My top loader machine broke down and I just bought a front loader from a quot;scratch and dentwarehouse. Its a brand new Kenmore, but it didnt come with any peper work. The sales lady said I was supposed to use this H.E. powdered detergent specially made for front loaders (and I did buy some) but I still have 3 bottles of liquid detergent left and dont want to give them away if I can still use them up. Also the dispensers for the liquid fabric softer and bleach are very small. I like to use a whole cup of bleach when I do whites but it doesnt look big enough. Thanks! Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
You shouldn't use top loader detergent in a front loader because it creates too much bubbles. Front loader detergents are specially designed to have less bubbles, therefore preventing any overflowing tubs. The small dispensers are probably for this reason also, so that you can't put too much in and have too many bubbles.
Do not use non- HE detergent in an HE washer, the washers tumbling action will cause the different detergent formulation to foam. As for the bleach you need to use less because the lower water volume will cause a higher concentration. Also go the the Sears website and download the user manual, or go to Sears an TELL them to print one for you, besides common courtesy that they should have extended, there are FTC laws that require that the installation, user, and energy guide be furnished with the appliance.
