Whirlpool Duet 461970255001 User Manual

NOTE: The panel shown above may be different from that of your model.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to 
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before 
operating this appliance.

The following is a guide to using your washer. Please refer to 



specific sections of this manual for more detailed information.

Do not store laundry products on the top surface of this washer. 
Vibration is normal during operation.

Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type 



of detergent will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” This wash 
system, along with less water, will create too much sudsing with 



a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will likely 



result in washer errors, 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. 
Remember, concentrated detergents such as 2x or higher will use 
less detergent based on load size. 

Before washing clothes for the first time, if not completed during 



the final installation step, choose the QUICK WASH cycle and run 



it without clothes. Use only HE detergent. Use 

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2

 the manufacturer’s 

recommended amount for a medium-size load. This initial cycle 
serves to ensure the interior is clean before washing clothes. 

1. Open the washer door by pulling on the handle. Sort laundry 

according to color and type of fabric. Place a load of sorted 
clothes in the washer. Do not overload washer. Overloading 



can cause poor cleaning. 

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The washer can be fully loaded, but not tightly packed. 
Washer door should close easily.

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Mix large and small items and avoid washing single items. 
Load evenly.

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Wash small items, such as infant socks, in mesh garment 
bags. It is recommended that more than one garment bag 
be used, and that each garment bag be filled with equal 
amounts of material. 

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When unloading garments, occasionally check under the 
gray colored seal at the front of the tub for small items. 

2. Close the washer door by pushing it firmly until the lock clicks. 

The washer door will remain locked during the wash cycle. 

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After any wash cycle is completed, the door must be 
opened and then closed before a new cycle can begin.

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The door can be opened only if PAUSE/CANCEL is 



selected while the Add A Garment light is glowing or if 



the cycle has been canceled.

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See “To cancel a cycle” in “Changing Cycles, Options, 



and Modifiers” section.

3. Open the dispenser drawer and add laundry products to the 

detergent, bleach, or fabric softener compartments. Close drawer 
slowly to avoid spills. See “Using the Dispenser.”

Turn on the washer by selecting POWER. Select one of the cycles 
by turning the cycle selector. The indicator light for the selected 
cycle will glow green. When you are selecting a wash cycle, the 
preset options and modifiers (such as Water Temp, Spin Speed, 
Soil Level, and Rinse) for the selected cycle will glow green. 
Selectable options will glow amber. If an option or modifier is 
unavailable with a selected cycle, the light will not illuminate. 
The display shows the estimated time remaining. The preset 
settings provide the recommended fabric care for the selected 
cycle. See “Cycles.”

5. Select the desired Options. Not all options are available with 



all cycles. See “Options.”