Whirlpool WFW9550WW Owners Manual - Page 13

■ Powdered detergent: A Selector in position for powdered detergent A. Detergent type selector Chlorine bleach compartment (Letter D in Dispenser Illustration) Add no more than 2/3 cup (160 mL) liquid chlorine bleach to this compartment. The bleach will be automatically diluted and dispensed at the optimum time during the first rinse after the wash cycle. This compartment cannot dilute powdered bleach. ■ Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Use a measuring cup with a pour spout; do not guess. ■ Do not fill beyond the "MAX" level. NOTE: Overfilling could cause garment damage. ■ At the end of the cycle, a small amount of water may be left in the dispenser. This is normal. Fabric softener compartment (Letter E in Dispenser Illustration) Pour measured liquid fabric softener into the fabric softener dispenser, if desired. IMPORTANT: Dilute all fabric softener with water for a total of 1/4 cup (60 mL). ■ Do not overfill. The dispenser holds 1/4 cup (60 mL). ■ Do not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the clothes. NOTES: ■ Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser. Do not use fabric softener dispensing balls in this washer. Dispensing balls will not operate correctly with this washer. Pausing or Restarting 1. To pause the washer at any time, press PAUSE/CANCEL. 2. To continue the cycle, press START (for approximately 1 second). Changing Cycles, Options, and Modifiers Not all Options and Modifiers are available with all cycles. Available modifiers will glow amber. If an option or modifier is unavailable with a selected cycle, the light will not illuminate. Cycles, Options, and Modifiers can be changed anytime before START is selected. To cancel a cycle and select a new cycle 1. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice. 2. Press POWER. 3. Select desired cycle. 4. Select the desired Options or modifiers such as Water Temp, Spin Speed, and Soil Level. 5. Press START (for approximately 1 second) to restart the washer at the beginning of the new cycle. To cancel a cycle 1. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice. 2. The washer powers down, the door unlocks, and clothes can be removed. NOTE: If the water level or the temperature is too high, the washer will drain automatically before the door unlocks. To change Options or Modifiers after the cycle has started 1. Press PAUSE/CANCEL once. 2. Select the desired Options or Modifiers such as Water Temp, Spin Speed, and Soil Level. Available selections will glow amber. 3. Press START (for approximately 1 second) to continue the cycle. To drain the washer manually 1. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice. 2. Press POWER. 3. Select DRAIN/SPIN. 4. Press START (for approximately 1 second) to begin the drain. 5. When the spin is complete, the door unlocks. Items can be removed from the washer. Status Lights These lights show which portion of the cycle the washer is operating. They also indicate when you can add an additional item to the wash cycle and when the controls are locked. Add A Garment This washer allows a 4-8 minute period in which other garments may be added to the load. You can add items to the washer if the Add A Garment status light is glowing. To add items when Add A Garment light is glowing 1. Select PAUSE/CANCEL once. The washer door unlocks after a few seconds, and items can be added. 2. To continue the cycle, close the door and select and hold START (for approximately 1 second). To add items when the Add A Garment light is not glowing 1. You must cancel the current cycle by pressing PAUSE/CANCEL twice. This will cancel the wash cycle and options. The washer door unlocks, and items can be added. 2. Close the door, press POWER, and select the new cycle and options. Select and hold START (for approximately 1 second). Done The Done status light stays on for 60 minutes after the cycle is complete, and then the washer shuts off. 13