[. . . ] Refer to "Preset Programs" below for a definition of these programs. Preset Programs Press one of these buttons to select a program. LCD Window Displays the wash program, spin speed, temperature settings, and program run time. Power Button Press to turn on power to the machine. P1 P2 P3 P4 Start Power Indicator Light Glows when the power is turned on. Stop Menu Enter Start/Stop Button Press to start or stop a program. Door Open Button Press to open the glass door. Program Selection Controls These buttons allow you to customize the preset program settings, such as wash temperatures, spin speed, rinses, display language, etc. [. . . ] (The door will open in a few seconds. ) Press the Door Open button Check that the door is clear of laundry then close it firmly. (The door won't shut if it's slammed. ) Pour the detergent and fabric softener into the proper compartments in the detergent drawer, as illustrated below. (Don't put detergent in the prewash compartment unless you plan to prewash. ) 5. The machine will start. Interrupting or Cancelling a Program To interrupt a program to add an item, press and hold the Door Open button for about 3 seconds. The machine will stop and the water will be pumped out before the door will open. When you close the door, the unit will start at the point it was interrupted. To cancel a program, press and hold the Start/Stop button for a few seconds. You will have to reselect a program and press Start/Stop to restart the machine. The program will start from the beginning. UNDERSTANDING THE LCD WINDOW The LCD window is easy to read and understand. It displays the wash program selection along with the wash temperature, spin speed, and program run time. [. . . ] Also, the amount of detergent needed can vary due to differences in water hardness. (Refer to your Use and Care Guide for more details. ) If you choose to use a liquid detergent, start out with a very small amount, such as one or two tablespoons. . abric Softener ­ We recommend that you use only 2 tablespoons of fabric softener. [. . . ]