Energy Guide
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... 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 W10550268) Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard Whirlpool Corporation Models: WTW8500B*, WTW8540B*, WTW8900B* Cat. Government Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 per kWh and natural gas cost of this label before consumer...
... 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 W10550268) Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard Whirlpool Corporation Models: WTW8500B*, WTW8540B*, WTW8900B* Cat. Government Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 per kWh and natural gas cost of this label before consumer...
Dimension Guide
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W10410358C1 08/2013 PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WTW8200Y, WTW8240Y, WTW8400Y, WTW8440Y, WTW8500B, WTW8540B, WTW8600Y, WTW8800Y, WTW8900B Top Load Washer Washer Dimensions: Spacing for recessed area or closet installation 3" (76 mm) 45.5" (1156 mm) 27.5" (698 mm) 27.5" (698 mm) 14" max. (356 mm) 17" .... ■■ Companion appliance spacing should also be considered. Louvered doors with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the washer to reduce noise transfer. ■■ For closet installation, with equivalent ventilation openings are required.
W10410358C1 08/2013 PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WTW8200Y, WTW8240Y, WTW8400Y, WTW8440Y, WTW8500B, WTW8540B, WTW8600Y, WTW8800Y, WTW8900B Top Load Washer Washer Dimensions: Spacing for recessed area or closet installation 3" (76 mm) 45.5" (1156 mm) 27.5" (698 mm) 27.5" (698 mm) 14" max. (356 mm) 17" .... ■■ Companion appliance spacing should also be considered. Louvered doors with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the washer to reduce noise transfer. ■■ For closet installation, with equivalent ventilation openings are required.
Dimension Guide
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... drain hose with product. Dimensions are for floor standpipe drain system. Select the drain hose installation method you will need . Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice. Minimum ...standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). For complete details, see toll-free phone numbers in your "Use and Care Guide." DRAIN SYSTEM The washer can be installed using the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain system. or ...
... drain hose with product. Dimensions are for floor standpipe drain system. Select the drain hose installation method you will need . Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice. Minimum ...standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). For complete details, see toll-free phone numbers in your "Use and Care Guide." DRAIN SYSTEM The washer can be installed using the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain system. or ...
Installation Guide
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Tools needed: Parts supplied (located in the washer basket): Pliers that open to 19/16" (39.5 mm) Flashlight (optional) 4" min (102 mm) Adjustable or open-end wrench 9/16" (14 mm) Wood block Drain hose form Cable Tie Parts needed (Not supplied with washer): Water inlet hoses (2) Flat inlet hose washers (4) Tape measure or ruler Level 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Tools needed: Parts supplied (located in the washer basket): Pliers that open to 19/16" (39.5 mm) Flashlight (optional) 4" min (102 mm) Adjustable or open-end wrench 9/16" (14 mm) Wood block Drain hose form Cable Tie Parts needed (Not supplied with washer): Water inlet hoses (2) Flat inlet hose washers (4) Tape measure or ruler Level 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Installation Guide
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.... You will be required for best performance. ■■ Level floor with vents * Required spacing 3 IMPORTANT: Do not operate, install, or store washer where it will need : Laundry tub or standpipe taller than 96" (2.4 m) Sump pump system (if not already available) 1" (25 mm) diameter...faucets located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of where the power cord is not recommended. ■■ A sturdy floor to support the washer weight (washer, water, and load) of 315 lbs (143 kg). Spacing for recessed area or closet installation All dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, with...
.... You will be required for best performance. ■■ Level floor with vents * Required spacing 3 IMPORTANT: Do not operate, install, or store washer where it will need : Laundry tub or standpipe taller than 96" (2.4 m) Sump pump system (if not already available) 1" (25 mm) diameter...faucets located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of where the power cord is not recommended. ■■ A sturdy floor to support the washer weight (washer, water, and load) of 315 lbs (143 kg). Spacing for recessed area or closet installation All dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, with...
Installation Guide
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... a gas pipe. ■■ Check with local codes and ordinances. Top of standpipe must be inside standpipe or below the top of washer. To order, please see toll-free phone numbers in the neutral or ground circuit. IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no higher than 96" ... a 3-prong grounding plug. ■■ To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must install higher than 41⁄2" (114 mm) of washer. (Additional hoses may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. DRAIN SYSTEM Drain system can be purchased separately...
