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Hidden Clean Washer Cycle in Older Duets |
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Post# 540305   8/29/2011 at 00:21 (4,819 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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I'm not sure which Duet Washers this applies to, but it totally worked with mine. Mine is almost 7 years old and (with the Redish pink and green start and stop buttons). There is a hidden clean washer cycle
1. Empty washer. 2. Take out detergent divider in dispenser drawer 3. Select POWER button Select RINSE/SPIN Select LOW SPIN speed Set the Warm/ cold water temp Set end of cycle signal to Softer Push Extra rinse button 4 times Door will lock Machine will run for 3 minutes 4. After 4 beeps check washer for codes: AD. Add bleach. 1 c first time, 1/3 c thereafter To detergent Compartment 5. After cycle is complete, leave door open to air. PS. I didn't add that much bleach. To me that's too much. I suppose you could also do this with white vinegar if you want. It was pretty wild to watch ALL that water spinning rapidly in the tub. I've seen it on videos but never in person. I can't believe my machine has had this capability all this time and I didn't know it. It's not in the manual. I only learned of this thanks to a fellow poster. |
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Post# 540314 , Reply# 1   8/29/2011 at 02:03 (4,818 days old) by MattL (Flushing, MI)   |   | |
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Hmmm, I recall my machine is about the same as yours, but I tried it several times and nothing happened. |
Post# 540326 , Reply# 2   8/29/2011 at 03:40 (4,818 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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Post# 540344 , Reply# 3   8/29/2011 at 07:46 (4,818 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 540347 , Reply# 4   8/29/2011 at 07:59 (4,818 days old) by iheartmaytag (Wichita, Kansas)   |   | |
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I have a Maytag version of the Duet. Mine is a steam model purchased in 2009. It has a dedicated clean washer cycle, and I must agree it is fun to watch. I just ran it last night with an Affresh tablet, and this cycle is pretty effective. Before the cycle I pulled back the boot and there was some detergent crust along with some lint and stuf above the splash line. After the clean cycle, I checked again as I was wiping down the boot and it was clean.
My machine since it is a steam model adds steam to this cycle as it runs. First it does the sensing cycle about 3 minutes where it tumbles with a bit of water to sense if any clothes were left inside. Then it drains and does a partial fill, then does a slow back and forth tumble while steaming the interior. The most annoying part is that stupid Affresh puck is going bang, bang, bang while this is going on. After the tumbling the machine fills with water up to the window and does a few minutes of tumble then goes into a slow spin with all the water flinging around the drum. You can see the cascade of water in the drum and inside the boot as it is pouring out. This portion last about 20 minutes or so alternating tumbling and then spinning in both directions. Then it does two water changes using the tumble then spin alternates.
Open up the machine and its citris fresh. I just wipe down the window, boot, detergent drawer and inside of the drum and leave it to air dry.
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Post# 540363 , Reply# 5   8/29/2011 at 10:06 (4,818 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)   |   | |
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Post# 540367 , Reply# 6   8/29/2011 at 10:30 (4,818 days old) by iheartmaytag (Wichita, Kansas)   |   | |
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Post# 540369 , Reply# 7   8/29/2011 at 10:38 (4,818 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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Post# 540371 , Reply# 8   8/29/2011 at 10:41 (4,818 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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When you press the buttons in order, the first thing you see is the timer go to 45 minutes, then it fills with water for about a minute then drains that water, then you see (AB), not AD (that was a typo) where the timer is which means add bleach.......The water is actually running into the machine at the same time you see (AB), so you just have to pour your bleach in or whatever you want to use through the dispenser as the water is running
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Post# 540386 , Reply# 9   8/29/2011 at 12:03 (4,818 days old) by kimball455 (Cape May, NJ)   |   | |
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Post# 540398 , Reply# 10   8/29/2011 at 13:12 (4,818 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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I had the actual "Clean Washer" cycle option on the Duet purchased in 2006.
