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Question posted by tazxtm on December 13th, 2015

Sudsing From Rear Ventilation Fan

When I run the Clean Washer cycle using an Affresh washer cleaner tablet, sudsing occurs from the rear of the machine in the upper right corner. It is coming from the rear ventilation fan. What is causing this?

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on December 14th, 2015 8:55 AM
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Owners Manual - Page 3

...: www.whirlpool.com/accessories. whirlpoolparts.ca 15" Pedestal Color matched pedestals raise the washer and dryer to be installed on options and ordering, call 1-800-807-6777 or...the dryer to a more information on top of the washer. The large drawer provides convenient storage. ACCESSORIES Enhance your new washer and dryer with the following genuine Whirlpool accessories. Precison ...
Owners Manual - Page 4

...for the washer display to start a cycle, or press once while a cycle is in process to pause it off . Language Displays information in the control if the detergent used is used to adjust... options and settings, cycle information, and estimated time remaining. Press to running cycles. Under System Settings, you can also use or changes to stop/cancel a cycle at any time. ...
Owners Manual - Page 5

... washing creates excessive sudsing with the Quick Wash cycle, you can 't remove the load from the washer. Button Many screens have more information on a setting or option. See "Using the Dispenser" for 3 seconds to turn the drum light on or off. 8 WASH CYCLE KNOB Use your Wash Cycle Knob to select available cycles on your laundry load. Use only High...
Owners Manual - Page 7

...Extra High N/A Fan Fresh High Medium Low Extra Low No Spin Select "None" for rinses. See the My Cycle and Specialty Pillows Cycles Cycle section of NSF Protocol P172 for Allergen Reduction Performance effectiveness. 7 The certification verified that cycle. Use monthly with sanitize wash temperature selected have been designed to clean the interior of...
Owners Manual - Page 8

... the QUICK WASH cycle and run it firmly until the latch clicks. The package will pick up of suds for colorfastness by testing stain remover products on load type and cycle, the washer can be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. It may cause damage to...
Owners Manual - Page 9

...laundry products as shown. NOTE: A small amount of loads will vary, depending on the package, see "Washer Maintenance". † The number of water may remain in the dispensers from the previous wash cycle. It will not be used... 2. To Fill: Pull back on cleaning the dispenser cartridge, see "About Detergent Concentration" to 36 loads requires use the dispenser drawer: 1. Slowly slide ...
Owners Manual - Page 10

... Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric softener into washer. n Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. n Do not fill beyond the "MAX" level. See "Cycle Guide" for additional options and settings. IMPORTANT: Do not overfill, dilute, or use more than 2/3 cup (165 mL). Overfilling dispenser will cause fabric softener to immediately dispense into liquid fabric softener...
Owners Manual - Page 11

...washer door will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Setting a delayed start the wash cycle. NOTE: Not all settings are available with all cycles. Use the buttons to adjust the delay time up to begin wash cycle... Cycle Time min Press and hold START/PAUSE to begin cycle. 9. This will delay the start time OK The display will automatically activate the vent fan and...
Owners Manual - Page 12

.... Press the selector button under the desired cycle. SPECIALTY CYCLES Specialty cycles are filled, you will automatically activate the fan and tumble the load periodically for a specific purpose, such as washing pillows or comforters. n This washer has a tight seal to 7 frequently used custom cycles in the dispensers after the wash cycle is complete. When unloading garments, pull...
Owners Manual - Page 13

... procedure at least once a month: 1. Make sure laundry drum is not dishwasher safe. 13 Using recommended AFFRESH® washer cleaner, add one tablet to washer basket OR If using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to CLEAN WASHER cycle. The cycle will rotate while the washer runs a short sensing cycle. CLEANING THE PRECISION DISPENSE ULTRA CARTRIDGE It is complete, it stops...
Owners Manual - Page 14

WASHER MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE DISPENSER You may find laundry product residue leftover in warm, soapy water, using a mild detergent. 5. Pull back the seal to inspect all areas under the seal and to check for prolonged periods. Wash dispenser and cover panel in your dispenser compartments. IMPORTANT: Wear rubber gloves when cleaning for foreign objects. To remove...
Owners Manual - Page 17

...Causes Solution Washer Operation Washer will not run Door not closed completely. Check with a qualified electrician. Water can be used to access the built-in TROUBLESHOOTING menus using too much HE detergent. Use the LCD control buttons to drainpipe or laundry... or drain. Remove and clean the dispenser. Check that the household fuse is dirty. Use a time-delay fuse. Do...
Dimension Guide - Page 1

... bottom of washer. (Additional hoses might be purchased separately. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change ...of drain hose should be inside standpipe or below the top of laundry tub must be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. A 1/4" (6 mm) diameter to 1" (25 mm...
Installation Instructions - Page 3

...mm) 1" (25 mm) 4" (102 mm) 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) 3 Water remaining in washer after use may cause damage in door are the minimum required. n A grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of hot ...and clearances for closet door ventilation openings which are required. n Hot and cold water faucets located within 6 ft (1.8 m) of power cord on washer, and water pressure of...
Installation Instructions - Page 4

DRAIN SYSTEM Drain system can be purchased separately. install no higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer. (Additional hoses may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Top of washer. If you need to 1" (25 mm) diameter Standpipe Adapter Kit is available (Part Number 3363920). Floor standpipe drain system...
Installation Instructions - Page 5

.... n Do not ground to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the customer to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on rear of the equipment- This washer is recommended that a separate circuit breaker serving only this appliance be run with all shipping materials for electric current. if it is not available, it will reduce the risk of...
Installation Instructions - Page 6

...laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to avoid suspension and structural damage, a certified technician must properly set up washer for relocation. 6 For a floor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as shown. R emove transport bolts from back of hose, centering it between the ribs, as shown in rear... panel and close hole with washer parts. 5. 3. Remove ...
Installation Instructions - Page 7

... should run until it is connected to hot water to help in picture) or over each other when attached correctly. 11. For optimal performance, hot and cold water must be used. Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; do not force excess hose into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to faucets or washer. Use pliers...
Installation Instructions - Page 8

... water inlet valve. If not level, tip washer and adjust feet up or down as necessary. It will drain later. 14. Connect inlet hoses to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses ...a red ring. If all four feet are firmly on floor. Use pliers to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn on top edges of washer place level here Attach hot water hose to side. Place a level...
Installation Instructions - Page 9

..., use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to raise the washer. q Remove protective film from back of washer about 1/2" (13 mm) from the washer cabinet. q To test and clean your Washer Use and...hoses are attached and water faucets are firmly in your washer, press power and choose the QUICK WASH cycle and run it without clothes. q Check that transport materials were ...

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    ...The less you use Affresh™ HE washers Using Affresh washer cleaner? The Affresh™ If I still need to use once a month.  here Affresh washer cleaner or liquid chlorine bleach - tablets once a month? washer cleaner packaging says to use your washer, the higher the potential for the buildup of laundry a week, do I only do one load of odor-causing residue.
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