Whirlpool W10454262A Washer User Manual


 
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Lid Lock
To allow for higher spin speeds, the lid will lock and the
Lid Locked light will turn on. When this light is lit, the lid is
locked and cannot be opened. When this light is blinking,
the washer is paused. When this light is off, the lid can be
opened. After a cycle is started, the lid locks, unlocks, and
locks again. If you need to open the lid to add a garment
after this point, you must press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK
and wait for the lid to unlock. The lid will only unlock after
washer movement has stopped. Depending on when in the
cycle you try to pause, it may take several seconds to several
minutes for the lid to unlock.
Sensing
This washer will perform a series of spins to check
for load balance. When a load is started, it may take 2–3
minutes before water begins to enter the basket. During
this time, a series of clicks and a whirring noise signal that
sensing technology is determining if there is an off-balance
load.
IMPORTANT:
• Washer will not operate if the lid is open.
• Washer will not begin to ll with water until the lid is closed, locked, and the sensing process is complete.
This delay in ll could take 2–3 minutes.
• Fabric Softener option must be selected to ensure fabric softener dispenses at the correct time.
NOTE: Fabric Softener dispenser not available on all models.
Sounds
At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds
and pauses 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 agitator tests for load balance or
moves the load. And, sometimes, you may hear nothing at
all as the washer allows time for clothes to soak.
Spray Rinse
Select cycles default to a spray rinse. During these cycles,
you will hear water enter the washer as the tub spins,
allowing the rinse water to penetrate clothes. Check the
“Cycle Guide” for details.
WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID?
Your new washer will operate differently than your past agitator-style washer.