What's New Under The Lid; Choosing The Right Detergent - Whirlpool ITW4971EW0 Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien

Cleaning with Less Water
Traditional agitator-style
washer
The most 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.
For best performance, evenly load items in loose heaps around
the agitator.
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.

WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID?

Washplate
Washplate
Washer with low-water
washplate wash system
Automatic Load Size Sensing
Once you start the cycle, the washer will fill to the water level.
When the washer is done filling, it will start to agitate after it
determines the correct level for the load. The washer will then fill
to the appropriate water level based on the load size.
This low-water wash method uses less water and energy
compared to a traditional agitator-style washer.

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 regular non-HE detergent. Using
regular detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and
reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component
failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made
to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount
of detergent to use and do not go over the Max line. See "Using
Laundry Product Dispensers" for more information.
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.
Normal Sounds You Can Expect
At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds
and pauses 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. Sometimes, you may
hear nothing as the washer determines the correct water level
for the load and allows the load to soak.
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