Washer Use; Understanding Washer Cycles; Loading; Normal Sounds - Whirlpool 3RLBR8543 Use & Care Manual

Understanding Washer Cycles

When the washer lid is closed and the Cycle Control knob is set
to a number or cycle 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 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.
WASH
1. Fill
2. Wash selected
time
3. Drain †
No agitation
4. Spin
† The Synthetics/Permanent
Press cycle partially drains, fills,
agitates briefly, and drains.

Loading

For rated load capacity, refer to the model and serial label/plate,
located on your washer as shown in "Parts and Features."

WASHER USE

RINSE
1. Fill
2. Rinse
3. Drain †
No agitation
4. Spin-Spray
rinse
5. Spin
6. Off
Loading suggestions
For these suggested full-sized loads, set the LOAD SIZE selector
to the highest load size setting.
SUPER CAPACITY™ PLUS WASHERS
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
Mixed Load
3 double sheets
4 pillowcases
8 T-shirts
6 pair shorts
EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS
Heavy Work Clothes
2 pair pants
3 shirts
Delicates
3 camisoles
4 slips
4 panties
Towels
8 bath towels
8 hand towels
Mixed Load
2 double sheets or
1 king size sheet(s)
4 pillowcases
6 T-shirts

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.
1 coverall
1 overall
2 bras
2 nighties
1 baby's dress
14 washcloths
1 bath mat
2 shirts
2 blouses
8 handkerchiefs
3 pair jeans
1 coverall
2 bras
2 nighties
10 washcloths
1 bath mat
6 pair shorts
2 shirts
2 blouses
6 handkerchiefs
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