﬁciency “HE” detergent

compartment

This compartment holds powdered HE detergent for a single load.

Liquid fabric softener compartment

Automatically dilutes and dispenses liquid fabric softener at the optimum time in the cycle.

Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser.

Liquid chlorine bleach compartment

Automatically dilutes and dispenses liquid chlorine

bleach at the optimum time during the ﬁrst rinse after the wash cycle. This compartment cannot dilute powdered bleach.

Dispenser Drawer (on some models)

The dispenser drawer gives you the convenience of adding HE detergent, liquid chlorine bleach, and liquid fabric softener to the wash load at the proper time. See “Using the Dispenser Drawer” for information on using the dispenser drawer.

Load & Go™ Liquid High Efﬁciency “HE”

detergent cartridge

Each dispenser cartridge holds up to 18.5 oz. (550 ml) of liquid HE detergent, enough for up to 36† loads, depending on cycle and detergent concentration. The cartridge ﬁts into compartment (B) of the dispenser drawer for convenient loading.

Change detergent concentration setting if detergent used is different than factory preset of 2x concentration. See “About Detergent Concentration” section.

Change water hardness setting if desired level is different than factory preset of Normal.

Liquid High Efﬁciency “HE” detergent compartment

This compartment holds liquid or powdered HE detergent for your main wash cycle.

†

The number of loads will vary, depending on detergent concentration, load size, cycle used, and soil level. The maximum capacity of up to 36 loads requires use of 6x concentration detergent.

CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS

The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle. At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses that are different from traditional washers.

Load & Go™ Dispenser Drawer This will be lit when the washer is on with the dispenser

drawer closed and the cartridge in place. If the cartridge is removed and the drawer is closed, Load & Go will not light.

Detergent Level Low – This will light (yellow) if there is enough detergent

in the Load & Go™ cartridge for only a few more cycles.

Empty – This will light (red) if there is no detergent in the

Load & Go™ cartridge.

Door Locked Door Locked will light to indicate that the door is locked and

cannot be opened without ﬁrst pausing or canceling the cycle.

Add Garment When Add Garment is lit, you may pause the washer, open

the door, and add items. Touch and hold START to start the washer again.

Dispensing This will light when the detergent is being dispensed.

Done

Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on.

Remove the load promptly for best results.

Delay Wash This will light when a delay time has been set.

Sensing When START is touched, the washer will ﬁrst perform a

self-test on the door lock mechanism and the sensing light will come on. You will hear a click, the drum will make a partial turn, and the door will click again as it unlocks brieﬂy. The door will click one more time when it locks again.

Once the door has locked the second time, the washer

will begin tumbling and adding water. This sensing process will continue throughout the cycle. You may also hear water ﬂowing through the dispenser, adding detergent to the load.

After the load size is sensed, the estimated time based on

load size will be displayed. The actual cycle time may be lengthened; however, the display will continue to show the estimated time.

The sensing light will blink once a second at various times

during the cycle, such as when the washer is reducing extra suds.

Steaming

This will light to show that the cycle is using steam for added

cleaning power.

FanFresh® Option The FanFresh indicator will light when the FanFresh® option

is active. During this time, the washer will occasionally tumble the load while a fan circulates fresh air through the washer.

Cycle Guide

Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings that best ﬁt the load being washed. Not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together.

Not all cycles and options are available on all models.

Load Size Recommendations

For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted for each cycle.

Small load: Fill the washer drum with 3–4 items, not more

Large load: Fill the washer drum up to about ¾ full.

than ¼ full.

Medium load: Fill the washer drum up to about ½ full.

Extra-large load: Fill the washer drum, but make

sure clothes can tumble freely. For best results, avoid packing tightly.

