Whirlpool WTW4815EW Use & Care Guide - Page 3

What's New Under the Lid? Your new washer will operate differently than your past agitator-style washer. Cleaning with Less Water Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you start the cycle, the washer will fill to the water level. When the washer is done filling, it will start to agitate after it determines the correct water level for the load. This low-water wash method uses less water and energy compared to a traditional agitator-style washer. Traditional agitator-style washer Washer with low-water wash system The washer automatically adjusts the water level to the load size-no water level selector is needed. 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. For best performance, it is recommended to load items in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent. 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 selftest. There will be different kinds of humming sounds as the washplate moves the load and as basket is slowing down to a stop. And sometimes, you may hear nothing at all, as the washer determines the correct water level for your load or allows time for clothes to soak. 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. • After the washer basket fills to the selected water level, the lid must be closed before the wash cycle can start. If filling stops with the lid open, close lid and press START button. 3