... a gas pipe. ■■ Check with local codes and ordinances. Top of standpipe must be inside standpipe or below the top of washer. To order, please see toll-free phone numbers in the neutral or ground circuit. IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no higher than 96" ... a 3-prong grounding plug. ■■ To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must install higher than 41⁄2" (114 mm) of washer. (Additional hoses may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. DRAIN SYSTEM Drain system can be purchased separately...
Installation Guide
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... ring from top until end emerges. Secure the lid with tape before moving across the floor. Using two or more people, tip the washer onto its back. ■■ Removing the foam shipping base is necessary for proper operation. IMPORTANT: Do not force excess drain hose ... NOTE: Keep foam packing ring in case you start: remove shipping materials. Remove foam shipping base. Remove drain hose from washer. The drain hose is stored inside the washer cabinet. 1. It is secured with tape. REMOVE SHIPPING BASE AND PACKING RING 1. Remove shipping base and packing ring INSTALLATION...
... ring from top until end emerges. Secure the lid with tape before moving across the floor. Using two or more people, tip the washer onto its back. ■■ Removing the foam shipping base is necessary for proper operation. IMPORTANT: Do not force excess drain hose ... NOTE: Keep foam packing ring in case you start: remove shipping materials. Remove foam shipping base. Remove drain hose from washer. The drain hose is stored inside the washer cabinet. 1. It is secured with tape. REMOVE SHIPPING BASE AND PACKING RING 1. Remove shipping base and packing ring INSTALLATION...
Installation Guide
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... to water faucets with new inlet hoses with separate directions. Check the temperature of laundry tub. You may need alternate parts with flat washers (not provided). The hose must be secure but loose enough to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn. IMPORTANT: To keep drain ...A B A. Screw on valve when attaching to hot water faucet. 2. Both hoses must extend 4.5" (114 mm) beyond the form. 3. Insert new flat washers For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, connect the drain hose form. Bend hose and feed through hoses into one end of the laundry tub. Water...
... to water faucets with new inlet hoses with separate directions. Check the temperature of laundry tub. You may need alternate parts with flat washers (not provided). The hose must be secure but loose enough to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn. IMPORTANT: To keep drain ...A B A. Screw on valve when attaching to hot water faucet. 2. Both hoses must extend 4.5" (114 mm) beyond the form. 3. Insert new flat washers For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, connect the drain hose form. Bend hose and feed through hoses into one end of the laundry tub. Water...
Installation Guide
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...console. First, place a level on water faucets to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for leaks from faucet and at washer connection. Move washer to final location Attach hot water hose to check whether all four feet are found. A A A Secure drain hose to check for wall...replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are stable and in a later step. 6. You will help reduce the chance of the washer and the cabinet. NOTE: To reduce risk of water may be connected for future reference. A small amount of hose failure, replace the hoses every...
...console. First, place a level on water faucets to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for leaks from faucet and at washer connection. Move washer to final location Attach hot water hose to check whether all four feet are found. A A A Secure drain hose to check for wall...replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are stable and in a later step. 6. You will help reduce the chance of the washer and the cabinet. NOTE: To reduce risk of water may be connected for future reference. A small amount of hose failure, replace the hoses every...
Installation Guide
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... console and any tape remaining on . ■■ Check for a medium-size load and pour it to raise the washer. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet Jam nut If washer is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to turn the leveling foot clockwise to ...for future relocation of High Efficiency (HE) powdered or liquid detergent for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. ■■ Remove film from the washer cabinet. If there is plugged into detergent dispenser. Then turn jam nuts counterclockwise on feet until they are about 4" (102 mm) with wooden ...
... console and any tape remaining on . ■■ Check for a medium-size load and pour it to raise the washer. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet Jam nut If washer is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to turn the leveling foot clockwise to ...for future relocation of High Efficiency (HE) powdered or liquid detergent for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. ■■ Remove film from the washer cabinet. If there is plugged into detergent dispenser. Then turn jam nuts counterclockwise on feet until they are about 4" (102 mm) with wooden ...
