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Question posted by GeigeVaness on June 15th, 2014

Whirlpool Washer Wtw4950xw2 Sometimes Won't Spin Cycle

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Dimension Guide - Page 1

... higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer. Top of installation and servicing, and spacing for companion appliances and clearances for ease of laundry tub must be at least 39" (990 mm)... high; IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no more space for walls, doors, and floor moldings. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes ...

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" (...90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings (2 pack) Alternate parts: (Not supplied with washer) Your installation may require additional parts. Install your Use and Care Guide. If you have...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

....2 (310 cm2) See requirements for floor standpipe drain system Floor drain system 5" (126 mm) 24 in washer after use may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Top of laundry tub must support washer's total weight (with spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on all sides of installation and servicing, and...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

.... Connect inlet hoses to water faucets Run water for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn . HELPFUL TIP: ...not overtighten or use old hoses. Check for future reference. 7. Connect inlet hoses to washer Attach hose to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn . Screw coupling by hand until...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... that all packaging materials. q Check that water faucets are now installed. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. q Check that yellow shipping materials were completely removed from console and any cycle. Close lid. If there is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet Complete Installation CHECKLIST q Check...

Owners Manual - Page 3

... with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. Using regular detergent will find a step-by-step description in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are different from those of your past agitator-style washer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to use. This may also result in the "Cycle Status...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... the knob to unlock the lid. Rather than what your washer. These sensing spins may take 2 to soak in the cycle. WASH You will then move the load briefly, pause to allow water to 3 minutes before locking again. Select a wash temperature based on your laundry load. CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES 1 2 3 5 4 1 TEMPERATURE Temperature Control senses...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... load at high speed. If you need to resume the cycle. Some cycles will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. DONE Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on the selected cycle and spin speed. Remove the load promptly for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... level than other fabric types. High Use this cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after power interruption. This cycle uses a spin to complete a load after a power failure. CYCLE GUIDE For best fabric care, choose the cycle that require rinsing only. High Low High Use this cycle for loads that best fits the load being washed...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... the washplate and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds. • Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. • Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled. ...items, load evenly. USING YOUR WASHER 1. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. HE detergents are made to your laundry 2. Always read and follow ...

Owners Manual - Page 8

.... Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in cycle. 3. Add liquid chlorine bleach to dispenser This washer has been designed to dispense fabric softener in loose heaps evenly around the washplate; Load laundry into washer. Add fabric softener Load garments in the rinse cycle. Do not wrap large items such as sheets around...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to check for several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Suggested Fabrics Whites and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils Bright colors Moderate... will be added, so this option is used, the wash cycle will be cooler than 10 minutes the water will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. The EcoBOOST™ option allows you need ...

Owners Manual - Page 10

.... Because some water may stay in basket and run a RINSE AND SPIN cycle to liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in hoses, freezing can damage washer. Select CLEAN WASHER with AFFRESH™ cycle. Use all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed. To keep washer interior odor-free, follow these steps: 1. NON-USE AND VACATION...

Owners Manual - Page 11

.... Refer to "Installation Instructions" to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER 1. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Disconnect drain from original shipping materials back inside washer basket. 6. Drape power cord over lid and down front of washer. 4. Before using again, run washer through BULKY ITEMS cycle to locate, level, and connect...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... removed during the spin/drain cycles. Make sure all household plumbing for proper installation or see "Using Your Washer" section. IMPORTANT: Do not add more water to www.whirlpool.com/help - Load dry items in loose heaps evenly around basket wall. Water can cause basket to drainpipe or laundry tub. Load could be out of...

Owners Manual - Page 13

.... Check proper electrical supply. To remove suds, cancel cycle. Check for proper water supply. Press Start/Pause/Unlock. http://www.whirlpool.com/help - Replace any kinks in basket and add detergent. The washer senses the dry load with short spins that may hear the hum of the spins. NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician...

Owners Manual - Page 14

... wetter than your previous washer. High speed spins extract more moisture than cycles with dry items only. http://www.whirlpool.com/help - Inlet valve screens on (indicating that inlet valve screens are still wet, or spin light remains on washer may need to be on load after washer has started. 14 Select the Drain & Spin cycle to remove excess...

Owners Manual - Page 15

..., and on load after the cycle is complete to avoid dye transfer. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in ...whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Sand, pet hair, lint, etc. Be sure to match your load with the best cycle. If using a higher speed spin. Add an Extra Rinse to washer. Select a cycle...

Owners Manual - Page 16

... www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as cycle is tightly packed. A cycle was stopped or paused using the START/Pause/Unlock button. See "Cleaning Your Washer" in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. The lid will damage fabrics. Undiluted bleach will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning. Be...

Energy Guide - Page 1

Clothes Washer Capacity: Standard Whirlpool Corporation Model: WTW4950X* Cat. Government Federal law prohibits removal of $1.218 per therm. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances (P/N W10062963) V1br7DQA(3B) ...

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Vibration - Front-load washer
... for details. Do you feel in the floor from across the room? Play the sound of the washer at the start of a spin cycle. (16 seconds, 260 KB) Play the sound of the washer as the final spin ends. (18 seconds, 286 KB) Please take a short survey regarding the quality of how...
Display shows Sud or Sd - Front-load washer
... able to use in the suds to select a Rinse/Spin cycle for adequate water flow. Is the drain hose kinked or clogged? Display shows Sud or Sd - If you see "Sud" or "Sd" and the Cycle Complete light is displayed, the washer automatically extends the rinse time to remove the excess suds...
How do I remove odors from my Top-loading HE washer?
... ensure that you allow the Clean Washer cycle to complete without interruptions. If necessary, the Clean Washer cycle may be run a Rinse or Rinse & Spin cycle to thoroughly clean the inside of more information about your laundry room is HE High Efficiency detergent the only type of washer interior. Open the washer lid and remove any detergent or...