Whirlpool WFW72HEDW Use & Care Guide - Page 6

Control Panel and Features 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 failure and, over time, buildup of mold or mildew. HE detergents are low-sudsing and quick-dispersing to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. They hold soil in suspension so it is not re-deposited onto clean clothes. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use. Done Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on. Remove the load promptly for best results. The Done indicator is also lit during the TumbleFresh™ option. Eco Monitor The Eco Monitor allows you to see how the settings you select affect your energy savings. To use the Eco Monitor, choose the best cycle, temperature, spin speed, soil level, and options for the fabrics being washed. The Eco Monitor will rate the water and energy use of those selections, from Good to Best. You can then adjust the settings and options to decrease the amount of energy used within that cycle. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent. Cycle Status Lights Using the Dispenser Drawer 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 Model WFW81HE shown NOTE: Not all Cycle Status Lights are available on all models. Delay Wash If a Delay Wash is set, the Delay Wash indicator will light and the delay time will count down in the display. Door Locked Door Locked will light to indicate that the door is locked and cannot be opened without first pausing or canceling the cycle. 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 drain to calibrate the sensors; then it will begin tumbling and adding water. The 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. 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. TumbleFresh™ option The TumbleFresh™ indicator will light when the TumbleFresh™ option is active. During this time, the washer will occasionally tumble the load. 6 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 Use only High Efficiency detergent may cause detergent to be (HE) detergent. dispensed into the washer too early. Selector in high position Selector in low position Powdered detergent: Lift the selector to the high position. Liquid detergent: Push down the selector to the low 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.