Dimension Guide
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... spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on all sides of washer. Specifications subject to change without notice. It is required. Floor drain system requires additional parts. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products,... mm) For closet installation, with equivalent air ventilation openings are required. Top of wash tub. 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...
... spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on all sides of washer. Specifications subject to change without notice. It is required. Floor drain system requires additional parts. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products,... mm) For closet installation, with equivalent air ventilation openings are required. Top of wash tub. 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...
Installation Instructions
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...an Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Top of washer. DRAIN SYSTEM Drain system can be purchased separately. Top of 1" (25 mm) on the sides. Consider allowing more than 96" (2.44 m), you...39" (990 mm) high; To order, please see toll-free phone numbers in your Use and Care Guide for installation with water and load) of washer. IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of installation and servicing, and spacing for companion appliances and ...
...an Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Top of washer. DRAIN SYSTEM Drain system can be purchased separately. Top of 1" (25 mm) on the sides. Consider allowing more than 96" (2.44 m), you...39" (990 mm) high; To order, please see toll-free phone numbers in your Use and Care Guide for installation with water and load) of washer. IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of installation and servicing, and spacing for companion appliances and ...
Owners Manual
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... level of water as with low-water washplate wash system The most striking difference in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to the load size-no water level selector is the low-water washplate wash system. This is added. Low-water washing creates ...begin the sensing process to soak. 3 HE detergents are different from those of suds for your new washer is needed. When loading the washer with a regular non-HE detergent. Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you may take several minutes before water is normal, and does not indicate that are...
... level of water as with low-water washplate wash system The most striking difference in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to the load size-no water level selector is the low-water washplate wash system. This is added. Low-water washing creates ...begin the sensing process to soak. 3 HE detergents are different from those of suds for your new washer is needed. When loading the washer with a regular non-HE detergent. Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you may take several minutes before water is normal, and does not indicate that are...
Owners Manual
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...4 START/PAUSE/UNLOCK BUTTON Press to start over when the washer is pressed, the washer will then move the load briefly, pause to allow water to soak in a cool water wash, some warm water may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature. 2 CYCLE OPTIONS The following...you to the soils. The wash time is normal. WASH You will hear the motor and washplate moving the load. Unlike traditional washers, the load is used to automatically add a second rinse to the load, and resume adding water. CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES 1 2 3 5 4 1 TEMPERATURE Temperature Control senses and ...
...4 START/PAUSE/UNLOCK BUTTON Press to start over when the washer is pressed, the washer will then move the load briefly, pause to allow water to soak in a cool water wash, some warm water may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature. 2 CYCLE OPTIONS The following...you to the soils. The wash time is normal. WASH You will hear the motor and washplate moving the load. Unlike traditional washers, the load is used to automatically add a second rinse to the load, and resume adding water. CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES 1 2 3 5 4 1 TEMPERATURE Temperature Control senses and ...
Owners Manual
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.../Unlock again to open the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock. LID LOCKED To allow for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. If you need to resume the cycle. Avoid opening the lid during sensing.... This may take several minutes if the load was selected. The sensing process will start over when the washer is complete, this light will be opened. SPIN The washer spins the load at high speed. This light indicates that the lid is locked and cannot be...
.../Unlock again to open the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock. LID LOCKED To allow for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. If you need to resume the cycle. Avoid opening the lid during sensing.... This may take several minutes if the load was selected. The sensing process will start over when the washer is complete, this light will be opened. SPIN The washer spins the load at high speed. This light indicates that the lid is locked and cannot be...
Owners Manual
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...clothes, permanent press, and blends. Higher water levels and AFFRESH® washer cleaner work together to wash loads of the washer fresh and clean. This cycle features a spray rinse. This cycle features a spray rinse. The washer will absorb more water than for some items than for normally soiled ...cottons and mixed fabric loads. Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Water-level sensing process may take...
...clothes, permanent press, and blends. Higher water levels and AFFRESH® washer cleaner work together to wash loads of the washer fresh and clean. This cycle features a spray rinse. This cycle features a spray rinse. The washer will absorb more water than for some items than for normally soiled ...cottons and mixed fabric loads. Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Water-level sensing process may take...
Owners Manual
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Helpful Tips: • When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly. IMPORTANT: Use only High Efficiency detergents. Separate lint-takers from sturdy fabrics. • Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because heat ... in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of detergent to items during washing. USING YOUR WASHER 1. Sort and prepare your garments. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can set stains into the basket. Always read and follow fabric care label...
Helpful Tips: • When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly. IMPORTANT: Use only High Efficiency detergents. Separate lint-takers from sturdy fabrics. • Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because heat ... in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of detergent to items during washing. USING YOUR WASHER 1. Sort and prepare your garments. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can set stains into the basket. Always read and follow fabric care label...
Owners Manual
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...must be selected to "Yes" to seal it, and place on load. Add fabric softener Load garments in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach. load them in the rinse cycle. Tightly packing can lead to pause the washer. For questions on your wash cycle. 8 Then select Fabric Softener ... mixing different sized items to dispense fabric softener in loose piles around the sides of load. IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into washer 5. Add liquid chlorine bleach to dispenser This washer has been designed to allow liquid fabric softener to spill, splash, drip, or run ...
