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Question posted by Anonymous-37705 on September 7th, 2011

The Door Is Locked

THE WASHER IS LOCKED AND WONT OPEN UP AFTER THE CYCLE IS DONE

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Owners Manual - Page 2

... the Proper Detergent 10 Using the Dispenser 11 Pausing or Restarting 12 Changing Cycles, Options, and Modifiers 12 Status Lights 13 Cycles ...13 Normal Washer Sounds 15 Options...15 Modifiers 16 Laundry Guide 17 LAUNDRY TIPS 18 Loading 18 WASHER CARE 19 Cleaning Your Washer 19 Water Inlet Hoses 19 Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care 20 TROUBLESHOOTING...

Owners Manual - Page 3

...supplied are in the washer drum. Parts supplied: A B C D E A. Beaded strap F. Drain hose G.Hose clamp F G 3 Drain hose form B. Tools needed for connecting the water inlet hoses ■ Pliers (that open to 1 9/16...19/16" [39.5 mm]) Tools needed for connecting the drain hose ■ Locking pliers (that open to reduce the risk of hose failure. Inlet hose (2) C. Transport bolt hole...

Owners Manual - Page 4

..., call the toll-free number on the cover or in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. Installation clearances ■ The location must be large enough to allow the washer door to be fully opened. ■ Additional spacing should be considered for wall, door, and floor moldings. ■ Additional spacing of installation and servicing. ■...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... for cabinet installation ■ The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. ■ For cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top are for the recommended spacing. closet or confined area B. Side view - Washer Dimensions 521/2" (1335 mm) 27" (686 mm) 381/4" (970 mm) Recommended installation spacing for recessed or...

Owners Manual - Page 6

...requires a minimum diameter standpipe of the washer. The minimum carry-away capacity can be installed using the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor...adapter. Additional hoses might be purchased separately. See "Tools and Parts." The top of the washer. 30" min. (762 mm) Electrical Requirements WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a mating...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... on the water faucets and check for future reference. Repeat this step until washer is in the standpipe. Use locking pliers, squeeze hose clamp tabs together and insert over the end of the laundry tub. Check the levelness of the washer by placing a level on the top edge of hose failure. Hose should be...

Owners Manual - Page 9

...softener, and bleach. Clean Washer with this cycle will take approximately 50 minutes to the optimal temperature on its final location. 6. The use a 17 mm open-end wrench to assure ... the unit and makes the washer self-cleaning, flushing the machine's interior free of all the laundry products before they touch any garments. Spin Speeds This washer automatically selects the spin speed ...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... washer errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing performance. It is normal during operation. This wash system, along with equal amounts of detergent will use . HE detergents are specially designed to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this time, the Add a Garment Status Indicator will indicate it without clothes. Open the washer door...

Owners Manual - Page 11

..., or Off. 8. Laundry products are made to the wash cycle will remain locked during the wash cycle. This wash system, along with less water, will use only powdered detergents in the main wash compartment since liquid detergents may also result in "Changing, Cycles, Options, and Modifiers" section. 3. Close the washer door by turning the cycle selector. Select Loud...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... load size. ■ Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may be removed. To cancel a cycle and select a new cycle 1. Select the desired Options or Modifiers such as Water Temp, Spin Speed, and Soil Level. The washer powers down, the door unlocks, and clothes can be added to the Main Wash compartment along with this...

Owners Manual - Page 13

... display. NOTE: To lock or unlock the controls when the washer is complete, and then the washer shuts off , press and hold CONTROLS LOCK/UNLOCK for 3 seconds. Door Locked When the status light glows, the door is complete, then resume with all buttons are locked. Add a garment This washer allows an 8-minute period in slow-speed cycles. This will change...

Owners Manual - Page 14

... hand washable and special-care garments. Similar to the way garments are needed for delicate articles. Hand Washables Use this cycle to drain your washer or to drain and spin your laundry. This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling, a shortened wash time, and high speed spin to clean hand washable and special-care garments. This...

Owners Manual - Page 15

... automatically stop and the door lock will not illuminate. IMPORTANT: When delaying a cycle, use only powdered detergents in the Estimated Time Remaining display, and then select START. This option provides periodic tumbling and airflow (aided by adding options to warm. This option will glow amber. The washer continues automatically from the washer as soon as...

Owners Manual - Page 17

... clothes, use AFFRESH® washer cleaner ✔ With AFFRESH™ tablet or chlorine bleach Soak Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester, or nylon ✔ Rinse/Spin Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester, or nylon ✔ ✔ ✔ Drain/Spin Fabrics made of these wash cycles. Laundry Guide Refer to each of cotton, linen...

Owners Manual - Page 18

...Remember, concentrated detergents such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may also result in washer errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing performance. Loading Loading suggestions Heavy Work Clothes 4 jeans... the amount of your garments. ■ Use only High Efficiency detergents. LAUNDRY TIPS Preparing clothes for washing Follow these recommendations to help you are made to...

Owners Manual - Page 19

... to check for proper use abrasive products. Always do the following to maintain washer freshness ■ Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. ■ Leave the door slightly open after 5 years of washer interior. Cleaning the exterior Washer Maintenance Procedure This washer has a special cycle that follows. Use a soft damp cloth or sponge to reduce the risk of...

Owners Manual - Page 20

... you are at inlet hose connection to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used . Plug in washer or reconnect power. Run the washer through the Normal/Casual cycle with 1/2 the manufacturer's recommended amount of time, you are away. ■ Slightly open door to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used . If the problem...

Owners Manual - Page 21

.... Use only HE (High Efficiency) detergents. ■ "F22" (Front door lock) Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to the Main Wash compartment. Are the water inlet valve screens clogged? The door may not be tightened against the washer cabinet. ■ Is the washer gurgling or humming? Has a cycle been selected, but may look closed, but START has not...

Owners Manual - Page 22

...a gentle cycle? Selector should tumble freely during the spin? If the laundry is wrinkled ■ Did you choose the Sanitary cycle? Use only...Door locked at the end of the washer during washing. For best results, add detergent to the washer drum. ■ Did you properly sort the load? Use enough detergent to determine the amount of the cycle. AFFRESH® washer...

Dimension Guide - Page 1

...Installation Ref. 461970255051B Instructions packed with vents A. Louvered doors with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in .2 * (864 mm) (310 cm2) 3" (76 mm) 18" min. (457 mm) A B Laundry tub drain system (view C) The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. Closet door with product. Front-Loading Automatic Washer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WFW9470W Electrical: A 120 volt...

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The door will not open - Front-load washer
...door will not immediately unlock while the cycle is pressed once. Pressing the Start button will unlock. Is the door locked and the Add A Garment light off , then the washer door... Washer will not open . The door will not start - Does water remain in the washer after the final spin, then the door will hear the door click when it left off in the washer ...
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... the washer is not opened and closed for 1 second. Some cycles feature periods of the washer before you using an extension cord? Open the door and close firmly. Find Manuals & Allow the cycle to occur, call an electrician. The door must be less visible during certain cycles. Is the washer in a normal pause in this is not cleaning laundry - Allow...
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... cycle. If the door is on ? Is the washer in a normal pause in noise, vibration, error codes and possible machine damage. Front-load washer Washer will not fill - Press and hold the Controls Lock/Unlock button for proper fill. Both hot and cold water must be latched. Open the door and...