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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.
Use only High
Efficiency (HE)
detergent.
About Detergent Concentration
Today’s liquid HE detergents are concentrated. Most brands of
concentrated HE detergent will show the level of concentration
on the bottle.
However, if the detergent bottle does not give the concentration,
it can be easily calculated. Just divide the package size in fluid
ounces by the number of loads. Then refer to the chart below
to find the concentration.
Set the concentration level setting on the washer by using
the Tools button (see Step 12 in “Using Your Washer). If you do
not get your desired cleaning results, set the concentration level
to a lower concentration number. If you have excess suds, set the
concentration level to a higher concentration number.
Concentration
Number of ounces ÷ number of loads
2X
1.5–2.49 (44.4 mL–73.6 mL)
3X
0.9–1.49 (26.6 mL–44.1 mL)
4X
0.7–0.89 (20.7 mL–26.3 mL)
5X
0.5–0.69 (14.8 mL–20.4 mL)
6X
0.3–0.49 (8.9 mL–14.5 mL)
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