Items to wash

using default

cycle settings:

Normally soiled cottons, linens, sheets, and mixed garment loads

Heavily soiled white fabrics and garments

Cycle:

Temperature*:

Wash

Normal Extra Hot

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Whites Extra Hot

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Spin

Speed***:

Extra Fast

Fast

Medium

Off

Extra Fast

Fast

Medium

Slow

Off

Soil

Level:

Extra Heavy

Heavy

Normal

Light

Extra Heavy

Heavy

Normal

Light

Available

Options:

Steam Clean**

FanFresh®

Extra Rinse

PreSoak

Delay Wash

Steam Clean**

EcoBoost

FanFresh

Extra Rinse

PreSoak

™

Delay Wash

Sturdy colorfast fabrics and heavily soiled garments

Heavy

Duty

Extra Hot

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Extra Fast

Fast

Medium

Slow

Off

Extra Heavy

Heavy

Normal

Light

Steam Clean**

EcoBoost

FanFresh

Extra Rinse

PreSoak

™

Delay Wash

Sturdy towels and wash cloths

Towels Extra Hot

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Extra Fast

Fast

Medium

Slow

Off

Extra Heavy

Heavy

Normal

Light

Steam Clean**

EcoBoost

FanFresh

Extra Rinse

PreSoak

™

Delay Wash

Bright or darkly colored cottons, linens, casual and mixed loads

* All temperature selections feature a Cold rinse. ** The Steam Clean option is only available when a Warm, Hot, or Extra Hot water temperature is selected. ***Spin speed varies by model.

Colorlast Extra Hot

Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

Extra Fast

Fast

Medium

Slow

Off

Extra Heavy

Heavy

Normal

Light

Cycle Details:

This cycle combines

medium-speed tumbling and an extra-fast-speed spin. This cycle is designed to provide the most energy efﬁciency.

Uses a longer wash time

with fast-speed tumbling, extra rinsing, and an extra fast-speed spin to provide optimal cleaning and rinsing when bleach is used.

Fast-speed tumbling and

an extra-fast-speed ﬁnal spin help provide optimal cleaning and reduce drying times.

Provides fast-speed

tumbling, longer wash time, normal rinsing, and an extra fast-speed spin to shorten drying time.

This cycle combines gentle

tumbling and soaking to protect colors and provide a gentle cleaning.

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Items to wash

using default

cycle settings:

Clothing, bedding and towels requiring sanitization

No clothes in washer

Wet load of clothes

Cycle:

Sanitize

Eco Sanitize

with Oxi

Clean

Washer

with affresh

Drain & Spin N/A

Wash

Temperature*:

Extra Hot Extra Fast

Hot Fast

Spin

Speed***:

Fast

Medium

Slow

Off

Medium

Slow

Off

Extra Fast

Fast

Medium

Slow

Off

Soil

Level:

Extra Heavy

Heavy

Normal

Light

Heavy

Normal

Light

N/A FanFresh

Available

Options:

Steam Clean**

FanFresh

Extra Rinse

Delay Wash

FanFresh

Extra Rinse

Delay Wash

Cycle Details:

This cycle eliminates

99.99% of the most common bacteria found in clothes, sheets, and towels. The extra hot wash temperature ensures sanitization. Check recommended wash temperature of your items. Bacteria tested were K. pneumonia, P. aureginosa, and S. aureus.

This cycle eliminates

99.99% of the most common bacteria found in clothes, sheets, and towels. Using the highest wash temperature available and adding a powdered Oxi product in the drum ensures sanitization. Check recommended wash temperature of your items and use the amount of Oxi recommended by the manufacturer. Bacteria tested were K. pneumonia, P. aureginosa, and S. aureus.

Use this cycle every 30 washes to keep the inside of your washer fresh and clean. This cycle uses a higher water level. Use with affresh washer cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of your washer. This cycle should not be interrupted. See “Washer Care.”

IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other items in the washer during the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle. Use this cycle with an empty wash tub. See “Washer Care” in “Washer Maintenance.”

Use Drain & Spin to

remove excess water from the load. Spin speed can be set to a slower setting.

* All temperature selections feature a Cold rinse. ** The Steam Clean option is only available when a Warm, Hot, or Extra Hot water temperature is selected. ***Spin speed varies by model.