It's definitely fun to watch and I strongly disagree with the opinion that it's useless.
You want useless? That would be the cleaning routine on my Affinity. It has no designated cycle for it and simply advises in the operating instructions to run a normal one with bleach. Now that's useless. |
Post# 540405 , Reply# 11   8/29/2011 at 13:59 (4,818 days old) by joe_in_philly (Philadelphia, PA, USA)   |   | |
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Post# 540494 , Reply# 12   8/29/2011 at 21:19 (4,818 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 540535 , Reply# 13   8/30/2011 at 01:39 (4,817 days old) by MattL (Flushing, MI)   |   | |
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Mark- mine looks just like yours, but a different model. It's a GHW 9250mt2. I'll be curious to see how everyone fares in getting this working. I'll have to try it again tonight.... |
Post# 540544 , Reply# 15   8/30/2011 at 04:05 (4,817 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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Matt
That's not a clean washer cycle. Those are the diagnostic check codes. When you see the (c:oo) You can make it progress to C:01, then C:02 and so on by pressing the extra rinse button again. I think that's just how the repair tech checks to see if all functions of the machine are working. The only difference (I think) in my machine and yours is that mine has the built in heater Countryguy Your HEt doesn't have a POWER button? Who knows. I just know when I was given the sequence of codes it worked on mind the first time I tried it and I couldn't have been more shocked. |
Post# 540545 , Reply# 16   8/30/2011 at 04:12 (4,817 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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This is not my video, but I found this:
It's a Duet steam washer so this model has it built in, but mine does this same thing when using the sequence of buttons. If you want to see the fast rotation start then move the time to 4:08 On this the entire cycle wasn't recorded. It rinses two times after this doing the same thing, and the drum will go the opposite direction rapidly as well CLICK HERE TO GO TO mark_wpduet's LINK |
Post# 540558 , Reply# 17   8/30/2011 at 07:29 (4,817 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 540592 , Reply# 19   8/30/2011 at 12:21 (4,817 days old) by A440 ()   |   | |
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The video was awesome Mark! Sequence did not work on my HE3T. Wish it would. What a great cycle. Seems like it would? Someone out there might know a secret sequence.... Brent |
Post# 540636 , Reply# 20   8/30/2011 at 15:34 (4,817 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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So for you guys that it's not working......When you push extra rinse 4 times......Just a random thought........ instead of pushing extra rinse 4 times try pushing prewash 4 times. I know for those machines that don't have a prewash cycle (like mine) I always replaced it with extra rinse and it worked for the c:00 diagnostic. So I'm thinking that perhaps if your machine is equipped with prewash, maybe try that instead of extra rinse and see what happens. Can't hurt
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Post# 540666 , Reply# 21   8/30/2011 at 18:24 (4,817 days old) by MattL (Flushing, MI)   |   | |
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Great minds think alike....
I've tried about every combo I can think of, prewash, extra rinse, spin cycle- nothing.... Oh, well..... |
Post# 540695 , Reply# 22   8/30/2011 at 20:35 (4,817 days old) by joe_in_philly (Philadelphia, PA, USA)   |   | |
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I am working on trying to get the clean cycle on my HE3t, but in the process I remembered how to start the sales demo.
1. Press drain/spin (turns on power too) 2. Change spin to "no spin" 3. Press "Prewash, Water Temp, Prewash, Water Temp" (quickly) 4. "Sd" shows in the display, and the demo starts It adds no water, but you can see all the motions. A cradle wash, regular wash, then steps though different spin speeds. It stops and unlocks at the end. I remember the model in Sears was filled with soft, light balls that showed off the actions nicely. This post was last edited 08/30/2011 at 20:54 |
Post# 540707 , Reply# 23   8/30/2011 at 21:14 (4,817 days old) by joe_in_philly (Philadelphia, PA, USA)   |   | |
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Mark,
I can't get my washer to do a clean cycle. When you ge a chance, could you post a pic of your control panel, or list the options. I wonder if settings different than yours, but in the same position ( like 2nd light from the bottom ) would work for me. If I remember correctly, the Kenmore has a few extra choices, like extra low spin and tap cold wash temp. Thanks, Joe |
Post# 540711 , Reply# 24   8/30/2011 at 21:26 (4,817 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)   |   | |
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I did a search and found out how to get the cycle to work on my He4t. The steps are as follows.
