What's New Under the Lid?
Cleaning
with
Less Water
Traditional
agitator-style
washer
Low-water
washer
The most striking difference in your new washer is the low-water
washplate wash system. The washer automatically
adjusts the
water level to the load size--no
water level selector is needed.
For best performance,
it is recommended
to load items in loose
heaps evenly around the washplate.
Automatic
Load Size Sensing
Once you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will
begin the sensing process to determine the correct water level
for the load.
Initially the basket will start to spin prior to adding water, this is
part of the sensing process and is normal. This low-water wash
method uses less water and energy compared to a traditional
agitator-style
washer.
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 regular non-HE detergent. Using
regular detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and
reduced rinsing performance.
It may also result in component
failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made
to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance.
Follow the manufacturer's
instructions
to determine the amount
of detergent to use and do not go over the Max line. See "Using
Laundry Product Dispensers" for more information.
Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent.
As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level of the
items will settle in the basket. This is normal, and does not
indicate that more items should be added.
IMPORTANT:
You will not see a washer basket full of water
as with your past agitator-style
washer. It is normal for some
of the load to be above the water line.
Improved
Cleaning
Low-water cleaning means concentrated
cleaning. Rather
than diluting detergent as done in an agitator-style
washer,
this washer delivers the detergent directly to the soils. This low
water wash also allows the clothing to move in a more effective
way to remove soils.
Normal
Sounds
You Can Expect
At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds
and noises that are different from those of your previous
washer. For example, you may hear a clicking and hum at the
beginning of the cycle, as the lid lock goes through a self-test.
There will be different kinds of humming and whirring sounds
as the washplate moves the load and as basket is slowing
down to stop. And sometimes, you may hear nothing at atl, as
the washer determines the correct water level for your load or
allows time for clothes to soak.
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