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Items to wash

using default

cycle settings:

Swimwear, items that need rinsing

2–4 lightly soiled synthetic garments, athletic uniforms, or workout wear

Small loads of 2–4 lightly soiled garments

Sheer fabrics, lingerie, sweaters, and lightly-soiled shirts, blouses, trousers, pants, and skirts

Bright or darkly colored cottons, linens, casual and mixed loads

Cycle:

Drain &

Spin with

Extra Rinse

Temperature*:

Wash

Extra Hot

Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

Wash &

Dry

Extra Hot

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Quick Wash

Extra Hot

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Delicates Extra Hot

Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

Cold Wash

Cold Extra Fast

Spin

Speed***:

Extra Fast

Fast

Medium

Slow

Off

Extra Fast

Fast

Medium

Slow

Off

Extra Fast

Fast

Medium

Slow

Off

Fast

Medium

Off

Soil

Level:

Extra Heavy

Heavy

Normal

Light

Extra Heavy

Heavy

Normal

Light

Extra Heavy

Heavy

Normal

Light

Extra Heavy

Heavy

Normal

Light

Extra Heavy

Heavy

Normal

Light

Available

Options:

FanFresh

Delay Wash

Steam Clean**

FanFresh®

Extra Rinse

PreSoak

Delay Wash

Steam Clean**

FanFresh

Extra Rinse

PreSoak

Delay Wash

Steam Clean**

FanFresh

Extra Rinse

PreSoak

Delay Wash

FanFresh

Extra Rinse

Delay Wash

Cycle Details:

Select Drain & Spin;

then select Extra Rinse to add water. The cycle includes an extra-fast-speed spin. For some fabrics, you may wish to set the spin speed to a slower setting.

This short wash cycle

has an extra-fastspeed spin followed by intermittent tumbling and fan activation to circulate air through the clothes.

For small loads

(2–4 items) needed quickly. This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling, a shortened wash time, and an extra-fast-speed spin for reduced drying times.

This cycle combines

slow-speed tumbling and slow-speed spin for gentle fabric care and reduced wrinkling.

This cycle uses

a concentrated detergent solution along with cold water throughout the cycle to gently lift out stains and care for fabrics.

* All temperature selections feature a Cold rinse. ** The Steam Clean option is only available when a Warm, Hot, or Extra Hot water temperature is selected. ***Spin speed varies by model.

Choosing the Right Detergent

Use only High Efﬁciency detergents. The package will be marked “HE” or “High Efﬁciency.” Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with a non-HE detergent. Using non-HE detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component malfunction and, over time, buildup of mold or mildew. HE detergents should be low-sudsing and quick-dispersing to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. They should hold soil in suspension so it is not redeposited onto clean clothes. Not all detergents labeled as High Efﬁciency are identical in formulation and their ability to reduce suds. For example, natural, organic, or homemade HE detergents may generate a high level of suds. If you use one of these and see a “SUD” error code appear in the display, consider using a different HE detergent. Always follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use.

Using the Dispenser Drawer

(on some models)

1. Open the dispenser drawer.

2. Add laundry products as described in steps 4–6 in the

“Using Your Washer” section.

3. Slowly close the dispenser drawer. Make sure it is

completely closed.

NOTE: A small amount of water may remain in the dispensers from the previous wash cycle. This is normal.

Adding HE detergent to dispenser

Use only High Efﬁciency

(HE) detergent.

About Detergent Concentration

Today’s liquid HE detergents are concentrated. Most brands of concentrated HE detergent will show the level of concentration on the bottle. If so, simply set the concentration level in the Load & Go™ menu to match the level shown on the bottle.

However, if the detergent bottle does not give the concentration, it can be easily calculated. Just divide the package size in ﬂuid ounces by the number of loads. Then refer to the chart below to ﬁnd the concentration.

If you do not get your desired cleaning results, try using a lower concentration number. If you have excess suds, try using a higher concentration number.

Concentration Number of ounces ÷ number of loads 2X 1.5–2.49 3X 0.9–1.49 4X 0.7–0.89 5X 0.5–0.69 6X 0.3–0.49

Selector

HE detergent compartment

Pour a measured amount of HE detergent into detergent compartment. For powdered detergent, lift the selector to the high position. For liquid detergent, push down the selector to the low position.

Do not overﬁll; adding too much detergent may cause detergent to be dispensed into the washer too early.

Selector in high position

Powdered detergent:

Lift the selector to the high position.

