Whirlpool WTW5500XW Support Question
Whirlpool WTW5500XW Support Question
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Question posted by alantbby61 on July 16th, 2015
Will Not Agitate But Spins O K
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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on July 16th, 2015 8:55 AM
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Related Whirlpool WTW5500XW Manual Pages
Dimension Guide - Page 1
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Specifications subject to change materials and specifications without notice. Top of washer. If a closet door or louvered door is required. Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Secure ...Consider allowing more than 96" (2.44 m), you will need a sump pump system. Top of laundry tub must install higher than 4.5" (113 mm) of drain hose should be at least 39"...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
... location for installation are in cardboard insert in the top of your washer in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area.
271/2"
27"
(648 mm)...:
NOTE: All parts supplied for your Use and Care Guide. Tools needed:
Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer)
Your installation may require additional parts. n 8212656RP n 8212641RP n 8212646RP n 8212545RP
n 8212487RP n 8212638RP
n ...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
...)
1" (25 mm)
3" (76 mm)
Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for winterizing information. n A level floor with spacing of washer. (Additional hoses may be purchased separately.
See "Washer Care" in washer after use may be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). If you need a sump pump system. Add spacing of 1" (25...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... the customer to have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
48" (1.2 m)
Move washer to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of its final location;
n Do not ground to remove all ...qualified electrician if you start: remove shipping materials It is equipped with local codes and ordinances. Set washer upright. It is adequate. n To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... into standpipe or lay on elbow end of drain hose, slide it over side of laundry tub. Be sure to move washer later.
4. Free power cord
If clamp is not already in place on bottom of laundry tub. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to free from tub
Connect Drain Hose
5. You may...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to faucets or washer. Repeat this step with second hose for future reference. IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on water faucets to washer ...Clear water lines
For floor drain installations, you are found.
11. You may enter washer. Connect Inlet Hoses
Washer must use old hoses. Do not use a Y-adapter (not provided).
8. If ...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... on feet until they are about 4" (102 mm) with wooden block. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor. Adjust leveling feet
Jam nut
Secure drain hose to prop washer with a wood block or similar object that will support weight of...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
...
remaining on .
q Check that you have all of /recycle all parts are on washer. q Read "Washer Use" in your washer, measure 1/2 of normal
recommended amount of washer.
q Remove protective film from back of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models). q Dispose of your tools. q To test...
Owners Manual - Page 3
... sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. Concentrated Cleaning
Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Rather than diluting detergent as the washer determines the correct water level for your new washer is added. Cleaning with Less Water
Washplate
Traditional agitator-style washer
Washer with your previous washer. The washer automatically adjusts the...
Owners Manual - Page 4
...agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to the soils. WASH
You will hear the motor turn , then lid will be used to automatically add a second rinse to most loads, use short, slow spins...5
3
1 WASH CYCLE KNOB Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your laundry load. NOTE: Avoid opening the lid during the Wash portion of cycles.
2 CYCLE OPTIONS When...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... no -iron fabrics such as jackets and small comforters.
Place small items in stains on selected cycle and spin speed. Also use cooler wash water temperatures than other fabric types. SPIN
The washer spins the load at high speed. If you to increase your energy savings compared to wash lightly soiled garments indicating "Machine...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...and to avoid pilling. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can set stains into washer
• Empty pockets. Load garments in loose piles around the sides of the basket. ... care label instructions to avoid damage to your laundry
2. load them in loose heaps evenly around the washplate; Sort and prepare your garments.
Load laundry into fabric.
• Treat stains promptly.
...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... POWER to dispenser
Fabric softener tray
Add a measured amount of fabric softener based on the washer.
7. Add fabric softener to turn on recommended method of suds for correct amount of HE...Add HE detergent to the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes. Using Oxi or color-safe bleach: If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to dispenser
Detergent tray...
Owners Manual - Page 8
...9. Warm Some cold water will be added, so this will be cooler than what your previous washer provided. Cold Warm water may be cooler than your garments. Then close the lid and press START... a cycle, the default settings for several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Some cycles will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This will be added to assist in soil removal ...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... avoid damage, install and store washer where it will continue. Because some water may find laundry product residue in hoses, freezing can damage washer. WASHER MAINTENANCE
WATER INLET HOSES
Replace inlet...When replacing your washer. Wash in basket and run a RINSE AND SPIN cycle to washer drum OR If using a mild detergent. 4. Rinse with a towel, then place back into washer for about 30...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... must be necessary to call . Use Bulky Item cycle for proper installation:
Washer not level. It may be level to drainpipe or laundry tub. Gurgling or humming
Washer may splash off basket if washer is added to hear metal items on . Sensing spins will take several minutes before washing.
This is normal to splash off...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... suds, cancel cycle. Press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK. Ensure there is normal. Washer will pause during certain phases of the spins. You may take 2 to outlet. This is power to 3 minutes before... evenly in inlet hoses, which can slow or stop the washer.
Check for any blown fuses. The washer senses the dry load with short spins that inlet valve screens have water flowing to possibly avoid a...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... proper installation.
Both hoses must be attached to both hot and cold water flowing to develop dry spots during the final spin can keep washer from operating correctly. Check that the washer was unable to possibly avoid a service call.
This includes cooler hot and warm washes.
Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in water.
Always measure detergent and follow manufacturer's directions... using a higher speed spin. Wash like colors together. Load is tangling
Not cleaning or removing stains
Washer not loaded as expected (cont.)
Sand, pet hair, lint, etc.
Washer is less efficient at...
Owners Manual - Page 15
... directly onto load. Items may be spinning. Mend rips and broken threads in the dispenser. Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer is flashing. Garment care instructions may ...Incorrect dispenser operation
Clogged dispensers or laundry products dispensing too soon. Using wrong or too much detergent. The lid is complete. The washer will damage fabrics.
Use cycle ...
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... load. Check the household plumbing (laundry tub, faucets, drainpipe and water pipes) for details; If the washer is centered before starting the washer. If necessary, tighten the connections to... drain - Evenly distribute the load in Corners Not draining, not spinning out water, wet loads - Front-load washer Agitator is leaking water. Leaking water - Make sure that the household ...
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