Top Load Washer - Deep Fill

The Deep Fill option (not to be confused with the Deep Rinse option) will add additional water to the wash load regardless of whether you used a manual or a load-sensing fill. The Deep Fill feature is recommended for special case loads rather than normal everyday use.

On non-Energy Star models with this option: Deep Fill is available on all wash cycles.
On Energy Star models with this option:
- Deep Fill is available on all wash cycles except the Normal/Colors cycle due to 2016 Department of Energy regulations.
- Energy Star models manufactured before July of 2016 offered Deep Fill on all wash cycles including the Normal/Colors cycle.

There are two ways Deep Fill can be used:

Add a little more water: Press the Deep Fill button once before starting the cycle to add 3 gallons of water to the wash load. Once the washer has stopped filling, you can press it again to add 3 more gallons.
Full Tub Fill: Press and hold the Deep Fill button for 3 seconds to fill the washer to the maximum water level. It will fill to approximately 26 gallons except on portable / stationary models with Deep Fill. On these models the maximum water level is approximately 20 gallons.

Using Deep Fill:

The lid must be down when using the Deep Fill option.
After starting the washer, the water level can be increased any time before the end of the wash phase.
- Pressing Deep Fill will add more water.
- On 2015 and newer models with a selectable load size level (for example, Small, Medium, Large, Super), selecting a larger water level will add more water without causing the unit to drain. It will continue to wash with the larger amount of water.
Any time the Deep Fill feature is turned on, the Deep Fill LED light is illuminated regardless if it was a one-time press (added 3 gallons) or if it was held for 3 seconds (full deep fill). The light stays on even after the selected fill is complete to show that the feature was selected.

For information about Deep Rinse: Top Load Washer - Deep Rinse