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Question posted by wizkiLawa on May 25th, 2014
Maytag Washer Wtw4950xw0 Does Not Want To Spin Or Drain When Something Heavy
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Dimension Guide - Page 1
... inside standpipe or below the top of standpipe must install higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer.
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Secure drain hose with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in door are minimum required. Specifications subject to reduce noise transfer. W10240509B 01/2011
install no higher than...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
.... Beaded tie strap
Drain hose with clamp
Inlet hoses with washer)
Your installation may require...Drain hose too short
Extension Drain Hose Part Number 285863 Connector Kit Part Number 285835
Lint clogged drain
Drain Protector Part Number 367031 Connector Kit Part Number 285835
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
Select proper location for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... within 4 ft (1.2 m) of
power cord on all sides of washer to reduce noise transfer. Installing on washer, and water pressure of 20-100 psi (138-690 kPa). Floor standpipe drain system
IMPORTANT: Do not install, store, or operate washer where it will be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Water remaining in...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... the customer to avoid excessive noise from shipping carton on cardboard supports. Remove shipping base
To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer.
1. It is required.
Set washer upright.
Remove shipping base. it is recommended. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is recommended that the ground path is properly grounded. n Do...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... free from tray. NOTE: Keep tray in Step 7. 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 drain hose, slide it over side of laundry tub. For a floor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as shown. Gently place power cord over console...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... not use tape or sealants on water faucets to faucets or washer. Record hose installation or replacement dates for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to washer correctly. Remove drain hose form (floor drain installations only)
9. Clear water lines
For floor drain installations, you are found.
11. HELPFUL TIP: Make note of...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... or adjustable wrench to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor. Rock washer back and forth to prop up front of washer.
15. Check levelness of sides. Use side seam as shown.
Level Washer
IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to step 14. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to make sure all four...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... any cycle. q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. q Dispose of washer. Select any tape
remaining on washer.
q Check that water faucets are now installed.
Close lid. q To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal
recommended amount of your Washer User Instructions.
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Be sure you have correct...
Owners Manual - Page 2
WASHER SAFETY
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Owners Manual - Page 4
...perform a self-test on your laundry load. The sensing light may notice sounds or pauses that are different from traditional washers. Low-water cleaning means concentrated ...uniform water temperatures by the selected soil level.
4 These sensing spins may be set to most cycle. Select a wash temperature based on , then washer is used to automatically add a second rinse to "Yes" if...
Owners Manual - Page 5
.../Unlock. DONE
Once the cycle is complete, this light will use a spray rinse. The lid will be opened. Fabric softener will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. SPIN
The washer spins the load at high speed.
This may take several minutes if the load was selected. If you need to resume the cycle.
Owners Manual - Page 6
...Soak
Swimsuits and items requiring rinsing without detergent
Dripping wet item or hand-washed items
Rinse & Spin
Drain & Spin
No clothes in washer
Clean Washer
with enough water to wash large items such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent ... to complete a load after a power failure. Use this cycle for heavy fabrics or special-care items washed by hand.
Owners Manual - Page 9
...completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of the spin prior to save energy. Delay in soil removal and to ...Pause/Unlock; Suggested Fabrics
Whites and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils
Bright colors Moderate to light soils
Cool
Warm ...the Temperature knob to increase your energy savings on your previous washer provided. This may be cooler than your garments. 7. Select...
Owners Manual - Page 10
...install and store washer where it will pour into washer for a period of replacement on RINSE AND SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds to CLEAN WASHER with a ...drain water
inlet hoses. 2.
Shut off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due
to washer basket OR If using your washer only when you are found. Unplug washer or disconnect power. IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... CARE directions before moving : 1. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power.
3. Unplug power cord.
5. Drape power cord over lid and down front of washer.
4. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN
To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Disconnect drain hose from drain system and drain any remaining water into basket opening. Before using again...
Owners Manual - Page 12
...flat washers are removed during the spin/drain cycles. http://www.whirlpool.com/help
Clicking or metallic noises
Objects caught in Installation Instructions. Pull drain hose from washer cabinet ... humming sound with floor, and washer must be draining water.
See "Using Your Washer" for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.)
Washer not loaded as metal snaps, ...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... add more than 1 or 2 additional items after cycle has started to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on your load requirements. Select RINSE & SPIN. Normal washer operation.
Do not add more water to the washer.
Lid must be tightly packed. TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... normal. To remove extra water in the basket. Remove any kinks in pump or between basket and tub, which can keep washer from drain hose.
Washer not loaded as expected (cont.)
Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not clogged.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions...
Owners Manual - Page 15
..., pet hair, lint, etc.
See "Using Your Washer" section.
Not cleaning or removing stains
Wash load not completely covered in the bleach dispenser.
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Use dispenser to avoid dye transfer. Do not add products directly onto load.
Load with a slower wash action and spin speed; Heavy sand, pet hair, lint, and on load...
Owners Manual - Page 16
...possibly avoid the cost of bleach dispenser when loading and unloading washer. Close the lid. This may still be spinning. Strings and straps could have been added incorrectly. Liquid chlorine...directly onto load.
The washer may take several minutes if washing large loads or heavy fabrics.
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Possible Causes
Washer not performing as expected ...
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Vibration - Front-load washer
... Refer to a standard top-load washer. Modern washers have not heard compared to the Installation Instructions for details. The washer spin speeds range from corner to the pedestal by...',500,480);return false;" href="#"> Lookup Model # FAQs Knowledgebase search tips Sounds during drain - Is the washer placed directly on the floor and not on a pedestal? You can result in noise... -
The door will not open - Front-load washer
.... Is the door locked and the Add A Garment light on , then the washer door will unlock after the final spin, then the door will not unlock. Drain/Spin or Spin Only to my front-load washer will not open - If the Add A Garment light is pressed once. Pressing the... -
Not draining - Cabrio® washer with agitator
... detergent. Using more water is designed so that the drain hose is not draining. Check that in certain cycles, such as Hand wash/Wool, Delicate, or Casual/Perm Press, the spin speeds are slower. Display shows Ld - Top-load washer with agitator is not kinked or clogged. Straighten the...
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