Whirlpool 461970255001 Washer User Manual


 
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Status Lights
These lights show which portion of the cycle the washer is
operating. They also indicate when you can add an additional
item to the wash cycle and when the controls are locked.
Add a garment
This washer allows an 8-minute period in which other garments may
be added to the load. You can add items to the washer if the status
indicator shows Add a Garment.
To Add Items:
1. Select Start/Pause on
ce. The washer door unlocks, and items
can be added.
2. T
o continue the cycle, close the door and select Start/Pause (for
approximately 1 second).
3. To unlock the door after the Add a Garment period, press Power/
Cancel twice, this will cancel the Wash Cycle.
Done
The Done status light stays on for 60 minutes after the cycle is
complete, and then the washer shuts off.
Sanitize
This washer has a Sanitize water temperature that is certified
by NSF International, an independent thir
d-party testing and
certification organization. The certification verifies that the
sanitizing cycle reduces 99.9% of bacteria typically found
on clothing, bedding, and towels, and there is no carryover
of bacteria between loads after the cycle is complete.
Certified to Sanitize
If the “Sanitize” wash temperature was selected, when the wash
cycle is complete, the DONE status light will illuminate, the door
unlocks, and the wash load can be removed from the washer.
The washer powers down automatically 60 minutes after the
cycle is complete and the DONE status light turns off. Only cycles
wi
th sanitize wash temperature selected have been designed to
meet the requirements of NSF Protocol P172 for Sanitizing
Efficacy.
Controls Lock/Unlock
The Controls Lock avoids unintended use of the washer. You can
also use the control lock feature to avoid unintended cycle or
option changes during a cycle. When Controls Lock is lit, all
buttons are disabled except for Pause/Cancel and Start. You can
loc
k the controls while the washer is operating.
To lock the controls
Press and hold CONTROLS LOCK/UNLOCK for 3 seconds after the
cycle starts, or when the washer is turned off.
The status light next to the CONTROLS LOCK/UNLOCK button
will glow.
To unlock the controls
Press and hold CONTROLS LOCK/UNLOCK for 3 seconds until
the status light turns off.
NOTE: To lock or unlock the controls when the washer is off,
press and hold CONTROLS LOCK/UNLOCK for 3 seconds.
Door Locked
When the status light glows, the door is locked.
Sensing/Revising Estimated Time
The cycle times vary automatically based on your water pressure,
water temperature, detergent, and clothes load.
The washer will automatically sense the progress in the cycle and
adjust the Estimated Time Remaining display. While the washer is
sensing, the estimated time will flash and the Sensing status light
will glow. When the sensing is complete, the flashing stops, the
status light goes off, and the Estimated Time Remaining display
is updated.
The cycle time will be extended if oversudsing occurs or the load
is unbalanced. The SUD routine removes extra suds and assures
pr
oper rinsing of your garments. See “Troubleshooting.” During
the unbalance routine, the time displayed may pause until this
ac
tivity is complete, then resume with the remainder of the cycle.