IMPORTANT:

n Do not add single-dose laundry packet to dispenser

drawer.

n Use powdered detergent when using the Delay Wash

option. Liquid detergent may seep out before the wash begins.

Use only High Efﬁciency

(HE) detergent.

Selector in low position

Liquid detergent:

Push down the selector to the low position.

Using the Load & Go™ Dispenser Drawer (on some models)

1. Open the dispenser drawer.

2. Add laundry products as described in steps 4–6 in the

“Using Your Washer” section.

3. Slowly close the dispenser drawer. Make sure it is

completely closed.

Adding HE detergent to dispenser

NOTES:

A small amount of water may remain in the dispensers from the previous wash cycle. This is normal.

See “About Detergent Concentration” for information on detergent concentration.

To ensure you have enough detergent in the dispenser, the display will show the detergent level (Low or Empty).

Add single-dose and Oxi-type boosters, see “Using Your Washer” section.

Load & Go™ cartridge

Tab

Use only HE High Efﬁciency liquid detergents. The dispenser cartridge will hold about 18.5 oz. (550 ml) of HE liquid detergent, or enough for up to 36 loads†.

To Fill:

Push back on the tab and lift the ﬁll door. Fill to the “MAX” line (see illustration at right) with HE liquid detergent. Close ﬁll door. It will click into place.

To Install the Dispenser

Cartridge:

1. Pull out the dispenser drawer.

2. Insert the dispenser cartridge

completely in detergent compartment as shown. It should click into position.

3. Slowly slide the dispenser drawer in until it is completely

closed. The washer will automatically detect the dispenser cartridge.

NOTE:

The dispenser cartridge should be rinsed out when changing detergents or when the washer will not be used for extended periods. For instructions on cleaning the dispenser cartridge, see “Washer Maintenance.”

†

The number of loads will vary, depending on detergent concentration, load size, cycle used, soil level, and water hardness. The maximum capacity of up to 36 loads requires use of 6x concentration detergent.

Use only High

Efﬁciency (HE)

detergent.

“MAX” line

Adding detergent for a single load

Powdered HE

detergent

compartment

Use only High Efﬁciency

(HE) detergent.

Powdered HE detergent

Place a measured amount of detergent in the powdered HE detergent compartment.

Powdered detergent:

Add directly to the compartment.

IMPORTANT:

n Do not use liquid detergents in the single-load

compartment; liquid detergents may seep out of the detergent compartment before the main wash begins.

n Do not add single-dose laundry packet to

dispenser drawer.

n If you are using the Delay Wash option, use of the

dispenser cartridge is recommended, or powdered detergent may be used in the HE powdered detergent compartment.

Using two liquid HE detergents

If you frequently alternate between two different liquid HE detergents, you can purchase an additional Load & Go™ cartridge.

See “Accessories” for ordering information.

Lift out the cartridge and set aside.

Liquid HE detergent

A single dose of liquid detergent can be added to the Single-Dose Liquid HE Detergent Cup, which you can purchase (see “Accessories” section).

Liquid detergent:

Add to detergent cup.

Using Your Washer

First wash cycle without laundry

Before washing clothes for the ﬁrst time, add liquid or powdered HE detergent to the detergent dispenser. Choose the QUICK WASH cycle and run it without clothes. Use only HE detergent. This initial cycle serves to ensure the interior is clean and the dispenser drawer is ready for use before washing clothes.

1. Sort and prepare your laundry

Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled. Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics. Treat stains promptly and check for colorfastness by testing stain remover products on an inside seam.

IMPORTANT:

n Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small

object can plug pumps and may require a service call.

n Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and

remove non-washable trim and ornaments.

n Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items

during washing.

n Turn knits inside out to prevent pilling. Separate lint-takers

from lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics.

n Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because

heat can set stains into fabric.

n Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry

product instructions. Improper usage may cause damage to your garments.

2. Add laundry products (if desired)

Add single-dose laundry packets, Oxi-type boosters, color-safe bleach, or fabric softener crystals can be added to the drum prior to adding laundry.

NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’s instructions.

