[. . . ] This low-water wash method uses less water and energy compared to a traditional agitator-style washer. Washplate Washplate Choosing the Right Detergent Traditional agitator-style washer Low-water 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. Using regular detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. [. . . ] Select the type of load to wash Once you select a cycle, the default modifiers or the previous set modifiers for that cycle will be lit. Unlocking the lid to add items If you need to open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed items: Touch START/PAUSE button to pause washer; the lid will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the load was spinning at a high speed. Then close lid and touch and hold START/PAUSE button again for 3 seconds to restart the cycle. IMPORTANT: If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes the water will pump out and F8E6 error code will appear on the display. 11 Washer Maintenance WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker.  dd 1 cup (236 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach A to the bleach compartment. NOTE: Use of more liquid chlorine bleach than is recommended above could cause washer damage over time.  o not add any detergent or other chemical D to the washer when following this procedure. If moving, or not using your washer for a period of time, follow these steps: 1. Turn off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due to water pressure surge. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving. Drape power cord and drain hose over the console and secure with masking tape. Place foam packing ring from original shipping materials back inside washer. If you do not have packing ring, place heavy blankets or towels into basket opening. CLEANING YOUR DISPENSER You may find laundry product residue leftover in your dispenser drawer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use, vacation, winter storage or moving: 1. Before using again, run washer through the following recommended procedure: To use washer again: 1. Run washer through Bulky/Sheets and Deep Water Wash cycle to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. [. . . ] Commercial, non-residential, multiple-family use, or use inconsistent with published user, operator, or installation instructions. Service to correct improper product maintenance or installation, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or correction of household electrical or plumbing (i. Damage from accident, misuse, abuse, fire, floods, acts of God, or use with products not approved by Whirlpool. Repairs to parts or systems to correct product damage or defects caused by unauthorized service, alteration, or modification of the appliance. [. . . ]