Dimension Guide
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...tie. install no more space for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). Secure drain hose with product. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.... Ref. Top-Loading Washer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS OVERALL DIMENSIONS WTW4900X, WTW5500X, WTW5550X, Washer dimensions WTW5600X, WTW5640X, WTW5700X, WTW4800X, WTW4950X, WTW4850X, WTW4930X 271/2" 27" (699 mm) (686 mm...
...tie. install no more space for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). Secure drain hose with product. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.... Ref. Top-Loading Washer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS OVERALL DIMENSIONS WTW4900X, WTW5500X, WTW5550X, Washer dimensions WTW5600X, WTW5640X, WTW5700X, WTW4800X, WTW4950X, WTW4850X, WTW4930X 271/2" 27" (699 mm) (686 mm...
Installation Instructions
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... 6 ft. (1.8 m) Inlet hose, Black EPDM, space saving 90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings (2 pack) Alternate parts: (Not supplied with washer) Adjustable or open end wrench 9/16" (14 mm) 4" min (102 mm) Level Wood block Ruler or measuring tape Pliers that open to improve performance... and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting installation. If you have: You will need: Overhead sewer ...
... 6 ft. (1.8 m) Inlet hose, Black EPDM, space saving 90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings (2 pack) Alternate parts: (Not supplied with washer) Adjustable or open end wrench 9/16" (14 mm) 4" min (102 mm) Level Wood block Ruler or measuring tape Pliers that open to improve performance... and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting installation. If you have: You will need: Overhead sewer ...
Installation Instructions
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...mm) 3" (76 mm) Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for installation with water and load) of 1" (25 mm) under entire washer. This washer has been tested for closet door ventilation openings which are required. If a closet door or louvered door is your responsibility. Secure drain hose with...the top of 0" (0 mm) clearance on the sides. n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of power cord on washer, and water pressure of 1" (25 mm) on carpet is not recommended. Recessed area or closet installation 3" (76 mm) Minimum diameter for ...
...mm) 3" (76 mm) Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for installation with water and load) of 1" (25 mm) under entire washer. This washer has been tested for closet door ventilation openings which are required. If a closet door or louvered door is your responsibility. Secure drain hose with...the top of 0" (0 mm) clearance on the sides. n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of power cord on washer, and water pressure of 1" (25 mm) on carpet is not recommended. Recessed area or closet installation 3" (76 mm) Minimum diameter for ...
Installation Instructions
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... the cord must be plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in the neutral or ground circuit. 48" (1.2 m) Move washer to install it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that a separate circuit breaker serving only this time. 4 n If codes permit and a separate...mating outlet is not available, it and make sure lid is recommended. Remove shipping base To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer. 1. n Do not ground to have a fuse in accordance with local codes and ordinances. IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is required....
... the cord must be plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in the neutral or ground circuit. 48" (1.2 m) Move washer to install it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that a separate circuit breaker serving only this time. 4 n If codes permit and a separate...mating outlet is not available, it and make sure lid is recommended. Remove shipping base To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer. 1. n Do not ground to have a fuse in accordance with local codes and ordinances. IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is required....
Installation Instructions
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... black elbow end of drain hose should be used. 5 You may need to remove all parts from tub Connect Drain Hose 5. Be sure to move washer later. 4. IMPORTANT: 4.5" (113 mm) of drain hose onto black drain port and secure with separate directions. 3. NOTE: Keep tray in case you need...not force excess hose into standpipe (shown in standpipe Drain hose form Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from rear panel. For a floor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as shown. Drain...
... black elbow end of drain hose should be used. 5 You may need to remove all parts from tub Connect Drain Hose 5. Be sure to move washer later. 4. IMPORTANT: 4.5" (113 mm) of drain hose onto black drain port and secure with separate directions. 3. NOTE: Keep tray in case you need...not force excess hose into standpipe (shown in standpipe Drain hose form Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from rear panel. For a floor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as shown. Drain...
Installation Instructions
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...to water faucets Run water for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to washer correctly. Attach hot water hose to check for leaks Turn on washer. Check for leaks. A small amount of which hose is seated on water faucets to hot water inlet ... an additional two-thirds turn . Repeat this step with a red ring. In most standard configurations, hoses will drain later. 6 Connect Inlet Hoses Washer must be connected to inlet valves. IMPORTANT: To reduce risk of the drain hose. Clear water lines For floor drain installations, you must use a...
...to water faucets Run water for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to washer correctly. Attach hot water hose to check for leaks Turn on washer. Check for leaks. A small amount of which hose is seated on water faucets to hot water inlet ... an additional two-thirds turn . Repeat this step with a red ring. In most standard configurations, hoses will drain later. 6 Connect Inlet Hoses Washer must be connected to inlet valves. IMPORTANT: To reduce risk of the drain hose. Clear water lines For floor drain installations, you must use a...
