The Dispenser Drawer
Slowlyopenthedispenserdrawerbypulling
itoutuntilitstops.
after adding laundry products, slowly close
the dispenser drawer. closing the drawer too
quickly could result in early dispensing of the
bleach, fabric softener or detergent.
You may see water in the bleach and fabric
softener compartments at the end of the cycle.
This is a result of the flushing/siphoning action
and is part of the normal operation of the
washer.
The Liquid Bleach Compartment
IMPORTaNT: The bleach compartment
position varies by model. Be sure to identify
the correct compartment for bleach before
using.
Ifdesired,measureouttherecommended
amountofliquidbleach,nottoexceed
1/3cup(80ml),andpourintothecenter
compartmentlabeled“LIqUIDBLEACH”
markedwiththissymbol.
do not exceed the maximum fill line. overfilling
can cause early dispensing of the bleach which
could result in damaged clothes.
NOTe:
do not use powdered bleach in the
dispenser.
The Prewash Compartment
(on some models)
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OnlyusethePrewashCompartmentifyou
areselectingthePrewashcycleforheavily
soiledclothes.Addmeasureddetergentor
prewashadditivetothebackleftprewash
compartmentofthedispenserdrawer.
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Detergentorprewashadditiveisflushed
fromthedispenserintheprewashcycle
(ifselected).
NOTe:
Liquid detergent will drain into the
washer drum as it is added.
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Detergentusagemayneedtobeadjusted
forwatertemperature,waterhardness,size
andsoilleveloftheload.Avoidusingtoo
muchdetergentinyourwasherasitcan
leadtooversudsinganddetergentresidue
beingleftontheclothes.
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On some models, the Liquid Bleach
Compartment is in the center.
On some models, the Liquid Bleach
Compartment is on the right.
The Detergent Compartment
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High-efficiency detergent is required
for this washer. Use the detergent
manufacturer’s recommended amount.
Thedetergentselectioninsertmustbeplaced
inthedetergentcompartmentinaspecific
positionaccordingtowhattypeofdetergent
youareusing.
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Powder Detergent
–Placetheinsert
intherearposition.ThePowderIcons
mustlineuponcenterwhentheinsert
isinthepowderposition.
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Liquid Detergent
–Youwillneedtoadjust
theinsertaccordingtothetypeofLiquid
Detergentyouareusing.TheIconsonthe
sideofthedetergentcompartmentmust
lineuponthecenterwhentheinsertisin
position.
NOTe:
not all models have the 2x and 3x
detergent settings. Some have only regular
HE detergent settings. You must reduce the
amount of detergent for 2x or 3x detergent
per bottle instructions.
Movetheinsertbypullingitupandreplace
itbyslidingitdownbetweeneithertherear
orfrontdetergentcompartmentmoldedrails,
asdesired,forpowderorliquiddetergent.
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Addmeasureddetergenttothefrontleft
detergentcompartmentofthedispenser
drawer.
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Detergentisflushedfromthedispenser
atthebeginningofthewashcycle.Either
powderedorliquiddetergentcanbeused.
n
Detergentusagemayneedtobeadjusted
forwatertemperature,waterhardness,
sizeandsoilleveloftheload.Avoidusing
toomuchdetergentinyourwasherasit
canleadtooversudsinganddetergent
residuebeingleftontheclothes.
n
Usingmoredetergentthanthe
recommendedquantitycancause
residuebuilduponyourwasher.
Powder Detergent
Normal HE Liquid
Detergent Setting
2X HE Liquid
Detergent Setting
(most common
setting)
3X HE
Liquid
Detergent
Setting
Appearance may vary