How to Reset a Whirlpool Duet Washer With Water Inside

How to Reset a Whirlpool Duet Washer With Water Inside
Written By
Mario Calhoun
Mario Calhoun
Published: Sep 12, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

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.

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Step 5

Close the dispenser drawer and push "Start" to begin the new wash cycle.

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Mario Calhoun

A Chicago-based writer, Mario Calhoun has been writing professionally since 2007, with work appearing in local publications such as "Mint Magazine" and "Echo Magazine," Columbia College Chicago's student magazine. Calhoun currently works…

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