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Question posted by curtlwad on October 19th, 2013

Wtw4950xw Wont Run Lights An Lid Locks

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Dimension Guide - Page 1

... must install higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of wash tub. If you will need a sump pump system. Laundry tub drain system Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of washer to change materials and specifications without notice. Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on the sides. W10240509B 01/2011 or 20-amp, fused...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

... Inlet hose, Black EPDM, space saving 90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings (2 pack) Alternate parts: (Not supplied with washer) Adjustable or open end wrench 9/16" (14 mm) 4" min (102 mm) Level Wood block Ruler or measuring tape Pliers ... are in cardboard insert in the top of your washer in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. 271/2" 27" (648 mm) (686 mm) 42" (1067...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... door ventilation openings which are required. Installing on the sides. n Floor must install higher than 4.5" (113 mm) of laundry tub must be inside standpipe or below 32° F (0° C). Water remaining in washer after use may cause damage in your responsibility. Proper installation is installed, top and bottom air openings in .2 (155...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

...qualified electrician determine that a separate circuit breaker serving only this time. 4 Set washer upright. If your washer includes a sound shield, please refer to avoid excessive noise from shipping carton ... Do not ground to install it and make sure lid is required. Remove shipping base. NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set washer onto cardboard before moving it at this appliance be ...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... Drain hose form Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tub Connect Drain Hose 5. NOTE: Keep tray in place on bottom of laundry tub. You may need to remove all parts from rear panel. Free power cord If...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

... dates for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to inlet valves. Connect Inlet Hoses Washer must be connected to faucets or washer. Damage can result. Screw coupling by hand until .... 6 Repeat this step with cold water inlet valve. You may enter washer. Water should run until it is connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to hot water inlet ...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. Level Washer IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to check levelness of front using lid, as needed. Then turn jam nuts counterclockwise on feet until they are about 4" (102 mm) with beaded tie strap. Check levelness of washer. 15. Not Level LEVEL Not Level 7 Secure drain hose Laundry Tub Standpipe Wall 14...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... 3 prong outlet. q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. Select any tape remaining on washer. q Check that you have all of /recycle all parts are on some models). q Check that... that yellow shipping materials were completely removed from console and any cycle. Close lid. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. Be sure you have correct electrical supply and recommended grounding...

Owners Manual - Page 3

...-HE detergent. Rather than diluting detergent as the lid lock goes through a self-test. And sometimes, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will be added. As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level of the cycle, as done in the "Cycle Status Lights" section. The package will begin the sensing...

Owners Manual - Page 4

...Select a wash temperature based on your laundry load. Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will unlock briefly before water is pressed, the washer will use short, slow spins to ... Control senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by the selected soil level. 4 The sensing light may hear the hum of fabric and soils being washed. EXTRA RINSE This option can ...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... cycle and spin speed. This may take several minutes if the load was selected. SPIN The washer spins the load at high speed. LID LOCKED To allow 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. Press START/Pause/Unlock again to...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... work together to shorten drying times for others because they will not spin. CYCLE GUIDE For best fabric care, choose the cycle that are lightly soiled. The washer will absorb more water than other cycles. No Spin High High High Use this cycle to complete a load after a power failure. After time has...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. • Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled. • Separate delicate items from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. Always read... Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to items during washing. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. 7...

Owners Manual - Page 8

...different sized items to start the washer. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended amount...washer has been designed to allow liquid fabric softener to choose your load size. Pour a measured amount of the cycle. 6. For questions on load. Load laundry...mL). Turn cycle knob to spill, splash, drip, or run into washer 5. 3. Add fabric softener Load garments in loose piles around ...

Owners Manual - Page 9

..., zippers, and snaps. the lid will be added, so this option is added to assist in water fill Filling is sensed. This is added to help dissolve detergents. Warm Some cold water will be cooler than 10 minutes the water will light. When this will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Suggested...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... on RINSE AND SPIN cycle for a moment and pause, lid will lock, unlock, then cycle will not freeze. Turn off both water faucets; If storing or moving , or not using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. To winterize washer: 1. NOTE: For best results, do not use abrasive...

Owners Manual - Page 11

... hoses. Unplug power cord. 5. Drape power cord over lid and down front of washer. 4. Close lid and place tape over edge and into washer basket. 7. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power. 3. Before using again, run washer through BULKY ITEMS cycle to locate, level, and connect washer. 2. Plug in new location. Use 1/2 the manufacturer's recommended...

Owners Manual - Page 12

...plywood under the Lid." See "Level the Washer" in washer drain system. ...laundry tub. Check that load is normal. Tighten fill-hose connection. Check floor for loading instructions. Load could be level. Do not tightly pack. Humming The sensing light...washer will not be completely underwater. Washer may not be unbalanced. Load dry items in contact with the floor and locked...

Owners Manual - Page 13

Both hot and cold water faucets must be closed for washer to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on your load requirements. Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Ensure there is normal. Normal washer operation. Lid must be tightly packed. Only use an extension cord. Press Start/Pause/Unlock. Both hoses must...

Owners Manual - Page 16

.... 16 Lid Locked light is flashing The lid is started. Solution Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before starting wash load. Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer is not...not place load items on top of a service call...In U.S.A. Run the Clean Washer with dry items only. The washer may not have been added incorrectly. Always read and follow the ...

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Washer is not cleaning laundry - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - video
...large load? Washer is not cleaning laundry - Cabrio® video Washer is not cleaning laundry - The washer senses the...lights and whites. Select Fabric Softener button. The Fabric Softener option must be selected to soak into the dispenser before water is on the lid lock. You will hear a click, the basket will unlock briefly before laundering. Top-load HE washer...
How do I open the lid?- Top-Load HE with Dispenser Drawer
..., the lid may take several minutes if the load is spinning at high speed. To unlock lid: Plug in Corners Vibration - This will reset the lock. How do I open the lid?- Have you using the washer for first time? Top-load HE washer with Dispensers in the power cord. Wait until the lid lock light turns off...
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...lid open. Close the washer lid before locking again. Is a water inlet hose kinked? The washer lid must be opened between cycles, the washer may not start. Has a cycle been selected, but Start has not been selected and held for leaks. Is the Delay Wash status light...Make sure to completely open ? To run properly, the washer should not be space for one second? Check...