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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 failure 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 “Sd” or “Sud” 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.
Adding Laundry Products
Adding HE detergent to basket:
Single-dose laundry packets, Oxi-
type boosters, color-safe bleach, or
scented crystals can be added to
the drum prior to adding laundry.
When using single-dose laundry
packets, make sure that the bulk
dispenser is disabled (on some
models) or off.
NOTE:
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the
amount of laundry products to use.
Adding liquid chlorine bleach to single-load dispenser:
Add liquid chlorine bleach to
the bleach compartment. Do
not overfill, dilute, or use more
than 2/3 cup (165 mL). Do not
use color-safe bleach or Oxi in
the same cycle with liquid
chlorine bleach.
IMPORTANT:
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Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Use a measuring cup
with a pour spout; do not guess.
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Do not fill beyond the “MAX” line. Overfilling could cause
garment damage.
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Do not use thickened, easy-pour, or no-splash bleach when
running the Clean Washer with affresh
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cycle, as excess
suds may occur.
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On some models: Do not add liquid chlorine bleach to the bulk
dispenser.
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Slowly close dispenser drawers. Make sure the drawers are
closed completely (on some models).
Adding liquid fabric softener to single-load dispenser:
Pour a measured amount of
liquid fabric softener into liquid
fabric softener compartment.
Always follow manufacturer’s
directions for correct amount
of fabric softener, based on
your load size. Disable the
1-Liter Load & Go
™
dispenser
if not used to dispense
detergent (on some models).
Fabric softener is always dispensed in the last rinse, even if
Extra Rinse is selected.
IMPORTANT:
Do not overfill, dilute, or use more than the
manufacturer-recommended quantity of fabric softener. Do not fill
past the “MAX” line. Overfilling dispenser will cause fabric softener
to immediately dispense into washer.
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Do not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the clothes.
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Do not use liquid fabric softener dispenser balls in this washer.
They will not dispense correctly.
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Do not use fabric softener sheets, as they can stain the load.
Adding
HE
detergent
to
Optimal
Dispense
Drawer
(on
some
models):
This
compartment
holds
up
to
14.3
oz
(424
ml)
of
liquid
HE
detergent
allowing
you
to
avoid
having
to
refill
detergent
for
each
load.
Also,
this
will
use
just
the
right
amount
of
detergent
required
for
a
particular
load/cycle.
NOTE:
Do
not
add
single-dose
laundry
packets,
Oxi-type
boosters,
color-safe
bleach,
or
fabric
softener
crystals
to
dispensers.
They
will
not
dispense
correctly.
The Optimal
Dispense Drawer cannot be disabled
.
Adding
HE
detergent
to
Load
&
Go
™
™
dispenser
(on
some
models):
Use
only
High
Efficiency
(HE)
liquid
detergents.
The
bulk
dispensers
will
hold
about
67.6
oz
(2
L)
or
33.8
oz
(1
L)
of
liquid
HE
detergent,
depending
on
dispenser,
or
enough
for
many
loads
of
laundry.
To
fill
bulk
dispensers
(on
some
models):
Open the dispenser drawer by pulling on the handle at the base of
the washer. If desired, the drawer can be completely removed
from the washer.
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is a registered trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A.