Use & Care Guide
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... in short pulses to use. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to the soils. For example, you may also result in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to determine the amount of the washplate; It is needed. This low-water wash method uses less water and... creates excessive sudsing with Less Water WWaasshhpplalattee Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you may hear a clicking and hum at all, as the washer determines the correct water level for some of your load or allows time for the load. HE detergents are different from those of the...
... in short pulses to use. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to the soils. For example, you may also result in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to determine the amount of the washplate; It is needed. This low-water wash method uses less water and... creates excessive sudsing with Less Water WWaasshhpplalattee Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you may hear a clicking and hum at all, as the washer determines the correct water level for some of your load or allows time for the load. HE detergents are different from those of the...
Use & Care Guide
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... cancel the current cycle. The Lid Lock indicator lights up . SOIL LEVEL Soil level (wash time) is specially designed to start to turn the washer OFF. 2 WASH CYCLE KNOB Turn the Wash Cycle knob to work with all cycles, and some are preset to select a cycle for each wash...4 If you need to complete. The lid will help reduce tangling and wrinkling. Press START/PAUSE again to restart the cycle. 4 ECO MONITOR Your washer is preset for detailed descriptions of cycle. EXTRA RINSE This option can be used , the wash cycle will appear. For heavily soiled and sturdy fabrics...
... cancel the current cycle. The Lid Lock indicator lights up . SOIL LEVEL Soil level (wash time) is specially designed to start to turn the washer OFF. 2 WASH CYCLE KNOB Turn the Wash Cycle knob to work with all cycles, and some are preset to select a cycle for each wash...4 If you need to complete. The lid will help reduce tangling and wrinkling. Press START/PAUSE again to restart the cycle. 4 ECO MONITOR Your washer is preset for detailed descriptions of cycle. EXTRA RINSE This option can be used , the wash cycle will appear. For heavily soiled and sturdy fabrics...
Use & Care Guide
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...the garment label instructions, use the warmest wash water safe for cold wash settings, some warm water may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature. NOTE: Fill dispenser only with liquid chlorine bleach. For best results and following buttons within 5 seconds...: Wash Temp Cycle Signal - Washer will be cooler than what your main wash cycle. C B A A High Efficiency "HE" detergent dispenser Add liquid or powdered HE detergent to...
...the garment label instructions, use the warmest wash water safe for cold wash settings, some warm water may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature. NOTE: Fill dispenser only with liquid chlorine bleach. For best results and following buttons within 5 seconds...: Wash Temp Cycle Signal - Washer will be cooler than what your main wash cycle. C B A A High Efficiency "HE" detergent dispenser Add liquid or powdered HE detergent to...
Use & Care Guide
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... Wet load of a load. To select, choose Rinse/Drain & Spin and turn off Extra Rinse. Items to wash: No clothes in washer Cycle: Clean Washer with affresh® Wash Temp*: Spin Speed: Soil Level**: Available Options: EcoBoost™ Heavily soiled fabrics Soak Warm Cool Cold Heavy Normal ...7 Spin speed is adjustable. * Wash temperatures vary according to soak small spots of set the spin speed to spin excess water out of your washer. This cycle uses a higher water level. For some fabrics, you may wish to set a follow-up cycle, add additional detergent and select ...
... Wet load of a load. To select, choose Rinse/Drain & Spin and turn off Extra Rinse. Items to wash: No clothes in washer Cycle: Clean Washer with affresh® Wash Temp*: Spin Speed: Soil Level**: Available Options: EcoBoost™ Heavily soiled fabrics Soak Warm Cool Cold Heavy Normal ...7 Spin speed is adjustable. * Wash temperatures vary according to soak small spots of set the spin speed to spin excess water out of your washer. This cycle uses a higher water level. For some fabrics, you may wish to set a follow-up cycle, add additional detergent and select ...
Use & Care Guide
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... Failure to follow fabric care labels instructions to avoid damage to avoid pilling. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can set stains into washer Load garments in death, fire, or electrical shock. 2. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from towels, rugs, ... lint-givers. Load laundry into fabric. • Treat stains promptly. • Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes. USING YOUR WASHER WARNING 1. Remove non-washable trim and ornaments. • Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to reduce tangling. Do not remove ground ...