1. Select Rinse/Spin 2. Select Low spin speed 3. Select warm/cold temperature 4. Select 2nd rinse option 5. Press End of cycle signal button 4 times within 5 seconds to start the cycle The water filled to just below the door level. I was amazed at how quickly the drum rotated which really sloshed the water around. The cycle took 45 minutes. Gary |
Post# 540718 , Reply# 25   8/30/2011 at 21:53 (4,817 days old) by joe_in_philly (Philadelphia, PA, USA)   |   | |
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Post# 540729 , Reply# 26   8/30/2011 at 22:33 (4,817 days old) by A440 ()   |   | |
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Gary Cool that you found it on yours. Along with Joe it did not work on the HE3T. I will keep searching.... Brent |
Post# 540796 , Reply# 27   8/31/2011 at 07:52 (4,816 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 540826 , Reply# 28   8/31/2011 at 10:32 (4,816 days old) by iheartmaytag (Wichita, Kansas)   |   | |
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Post# 540833 , Reply# 29   8/31/2011 at 11:06 (4,816 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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Post# 540834 , Reply# 30   8/31/2011 at 11:07 (4,816 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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Post# 540835 , Reply# 31   8/31/2011 at 11:15 (4,816 days old) by joe_in_philly (Philadelphia, PA, USA)   |   | |
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Post# 540848 , Reply# 32   8/31/2011 at 12:23 (4,816 days old) by MattL (Flushing, MI)   |   | |
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Here is a sot of my controls, looks like I have a few more options then Mark has. I mostly only use the basic Normal cycle. |
Post# 540850 , Reply# 33   8/31/2011 at 12:24 (4,816 days old) by MattL (Flushing, MI)   |   | |
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Options.... |
Post# 540863 , Reply# 34   8/31/2011 at 13:09 (4,816 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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Post# 540875 , Reply# 35   8/31/2011 at 13:28 (4,816 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 540935 , Reply# 36   8/31/2011 at 20:26 (4,816 days old) by MattL (Flushing, MI)   |   | |
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Mark, I have to agree. I've tried any number of combinations but had no luck. It's gotta be there somewhere.... |
Post# 540958 , Reply# 37   8/31/2011 at 23:36 (4,816 days old) by A440 ()   |   | |
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Where are the modern day Whirlpool Geniuses that always know everything tech? You see them posting here and there.... I guess they don't know these machines all too well? :) |
Post# 541148 , Reply# 39   9/2/2011 at 00:47 (4,815 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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Autowasherfreak.
I don't know. I just used a little bleach. But I'm sure you could use Cascade powder or citric acid or even vinegar. My washer has always smelled fresh and clean and I've never used the clean washer cycle because, until a few days ago, I didn't even know I had it. But even as clean as my washer was, down in the rubber boot where water barely gets you will sometimes get hair and some kind of a film, not really bio film, but more like slightly dried dirt between 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock areas. And this cycle complete takes care of that. There is so much water action that you would do no better spraying a high pressure garden hose in those crevices of the rubber boot AND the entire glass from top to bottom gets cleaned off. It's also really cool to watch : D |
Post# 541185 , Reply# 40   9/2/2011 at 07:35 (4,814 days old) by iheartmaytag (Wichita, Kansas)   |   | |
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Affresh does a good job. When finished it leaves the washer with a nice citrisy smell. I don't know if it does better than bleach or not, my washer suggests either for this cycle.