3. Load laundry into washer

4. Add HE detergent

Load & Go™ Dispenser Drawer

Place a load of sorted items loosely in the washer. Items need to move freely for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling. Close the washer door by pushing it ﬁrmly until the latch clicks.

n Depending on load type and cycle, the washer can be fully

loaded, but not tightly packed. Washer door should close easily. See “Cycle Guide” for loading suggestions.

n Mix large and small items and avoid washing single items.

Load evenly.

n Wash small items in mesh garment bags. For multiple

items, use more than one bag and ﬁll bags equally.

Load & Go™

cartridge

Select detergent dispenser, based on type of HE detergent used (either liquid or powdered). See “Using the Load & Go™ Dispenser Drawer” instructions on how to use the dispenser.

Single load

powdered

HE detergent

Dispenser Drawer

Liquid

HE detergent

Adjust the selector, based on type of HE detergent used

(either liquid or powdered). See “Using the Dispenser Drawer” instructions on how to use the dispenser.

Powdered

HE detergent

NOTE: Do not add single-dose laundry packets, Oxi-type boosters, color-safe bleach, or fabric softener crystals to dispensers. They will not dispense correctly.

5. Add liquid fabric softener

to dispenser (if desired)

6. Add liquid chlorine bleach

to dispenser (if desired)

Load & Go™ Dispenser Drawer

Dispenser Drawer

Load & Go™ Dispenser Drawer

Dispenser Drawer

Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric softener into liquid fabric softener compartment. Always follow manufacturer’s directions for correct amount of fabric softener based on your load size.

Fabric softener is always dispensed in the last rinse, even if Extra Rinse is selected.

IMPORTANT: Do not overﬁll, dilute, or use more than ¼ cup (60 mL) of fabric softener. Do not ﬁll past the MAX line. Overﬁlling dispenser will cause fabric softener to immediately dispense into washer.

Do not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the clothes.

Do not use liquid fabric softener dispenser balls in this washer. They will not dispense correctly.

Add liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment. Do not overﬁll, dilute, or use more than Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.

IMPORTANT:

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 garment damage.

⁄

cup (165 mL).

7. Touch POWER to turn on washer

Slowly close the Load & Go™ Dispenser drawer. Make sure the drawer is closed completely, then touch POWER to turn on the washer or go to Step 8.

8. Select CYCLE*

Turn cycle knob to select your wash cycle. See “Cycle Guide” for details on cycle features.

10. Select any additional options*

To add an option to the cycle, touch its name – Steam Clean, EcoBoost™, FanFresh®, Extra Rinse, Cycle Signal, or Control Lock. To remove an option from the selected cycle, touch the option again.

9. Adjust settings, if desired*

The display will show the default settings for the selected cycle. To adjust a setting, touch its name – Wash Temp, Spin, Soil, or PreSoak. Adjusting settings will change the Estimated Time Remaining. Tightly packing the load, unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may also cause the washer to increase the cycle time.

You can also adjust the detergent concentration and water hardness settings, if needed. Default settings are 2x detergent concentration and normal water hardness. If the detergent concentration is not listed on the package, see “About Detergent Concentration” to calculate the concentration.

To Adjust Dispenser Settings:

1. Touch DETERGENT CONCENTRATION until the desired

concentration appears on the time display.

2. Touch WATER HARDNESS until the desired water

hardness appears on the time display.

11. Setting a delayed wash

If you do not want to begin a cycle immediately, you may choose the Delay Wash option. This will delay the start of the wash cycle by up to 8 to 12 hours depending on your model.

To set a Delayed Start:

1. Touch ADJUST DELAY TIME + or – to set the desired

delay time.

2. Touch START to start the delay countdown. The countdown

stops blinking.

* Not all options and settings are available with all cycles.

See “Cycle Guide” for available options and settings.

12. Touch and hold START to begin

wash cycle

Touch and hold START for 3 seconds to start the wash cycle. To pause a cycle in progress, touch START once, then touch and hold again to continue the cycle. To cancel a cycle, touch POWER.

Once you touch and hold START, you will hear the door lock, unlock, and lock again. The washer door will remain locked during the wash cycle.

Unlocking the door to add garments:

If you need to open the door to add 1 or 2 missed garments, you may do so while the “Add Garment” light is lit. The time allowed to add a garment will vary based on cycle selection and load size.