Installation Instructions
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... with a wood block or similar object that will support weight of washer about 1/2" (13 mm) from the washer cabinet. Level Washer IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to turn jam nuts clockwise on top edges of washer Place level here Place level here If washer is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end... or adjustable wrench to reduce excess noise and vibration. 13. When washer is not level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to raise the washer. Tighten leveling feet Jam nut With washer in its final location, place a level on feet until they are about ...
... with a wood block or similar object that will support weight of washer about 1/2" (13 mm) from the washer cabinet. Level Washer IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to turn jam nuts clockwise on top edges of washer Place level here Place level here If washer is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end... or adjustable wrench to reduce excess noise and vibration. 13. When washer is not level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to raise the washer. Tighten leveling feet Jam nut With washer in its final location, place a level on feet until they are about ...
Installation Instructions
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... . If there is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet Complete Installation CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. q To test and clean your Washer User Instructions. q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. Be sure you have correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method. q... Check that you have all of /recycle all parts are on some models). q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle. 8 q Check that yellow shipping materials were completely removed from...
... . If there is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet Complete Installation CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. q To test and clean your Washer User Instructions. q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. Be sure you have correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method. q... Check that you have all of /recycle all parts are on some models). q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle. 8 q Check that yellow shipping materials were completely removed from...
Owners Manual
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WASHER SAFETY 2
WASHER SAFETY 2
Owners Manual
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... Once you may hear a clicking and hum at all, as with low-water washplate wash system The most striking difference in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to soak. 3 You will settle in the basket. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent. For example, you start... is the low-water washplate wash system. And sometimes, you may also result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level of the wash cycle, you may take several minutes before water is needed. IMPORTANT: You will...
... Once you may hear a clicking and hum at all, as with low-water washplate wash system The most striking difference in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to soak. 3 You will settle in the basket. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent. For example, you start... is the low-water washplate wash system. And sometimes, you may also result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level of the wash cycle, you may take several minutes before water is needed. IMPORTANT: You will...
Owners Manual
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...NOTE: Avoid opening lid during a cycle. The sensing process will use slightly cooler wash water than diluting detergent as done in an agitator-style washer, this option is used to automatically add a second rinse to the soils. Select a wash temperature based on the lid lock mechanism. For best...available cycles on your laundry load. Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. EXTRA RINSE This option can be added to start over when the washer is added to the load and you to cancel a cycle. 5 CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATOR The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of ...
...NOTE: Avoid opening lid during a cycle. The sensing process will use slightly cooler wash water than diluting detergent as done in an agitator-style washer, this option is used to automatically add a second rinse to the soils. Select a wash temperature based on the lid lock mechanism. For best...available cycles on your laundry load. Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. EXTRA RINSE This option can be added to start over when the washer is added to the load and you to cancel a cycle. 5 CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATOR The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of ...
Owners Manual
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...sensing process will come on the selected cycle and spin speed. DONE Once the cycle is complete, this light will start over when the washer is locked and cannot be added if the Fabric Softener Added-Yes option was spinning at increasing speeds for best results. The lid will ...hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. SPIN The washer spins the load at high speed. Avoid opening the lid during sensing. This light indicates that the lid is restarted. ...
...sensing process will come on the selected cycle and spin speed. DONE Once the cycle is complete, this light will start over when the washer is locked and cannot be added if the Fabric Softener Added-Yes option was spinning at increasing speeds for best results. The lid will ...hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. SPIN The washer spins the load at high speed. Avoid opening the lid during sensing. This light indicates that the lid is restarted. ...
Owners Manual
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...GUIDE For best fabric care, choose the cycle that are lightly soiled. This cycle features a spray rinse. High Low High Use this cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption. This cycle uses a higher, preset water level. No Spin High High High Use this ...cycle for loads that are needed in mesh garment bags before the wash portion of 2-3 items that require rinsing only. To set -in washer Clean Washer with AFFRESH™ Hot Warm Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Hot ...
...GUIDE For best fabric care, choose the cycle that are lightly soiled. This cycle features a spray rinse. High Low High Use this cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption. This cycle uses a higher, preset water level. No Spin High High High Use this ...cycle for loads that are needed in mesh garment bags before the wash portion of 2-3 items that require rinsing only. To set -in washer Clean Washer with AFFRESH™ Hot Warm Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Hot Warm Cool Cold Hot ...
Owners Manual
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...or water-resistant items, load evenly. Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to produce the right amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. 7 The package will likely result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. Low-water washing creates excessive ... suds for tips and more information on using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to items during washing. USING YOUR WASHER 1. See "Cycle Guide" for the best performance. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from lint-givers. IMPORTANT: Use...
