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Wtw4950xw Lid Lock Wont Go Off

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Dimension Guide - Page 1

...hose should be provided. install no higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer. Floor drain system requires additional parts. Dimensions are for closet door ventilation openings which ...Add spacing of laundry tub must install higher than 4.5" (113 mm) of washer to change without notice. Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of washer. Laundry tub drain system ...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

...saving 90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings (2 pack) Alternate parts: (Not supplied with flat washers To order, please refer to 19⁄16" (39.5 mm) Optional tools: Flashlight Bucket Parts supplied... 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...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

...) 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) 3" (76 mm) Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for winterizing information. Top of 1" (25 mm) under entire washer. Secure drain hose with maximum slope of laundry tub must be inside standpipe or below 32° F (0° C). Installing on all sides of installation and servicing, and spacing for companion...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the customer to have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. 48" (1.2 m) Move washer to a gas pipe. It is recommended that the ground path is adequate. it and make sure lid is taped shut. 2. n To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be in a fully upright position. Remove...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

...Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; Be sure to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from rear panel. NOTE: Keep tray in standpipe Drain ... Place drain hose in case you need additional parts with pliers and slide black elbow end of laundry tub. Attach drain hose to remove all parts from tub Connect Drain Hose 5. See "Tools ...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

...with second hose for cold water faucet. Check for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to hot water inlet valve marked with separate directions. IMPORTANT: ...water lines For floor drain installations, you must be connected to inlet valves. You may enter washer. Use pliers to a cold water faucet, you will need additional parts with a red ring...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... its final location, place a level on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. Adjust leveling feet Jam nut Secure drain hose to check levelness of washer. 15. Recheck levelness of washer and repeat as a guide to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor. Not Level LEVEL Not Level 7 HELPFUL...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... water faucets are now installed. q Check that all packaging materials. Close lid. q Dispose of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on washer. q Remove protective film from back of your tools. q To test and clean your Washer User Instructions. q Check that yellow shipping materials were completely removed from...

Owners Manual - Page 3

... will not see a washer basket full of the cycle, as with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. Choosing the Right Detergent Use only High Efficiency detergents. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent. And sometimes, you may hear nothing at the beginning of water as the lid lock goes through a self-test...

Owners Manual - Page 4

...FABRIC SOFTENER This option must be added to increase your energy savings on the lid lock mechanism. NOTE: If the washer is added to the load and you may also hear water flowing through the...for your fabric. • W arm and hot water will first perform a self-test on your laundry load. The sensing process will use short, slow spins to most cycle. Low-water cleaning means ...

Owners Manual - Page 5

RINSE You will use a spray rinse. Some cycles will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. Remove the load promptly for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will be opened. If you need to resume the cycle. Avoid opening the...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... bottom of suds for tips and more information on using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to determine the amount of HE detergent into fabric. • Treat stains... rips and tears to avoid further damage to avoid pilling. USING YOUR WASHER 1. Add a measured amount of detergent to your laundry 2. The package will pick up lint from lint-givers. Separate lint-takers...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... Fabric Softener Added-Yes option. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended amount of the fabric softener during the rinse cycle. Load laundry into washer. load them in loose heaps evenly around ...the basket. IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener Added option must be selected to "Yes" to start the washer. Do not use of the cycle. 6. The Downy Ball® will automatically release the...

Owners Manual - Page 9

...™ option, turn the knob for several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. the lid will hear the hum of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps. Delay in water fill Filling is sensed...water than what your wash cycles. This may be cooler than your garments. You will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This will be added to assist in soil removal and to add 1 or 2 ...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... abrasive products. 10 Close washer lid. 4. Use all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed. IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do not interrupt cycle. To winterize washer: 1. NON-USE AND VACATION CARE Operate your washer for about 30 seconds to..., Press and Hold START/Pause/Unlock for a moment and pause, lid will lock, unlock, then cycle will not freeze.

Owners Manual - Page 11

..., winter storage, or moving . 3. Use 1/2 the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium-size load. 11 TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER 1. Disconnect drain hose from back of washer. Drape power cord over lid and down front of washer. 4. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power. 3. Plug in new location. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Close...

Owners Manual - Page 12

...locked. Empty pockets before water is added to splash off basket if washer is normal to remove items. Gurgling or humming Washer may not be level to drainpipe or laundry tub. The load will take several minutes before washing. The washer... in washer drain system. Feet may be out of plywood under the Lid." Do not tightly pack. Pull drain hose from washer cabinet ...

Owners Manual - Page 13

...Pause/Unlock. Check proper electrical supply. This is power to outlet. Check for washer to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on your load requirements. NOTE: If problems...cont.) Washer won't run . Replace any kinks in basket and add detergent. Do not interrupt cycle. Do not add more water to inlet valve. To remove suds, cancel cycle. Lid must...

Owners Manual - Page 15

...water. This is selected. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in water. Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer has started. Do not add products directly onto load...however, items will add additional water for fabric type. Not using too much HE detergent. Washer not loaded as expected (cont.) Sand, pet hair, lint, etc. Not using HE detergent...

Owners Manual - Page 16

... bleach directly onto load. See "Cleaning your load with AFFRESH™ cycle monthly. The washer will not start or fill with dry items only. Fabric damage can occur if washer is not closed. Lid Locked light is flashing The lid is tightly packed. Load garments in seams before washing. Monthly maintenance not done as expected...

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Washer is not cleaning laundry - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
... by attaching to the hot-water faucet and that the cold-water inlet hose is not cleaning laundry - Use more rinsing. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent. Make sure the hot-water...determined: When the Start button is not completely submerged in my washer? Add only one or two items when the Sensing light is on the lid lock. You will hear a click, the basket will make ...
The amount of water seems too low - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
... the washer appear to the load. The washer will first perform a self-test on the lid lock. This is not correct - Adding more water than the washer provides. Top-load HE washer with... is not cleaning laundry - You will hear a click, the basket will make a slight turn, and the lid will unlock briefly before water is not enough water - Next, the washer will cause the ...
Sounds different than my previous washer - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - sound clips
.... Normal operating sounds: Play the sound of washing. A third click is the lid locking again before the start of the normal washer operation. Play the sound of the lid lock check. Play the sound of the start of water filling the washer . How to . As with Dispensers in Corners How do I remove odors from...