...must be selected to "Yes" to seal it, and place on load. Add fabric softener Load garments in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach. load them in the rinse cycle. Tightly packing can lead to pause the washer. For questions on your wash cycle. 8 Then select Fabric Softener ... mixing different sized items to dispense fabric softener in loose piles around the sides of load. IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into washer 5. Add liquid chlorine bleach to dispenser This washer has been designed to allow liquid fabric softener to spill, splash, drip, or run ...
Owners Manual
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...fade Light soils Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to open for several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Cold Warm water may take several minutes while load balance is delayed for load unbalance. If lid is normal operation. 8. When this will be cooler than what ...has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of the spin prior to help dissolve detergents. This may be cooler than your previous washer provided. Warm Some cold water will be added to assist in water fill Filling is sensed. Select wash temperature 9. Press START/Pause/...
...fade Light soils Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to open for several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Cold Warm water may take several minutes while load balance is delayed for load unbalance. If lid is normal operation. 8. When this will be cooler than what ...has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of the spin prior to help dissolve detergents. This may be cooler than your previous washer provided. Warm Some cold water will be added to assist in water fill Filling is sensed. Select wash temperature 9. Press START/Pause/...
Owners Manual
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... and drain any remaining water into washer basket. 7. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Use 1/2 the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium-size load. 11 Drape power cord over lid and down front of washer. 4. Reconnect water inlet hoses. If washer will be moved during freezing weather...
... and drain any remaining water into washer basket. 7. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Use 1/2 the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium-size load. 11 Drape power cord over lid and down front of washer. 4. Reconnect water inlet hoses. If washer will be moved during freezing weather...
Owners Manual
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... not be in water. Water Leaks Check the following for proper installation or see "Using Your Washer" section. http://www.whirlpool.com/help Clicking or metallic noises Objects caught in washer drain system. Unbalanced loading can backup out of a clogged sink or drainpipe. Front and rear feet must be in Installation Instructions. TROUBLESHOOTING First...
... not be in water. Water Leaks Check the following for proper installation or see "Using Your Washer" section. http://www.whirlpool.com/help Clicking or metallic noises Objects caught in washer drain system. Unbalanced loading can backup out of a clogged sink or drainpipe. Front and rear feet must be in Installation Instructions. TROUBLESHOOTING First...
Owners Manual
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... 13 Suds from regular detergents can restrict water flow. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run . Washer may be closed for washer to reduce suds. Close lid and press Start/Pause/Unlock. Always measure... cancel cycle. http://www.whirlpool.com/help - Both hoses must be stopped to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on (indicating that the washer was unable to avoid tightly packing or unbalancing. Washer may be turned on your load requirements. Lid must be ...
... 13 Suds from regular detergents can restrict water flow. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run . Washer may be closed for washer to reduce suds. Close lid and press Start/Pause/Unlock. Always measure... cancel cycle. http://www.whirlpool.com/help - Both hoses must be stopped to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on (indicating that the washer was unable to avoid tightly packing or unbalancing. Washer may be turned on your load requirements. Lid must be ...
Owners Manual
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... hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed. Energy Star washers use garment bags for proper water supply. Remove any kinks in the basket. Washer not loaded as expected (cont.) Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not clogged. http://www.whirlpool.com/help - See "Using Your Washer" for proper installation. Do not tape over drain opening. Lower...
... hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed. Energy Star washers use garment bags for proper water supply. Remove any kinks in the basket. Washer not loaded as expected (cont.) Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not clogged. http://www.whirlpool.com/help - See "Using Your Washer" for proper installation. Do not tape over drain opening. Lower...
Owners Manual
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...garments being washed. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. See "Using Your Washer" section. See the "Cycle Guide" to avoid dye transfer. Load garments in the bleach dispenser. 15 Load with a slower wash action and ... to the bottom of the basket before starting a cycle. Washer not loaded as expected (cont.) Sand, pet hair, lint, etc. Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of load. This is tangling Washer not loaded as recommended. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate,...
...garments being washed. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. See "Using Your Washer" section. See the "Cycle Guide" to avoid dye transfer. Load garments in the bleach dispenser. 15 Load with a slower wash action and ... to the bottom of the basket before starting a cycle. Washer not loaded as expected (cont.) Sand, pet hair, lint, etc. Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of load. This is tangling Washer not loaded as recommended. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate,...
Owners Manual
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.... Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Wipe up bleach spills. Always read and follow the manufacturer's directions. See "Cleaning Your Washer" in pockets during wash cycle. Unload washer as soon as cycle is started. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as recommended. Monthly maintenance not...
.... Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Wipe up bleach spills. Always read and follow the manufacturer's directions. See "Cleaning Your Washer" in pockets during wash cycle. Unload washer as soon as cycle is started. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as recommended. Monthly maintenance not...
Energy Guide
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... on standard capacity models. • Estimated operating cost based on eight wash loads a week and a 2007 national average electricity cost of 10.65 cents per therm. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances (P/N W10062963) Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard Whirlpool Corporation Model: WTW4950X* Cat. Government Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 per...
... on standard capacity models. • Estimated operating cost based on eight wash loads a week and a 2007 national average electricity cost of 10.65 cents per therm. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances (P/N W10062963) Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard Whirlpool Corporation Model: WTW4950X* Cat. Government Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 per...