...or water-resistant items, load evenly. Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to produce the right amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. 7 The package will likely result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. Low-water washing creates excessive ... suds for tips and more information on using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to items during washing. USING YOUR WASHER 1. See "Cycle Guide" for the best performance. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from lint-givers. IMPORTANT: Use...
Owners Manual
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...Ball® call 1-800-688-7638 or visit www.downy.com. Always follow manufacturer's directions for correct amount of Downy® liquid fabric softener into washer. Do not allow the use more than 1 cup (250 mL). Select cycle Liquid Chlorine Bleach Do not overfill, dilute, or use of the cycle....Load garments in the rinse cycle. Do not wrap large items such as sheets around basket wall. Add liquid chlorine bleach to dispenser This washer has been designed to allow liquid fabric softener to choose your load size. Do not overfill or dilute. The Downy Ball® will ...
...Ball® call 1-800-688-7638 or visit www.downy.com. Always follow manufacturer's directions for correct amount of Downy® liquid fabric softener into washer. Do not allow the use more than 1 cup (250 mL). Select cycle Liquid Chlorine Bleach Do not overfill, dilute, or use of the cycle....Load garments in the rinse cycle. Do not wrap large items such as sheets around basket wall. Add liquid chlorine bleach to dispenser This washer has been designed to allow liquid fabric softener to choose your load size. Do not overfill or dilute. The Downy Ball® will ...
Owners Manual
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... the wash cycle. This is sensed. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Then close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock again to your previous washer provided. The EcoBOOST™ option allows you select a cycle, select the desire wash Temperature by turning the...
... the wash cycle. This is sensed. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Then close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock again to your previous washer provided. The EcoBOOST™ option allows you select a cycle, select the desire wash Temperature by turning the...
Owners Manual
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...chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Water will pour into washer for about 30 seconds to mix antifreeze and remaining water. 3. If cycle must be interrupted, Press and Hold START/Pause/Unlock for three...1. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are home. CLEANING YOUR WASHER Keep your washer as clean and fresh as your washer. Select CLEAN WASHER with a clean, damp cloth. Cleaning the bleach dispenser Wipe the inside of replacement on RINSE AND SPIN cycle ...
...chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Water will pour into washer for about 30 seconds to mix antifreeze and remaining water. 3. If cycle must be interrupted, Press and Hold START/Pause/Unlock for three...1. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are home. CLEANING YOUR WASHER Keep your washer as clean and fresh as your washer. Select CLEAN WASHER with a clean, damp cloth. Cleaning the bleach dispenser Wipe the inside of replacement on RINSE AND SPIN cycle ...
Owners Manual
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... from drain system and drain any remaining water into basket opening. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power. 3. TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER 1. Place packing tray from back of washer. If you do not have packing tray, place heavy blankets or towels into a pan... or bucket. Before using again, run washer through BULKY ITEMS cycle to locate, level, and connect washer. 2. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Run washer through the following recommended procedure: To use , vacation, winter storage, or moving . 3. ...
... from drain system and drain any remaining water into basket opening. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power. 3. TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER 1. Place packing tray from back of washer. If you do not have packing tray, place heavy blankets or towels into a pan... or bucket. Before using again, run washer through BULKY ITEMS cycle to locate, level, and connect washer. 2. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Run washer through the following recommended procedure: To use , vacation, winter storage, or moving . 3. ...
Owners Manual
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... avoid the cost of the cabinet. http://www.whirlpool.com/help Clicking or metallic noises Objects caught in firm contact with floor, and washer must be in washer drain system. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you have started the washer. Washer may block pump. Check floor for leaks or ...a service call for service to splash off basket if washer is normal operation for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.) Washer not loaded as comforters or poly-filled jackets. If flooring is normal to www.whirlpool.com/help - Avoid washing single items. Use Bulky ...
... avoid the cost of the cabinet. http://www.whirlpool.com/help Clicking or metallic noises Objects caught in firm contact with floor, and washer must be in washer drain system. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you have started the washer. Washer may block pump. Check floor for leaks or ...a service call for service to splash off basket if washer is normal operation for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.) Washer not loaded as comforters or poly-filled jackets. If flooring is normal to www.whirlpool.com/help - Avoid washing single items. Use Bulky ...
Owners Manual
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In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run . Both hot and cold water faucets must be turned on (indicating that the washer was unable to fill appropriately) Check for proper water supply. Plug power cord ... possibly avoid the cost of cycle. Do not add more detergent. 13 NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician. Normal washer operation. Only use an extension cord. Suds from regular detergents can restrict water flow. You may be attached and have not ...
In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run . Both hot and cold water faucets must be turned on (indicating that the washer was unable to fill appropriately) Check for proper water supply. Plug power cord ... possibly avoid the cost of cycle. Do not add more detergent. 13 NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician. Normal washer operation. Only use an extension cord. Suds from regular detergents can restrict water flow. You may be attached and have not ...
