HE Detergent Use in the All-in-One Washer and Dryer
Using HE Detergent in your Whirlpool All-in-One Washer and Dryer
How much detergent should I use?
Detergent works by attaching to dirt and oily particles and carrying them away. If there is insufficient detergent for the soil level in the load or the water hardness, soils can redeposit onto the load. Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard water, following the detergent manufacturer's recommendations.
Older laundry detergents do not dissolve well in the washer, especially powdered detergent. Keep detergent containers closed to extend the shelf life. If you notice that your detergent is not always dissolving, replace it with new detergent.
Can I use non-HE detergents?
Using non-HE detergent can cause film residue and could produce too many suds/bubbles. If the washer senses an oversudings situation, it will try to flush the excess by suds by adding more water and/or extra rinses, which can lead to longer cycle times.
NOTE: HE detergent can be used in non-HE machines. You may not see as many suds as you would with regular detergent, but the cleaning will be the same. Use the manufacturer's recommended amount on the box or bottle.
Don't forget to clean the washer
Run the Clean Washer cycle every month to maintain washer freshness. This procedure helps keep odors from developing in your washer.
Cleans even where you can't see
affresh® cleans deep inside your appliances reaching components such as the tub, racks, pump, valves, drain, and recirculation hoses.
Cleaners are available at many retailers or can be purchased here.
Which detergent should you use?
Whirlpool recommends using Swash™ Laundry Detergent. It is designed to work in both high-efficiency (HE) and non-HE washing machines. With an 8x concentrated formula, you’ll use about a quarter of the detergent you’d need with a traditional 2x concentration detergent. It may look like a small amount, but you’ll be amazed at its effectiveness.
The Smart Way to Wash
From our Precision Pour Cap to our ultra-concentrated formula, Swash® delivers the results you want in a compact, intelligent bottle design.
Cleans even where you can't see
affresh® cleans deep inside your appliances reaching components such as the tub, racks, pump, valves, drain, and recirculation hoses.
Cleaners are available at many retailers or can be purchased here.
