Whirlpool SAWB600JQ0 User Manual

6. Set the TEMPERATURE selector to the correct setting for the 

type of fabric and soils being washed. Use the warmest water 
safe for fabric. Follow garment label instructions.

NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 70ºF 
(21ºC), detergents do not dissolve well. Soils can be difficult 
to remove. Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles and have 
increased pilling (the formation of small lint-like balls on the 
surface of garments).

7. (OPTIONAL STEP) Set the EXTRA RINSE selector (on some 

models) to ON if you want an additional rinse and spin at the 
end of a wash cycle.

8. (OPTIONAL STEP) Set the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL selector 

(on some models) to ON if you want your washer to alert you 
when the wash cycle is complete. The signal is helpful when 
you are washing items that should be removed from the 
washer as soon as the cycle ends.

9. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the 

wash cycle you want. Reduce the wash time when using a 
small load size setting. See “Selecting a Cycle and Time.”

Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer.

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To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control 
knob. 

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To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out 
the Cycle Control knob.

This section describes the available wash cycles and will help 
you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each 
cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.

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The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These 
pauses are normal. Refer to “Normal Washer Sounds” to 
learn more about the sounds you may hear during a wash 
cycle.

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Refer to “Understanding Washer Cycles” to learn what 
happens during a wash cycle.

NOTE: This manual covers several different models. The washer 
you purchased may vary from the model shown and will not have 
all of the cycles described.

This cycle features high-speed agitation followed by a brief 
period of low-speed agitation for cleaning cottons and linens. 
High spin speeds shorten drying time. Select 6, 9, or 12 minutes 
of wash time, depending on whether your load is lightly, 
moderately or heavily soiled.

Super - Select the Super setting to wash heavily soiled loads that 
need maximum soil removal. Use twice the amount of detergent 
recommended for a wash cycle.

This cycle starts with high-speed agitation and then steps down 
to low-speed agitation for cleaning permanent press blends and 
synthetic fabrics. To minimize wrinkling, this cycle features a 
cool-down rinse and a low-speed final spin. Select 6 or 9 minutes 
of wash time to clean lightly to moderately soiled loads.

This cycle features a low-speed agitation for gentle soil removal 
from delicate items and washable knits. Low spin speeds 
minimize wrinkling. Use this 6-minute cycle to clean lightly to 
moderately soiled loads.

This cycle features a series of brief, low-speed agitations and 
short soaks to gently clean special-care items. Low spin speeds 
minimize wrinkling. Wash small loads. If items appear to be 
floating (due to trapped air), stop the washer by pushing in the 
Cycle Control knob. Push items down into the washer. Restart 
the washer.

When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing 
special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is 
needed. 

1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of 

the Rinse settings. 

2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer fills to the 

selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins.

NOTE: An Extra Rinse option is available (on some models). See 
“Starting Your Washer.”

Hot
111°F (44°C)
or above

Whites and pastels

Heavy and greasy soils

Warm
90°-110°F
(32°-43°C)

Bright colors

Moderate to light soils

Cold
70°-90°F 
(21°-32°C)

Colors that bleed or fade

Light soils