Step 1
Push "Pause/Cancel" twice on the Whirlpool Duet's control panel, and press "Power."
Step 2
Push "Drain/Spin" and hold "Start" for one second to have the water drain from the washer.
Step 3
Wait for all of the water to drain out the machine and remove the clothing from the washer. Turn the washer's knob to the desired wash cycle and temperature.
Step 4
Pull open the dispenser drawer on the front of the Duet washer and pour the liquid detergent into the compartment labeled "Main wash" until it fills the compartment's line.
Step 5
Close the dispenser drawer and push "Start" to begin the new wash cycle.