Understanding What Happens In Each Cycle; Understanding Normal Washer Sounds - Whirlpool RAB3121EW0 Use And Care Manual

OPER A T IN G YO UR W A S HE R

Understanding what happens in each cycle

When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a
number and pulled out, the washer fills
before agitation and timing start. The washer
begins agitating immediately after filling;
agitation occurs with the washer lid up
or down.
After agitation starts, the Cycle Control
Knob turns clockwise until it points to an
OFF area and the cycle ends.
Wash selected time
†
On some models, the Permanent Press
cycle partially drains, fills, agitates briefly,
and drains.

Understanding normal washer sounds

Your new washer may make sounds that
your old one didn't. Because the sounds are
unfamiliar, you may be concerned about
them. Don't be; most of them are normal.
The following describes some of the
sounds you may hear and what causes
them.
During washing
When you select a small load size setting
for a small wash load, the water level in your
washer is lower. With this lower water level,
you may hear a clicking sound from the
upper portion of the agitator.
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WASH
Fill
Drain †
No agitation
Spin
NOTE:
•
The washer pauses briefly throughout
each cycle. These pauses are normal for
washer operation.
RINSE
Spin-Spray rinse
During drain
The rate that water is drained from your
washer depends on your installation. If water
is drained quickly from the washer, you may
hear air being pulled through the pump. This
happens during the end of draining.
After drain and before spin
When the cycle changes from draining to
spinning, you may hear gears engaging.
Fill
Rinse
Drain
No agitation
Spin
Off