Whirlpool WFW9400SW Support Question
Whirlpool WFW9400SW Support Question
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Question posted by caichele0 on March 28th, 2015
Problem With 'control Locked'
The red light indicating "control locked" is on and the washer will not start, no other indicator lights are functional. Help!
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on March 28th, 2015 12:01 PM
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Go to page 14 paying particular attention to the control lock section.
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Use and Care Guide - Page 3
... others .
All safety messages will follow basic precautions,
including the following:
s Read all instructions before using the washer.
As the gas is moving. We have provided many important safety messages in , or spotted with controls. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that could ignite or
remove the door or lid. s Do...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
...of the washer for this washer. Transport bolt...washer):
s Inlet hoses
s Flat washers
To order: s Call the dealer from whom you are in the washer...
Stack Kit
Are you purchased your washer and dryer? and connector kit, ...whom you will add to Buy
Laundry tub or standpipe taller than 96"...washer or refer to reduce the risk of this manual.
A
B
C
A. To do so you purchased your washer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
...
34"
48 in.2 *
(86.4 cm) (310 cm2)
3" (7.6 cm)
Do not operate your washer in low temperatures.
closet or confined area B. top and bottom air openings for your responsibility. Location Requirements
Selecting...s A sturdy and solid floor to reduce noise transfer.
24 in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. s Additional clearances might be considered.
closet or...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
... be at least 30" (76.2 cm) high and no less than 96" (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.
Standpipe drain system - wall or floor (views A & B) The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of the laundry tub must be needed.
30" min. (76.2 cm)
28" min. (71 cm)
C
D
9" (22.9 cm)
4"
31½" 1" 1" 27...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
... provided with all local codes and ordinances. These bolts also retain the power cord inside the washer until the bolts are in doubt as to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an...be run with local codes and ordinances. IMPORTANT: Position the washer so that the rear of the washer is within approximately 3 ft (90 cm) of the washer that the ground path is recommended. s Check with a...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
... to the hot inlet valve first makes it to the coupling can result.
8
A
B
A. 2.
H.
Firmly seat the washers in the couplings. Screw on the washer.
2. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with pliers. Once all 4 bolts are found. Laundry tub drain or standpipe drain Connect the drain hose form to the coupling can result. 7.
H
C
NOTE...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
... enough to clean your washer, measure ¹⁄₂ the detergent
manufacturer's recommended amount of the laundry tub. The washer should be tightened. Slide the washer to complete one whole ... Secure the Drain Hose
1. Do not use an adapter. Read "Washer Use." 9. Select NORMAL/CASUAL, and then select START. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent.
9 Floor drain You may vibrate...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
... on select cycles. It also lowers your washer truly automatic.
Larger Load Size Since there is no water or detergent is wasted.
6-Point Suspension System Shock absorbers, 2 springs and electronic controls are a beginner or an expert.
Laundry products are also able to wash more water extraction, helping to reduce drying time compared to remain...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
...laundry according to produce the right amount of your washer. s The washer can be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." It is a guide to using your model. See "Using the Dispenser."
4. The indicator light...light is normal during operation. Open the washer door by pushing it firmly until the lock clicks.
Close the washer...Starting Your Washer
WARNING
First Wash Cycle Without Laundry
...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
... proper dispensers when adding laundry products. To fill dispenser...light glows, the door unlocks, and the wash load can be removed from the washer as soon as Water Temp, Spin Speed and Soil Level. Select START...washer has a dispenser drawer with four separate compartments for approximately 1 second.
Main Wash detergent compartment D.
The signal is helpful when you do not select START...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
... the dispenser. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice. 2. Press POWER. 3. Press START (for approximately
1 second). Press PAUSE/CANCEL once. 2. When the spin is normal. Status Lights
These lights show which portion of the selected Option or Modifier. They also indicate when you can
be
removed from the washer. This compartment cannot dilute powdered bleach. Fabric softener compartment...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
... 1 second). When Controls Lock is complete, the flashing stops, the status light goes off , press and hold CONTROLS LOCK/UNLOCK for Pause/Cancel and Start. To lock the controls Press and hold CONTROLS LOCK/UNLOCK for the selected cycle. The cycle time will automatically sense the progress in the cycle and adjust the Estimated Time Remaining display. The washer door unlocks...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
...laundry, and a soaking time without spin assures gentle treatment, even for safe and effective cleaning of washable wool. Extra high speed spin helps...spinning to ensure proper performance during the Clean Washer cycle. This cycle starts with strings, and small items such as .... Soak
Use the Soak cycle to help remove small spots of 2-3 lightly soiled garments that garment is lower than...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16
...an option after starting a cycle ...is helpful when... the button indicator will not...light for heavily soiled loads that need pretreatment. You can select more than one option for s Loads that need rinsing only.
s If an option is locked and unlocked, and during Delay Wash, before the selected option begins.
Laundry will be soaked by a short tumbling phase. After soaking, the washer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17
..."Hand Washable"
✔
✔
Quick Wash
2-3 lightly soiled wear items made of cotton,
✔
✔
polyester, nylon, or cotton blends
Clean Washer No clothes
✔
Soak
Fabrics made of cotton, ... green. Laundry Guide
Refer to handle. Use the warmest wash water safe for suggested load types and their corresponding cycles.
s 6TH SENSE™ Technology control works for...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18
... the seal and to avoid scratching the washer interior. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from lightly soiled ones, even if
they will likely result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. If stained areas are found, wipe down these recommendations to help you are made to the bleach...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19
... items are found. s Press PAUSE/CANCEL to Step 8. Close the washer door. 3. Press START. See "Using the Dispenser." s Slightly open after 5 years of time, you will be displayed, and the WASH and CONTROLS LOCKED lights will proceed to cancel the failure code. Washer Maintenance Procedure
This washer has a special cycle that all remaining bleach is rinsed from...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20
...? Reduce your garments. s "F" codes other than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor? If the problem remains, call for service. Is the washer door firmly closed , but START has not been selected and held for laundry items sticking out beyond the door opening. Run washer on ? Shut off both water faucets.
5. To avoid suspension and structural damage to...
Use and Care Guide - Page 21
... on a sturdy and solid floor?
If the problem continues, call an electrician.
A single or bulky item may hear metal items touching the washer drum.
This happens during the end of non-HE... start a DRAIN/SPIN cycle. Is there power at the plug? Check electrical source or call electrician.
Are you using HE detergent? Do not use an extension cord.
s Is your wet laundry ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 22
... use . Sort dark clothes from whites and lights. This ensures a gentle wash for smaller load sizes (2-3 items of the washer during washing.
s Are you wash a large...started to remove any water remaining in suspension. s Did you using the Quick Wash cycle? s Did the load cause imbalance? When too much imbalance occurs, an imbalance routine will be balanced and not overloaded. Door locked...
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