
A Quick Guide to Getting Started
• How do I use my detergent dispenser?
Take care not to fill any compartment in your dispenser beyond 
the maximum line. If your washer is equipped with an Adaptive 
Dispenser™ , add liquid bleach, fabric softener, and stain treating 
additives to the labeled compartments as needed, taking care not 
to overfill any compartment or use more than 2 detergent packs 
• Is it normal for my washer to make sounds? 
Some sounds are part of your washer’s normal operations. You may hear the drain hose, water valves or 
pumps moving water through the cycle. Check your Use & Care Manual to learn more.
• Can I open the washer door during a cycle?
If you need to add a forgotten item, press PAUSE and wait for the door to unlock. Add your item, close the 
door and press START to resume the cycle.
• Double check that all shipping materials are removed from your 
• Read your Use & Care Manual to familiarize yourself with your 
• Run the washer through a complete cycle and check for water 
leaks and proper operation.
• Detergent and fabric softener may 
build up in the dispenser drawer. 
Clean the drawer by removing and 
rinsing under hot tap water.
• Run the Clean Washer cycle 
with bleach or PureAdvantage™ 
Probiotic Washer Cleaner once 
a month to clean and freshen 
the washer. See your Use & Care 
Manual for additional cleaning 
* Please note your model may look slightly 
Remember to select PODS® on the 
display options when using detergent 
packs. This option will stay selected until 
Your washer will remind you to 
run the clean washer cycle every 
50 cycles. It is a good practice to 
clean the dispenser drawer at this 
time as well. Leaving the washer 
door and dispenser drawer open 
after use will allow condensation to 
dry and temper odors and residue.
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