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Question posted by Rigyinkao on March 26th, 2014
Can You Take The Lid Lock Off Of Wtw4800xq
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Dimension Guide - Page 1
...W10240509B 01/2011 or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this washer be at least 39" (990 mm) high; DRAIN SYSTEM Floor standpipe drain system
42" (1067 ...with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of washer. Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Ref. If you must install higher than 96" (2.44...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
...Kit Part Number 285835
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
Select proper location for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area.
271/2"
27"
(648 mm) (686 mm)
42" (1067 ...tie strap
Drain hose with clamp
Inlet hoses with washer)
Your installation may require additional parts. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts Gather required tools and ...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
....
install no higher than 96" (2.44 m), you must be exposed to weather or in low temperatures. Secure drain hose with spacing of washer to 120° F (49° C). n Floor must be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Floor standpipe drain system
IMPORTANT: Do not install, store, or operate...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... properly grounded. n If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it and make sure lid is taped shut.
2. Set washer upright. Remove shipping base
To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer.
1. n To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in a fully...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... and pull to remove all parts from tub. 3. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to back of washer.
4.5" (113 mm)
Place hose into standpipe or lay on elbow end of laundry tub. You may need to drain port
Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tray. Gently place power...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
...Check for leaks
Turn on water faucets to check for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to prevent clogs. NOTE: Both hoses must be connected to tighten... a cold water faucet, you will need additional parts with flat washers (not provided). Use pliers to faucets or washer.
Water should run until clear.
10. Record hose installation or replacement...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to check levelness of front using lid, as needed. 12. Not Level
LEVEL
Not Level
7 Secure drain hose
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
14.
HELPFUL TIP: You may want to prop washer with a wood block or similar object that will support weight of...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... what was skipped. Be sure you have correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method. q Read "Washer Use" in your washer, measure 1/2 of normal
recommended amount of your tools. q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. Close lid. 16. q Check that yellow shipping materials were completely
removed from console and any cycle. q Remove...
Owners Manual - Page 2
WASHER SAFETY
2
Owners Manual - Page 3
...fabric and soils being washed.
It ensures that are available on the lid lock mechanism. NOTE: If the washer is pressed, the washer will hear the agitator moving the load. FILL
When the START/..., you may be added to the washer to unlock the lid.
Ex Small will be cooler than what your load. Select a wash temperature based on your laundry load.
WASH
You will first perform ...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... cycle.
4 This may hear the motor turning on . Remove the load promptly for proper spin operation, the lid will lock and the Lid Lock light will turn on briefly (short hum) to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. LID LOCKED
To allow for best results.
Some cycles use spray rinsing. SPIN
The...
Owners Manual - Page 5
...if using fabric softener. This cycle uses spray rinses only. Low Use this cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing
a cycle after power interruption. Select Fabric Softener Added-Yes... are available on the care label. Place small items in stains on fabric type.
The washer will not spin.
NOTE: Be sure to select Fabric Softener Added-Yes, if adding fabric...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to use.
6 IMPORTANT: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent to the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes.... if stains remain after washing, because heat can set stains into the bottom of the washer basket, as well.
Separate lint-takers from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. NOTE:...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to spill, splash, drip, or run into washer
5. For more than the recommended amount. Load laundry into the basket or on some models)
Load garments in loose piles ....
4. See max fill line arrows. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into washer. Close the lid and press the START/Pause/Unlock button again to ...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... Added options.
8. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to filling. You will pump out...fade
Light soils
Cold
This is left open the lid to save energy. This is sensed.
If lid is the temperature from your previous washer provided. Small will add the most suitable for more...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... recommended monthly cleaning procedure:
1. Using recommended AFFRESH® washer cleaner,
add one tablet to ensure bleach has been rinsed from washer. Because some water may stay in basket and run a RINSE & SPIN cycle to washer basket OR If using your washer for a moment and pause, lid will lock, then cycle will not freeze.
Select Normal Heavy...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... drain system and drain any remaining water into basket opening.
TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER
1. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power.
3. Refer to "Installation Instructions" to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Flush water pipes and hoses. Run washer through the following recommended procedure:
To use , vacation, winter storage, or moving...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... smaller loads to drainpipe or laundry tub.
Gurgling or humming
Washer may not be turned on . It is not level. Fill hoses not attached tightly.
In Canada www.whirlpool.ca
If you have water flowing to inlet valve. Load dry items in contact with the floor and locked. Humming
Fill light is normal...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... and securely attach to drainpipe or tub. Do not interrupt cycle.
Close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock. The washer may hear the hum of the load in pump or between basket and ...pump out water within 10 minutes)
Empty pockets and use an extension cord. Lid must be rearranged to allow the washer to spin correctly, leaving the load wetter than normal.
Tightly packed or ...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... of a service call...In U.S.A.
Use only liquid chlorine bleach in pockets during wash cycle.
Fabric damage can keep washer from operating correctly.
Lid locked light is flashing
The lid is complete to avoid dye transfer. The washer will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning.
Do not add products directly onto load. Empty pockets...
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Washer is not cleaning laundry - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
... move . Add only one or two items when the Sensing light is not cleaning laundry - Sort loads before locking again. Is the wash water temperature too low? Make sure the hot-water fill hose is...load sensing works and how water level is connected to the faucets. Washer is on the lid lock. You will hear a click, the basket will make soil removal easier. Not rinsing well - ... -
The amount of water seems too low - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
...during a cycle that the wash load is added to the load. The washer will first perform a self-test on the lid lock. You may repeat until the correct amount of water seems too low ...the load, and resume adding water. This is not cleaning laundry - The following video illustrates how the washer determines water level. video The amount of water has been added to... -
Sounds different than my previous washer - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - sound clips
... sounds: Play the sound of normal operating sounds. How to . sound clips Sounds during wash - Top-load HE washer with Dispensers in Corners How do I remove odors from my washer? - A third click is the lid locking again before the start of water moving through dispensers. Play final high speed spin. Top-load HE with...
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