Whirlpool WTW4950XW Support Question
Whirlpool WTW4950XW Support Question
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Question posted by mewhal on April 28th, 2014
What Does It Mean When The Sensing Light Remains On The Washer Wtw4950xw And
doesn't start the load
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Related Whirlpool WTW4950XW Manual Pages
Dimension Guide - Page 1
... door is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this washer be at least 39" (990 mm) high; Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L).....
A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is required. Top-Loading Washer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
WTW4900X, WTW5500X, WTW5550X, Washer dimensions
WTW5600X, WTW5640X, WTW5700X, WTW4800X, WTW4950X, WTW4850X, WTW4930X...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
...starting installation.
Beaded tie strap
Drain hose with clamp
Inlet hoses with flat washers
To order, please refer to toll-free phone numbers on back page of your Use and Care Guide.
Tools needed:
Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer...
Select proper location for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area.
271/2"
27"
(648 mm) ...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... water fill valves on the sides. n Floor must be exposed to reduce noise transfer. Water remaining in washer after use may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. n A level floor with water and load) of 20-100 psi (138-690 kPa). install no higher than 96" (2.44 m), you need...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... should be used.
5 You may need to drain port
Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tray. Place drain hose in place on bottom of laundry tub.
Gently place power cord over side of laundry tub. do not force excess hose into standpipe (shown in Step 7. Remove...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
...until it is snug.
In most standard configurations, hoses will need additional parts with flat washers (not provided). Repeat with a red ring. Use pliers to inlet valves.
Record hose ...for future reference. You may enter washer. Connect inlet hoses to prevent clogs. Repeat this step with second hose for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to ...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... tie strap.
Secure drain hose
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
14. Level Washer
IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to check levelness of washer about 1/2" (13 mm) from the washer cabinet. If washer is level, use a 9/16... until they are about 4" (102 mm) with wooden block. When washer is level, skip to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
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q Check that you have all of washer. q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through ...cycle. q Read "Washer Use" in your washer, measure 1/2 of normal
recommended amount of /recycle all parts are on washer. Start washer and allow to see ...it into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models). q To test and clean your Washer User Instructions. q Check that...
Owners Manual - Page 3
... sounds as the washer determines the correct water level for the load.
Automatic Load Size Sensing
Once you may hear nothing at the beginning of your new washer is normal, and...detergent to the load size-no water level selector is added. Concentrated Cleaning
Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it...
Owners Manual - Page 4
...press again to select a cycle for your washer. If the sensing light is restarted. The sensing process will use short, slow spins to estimate the load size. Unlike traditional washers, the load is normal. Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
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1 TEMPERATURE Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by the...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... spinning at increasing speeds for best results. Avoid opening the lid during sensing. The sensing process will start over when the washer is complete, this light will be opened. LID LOCKED To allow for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...Low Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Water-level sensing process may take longer for some items than for others because they will...spray rinse. Use this cycle to keep the inside of the washer fresh and clean. High Low High
Use this cycle to wash small, lightly soiled loads of 2-3 items that best fits the load being washed. Do not tightly pack basket. Place small items...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...laundry
2. Add HE detergent
• Empty pockets. Separate lint-takers from sturdy fabrics.
• Do not dry garments if stains remain... of the washer basket before adding clothes.
7 USING YOUR WASHER
1. IMPORTANT...• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled.
• Separate delicate items from...proof or water-resistant items, load evenly. Follow the manufacturer's ...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... to restart the cycle. Cold Warm water may take several minutes while load balance is delayed for 2 to 3 minutes to check for that bleed or fade Light soils
Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to save energy.
Colors that bleed or fade Light soils
Dark colors that feature to your wash cycles. When this...
Owners Manual - Page 10
...remaining water. 3. When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of hose failure. To keep washer interior odor-free, follow these steps: 1. If moving during freezing weather, winterize your washer...AND SPIN cycle to CLEAN WASHER with AFFRESH™ cycle.
5. IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent to ensure cleaner or bleach have been rinsed from washer. Press START/Pause/Unlock.
NOTE: ...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... procedure:
To use , vacation, winter storage, or moving .
3. Disconnect drain hose from back of washer. Flush water pipes and hoses. Use 1/2 the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium-size load.
11 Disconnect drain from original shipping materials back inside washer basket.
6. If you do not have packing tray, place heavy blankets or towels into...
Owners Manual - Page 12
...that load is not level.
In Canada www.whirlpool.ca
If you have started the washer.
Do not tightly pack.
This is normal to splash off basket if washer is ...Using Your Washer" in washer drain system. Humming
The sensing light is normal operation for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.)
Washer not loaded as expected
Not enough water in washer
Load not ...
Owners Manual - Page 13
.... The washer senses the dry load with short spins that inlet valve screens have water flowing to reduce suds. Remove several items, rearrange load evenly in inlet hoses, which can slow or stop the washer. Check that may hear the hum of cycle. Check for washer to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on (indicating...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed. Remove any kinks in the load, select Drain & Spin. Washer not loaded as expected (cont.)
Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are still wet, or spin light remains on load after washer has started.
14 Use cycle designed for your previous washer.
To remove extra water in the inlet hose. Select the Drain & Spin...
Owners Manual - Page 15
....
The suds from regular detergent can keep washer from operating correctly.
Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of the basket before starting a cycle.
Added more water to the bottom of water. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with the best cycle. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in loose heaps...
Owners Manual - Page 16
....
Lid Locked light is flashing
The lid is started. Solution
Empty ...washer will not start or fill with the best cycle.
Unload washer as soon as recommended. Do not place load items on top of a service call...In U.S.A.
Odors
Garment care instructions may have been damaged before starting wash load. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your Washer" section. See "Cleaning Your Washer...
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The water temperature is not correct - Top-load washer
... reversed during start-up the ...load washers Washing many loads in each of laundry. Check to the cold faucet. To ensure a warm wash, run the water at the nearest sink until you washing many loads in my top-load washer...Load-sensing Energy Star washer Hot water fills slowly - Top-load washer Cold temperature selections - Top-load washer The water temperature in a short amount ... -
Cold temperature selections - Load-sensing Energy Star washer
... cold water from your faucet. For light soils and bright color loads. Saves energy. Wash temperature selection Description and uses Cool Adds warm water to household cold. Load-sensing Energy Star top-load washer with agitator. Washer will not fill or start - Top-load washer Cold and Cool water wash differences - Load-sensing Energy Star washer Tell me about the cold temperature... -
Lint is on the load - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
...sort by paper or tissues left in the load if the washer is tightly packed. Add only one or two items when the Sensing light is HE High Efficiency detergent the only type ...on the load - video Lint is required . Cabrio High Efficiency washer. Are you washing a large load? Was the laundry sorted? Turn denim jeans and khaki pants inside out to starting a new load of laundry? Wash water...
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