Touch START once; the door will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes. Then close door and touch and hold START again to restart the cycle.

Adding items after “Add Garment” light is off:

Cancel current cycle. Water will drain and you will need to reselect cycle and restart.

For wash performance and optimal energy savings, add garments only when the “Add Garment” light is on.

13. Remove garments promptly

after cycle is ﬁnished

Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor and rusting of metal objects on garments. When unloading garments, pull back the door seal and check for small items between the tub and the washer drum.

If you will be unable to remove the load promptly, use the FanFresh® option. If the FanFresh® option is selected, the washer will automatically activate the fan and tumble the load periodically for up to 12 hours. To turn off the FanFresh® option, touch POWER. To set the washer so that the FanFresh® option does not come on for future cycles, touch FanFresh.

NOTE:

The door will remain locked while the FanFresh® option is active. To cancel the option and unlock the door, touch POWER.

A small amount of water may remain in the dispensers after the wash cycle is complete. This is normal.

This washer has a tight seal to avoid water leaks. To avoid odors, leave the door open to allow the washer to dry between uses.

Washer Maintenance

WATER INLET HOSES

Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.

When replacing your inlet hoses:

n Mark the date of replacement on the label with a

permanent marker.

n Check that the old washers are not stuck on the washer

inlet valves.

n Use new washers in the new inlet hoses to ensure a

proper seal.

WASHER CARE

Recommendations to Help Keep Your Washer Clean and Performing at its Best

1. Always use High Efﬁciency (HE) detergents and follow the

HE detergent manufacturer’s instructions regarding the amount of HE detergent to use. Never use more than the recommended amount because that may increase the rate at which detergent and soil residue accumulate inside your washer, which in turn may result in undesirable odor.

2. Use warm or hot water washes sometimes (not exclusively

cold water washes), because they do a better job of controlling the rate at which soils and detergent accumulate.

3. Always leave the washer door slightly ajar between

uses to help dry out the washer and avoid the buildup of odor-causing residue.

4. Periodically clean residue from all interior surfaces of the

glass window. For better care, wipe the entire inside of the glass door with a damp cloth.

Cleaning Your Front Loading Washer

Read these instructions completely before beginning the routine cleaning processes recommended below. This Washer Maintenance Procedure should be performed, at a minimum, once per month or every 30 wash cycles, whichever occurs sooner, to control the rate at which soils and detergent may otherwise accumulate in your washer.

Cleaning the Door Seal

1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items

from the washer.

2. Inspect the gray colored seal between the door opening

and the drum for stained areas or soil buildup. Pull back the seal to inspect all areas under the seal and to check for foreign objects.

WASHER CARE (cont.)

3. If stained areas or soil buildup are found, wipe down

these areas of the seal using the following procedure:

a. Mix a dilute bleach solution, using ¾ cup (177 mL)

of liquid chlorine bleach and 1 gallon (3.8 L) of warm tap water.

b. Wipe the seal area with the dilute solution, using

a damp cloth.

c. Let stand 5 minutes. d. Wipe down area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let

washer interior air dry with door open.

IMPORTANT: n Wear rubber gloves when cleaning with bleach. n Refer to the bleach manufacturer’s instructions

for proper use.

Cleaning the Inside of the Washer

This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes in combination with affresh® Washer Cleaner or liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of the washer. Steam washer models also utilize steam to enhance cleaning in this special cycle.

NOTE: Read these instructions completely before beginning the cleaning process.

Begin procedure

1. Clean Washer with affresh® Cycle Procedure (Recommended for Best Performance):

a. Open the washer door and remove any clothing

or items.

b. Add an affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet to the

washer drum.

c. Do not add the affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet

to the dispenser drawer.

d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the

washer when following this procedure.

e. Close the washer door.

f. Select the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle. g. On some models: Select the FanFresh® option to

help dry the washer interior after the cycle is complete. NOTE: The washer remembers your last option selection and will use it for future wash cycles until you deselect that option. While the fan is on, the washer door will lock. To unlock the door, touch POWER.

h. Touch and hold START to begin the cycle. The

Clean Washer with affresh® Cycle Operation is described below.

WASHER CARE (cont.)

