Drain system needed
You can use one of the following three drain systems for your SUDS-MISER® washer. See �Installation Instructions� for complete details for installing your washer. Storage tub
NOTE: The end of the suds return hose has a plastic strainer to prevent objects from being pulled into the washer during Suds Return.
Suds return hose
Saving your wash water
The system will save the wash water from the Pre Wash and Regular cycles and from the Casual Permanent Press/Gentle cycle (after the cool-down). 1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the desired cycle. 2. Place a plug in the suds storage tub. 3. Pull out the Cycle Control knob.
Wash system using one laundry tub and a standpipe
Storage tub
Re-using your wash water
Drain hose Suds return hose In-tub standpipe
The storage tub holds the wash water from your last wash load. The soils in the wash water settle to the bottom of the storage tub and remain in the storage tub when the water is pumped back into the washer. Drain the storage tub after the wash water is pumped back into the washer. 1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to SUDS RETURN. Do not add items to the washer at this time. 2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. Most of the water from the storage tub is pumped back into the washer basket. 3. When the Suds Return is complete, push in the Cycle Control knob. 4. Add about ½ the recommended amount of detergent for your next wash load. 5. Turn the Cycle Control knob clockwise to the desired cycle. 6. Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer. 7. Drain the storage tub.
Wash system using one laundry tub and an in-tub standpipe
NOTE: A standpipe drain is available for placement in the drain opening. To order, ask for In-Tub Standpipe, Part Number 89121, from your nearest authorized Whirlpool appliance dealer.
Storage tub
Extra Rinse and Spin
Drain hose
When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed. 1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of the Rinse settings. 2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer fills to the selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins. NOTE: An EXTRA RINSE option is available (on some models). See �Starting Your Washer.�
Suds return hose
Drain tub
Drain and Spin
Wash system using two wash tubs
A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water. 1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of the Spin settings. 2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer drains, then spins.
