Whirlpool SAWB600JQ1 manual Washer USE, Understanding Washer Cycles, Loading, Normal Sounds

WASHER USE

Understanding Washer Cycles

When the Cycle Control knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills (to the selected load size) before agitation and timing start. The washer begins agitating immediately after filling; agitation occurs with the washer lid up or down.

During agitation, the agitator creates a continuous rollover action (on some models) that provides a thorough cleaning of the wash load.

After agitation starts, the Cycle Control knob turns clockwise until it points to an OFF area and the cycle ends.

NOTE: The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal for washer operation.

WASHRINSE

1. Fill 1. Fill

2.	Wash	2.	Rinse
	selected time
3.	Drain†	3.	Drain
	No agitation		No agitation
4.	Spin	4.	Spin-Spray rinse
		5.	Spin
† The Permanent Press cycle		6.	Off
partially drains, fills, agitates
briefly, and drains.

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Loading suggestions

For these suggested full-sized loads, set the LOAD SIZE or WATER LEVEL selector to the highest setting.

SUPER CAPACITY WASHERS

Heavy Work Clothes	1 coverall
3 pair pants
3 shirts	1 overall
4 pair jeans
Delicates	2 sets of sleepwear
3 camisoles
1 quilted robe	1 child’s outfit
4 slips
6 undergarments
Towels
10 bath towels	14 washcloths
10 hand towels	1 bath mat
Mixed Load	2 shirts
3 double sheets
4 pillowcases	2 blouses
8 T-shirts	8 handkerchiefs
6 pair shorts

EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS

Heavy Work Clothes	3 pair jeans
2 pair pants
3 shirts	1 coverall
Delicates	2 bras
3 camisoles
4 slips	2 nighties
4 panties
Towels
8 bath towels	10 washcloths
8 hand towels	1 bath mat
Mixed Load	6 pair shorts
2 double sheets or
1 king size sheet(s)	2 shirts
4 pillowcases	2 blouses
6 T-shirts	6 handkerchiefs

Normal Sounds

Your new washer may make sounds your old one didn’t. Because the sounds might be unfamiliar, you may be concerned about them. These sounds are normal.

During washing

When you select a small load size setting, your washer has a lower water level. This can cause a clicking sound from the upper part of the agitator.

During drain

If water is drained quickly from your washer (depending on your installation), you may hear air being pulled through the pump during the end of draining.

After drain and before spin

When the cycle changes from draining to spinning, you may hear gears engaging.

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