What to do
HE (high-efficiency) detergent is formulated for high-efficiency washers and typically produces fewer suds for low-water washing. Follow the washer manual and detergent label; never assume a specific Skylark formula is HE-compatible unless its product information confirms it.
Step-by-step
Check the washer requirements
Look in the washer manual for the required detergent type. Some high-efficiency machines specify HE detergent.
Check the detergent package or product information
Use the HE symbol or explicit product instructions as evidence of compatibility. A product-development direction by itself is not a compatibility statement.
Measure according to the label
Follow the detergent maker’s amount for the load and soil conditions, and follow the washer manual for the dispenser and wash cycle.
Ask before substituting
If the washer or detergent directions are unclear, confirm with the appliance or detergent manufacturer instead of substituting based only on the liquid or powder format.