... Failure to follow fabric care labels instructions to avoid damage to avoid pilling. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can set stains into washer Load garments in death, fire, or electrical shock. 2. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from towels, rugs, ... lint-givers. Load laundry into fabric. • Treat stains promptly. • Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes. USING YOUR WASHER WARNING 1. Remove non-washable trim and ornaments. • Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to reduce tangling. Do not remove ground ...
Use & Care Guide
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... 3/4 cup (180 mL). Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser Do not overfill, dilute, or use liquid fabric softener dispenser balls in this washer. Using regular detergent will cause fabric softener to immediately dispense into dispenser; HE detergents are made to dispenser Pour a measured amount of... must be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." Do not use . Add HE detergent to the detergent dispenser. HELPFUL TIP: See "Washer Maintenance" for the best performance. Do not overfill or dilute. Then select Fabric Softener option. NOTE: Do not add single-dose laundry packets...
... 3/4 cup (180 mL). Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser Do not overfill, dilute, or use liquid fabric softener dispenser balls in this washer. Using regular detergent will cause fabric softener to immediately dispense into dispenser; HE detergents are made to dispenser Pour a measured amount of... must be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." Do not use . Add HE detergent to the detergent dispenser. HELPFUL TIP: See "Washer Maintenance" for the best performance. Do not overfill or dilute. Then select Fabric Softener option. NOTE: Do not add single-dose laundry packets...
Use & Care Guide
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.... 10 Press the START/PAUSE button to change the Soil Level, Spin Speed, and Wash Temp, if desired. Some cycles will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Press the cycle modifiers buttons to start the wash cycle. NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care labels instructions to avoid damage...Estimated Time Remaining will sound (if set). Unlocking the lid to add garments If you select a cycle, the default settings for more than your previous washer provided. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will light and the end of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps. 8.
.... 10 Press the START/PAUSE button to change the Soil Level, Spin Speed, and Wash Temp, if desired. Some cycles will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Press the cycle modifiers buttons to start the wash cycle. NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care labels instructions to avoid damage...Estimated Time Remaining will sound (if set). Unlocking the lid to add garments If you select a cycle, the default settings for more than your previous washer provided. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will light and the end of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps. 8.
Use & Care Guide
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... a damp cloth and towel dry. Cleaning the Dispensers After a period of odor-causing residue. Use only mild soaps or cleaners when cleaning external washer surfaces. If cycle must be performed, at a minimum, once per month or every 30 wash cycles, whichever occurs sooner, to control the rate...completely before or after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of HE detergent to use this procedure. f. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle. The Clean Washer Cycle Operation is recommended above , and use . Description of soils. Do not attempt to allow for more liquid chlorine bleach than in...
... a damp cloth and towel dry. Cleaning the Dispensers After a period of odor-causing residue. Use only mild soaps or cleaners when cleaning external washer surfaces. If cycle must be performed, at a minimum, once per month or every 30 wash cycles, whichever occurs sooner, to control the rate...completely before or after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of HE detergent to use this procedure. f. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle. The Clean Washer Cycle Operation is recommended above , and use . Description of soils. Do not attempt to allow for more liquid chlorine bleach than in...
Use & Care Guide
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... and drain hose over lid and down front of R.V.-type antifreeze in hoses, freezing can result in new location. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in death, fire, or electrical shock. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into basket opening. Flush water pipes and hoses. Turn...into a grounded 3 prong outlet. disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. If you are home. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Plug in washer or reconnect power. 3. Do not remove ground prong. Unplug power cord. 5. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn off both water faucets. Shut off water ...
... and drain hose over lid and down front of R.V.-type antifreeze in hoses, freezing can result in new location. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in death, fire, or electrical shock. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into basket opening. Flush water pipes and hoses. Turn...into a grounded 3 prong outlet. disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. If you are home. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Plug in washer or reconnect power. 3. Do not remove ground prong. Unplug power cord. 5. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn off both water faucets. Shut off water ...