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WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID?
For best performance, it is recommended to load items in loose
heaps evenly around the washplate�
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�
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 malfunction and, over time,
buildup of mold or mildew� HE detergents should be low-sudsing
and quick-dispersing to produce the right amount of suds for the
best performance� They should hold soil in suspension so it is not
redeposited onto clean clothes� Not all detergents labeled as High
Efficiency are identical in formulation and their ability to reduce
suds. For example, natural, organic, or homemade HE detergents
may generate a high level of suds� If you use one of these and
see an “F0E2” error code appear in the display, consider using a
different HE detergent. Always follow the detergent manufacturer’s
instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use� Do not
go over the Max line on the dispenser. See “Using Laundry Product
Dispensers” for more information�
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 self-test� There will be
different kinds of humming and whirring sounds as the washplate
moves the load and as the basket is slowing down to 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�
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�
Cleaning with Less Water
The most striking difference in your new washer is the low-water
washplate wash system� The washer automatically adjusts the
water level to the load size—no water level selector is needed�
Traditional agitator-style
washer
Washer with low-water
washplate wash system
Washplate
Automatic Load Size Sensing
Once you start the cycle, the lid will lock and the washer will
begin the sensing process to determine the correct water level
for the load� This may take several minutes before water is added�
You will find a step-by-step description in the “Cycle Status Lights
Indicator” section�
Initially the basket will start to spin prior to adding water; this is
part of the sensing process and is normal� This low-water wash
method uses less water and energy compared to a traditional
agitator-style washer�
Washplate
