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WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID?
Your new washer will operate differently than your past agitator-style washer.
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. Always
follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount
of detergent to use.
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 sounds as the washplate moves the
load and as 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
A 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
wash system
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.
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
