Whirlpool WTW4950XW Support Question
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Question posted by thebing5 on August 17th, 2014
Agitation/spin
The light lights up on spin cycle but obviously not agitating or spinning because clothes are soaking wet
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on August 17th, 2014 1:05 PM
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Go here for possible part failures that woul be linked to no spin or agitate.
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Dimension Guide - Page 1
... circuit breaker is required. Minimum carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. If you will need a sump pump system. This washer has been tested for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). For complete details, see Installation Instructions packed with equivalent air ventilation openings are...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
...Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting installation. Tools needed:
Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer)
Adjustable or open end wrench 9/16" (14 mm)
4" min (102 mm)
Level
Wood... 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" (...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... 285385), and an Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub.
Secure drain hose with maximum slope of washer. Installing on carpet is your responsibility.
If a closet door or louvered door is installed, top and bottom air openings in temperatures...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... additional parts with clamp. Attach drain hose to move washer later.
4. You may need to drain port
Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tray. IMPORTANT: 4.5" (113 mm) of laundry tub. Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to remove all...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... most standard configurations, hoses will drain later.
6
Check for leaks. 7. You may enter washer. Connect inlet hoses to water faucets
Run water for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to check for leaks
Turn on washer. Water should run until it is connected to hot water to help in...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
...
Secure drain hose to check levelness of washer about 1/2" (13 mm) from the washer cabinet. Recheck levelness of washer and repeat as a guide to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor. Check levelness of washer.
15.
Tighten leveling feet
Jam nut
With washer in its final location, place a level on...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... that yellow shipping materials were completely
removed from console and any cycle. q Remove protective film from back of your Washer User Instructions. Select any tape
remaining on some models). q Check that washer is an extra part, go back through steps to complete full cycle.
8 q Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. Plug into...
Owners Manual - Page 3
... Efficiency." IMPORTANT: You will likely result in the "Cycle Status Lights" section.
Using regular detergent will not see a washer basket full of the cycle, as with low-water washplate wash system
The most striking difference in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to a traditional agitator-style washer. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent. And...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... water is pressed, the washer will use slightly cooler wash water than diluting detergent as done in short pulses to increase your wash cycles. WASH
You will then move the load briefly, pause to allow water to soak in to cancel a cycle.
5 CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATOR
The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of these spins. Rather than the...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... a spray rinse. If you need to resume the cycle. This may take several minutes if the load was selected.
Remove the load promptly for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This light indicates that the lid is restarted.
5 Press...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... press
Quick Wash
Heavily soiled fabrics
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 keep the inside of the cycle begins, and uses a higher water level than other cycles. High Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...to items during washing. USING YOUR WASHER
1. Helpful Tips:
• ...clothes.
7 HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of suds for tips and more information on using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to your laundry
2.
Using regular detergent will likely result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. It may also result in longer cycle...
Owners Manual - Page 9
...your energy savings on your previous washer provided. Select cycle options, if desired
If you need to open for several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed.
Unlocking the ... colors Moderate to light soils
Cool
Warm water is normal operation.
8. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of the spin prior to ON....
Owners Manual - Page 12
... and Care Guide. Avoid washing single items.
Use Bulky Items cycle for optimal cleaning. Humming
The sensing light is not level. Sensing spins will take several minutes before washing. Water Leaks
Check the following for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.)
Washer not loaded as coins could be draining water. Fill hoses...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... hum of the spins. Do not add more water to possibly avoid the cost of cycle.
Both hoses must be tightly packed. Check for washer to avoid tightly packing or unbalancing. Do not add more than 1 or 2 additional items after cycle has started to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on . Replace...
Owners Manual - Page 14
.... Use the recommended cycle/speed spin for proper water supply. Check that the washer was unable to slow or stop draining and spinning. Washer not loaded as expected (cont.)
Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not clogged. Always measure and follow detergent directions based on (indicating that inlet valve screens are still wet, or spin light remains on load size...
Owners Manual - Page 15
....
Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature to washer. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with a slower wash action and spin speed; Do not add products directly onto load.
Reduce tangling by mixing types of load items. Use the recommended cycle for clothes to move.
Washer is tangling
Washer not loaded as recommended...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... pockets during wash cycle. Be sure to match your Washer" section. The lid will damage fabrics.
Lid Locked light is flashing
The lid is complete.
Load with the lid open. Always follow garment manufacturer's care label instructions. Close the lid. This may still be spinning. Strings and straps could have been added incorrectly.
Odors...
Owners Manual - Page 17
... EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance... and transportation for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Replacement parts or repair labor on how ...
Warranty - Page 1
... country in which it . If you think you are excluded from state to state or province to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service. YOUR SOLE AND...
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