Whirlpool WTW4955HW Owners Manual - Page 5

7 PROGRESS LIGHTS The Progress Lights show the progress of a cycle. At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses that are different from traditional washers. SENSING/FILL When the Start/Pause/Cancel button is pressed and the Water Level knob is set to Auto Sensing, the washer will fill and begin sensing to determine load size and balance. A short but noticeable pause in the cycle action occurs during sensing. This is normal. Once sensing is complete, the washer will fill to the appropriate level for the detected load size and, on select cycles, agitation will occur during filling. This, too, is normal. When the washer is done filling, it will begin the wash phase of the cycle. To ensure that the most accurate load size is detected, avoid opening the lid during the "Sensing" phase. NOTE: Sensing and wash phases will be paused by opening the unlocked lid. Close the lid to resume the cycle. If the lid is left open for more than 10 minutes, the washer will cancel the cycle and pump out the water. WASH The washer will fill to the correct water level based on the load size and the Water Level selection. Certain cycles may agitate during the fill process to boost cleaning. When the wash cycle begins, you will hear the HE agitator increase speed. The motor sounds may change at different stages in the wash cycle while the washer performs different wash actions. NOTE: The lid will automatically lock after the wash phase completes and before the initial spinout occurs, and will remain locked for the rest of the cycle. RINSE Certain cycles use a spray rinse, which adds water to the tub while the basket spins. You may hear the motor turning on briefly (short hum) to move the basket while filling. In some cases, you may also hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer fills, rinses, and moves the load. FINAL SPIN The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for proper water removal based on the selected cycle and spin speed. CYCLE COMPLETE Once the cycle is complete, the lid will unlock and this light will come on. For best results, remove the load promptly. LID LOCKED The Lock feature allows for higher spin speeds. When lit, the lid is locked and cannot be opened without pausing the cycle. When the light is off, the lid can be opened. To open the lid after it has been locked, press START/PAUSE/ CANCEL. The lid will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Press START/PAUSE/CANCEL while the lid is closed to resume the cycle. Appearance may vary 5