Whirlpool SAWS800HQ0 User Manual

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W ASHER

Use & Care Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WASHER SAFETY............................................................ 3

PARTS AND FEATURES .................................................... 4

USING YOUR WASHER...................................................... 5

Understanding Washer Cycles........................................ 5

Loading............................................................................. 5

Normal Washer Sounds................................................... 5

Starting Your Washer....................................................... 6

Selecting a Cycle and Time............................................. 8

Rinse and Spin ................................................................. 8

Drain and Spin.................................................................. 8

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER .......................................... 9

Cleaning Your Washer ..................................................... 9

Self-cleaning Lint Filter.................................................... 9

Water Inlet Hoses............................................................. 9

Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care.............................. 9

TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................... 10

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................................. 13

WARRANTY....................................................................... 16

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W ASHER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or

“WARNING.” These words mean:

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't

DANGER

WARNING

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You
follow instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using the washer.

• Do not wash articles that have been previously

cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable,
or explosive substances as they give off vapors
that could ignite or explode.

• Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or
other flammable, or explosive substances to the
wash water. These substances give off vapors
that could ignite or explode.

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hot water system that has not been
used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not
been used for such a period, before using the
washing machine, turn on all hot water faucets
and let the water flow from each for several
minutes. This will release any accumulated
hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame during this time.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic

• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the washer
is used near children.

• Before the washer is removed from service or

remove the lid.

• Do not reach into the washer if the tub or agitator is
moving.

• Do not install or store the washer where it will be
exposed to the weather.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or

attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended
in this Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the skills to
carry out.

• See Installation Instructions for grounding
requirements.

discarded,

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Control panel

2. Model and serial number label

3. Liquid fabric softener dispenser

4. Agitator

Control panel

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5. Lid

6. Liquid bleach dispenser

7. Basket

8. Tub

USING YOUR WASHER

Understanding W asher 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 fi lling; agitation occurs with the washer
lid up or down.

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

Loading

Loading suggestions

For these suggested full-sized loads, set the LOAD SIZE
selector to the highest load size setting.

SUPER CAPACITY WASHER S

Heavy Work Clothes

3 pair pants
3 shirts
4 pair jeans

Delicates

3 camisoles
1 quilted robe
4 slips
4 panties

Towels

10 bath towels
10 hand towels

1 coverall
1 overall

2 bras
2 nighties
1 baby’s dress

14 wash cloths
1 bath mat

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

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

W ASH RINSE

1. Fill 1. Fill

2. Wash
selected
time

3. Drain
No agitation

4. Spin 4. Spin-Spray

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2. Rinse

3. Drain
No agitation

rinse

Mixed Load

3 double sheets
4 pillowcases
8 T-shirts
6 pair shorts

2 shirts
2 blouses
8 handkerchiefs

Normal W asher 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 lo ad size sett ing, your washe r 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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The Permanent Press

cycle partia lly drains , fills,
agitates briefly, and
drains.

5. Spin

6. Off

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