Whirlpool WFW9750WW Owners Manual - Page 11

WASHER USE NOTE: The panel shown above may be different from that of your model. Starting Your Washer First Wash Cycle Without Laundry Before washing clothes for the first time, if not completed during  the final installation step, choose the QUICK WASH cycle and run  it without clothes. Use only HE detergent. Use 1/2 the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium-size load. This initial cycle serves to ensure the interior is clean before washing clothes. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. The following is a guide to using your washer. Please refer to  specific sections of this manual for more detailed information. Do not store laundry products on the top surface of this washer. Vibration is normal during operation. Using the Proper Detergent Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type  of detergent will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." This wash system, along with less water, will create too much sudsing with  a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will likely  result in washer errors, 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. Remember, concentrated detergents such as 2x or higher will use less detergent based on load size. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent. For All Wash Cycles 1. Open the washer door by pulling on the handle. Sort laundry according to color and type of fabric. Place a load of sorted clothes in the washer. Do not overload washer. Overloading  can cause poor cleaning. ■ The washer can be fully loaded, but not tightly packed. Washer door should close easily. ■ Mix large and small items and avoid washing single items. Load evenly. ■ Wash small items, such as infant socks, in mesh garment bags. It is recommended that more than one garment bag be used, and that each garment bag be filled with equal amounts of material. ■ When unloading garments, occasionally check under the gray colored seal at the front of the tub for small items. 2. Close the washer door by pushing it firmly until the lock clicks. The washer door will remain locked during the wash cycle. NOTES: ■ After any wash cycle is completed, the door must be opened and then closed before a new cycle can begin. ■ The door can be opened only if PAUSE/CANCEL is  selected while the Add A Garment light is glowing or if  the cycle has been canceled. ■ See "To cancel a cycle" in "Changing Cycles, Options,  and Modifiers" section. 3. Open the dispenser drawer and add laundry products to the detergent, bleach, or fabric softener compartments. Close drawer slowly to avoid spills. See "Using the Dispenser." 4. Turn on the washer by selecting POWER. Select one of the cycles by turning the cycle selector. The indicator light for the selected cycle will glow green. When you are selecting a wash cycle, the preset options and modifiers (such as Water Temp, Spin Speed, Soil Level, and Rinse) for the selected cycle will glow green. Selectable options will glow amber. If an option or modifier is unavailable with a selected cycle, the light will not illuminate. The display shows the estimated time remaining. The preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for the selected cycle. See "Cycles." 5. Select the desired Options. Not all options are available with  all cycles. See "Options." 11