Whirlpool Signature SAWB600HQ0 User Manual

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Did you unload the washer promptly?
Unload the washer as soon as it stops.

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Did you use the right cycle for the load being 
washed?
Use the Permanent Press cycle or another cycle with 
low spin speeds (if available) to reduce wrinkling.

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Did you overload the machine?
The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. 
Loads should move freely during washing.

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Was the wash water warm enough to relax wrinkles, 
or are you using warm rinses?
If safe for the load, use warm or hot wash water. Use 
cold rinse water.

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Are the hot and cold water hoses reversed? 
Check to be sure the hot and cold water hoses are 
connected to the right faucets. See the Installation 
Instructions.

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Did you overload the machine?
The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. 
Loads should move freely during washing.

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Did you wrap items around the agitator?
Drop items loosely into the washer. Do not wrap items 
around the agitator. 

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Did you properly sort the load?
Dye transfer can occur when mixing whites and colors in 
a load. Sort dark clothes from whites and lights.

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Was the wash temperature too low?
Use hot or warm washes if safe for the load. Hot water 
should be at least 111°F (44°C) to clean heavy or greasy 
soils.

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Did you use enough detergent, or do you have hard 
water?
Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or 
hard water.

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Are the hot and cold water hoses reversed? 
Check to be sure the hot and cold water hoses are 
connected to the right faucets. See the Installation 
Instructions.

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Were sharp items removed from pockets before 
washing? Empty pockets, zip zippers, snap or hook 
fasteners before washing.

Were strings and sashes tied to prevent tangling?

Were items damaged before washing? Mend rips and 
broken threads in seams before washing.

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Did you overload the machine?
The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. 
Loads should move freely during washing.

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Did you properly add chlorine bleach?
Do not pour chlorine bleach directly on load. Wipe up 
bleach spills. Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics.

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