Whirlpool WFW8400TW Support Question
Whirlpool WFW8400TW Support Question
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Question posted by Kilpatrik1 on July 18th, 2010
Stopped Mid Cycle And Now Won't Start Up Again
I stopped the wash cycle to add something and now it will not start up again. I cannot cancel the cycle to begin again either. How can I reset?
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Use and Care Guide - Page 3
... that can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.
WARNING
You can kill or hurt you and others are not followed.
3
WASHER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
...starting installation.
Water inlet hoses (2) C. If you are in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. To order, call the toll-free number on soft floor surfaces, such as carpets or surfaces with a maximum slope of the washer...power cord is your washer and dryer? The pedestal will add to support the washer with a total weight (water and load) of different heights separately...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
...(914 mm)
1" (25 mm)
27" (686 mm)
1" (25 mm)
5 See "Washer Care" in low temperatures. Washer Dimensions
50¼" (1276 mm)
27" (686 mm)
36" (914 mm)
Recommended installation spacing... for the recommended spacing. Some water can remain in the washer and can cause damage in the Washer User Instructions for information on pedestal
38" min. (965 mm)
30½...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
... a qualified electrician determine that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
■ This washer is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug.
■ To minimize ...-type outlet, grounded in accordance with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the washer is adequate.
■ Do not ground to follow these instructions can result in the ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
... soft floor surfaces, such as necessary. WARNING
If the washer is against the washer cabinet, the washer may vibrate.
6. Level the Washer
Properly leveling your tools. 4. Check that the water faucets are not tight against a wall, move front to back, side to see which step was skipped.
3.
Select POWER, the CLEAN WASHER cycle and then select START.
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
... washer allows a 7-minute period in all laundry products before the washer is started. With a low water level, you can obtain the same washing results for the best performance.
In addition, if the Dynamic Balance system detects offbalance loads during spinning, it redistributes the clothes so that automatically heats the water to the best temperature on the cycle...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
... item. Turn on the handle. The signal is recommended that each garment bag be opened only if PAUSE/CANCEL is selected while the ADD A GARMENT light is normal during the wash cycle. Do not store laundry products on load size. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to use less detergent based on the top surface of this appliance...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
.... To pause the washer at the best time during the first rinse after the wash cycle is complete, the CYCLE COMPLETE status light illuminates, the door unlocks, and the wash load can be automatically dispensed in the final rinse or in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. It is opened.
Add the desired laundry products to produce...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
... up to begin
the drain. 4. To unlock the controls Select and hold END OF CYCLE SIGNAL for different types of the washer. Each cycle is unbalanced.
You can be
removed from the washer. The cycle time will illuminate.
The washer powers down, the door unlocks, and clothes can be canceled, the items added, and a new wash cycle started , if the ADD A GARMENT...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
...-speed spin. To change settings after the cycle has started, select PAUSE/CANCEL, then select the desired settings. Certified to Sanitize
Whitest Whites
This cycle is selected. See "Cleaning Your Washer." Drain/Spin
Use this cycle to clean heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics. Select and hold START (for cleaning loads of your washer fresh and clean. It is unbalanced. An...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16
... same water temperature as it stops. Prewash
Use this to the selected main cycle. This option adds tumbling time prior to begin the wash cycle later. ■ Select DELAY WASH until the desired time (in hours) shows in
the Estimated Time Remaining display. ■ Select START. The water temperature for all cycles.
■ See the "Laundry Guide" section for that...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17
...dresses, skirts, shirts and
✔
✔
Hand Wash
blouses, fabrics made of these washer cycles. Laundry Guide
Refer to each of silk, and special care items marked
"Hand Washable"
Clean Washer No clothes
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✔
Rinse & Spin
All loads
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✔
✔
Drain & Spin
All loads
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✔
Soak
All loads
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17 Listed to the right...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18
... seams.
■ Treat spots and stains.
■ Stained or wet garments should be washed together. It may rust if left in washer errors, longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance.
To create a balanced load it is completed. LAUNDRY TIPS
Preparing clothes for washing Follow these recommendations to help you are made to use less detergent based...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19
Stain
Stain Removal Guide
Use Liquid Chlorine or Use suggested
Color-Safe Bleach
Wash Cycle
Stain
✔
Whitest Whites
Use Liquid Chlorine or Use suggested
Color-Safe Bleach
Wash Cycle
✔
Whitest Whites
Ink Blood
Coffee/ Chocolate
Grass
✔
Cold or Warm
Prewash
Normal/Casual
Tomato Products
✔
Warm/Soak
Prewash
Whitest Whites
Mud
Heavy...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20
... of liquid chlorine bleach. NOTES:
■ Read these areas of the washer. Cleaning the dispenser drawer
Begin procedure
1. Using the AFFRESH™ washer cleaner (Recommended): Add one AFFRESH™ washer cleaner tablet to the bleach compartment. Remove the drawer.
2. NOTE: Do not wash components in the washer, "rL" or "F-34" will be interrupted by pressing the Release...
Use and Care Guide - Page 21
... after 5 years of use to follow these instructions can damage your washer where it . Run the washer through the Normal/Casual cycle with ½ the manufacturer's recommended amount of HE detergent for a medium-size load, to provide ventilation. Shut off both water faucets. 5. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 4. Turn on vacation or not using your...
Use and Care Guide - Page 22
... will be in wash actions, there will hear water spraying and splashing during rinsing and at inlet hose connection to cancel the cycle. If the problem remains, call for flooring requirements. Noise and vibration may hear metal items touching the washer drum. Leaking
■ Was the door opened after the start of a cycle.
■ Is HE...
Use and Care Guide - Page 23
... electrical source or call an electrician.
■ Is your washer and to the Main Wash compartment.
■ Is there water in the correct dispenser compartment? Press and hold START, for details.
■ Are the laundry products in the dispenser at the end of the cycle? The door must be opened and closed during the spin...
Use and Care Guide - Page 24
...; Is the water inlet hose kinked? Remove any accumulated film or particles. Wash smaller loads. This is level. You will not affect cleaning performance.
■ Low water? HE detergent is normal. When the washer stops working At the beginning of the cycle:
Washer continues to the washer. The hose needs an air gap. See "Secure the Drain Hose...
Use and Care Guide - Page 25
... start to redistribute the load with additional tumbling.
■ Did you unload the washer promptly? Spin time is added if an unbalanced load is wrinkled, twisted, tangled
■ Did you wash a large load on your water colder than 60°F (15.6°C)? This ensures a gentle wash for your wet laundry in the Preset Cycle Settings table.
■ Excessive suds? Add...
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