Tide Washer cleaner: I used it once--Too sudsy, very over powering smell that lasted for days. Suds actually came out of the vent in the back Ala-Bobby Brady. |
Post# 541198 , Reply# 41   9/2/2011 at 10:06 (4,814 days old) by georgect (Fairfield, CT)   |   | |
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Post# 541679 , Reply# 43   9/4/2011 at 19:19 (4,812 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 541684 , Reply# 44   9/4/2011 at 21:20 (4,812 days old) by AutowasherFreak ()   |   | |
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Gary, I did that with the detergent drawer on my Frigidaire Gallery, sometimes I would take the drawer out completely and turn in upside down on a towel. |
Post# 541693 , Reply# 45   9/4/2011 at 22:18 (4,812 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 541812 , Reply# 47   9/5/2011 at 14:55 (4,811 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 541817 , Reply# 48   9/5/2011 at 15:10 (4,811 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)   |   | |
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Post# 541892 , Reply# 49   9/5/2011 at 20:45 (4,811 days old) by jeff_adelphi (Adelphi, Maryland, USA)   |   | |
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Post# 541937 , Reply# 50   9/6/2011 at 03:09 (4,810 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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I am at a complete *LOSS* as to why my machine is special.
I don't get why this isn't working on other machines Hey Jeff, Mine didn't really need it either, but it's SOOO cool to watch. It has to be doing some good, especially under the boot area where the water never gets in regular washes and that area is hard to clean by hand. I used to microwave water to boiling and get rubber gloves and a rag and wipe all under it occasionally to clean some of the dried fuzzy sort of a skim that develops under there. This cycle gets all of that. : D |
Post# 542392 , Reply# 51   9/8/2011 at 12:43 (4,808 days old) by MattL (Flushing, MI)   |   | |
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Man, I'm stumped. I've tried every combo I can think of and nothing. I would think it would be something simple as in Mark's post, all the option lights are lined up. I wonder if it's the sequence? I tried with the cycles that Mark does not have, nothing. |
Post# 542507 , Reply# 52   9/9/2011 at 01:03 (4,808 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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Matt
When was your machine manufactured? Mine says Oct 2004. If yours was manufactured Around or After that, I would think that it's on there somewhere. It must be the sequence, but I think that the sequence would at lease be similar. Like instead of extra rinse, end of cycle signal or prewash. Or maybe instead of rinse/spin it's another cycle. Who knows. I guess ultimately it's NO big deal. But it would be nice to figure out what the H!! the sequence is IF it exists. |
Post# 542891 , Reply# 54   9/11/2011 at 01:41 (4,805 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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Post# 542893 , Reply# 55   9/11/2011 at 02:22 (4,805 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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Matt.
If you go to the whirpool site and do a PDF search (I searched for ghw9250, ghw9300 and ghw9400) and it brings up all the model PDF's within those model #'s. There are several in each one. And in some of the PDF's, it gives the exact sequence in "washer care", and some of the model PDF's it doesn't have that at all. You would think if it's NOT in your manual, that it wouldn't work for your machine, but it IS NOT in my manual that came with my machine, yet it works. Here's a screen shot. Obviously it's the same sequence no matter what model Duet HT you have, so if it's not working with yours, I don't think it's going to work :( |
Post# 542894 , Reply# 56   9/11/2011 at 02:24 (4,805 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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Post# 816641 , Reply# 59   3/30/2015 at 22:41 (3,509 days old) by A440 ()   |   | |
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That is incredible! How in the world? Are you putting fabric softener or white vinegar in it while it is running the clean cycle? That might help it break up. Congrats on the free washer! |
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Post# 1199783 , Reply# 62   2/20/2024 at 16:37 (260 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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Holy crap forgot all about this...I forgot what the sequence was but thanks to this... I was able to do it again. Perfect timing because I haven't done it in forever and gave me a chance to make a short video of it in action...
CLICK HERE TO GO TO mark_wpduet's LINK |