CLEAN WASHER CYCLE REMINDER

2. Chlorine Bleach Procedure:

a. Open the washer door and remove any clothing

or items.

b. Open the dispenser drawer and add liquid

chlorine bleach to the MAX level in both the bleach compartment and the fabric softener compartment. Either traditional or HE chlorine bleach can be used.

NOTE: Use of more liquid chlorine bleach than is recommended above could cause washer damage over time.

c. Close the washer door and the dispenser drawer. d. Do not add any detergent or other chemicals to the

washer when following this procedure.

e. Close the washer door.

f. Select the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle. g. On some models: Select the FanFresh® option to

h. Touch and hold START to begin the cycle. The

Clean Washer with affresh® Cycle Operation is described below.

NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle.

Description of Clean Washer with affresh® Cycle Operation:

1. The Clean Washer with affresh® cycle will determine

whether clothing or other items are in the washer.

2. If no items are detected in the washer, it will proceed

with the cycle.

a. If any items are detected in the washer, “rL”

(remove load) will be displayed. The door will unlock. Open washer and remove any garments from the washer drum.

b. Touch POWER to clear the “rL” code. c. Touch and hold START to restart the cycle.

3. Steam models only: During the ﬁrst 20 minutes of the

cycle, it will activate the steamer but the drum will not spin or ﬁll with water. You may see condensation on the door glass during this initial phase. If you are using an affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet, it will not dissolve completely during the steam phase. This is normal.

After the cycle is complete, leave the door open slightly to allow for better ventilation and drying of the washer interior.

Cleaning the Dispensers

After a period of using your washer, you may ﬁnd some residue buildup in the washer’s dispensers. To remove residue from the dispensers, remove the drawer and wipe the surfaces with a damp cloth and towel dry either before or after you run the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle. Use an all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed.

IMPORTANT: Dispenser is not dishwasher safe. Cleaning the Outside of the Washer

Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills. Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to help keep it looking new. Use mild soap and water.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer’s ﬁnish, do not use abrasive products.

NOTE: Not all models have the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle reminder light.

The Clean Washer with affresh® LED will ﬂash at the end of a wash cycle when the washer has run 30 wash cycles. This is a reminder to run the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle.

If the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle is not turned on, the LED will stop ﬂashing at the end of a wash cycle after running 3 more regular wash cycles. After 30 more wash cycles are completed, the Clean Washer with affresh® LED will again ﬂash at the end of a wash cycle as a reminder.

REMOVING THE DISPENSER

Load & Go™ Dispenser Drawer

To remove:

1. Pull dispenser drawer out until it stops.

2. Press down on the release tab and pull straight out to

remove the dispenser.

3. Lift off cover panel by

pulling straight up.

To replace:

1. Slide cover panel back

onto posts on dispenser.

2. Align edges of dispenser

with guides in washer; then slide dispenser back into slot.

REMOVING THE DISPENSER (cont.)

Dispenser Drawer

Removing the Dispenser To remove:

1. Pull dispenser drawer out until it stops.

2. Press down on the release tab and pull straight out to

remove the dispenser.

3. Lift off cover panel by

pulling straight up.

CLEANING LOAD & GO™ CARTRIDGE

(on some models)

It is recommended that you rinse out the Load & Go™ cartridge when changing detergent types or concentrations, or when the washer will not be used for an extended period.

1. Pull dispenser out until it stops.

2. Lift out the Load & Go™ cartridge.

3. Lift cover on cartridge and ﬂush interior thoroughly with

warm water.

4. Allow to air dry or wipe with a clean, soft towel. IMPORTANT: Cartridge is not dishwasher safe.

To replace:

1. Slide cover panel back

onto posts on dispenser.

2. Align edges of dispenser

with guides in washer, then slide dispenser back into slot.

NON-USE AND VACATION CARE

Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving, or not using your washer for a period of time, follow these steps:

1. Unplug or disconnect power to washer.

2. Turn off water supply to washer to avoid ﬂooding due

to water pressure surges. HELPFUL TIP: Attach a reminder note to the washer

to turn the water back on before washer's next use.

3. Clean the dispensers. See “Cleaning the Dispensers.”

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