The quick spray at the beginning of the spin is to rinse any lint and scum off the top of the load before it really gets the clothes against the side of the tub. This short spray of usually cold water will not remove much if any fabric softener. As most know FS is oily to waxy and this is why if you use it that when the clothing is washed the next time it is so important to wash it in hot or at least warm water or the FS will build up too much in the clothing and even the washer.
I think I could learn to love this DD machine! Thanks for the great videos. I had a WP DD in the late 80's it was only a 14 lb machine, and the agitator was very similar to this one.
Cool and I KNOW!!! I don't know why Whirlpool discontinued this straight vane agitator...with the "tapered" flex vanes. I can see if they wanted to save money with the 1-piece but, these flex vanes provide much, stronger rollover power.
I'm looking for the gray one (2-piece) with step-down notch flex-vanes...let me know...Oh yeah, guys check out my Maytag washer pics and vids in Imperial.