Whirlpool WTW5600XW Owners Manual - Page 5

CYCLE SIGNAL Use this option to adjust volume of the signal that sounds at end of cycle. You may select Loud, Soft, or Off (no indicator lit). A louder signal is helpful in removing items as soon as cycle is complete. To turn button sounds on or off: Press and hold Cycle Signal for 3 seconds to turn the button sounds off or on. 4 EST TIME REMAINING DISPLAY The Estimated Time Remaining display shows the time required for the cycle to complete. Factors such as load size and water pressure may affect the time shown in the display. Overloading, unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may cause the washer to adjust the cycle time, as well. SOAK This portion of the cycle allows water to soak into the load for optimal cleaning. WASH You will hear the motor and washplate moving the load. Unlike traditional washers, the load is not covered with water. Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Rather than diluting detergent as done in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to the soils. The motor sounds may change at different stages in the cycle. The wash time is determined by the selected soil level. 5 CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS RINSE You will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. You may hear the motor turning on briefly (short hum) to move the basket while filling. Fabric softener will be added if the Fabric Softener option was selected. Some cycles use spray rinsing. The Cycle Status Lights shows the progress of a cycle. At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses that are different from traditional washers. SPIN The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for proper water removal, based on the selected cycle and spin speed. SENSING When the Start/Pause/Unlock button is pressed, the washer will first perform a self-test on the lid lock mechanism. You will hear a click, the basket will make a slight turn, and the lid will unlock briefly before locking again. Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will use short, slow spins to estimate the load size. These sensing spins may take 2 to 3 minutes before water is added to the load and you may hear the hum of these spins. If the sensing light is on, the washer is working properly. You will hear the motor turn the basket in short pulses to thoroughly wet the load. The washer will then move the load briefly, pause to allow water to soak in to the load, and resume adding water. This process may repeat until the correct amount of water has been added for the load. You may also hear water flowing through the dispenser, adding detergent to the load. NOTE: Avoid opening the lid during sensing. The sensing process will start over when the washer is restarted.he sensing light may also come on during the Soak and Wash portions of the cycle. This is normal. DONE Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on. Remove the load promptly for best results. LID LOCK To allow for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Lock light will turn on. This light indicates that the lid is locked and cannot be opened. If you need to open the lid, press START/ Pause/Unlock. The lid will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Press START/Pause/Unlock again to resume the cycle. 5